![]() ![]() VC8 includes 27 instruments plus the Analog Lab V which, as you may recall, accesses a subset of the controls for all 27 instruments. In addition to this, all the instruments in VC8 have had an upgrade to their user interface which adds four 4 new macro controls, a new preset browser, built-in step-by-step integrated tutorials (not online links!), and many additional of sounds. Version 8 (VC8) adds the new Analog Lab V (changing the Arabic number 5 to a Roman numeral this time!), four new classic instruments (one more than VC7 added), and a major update to two previous instruments, the Roland Jupiter 8 and the Fender Rhodes Stage 73 electric piano. V Collection 8, as before, is a bundle of synth and keyboard plug-ins, all of which are truly excellent sounding. When Arturia introduced the OB-Xa earlier this year as a single standalone/plug-in recreation of the famous Oberheim OB-Xa, it was likely on many people’s minds, “when will we see this as part of the next V Collection”? It has been over a year and a half since V.Collection 7 was released (see my 2019 review below this V.Collection 8 review), so one might expect a holiday surprise from Arturia. ![]() That means keeping track counts to eight or 16, using effects sparingly and making sure that the sounds you do employ stand tall and work well with one another.Arturia V Collection 8 – Even More Keyboard Legends! So to emulate classic recordings, you’ll have to simulate these limitations. ![]() ![]() This didn’t hold them back though, and some of the most memorable songs in synth pop were recorded within these limitations – and are all the better for it. With early Depeche Mode tracks ‘more’ wasn’t really an option because of the limited technology of the time, so they were limited to 16 steps in a sequence, fewer tracks to record to tape with and, of course, a limited sound palette. Some of the most memorable songs in synth pop were recorded within these limitations – and are all the better for it Use less volume, fewer effects, fewer tracks and less clutter and your tracks will usually benefit. One thing we’ve learned after spending years making music is that one rule to often follow is ‘less is more’. Read more: Depeche Mode's live setup revealed. ![]()
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