SYNTHSPACE
- February 27, 2021
- Bright Light Interstellar Limited
Get on SteamSynthspace is a virtual synthesizer game that brings the world of modular synthesis to everyone, offering an infiniteexpansion, customization, and sharing of synthesizer setups. It features 40+ modules, interactive lessons, context help, and the ability to record sessions, import samples, and even record yourself inside VR with a webcam. With its 1:1 Eurorack scaling, Synthspace provides a realistic and immersive experience for synth enthusiasts.
Reviews
- Synthspace offers a great blend of creativity and accessibility, making it a must-explore platform for those passionate about synthesis.
- The VR experience allows for intuitive interaction with modular synths, providing a fun and engaging way to create music.
- There is significant potential for future development, with a responsive developer and a community eager to see new features and improvements.
- The application suffers from bugs and crashes, particularly when loading saved patches, which hampers usability.
- Many essential features and modules are missing, leading to a less functional experience compared to competitors.
- The interface can be unintuitive and clumsy, making it difficult for beginners to navigate and fully utilize the software.
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is highly praised for its immersive experience with synths in virtual reality, making it a must-try for music producers and synth enthusiasts. While it serves as a straightforward tool for music creation, beginners may find the lack of tutorials challenging. Overall, it is recommended for those interested in electronic music, though it may not be suitable for those on a tight budget.
“If you want to experience synths in VR, this is what you have to try. As a producer and a musician, I finally can interact with synths in virtual space!”
“It's a really straightforward music production tool and one I see as getting into production.”
“But for now, even as a standalone experience, this is really something special and everyone who likes synths or making electronic music should own this if they have a VR headset.”
“On the other hand, I can't recommend it for people who don't have a lot of money who are looking for a quality music-making experience right now.”
“I'm a beginner in music production and wish there was a proper tutorial on how and what to connect in what order, etc. As someone who doesn't have any background, this is hard to learn.”
“I'm not too musically inclined; your mileage may vary on that.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in Synth VR are praised for their strong synthwave aesthetic, effectively complementing the immersive experience. Users appreciate the realistic visuals, which enhance the generative exploration sessions central to modular synthesis.
“I appreciate the realistic graphics.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed experiences with optimization; while some experience occasional performance issues that resolve after a restart, others enjoy consistently smooth performance, achieving around 90fps even on slightly older hardware.
“I haven't had any crashes, but I have experienced performance issues with only a few modules loaded. I couldn't replicate the issue, and it went away after a restart of Synthspace. Otherwise, it has run great, and I haven't encountered any usability issues.”
“Good hardware from a few years ago, kind of aging today, but nonetheless, I get smooth 90fps performance pretty much at all times.”
“I haven't had any crashes, but I have experienced performance issues even with only a few modules loaded. I couldn't replicate the issue, and it went away after a restart of Synthspace. Otherwise, it has run great, and I haven't had any usability issues.”
“Good hardware from a few years ago is kind of aging today, but nonetheless, I get smooth 90fps performance pretty much at all times.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide any specific insights into the story aspect of the game, focusing instead on technical details related to gameplay and hardware compatibility. Therefore, no summary regarding the story can be derived from the provided texts.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the humor in the game, noting its potential as an engaging interactive teaching tool while also featuring amusing tracks that enhance the overall experience.
“The humor in this game is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
“I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious scenarios that keep me laughing.”
“The quirky characters and their funny interactions add a delightful charm to the gameplay.”
