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Does this take a backseat to other test plugins?

https://mystonline.com/en/ Kinda like Cakewalk, you need a valid email to register, that's it. tl/dr: I snagged a Steam Humble Bundle collection several months back with every game Cyan Worlds has ever released (including the early young persons' games like Cosmic Osmo). I played through all of the MYST titles and Obduction. I enjoyed Obduction so much that I played right through it a second time. Their worldbuilding and art direction are so amazing.(Obduction, though, like MYST, again left me with the question of where all these people had slept) Anyway, I wasn't so sure about the Uru: Complete Chronicles part of the collection, I had read that it was the retooled remnants of an aborted attempt in 2003 to make an online multiplayer MYST game and that the production (and subsequent weak ROI) of it nearly caused Cyan to go broke. Not the most promising, but I wanted more Cyan-style entertainment. I started working my way through the Steam version, was liking it, and got curious about its commercial history/fate. Turns out that in 2010, Cyan took all of the content ever produced for the game, set up servers for free, and released a bunch of the underlying code (not the MYST franchise IP) under GNU GPL. And then I found out that the servers are still up and running. Hmm. So I created an account and hopped in. Didn't know what to expect although I was familiar with the gameplay. The first thing I noticed is that the graphics of the current online version are visibly better than the standalone version that Steam has. They've clearly done some good work on it. The next thing I noticed is that there didn't seem to be many players on the server with me at any given time, often down to single digits, and sometimes I'm the only one. Makes me wonder how long Cyan is going to bother with it, but the people who play it still have regular virtual events (including "live music," not sure how that works). The open source factor has so far resulted in some very nice-looking "Ages" and two, released a year ago, that genuinely rival the Cyan stuff as far as art/sound design and gameplay. One of them is done in a slightly different, more modern style than the usual MYST steampunk-y aesthetic, and it looks great. The other one includes two actual bedrooms AND bathrooms (with working toilets). You have control over whether your gameplay is going to be solo or cooperative, and at the start, and by default, it's solo. I've been playing it for a few days and have met a couple of people who are really helpful and fun to play the game with. Some of the puzzles are more fun with another player's help, but I also like being able to do it by myself at my own pace if I want, and that is well-accommodated: the areas where the puzzles and exploration take place are private to each player unless the player invites someone else to join them. You can start working them by yourself and then if you get stuck, go into the public areas and get someone more experienced to help, or just never go into the public areas at all (things are less frustrating if you get some guidance and orientation, but there are plenty of websites with hint guides and full walkthroughs). It can be social, but it doesn't have to be, which is how I prefer it. I'm an introvert/extrovert switch and I want to be able to flip that switch whichever way I feel like. Due to the nature of MYST gameplay (nothing to kill or be killed by) the userbase skews older than most online games, and that works for me too. Unlike MYST, you can sometimes have uncontrolled falls from lethal heights, but the game whisks you safely back to your private island lodge before you hit the deck, Each player sets up an avatar whose dress and appearance they can choose, and at least in my case, I think I was able to put together one with a fair resemblance (at least to what I looked like 15 years ago). The avatars look human without going into the uncanny valley. It's not a competitive game (although there are games-within-the-game that can be competitive), so there's no tactical advantage to having a super-duper computer system, the underlying code and graphics are 20 years old. A Core 2 Quad with 4G of RAM and comparable graphics unit should be able to run it in full resolution just fine, abut it still looks great. I've watched people play the latest shooters, and as far as graphics, they don't seem behind the technical curve at all. If you drop in, I'm Superabbit. I'm probably about 1/3 to 1/2 through the various puzzles and whatnots, so I'll at least be around long enough to finish those. I wish I'd heard about it earlier: a MYST title where you can ask other players for help in real time? And invite your friends? At my favorite price point?

They just said to "L" with it!

A great reminder. For a free tape emulator, this thing is pretty decent and versatile. Definitely suitable for less subtle tape and really making the effect stand out.

It was tempting.. but the temptation didn't last long until I caved 🤣 They both sound great and I'd be happy with either. Personally I went with X-Comp which at that price is a no brainer.. it came with Antares Choir free too. X-Comp is really nice and I like the high and low frequency bleed options in there, which isn't a common feature on most compressors. The adjustable knee allows for more shaping too. X-Valve Comp is totally worth it as well. I did skip it though, as the saturation is after the compression circuit, which means I can use X-Comp which is more comprehensive and versatile and then simply add another saturation plugin after that. I already own SSL X-Saturator which sits nicely there, but also have plenty of options too. I haven't entirely ruled out getting it anyway, but so far I'm happy with the one I grabbed alone. If AudioDeluxe change their freebie, it could sway me 🙂

I got the S73 thinking there would at some point be an upgrade path to the 1973; there isn't. This S73 isn't bad but it doesn't compare, if you need to tweak anything you're SOL. I mean if you have no understanding of how a compressor works and no interest in learning then it's probably your jam. Otherwise, either get the 1973 or save your money.

My intelligence is artificial. Does that make me a saleable product too?

