Guess The Synth Challenge

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Post 08 Sep 2023

We had this thread a long time ago. I always thought it was a fun theme for a thread.
So let's do it again.

RULES:

Guess the synth/instrument posted last.

Once someone has gotten the correct answer anyone is free to post a new example/instrument. You can just name it "Guess The Synth 2, 3 ,4" etc.

If you post a new example, stick to only ONE synth or instrument from the Reason world, meaning either a Reason stock instrument or a rack extension. No VSTs. It's ok to add some external effects like EQ, compression, delay, reverb etc. But really the focus should be on the instrument in question.
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Post 08 Sep 2023

I'll go first to start things off.
I think this one shouldn't be that difficult. :puf_smile:


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Post 08 Sep 2023

How many guesses can we have as if this is an easy one I am in trouble.

I am going to go with grain.

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Post 08 Sep 2023

Popey wrote:
08 Sep 2023
How many guesses can we have as if this is an easy one I am in trouble.

I am going to go with grain.
I don't think we need to make any hard rules. But if your guess is incorrect then maybe wait a day or so before you make another guess, to give someone else a shot too. But I don't think we should put a limit on the number of guesses for any one person.

Nope, it's not Grain. :puf_smile: Maybe it wasn't as easy as I thought. Considering how many synths and instruments there are to choose from I guess most of these examples will be pretty hard.

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Post 08 Sep 2023

TritoneAddiction wrote:
08 Sep 2023
Popey wrote:
08 Sep 2023
How many guesses can we have as if this is an easy one I am in trouble.

I am going to go with grain.
I don't think we need to make any hard rules. But if your guess is incorrect then maybe wait a day or so before you make another guess, to give someone else a shot too. But I don't think we should put a limit on the number of guesses for any one person.

Nope, it's not Grain. :puf_smile: Maybe it wasn't as easy as I thought. Considering how many synths and instruments there are to choose from I guess most of these examples will be pretty hard.
Ha ha yeah I have no plans to spam it up. Probably best if people have one guess unless the thread dies a death and then people can try again.

Good game 👍

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Post 08 Sep 2023

The first thing which popped into my mind for the first challenge was: Snakebite.

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Post 08 Sep 2023

😂this is gonna be hard
so many synths can make the same sounds

what might be easier is covering tunes what the synth was used on

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Post 08 Sep 2023

Popey wrote:
08 Sep 2023
TritoneAddiction wrote:
08 Sep 2023

I don't think we need to make any hard rules. But if your guess is incorrect then maybe wait a day or so before you make another guess, to give someone else a shot too. But I don't think we should put a limit on the number of guesses for any one person.

Nope, it's not Grain. :puf_smile: Maybe it wasn't as easy as I thought. Considering how many synths and instruments there are to choose from I guess most of these examples will be pretty hard.
Ha ha yeah I have no plans to spam it up. Probably best if people have one guess unless the thread dies a death and then people can try again.

Good game 👍
I’m mostly hopeful to see some engagement in the thread. I’d rather that people guess too much than that the thread dies out out of well meaning politeness to others. 🙂
If you have other guesses you’re more than welcome to have a go again.

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Post 08 Sep 2023

jam-s wrote:
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The first thing which popped into my mind for the first challenge was: Snakebite.
It’s not Snakebite. :puf_smile:

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Post 08 Sep 2023

Ichooselife wrote:
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😂this is gonna be hard
so many synths can make the same sounds

what might be easier is covering tunes what the synth was used on
IMO this synth has it’s own sound.

I’ll give away a smaller clue.
I would say it’s a pretty limited synth.

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Post 08 Sep 2023

I would put my money (not all of it) on Revival from Sononics, using the Patch "Ham and Bars" by exode.

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I would put my money (not all of it) on Revival from Sononics, using the Patch "Ham and Bars" by exode.

By the way, good looking avatar Tritone!
Beat me to it! I was going to say Revival too, it just has that feel :thumbup:
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Noise wrote:
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I would put my money (not all of it) on Revival from Sononics, using the Patch "Ham and Bars" by exode.

By the way, good looking avatar Tritone!
It's not Revival either. But I feel like we're getting a little bit closer in some sense.

I'll add another clue. It's got its own included FX section, which I have made use of in the example.
And as I mentioned before, it's a rather limited instrument with its own character. It's far from a jack-of-all-trades synth.

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Post 08 Sep 2023

Champagne Supernova :puf_bigsmile:
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Post 08 Sep 2023

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It's not Revival either.
Shows what I know! :? :lol:
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Post 08 Sep 2023

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Champagne Supernova :puf_bigsmile:
CORRECT! :clap: :clap: :clap:
Nice job.
What was your thought process? Except for the clues of course.

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Post 08 Sep 2023

So anyone, feel free to make the next example. I'll probably make more myself, but it would be more fun if different people chimed in too.

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Post 08 Sep 2023

TritoneAddiction wrote:
08 Sep 2023
crimsonwarlock wrote:
08 Sep 2023
Champagne Supernova :puf_bigsmile:
CORRECT! :clap: :clap: :clap:
Nice job.
What was your thought process? Except for the clues of course.
I don't own that one myself, but initially thought it was at least one of Jiggs. Your clue narrowed it down for me :puf_wink:
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Post 08 Sep 2023

Well, a nice rule would be, If you guessed it, provide the next example ? : )
Also keep it in the same thread ?
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Post 08 Sep 2023

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Well, a nice rule would be, If you guessed, provide the next example ? : )
If the person is up for that, sure. I don't want that to be a rule though, in case it makes some people not want to participate in guessing. It could feel like a burden.
Another problem could be that the person takes forever to make the next example if their time is limited, rather than if anyone can chime in whenever they've got something.

So crimsonwarlock would you like to make a quick example next? Or do you want to leave it up to whoever comes up with the next bit first?
Let us know.


Yeah I think we'll keep it in the same thread. At least for now.

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So crimsonwarlock would you like to make a quick example next? Or do you want to leave it up to whoever comes up with the next bit first?
Let us know.
I'm already thinking about something, but that will be later today, as it is currently over thirty degrees Celsius in my studio :lol:
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Post 08 Sep 2023

crimsonwarlock wrote:
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TritoneAddiction wrote:
08 Sep 2023
So crimsonwarlock would you like to make a quick example next? Or do you want to leave it up to whoever comes up with the next bit first?
Let us know.
I'm already thinking about something, but that will be later today, as it is currently over thirty degrees Celsius in my studio :lol:
Alright, it sounds like you're up for it. :thumbs_up:
So let's decide you provide the next bit.
Otherwise let us know. :puf_smile:

And keep in mind it doesn't have to be a masterpiece of any sort, just something simple you can put together rather quickly. It's more important we get a nice pace and engagement in the thread.

Looking forward to hear the next bit :puf_smile:

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Post 08 Sep 2023

OK, so this one should be easy :puf_smile:

http://www.sndup.net/jgys
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Post 08 Sep 2023

crimsonwarlock wrote:
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OK, so this one should be easy :puf_smile:

http://www.sndup.net/jgys
Probably totally wrong but..Parsec?
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Post 08 Sep 2023

After Synplant 2 release every answer in such challenges could be Synplant 2 :)

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