manaCompiler Reviews

weird shit my friend mala chomo bought me

I have changed this review, because I finally got it working again. For people struggling with booting manaCompiler, you have to into the betas tab in properties and select previous - stable version. It's mind boggling, but whatever.

Don't let the obscure UI stop you, for as soon as you figure out the working audio output, you enter the endlessly entertaining world of modular synthesis almost for free in comparison to those hardware machines. Here it's super easy to compile a decent full-spectrum receiver of UFO-saucers' requests for SOS landing on Earth, finally breaking out from illuminati matrix conspiracy.

Pretty cool modular synth. Best used in full screen. And there is a help file in there by pressing F3. shift-delete doesn't appear to be working if you try to delete objects when not in fullscreen. Otherwise, it's fine.

Not bad at all, it takes a little time to get your head around the interface, but it's reasonably intuitive and things soon click into place, (literally). Eurorack or voltage modular it's not.., but it's certainly a great way to introduce someone to the joys of modular synthesis. I really appreciate the midi and I/O functionality, which alone, make this a serious tool, and I imagine that the VR implementation will enhance the overall experience when it's up and running. I would love to see this as a VST, not sure if that's even possible but it would be a blast if it was. The price is about right, - as someone who has spent far too much money on Cherry Audio and VCV Rack modules over the years, getting a full blown complement of modules to play with for £24 is a steal. I've no problem in recommending this at it's current price, and will watch with interest to see what patches people create with it.