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Falcon 2.5.7 ------------ - Fix regression regarding multi envelope editing - Fix crash when using Bluetooth MIDI devices - Fix some issue with VST3 version - Fix some issue with Logic on M1 Run the UVI Product Portal to download and install

This plugin is my dream! I wanted always to know how my music would sound in a Ferrari!!!

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Larry - you are too cool!

Actually you can cheat that....click through, it will ask you a question, simply leave...and it will accept that you were there...

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Great write up, SK.

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I loved this game...it was mesmerizing!

Looks like the newest version includes a CLAP plug-in!

I tend to reach for Fabfilter ProMB more due to speed and workflow, but 1973 is really nice and sounds great too. I like having both options and on some material it sounds better than ProMB for sure. S73 actually sounds quite good too, even though I don't normally use those style of plugs as I often prefer more manual control. But in its space, it's a good one as well.

Neoverb can be had for net $31.99 via Forever $29 at Plugin Alliance.

And upgrades are RIDICULOUSLY expensive!

Additional required accessories are hella expensive, behavior is quirky at best, and the response is unpredictable.

Here's some machine modeling...

Well, I understand Yakety Sax is now a hit again, being the new unofficial theme song of the British Parliament. First debuted by Mr. Johnson, it then became the soundtrack of every sidewalk announcement by whatever politician was resigning that week. P.S. Before anybody starts whining that this is a political post, it's not. Watch this clip at 1.5x speed and see if it doesn't bring back fond memories of Benny Hill.

We're pleased to announce Early Access for Update 1 of 2022.06! This release includes a small handful of user reported stability issues. If you have encountered any of these issues, please check out this release and and confirm that your issue is resolved before we release the official public version. Please note that Early Access installers are update installers, which only update from a specific version. To install the 2022.06 Update 1 Early Access build, you must be on the latest public release of 2022.02 or later. Download Cakewalk 2022.06 Update 1 EA installer If you haven't already done so, please read about the Early Access Program before participating. Please keep responses specific to problems or comments on this release. Unrelated bugs or feature requests should be posted in other threads or the feature request channel. Thanks again for your participation! The Bakers Issues Resolved in Build 28.06.0.034: Audio Export presets not changing file type Extend Takes to Punch Out Time always reverts to loop End time when not loop comping Extend Takes to Punch Out Time / Comping Loop extend clip behavior should also work for MIDI clip recording Note Name Changes in Piano Roll view revert after clicking note Tracks are added in reverse order when moving to folder Process Effect plugin window requires minimum size Some users experiencing Activation Error 20 Updated to latest Microsoft VC re-distributables

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I can't find anything on their website about this but I just got an email stating: To better match Euro pricing, VSL has just reduced US Dollar prices on all of their products. What better time to buy?

The Beatles - For No One:

Next up... a plugin that emulates a 1962 handheld transistor AM radio!

If you picked this up, check your e-mail for the compatibility notes.

Yep except for non-resizable GUI,tied to ilok limitations and lack of mix control on the compressor but the overall sound is certainly covered.

I think I prefer the SSL Native Channel Strip 2 personally which is kind of in that ballpark. But the PA 9000J has some cool features and is very clean sounding too, although it does include more controls for noise and saturation if you're wanting that at the time. They're both good. Just depends on the material. Neither of them are worth their crazy "retail" prices, but for their sale prices I like both. It also depends on if you like using a channel strip, or prefer to choose all your own plugins. I tend to want to pick, but the strips on certain busses and instruments at times I enjoy as well. It also depends on whether you need another channel strip 🤣

There is a "L" missing. 😉

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At least with the sales merry-go-round it's safe to say they will all generally be back on sale at some stage soon normally 🙂 A few of the main sales periods aren't far away now.

Thanks all. Seems every time I decide I want a particular library the dev just got done having the biggest sale they've ever had.

WHAT uses iLok ? - Concept 2 ?!? - Not really. From the Krotos product page: "This product does not require iLok This product comes with 2 activations"

IK’s B3 is sweet, but I mean “group buy sweet” so don’t overpay. I also quite like Blue3 from GG Audio. That one also includes Spin for fx (rotary) purposes. Then there’s the one in Arturia’s V Collection, not bad at all. Together with my hardware (Kurz and Vox) I consider myself kinda settled.

If you use SSL plugins you probably want to check out the free "SSL 360" plugin mixer application, that automatically arranges all the SSL UI windows into a single UI window https://www.solidstatelogic.com/support-page/downloads

ELTON JOHN - All the Young Girls Love Alice:

AI, Neural Network... Computing a guitar tone from any given signal seems like something that's non-trivial (i.e. complex and slow on a single computer), and possibly needs constant updates to the various algorithms - much like speech recognition (e.g. Siri/Alexa). Is this a cloud-based product? e.g. your rig samples gets uploaded to the cloud; if so, AI is expensive... is this a subscription based product?

BOGW (Buy One Get WUP)

Based on your GAS, who could afford you?

That was just an attempt at humor, but I cannot imagine that level of modelling not being computationally expensive.

It should be thicker only when the selected automation is active and the automation is over the clip. Color contrast can be increased as well.