Dare to Compare Your Sound Card
Trying to choose a sound card or MIDI module? Confused by all the hype? Want to hear the differences for yourself?
We've recorded a sample of today's leading softsynths. The synths that are compared are: GS Wavetable, Roland VSC-DXI, Forte-DXI, Native Instruments Bandstand, Connexant GM-500 library. Now you can DARE-TO-COMPARE!
The streaming files presented here are designed to help you get a general idea of the sound-quality you can expect from some of the most popular/affordable virtual synths available today. The files were generated entirely from Band-in-a-Box.
Note: Due to the streaming nature of these files, sound quality is adversely affected, especially in the high frequency range. This is especially audible in cymbal sounds. It is hoped that you can still get a basic idea of the sound quality of each sound source.
Dare to Compare...
- Dare to Compare - 001 Acoustic Piano (jazz solo) - This clip was taken from "101 Solo Piano Intros" #2.
- Dare to Compare - 001 Acoustic Piano (jazz trio) - This clip was taken from "101 Intros" #47.
- Dare to Compare - 12 Vibes - This clip was taken from the OregSlow.sty demo "Glass Retreat". The rhythm section was muted in bars 1-4 so the vibes could be heard solo.
- Dare to Compare - 19 Rock Organ - This clip was taken from the Be_53s_1.sty demo. The rhythm section was muted in the first 3 bars so the organ could be heard solo.
- Dare to Compare - 23 Harmonica - This clip was taken from the PatM1.sty demo "Clea". The rhythm section was muted in bars 1-4 so the harmonica could be heard solo.
- Dare to Compare - 25 Nylon String Guitar - This clip was taken from the NylGit44.sty demo.
- Dare to Compare - 26 Acoustic Guitar - This clip was taken from the TRACYCH1.sty demo "War Zones".
- Dare to Compare - 30 Overdrive Guitar - This clip was taken from the Ramones1.sty demo. The rhythm section was muted in bars 1-4 so the guitar could be heard solo.
- Dare to Compare - 31 Distorted Rock Guitar - This clip was taken from the Ramones1.sty demo. The rhythm section was muted in bars 1-4 so the guitar could be heard solo.
- Dare to Compare - 33 Acoustic String Bass - This clip was taken from the Elvin1.sty demo "Clock Stops". All instruments except bass were muted during the first 4 bars so the bass could be heard solo.
- Dare to Compare - 41 Violin - This clip was taken from the DocWat2.sty demo. The rhythm section was muted for the first three bars so the violin could be heard solo.
- Dare to Compare - 57 Trumpet - This clip was taken from the Afro2Sw1.sty demo "Shana". The rhythm section was muted for the first 3 bars so the trumpet could be heard solo.
- Dare to Compare - 58 Trombone - This clip was taken from the BurtBac1.sty demo. The rhythm section was muted during the first 4 bars so the trombone could be heard solo.
- Dare to Compare - 67 Tenor Saxophone - This clip was taken from the Elvin1.sty demo "Clock Stops". The rhythm section was muted during the first 4 bars so the sax could be heard solo.
- Dare to Compare - 74 Flute - This clip was taken from the OregSlow.sty demo "Glass Retreat". The rhythm section was muted in bars 1-4 so the flute could be heard solo.
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