Tranzient
- June 3, 2019
- AliveIn Tech Ltd.
Get on Steam"Tranzient" is a casual VR game that allows for both single and multiplayer experiences, including co-op and PvP modes. It focuses on music production, providing a platform to create and manipulate beats with a variety of features such as looping, time-stretching, pitch shifting, and access to a VST3 instrument or audio FX plugin library. The game also includes a step sequencer for triggering loops, one-shots, and visual effects, as well as the ability to record and automate audio FX parameters.
Reviews
- Tranzient offers a unique and immersive VR experience for music production, making it a fun tool for live performance and creativity.
- The software supports VST3 plugins, allowing for extensive sound design possibilities and a variety of built-in instruments and effects.
- The developer is actively updating the software, showing responsiveness to user feedback and a commitment to improving the overall experience.
- The current state of the software lacks essential features like a piano roll and has clunky controls, especially in non-VR modes.
- It is not recommended as a primary music production tool due to its limitations in productivity and functionality compared to traditional DAWs.
- Users have reported issues with parameter control and the overall user interface, indicating a need for further refinement and streamlining.
- music22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music aspect of Tranzient has been praised for its innovative approach to VR music production, offering an intuitive and engaging platform for both creation and live performance. While it may not yet replace traditional DAWs for high-level production, users find it a powerful tool for focusing on music creation and appreciate its collaborative features. Overall, Tranzient is recommended for VR users interested in electronic music, with the potential for significant growth and functionality in the future.
“Tranzient is a wonderful and powerful app to make music in VR. As a beatmaker, I feel it really helps me focus on creation, and it's a really nice way to perform live music!”
“It is an extremely intuitive tool for sequencing and modulation, super fun, and has made learning how to produce music easier for me than anything else.”
“I've tried a whole bunch of music sequencer/creation tools in VR, and Tranzient was by far my favorite so far.”
“In its current state, I would not recommend this as anyone's primary music production software.”
“You're far better off learning another DAW if you want to produce, create, or mix music at a high level.”
“There are other VR apps out there tackling parts of the music production process, but nothing has come close to this level of near-DAW functionality.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the software is tailored for live looping and performance, offering functionalities that enhance its use as a performance tool. While the reviewer hasn't extensively explored all its capabilities, they note its potential for sequencing music and creating songs, suggesting a promising foundation for users interested in live performance.
“If you've ever had a Launchpad or used FL Studio in performance mode, it functions like that.”
“The software is geared more towards live looping and performance, so the functionalities support that.”
“Hopefully you can see here it has very real and exciting function as a performance tool, and this is just the tip of the iceberg from what I can tell. I haven't used it extensively enough to detail its capabilities, but the short of it is you can sequence music and create songs.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The user expresses satisfaction with their purchase of the Quest 2, indicating that the story aspect of the game is engaging enough to justify the investment.
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics feature holographic block objects set within various scenes, creating a visually engaging and immersive experience.
“The graphics are stunning, with blocks that look like holographic objects seamlessly integrated into various scenes.”
“The visual design is impressive, creating an immersive experience with beautifully rendered environments.”
“The attention to detail in the graphics truly enhances the gameplay, making every scene feel vibrant and alive.”
“The graphics look like they were designed in the early 2000s, lacking detail and depth.”
“The environments feel flat and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
“Character models are poorly rendered, with awkward animations that detract from the overall experience.”
