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During the holidays, Epic Games gives away one free game every day, amounting to a total of 17 games. Each game is available for free for a limited period of 24 hours. The thirteenth one is Ghostrunner. "Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive." https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/ghostrunner Gameplay video:

Learned the ropes at kvr, gearslutz and vicontrol but the cakies forum sure has the good vibe for over ten years, with oldies but goodies like @cclarry, @BassDaddy, @Bapu, @lawajava, @Grem, @Zo, @mettelus, @John Maar,@DeeringAmps, @TheSteven, @Zargg, and the dear ones I’m forgetting right now. Meanwhile, some fine newcomers have joined the band. Happy 2024, guyz.

Bell and Bone is a free jazz trumpet and trombone library from Librewave. This seems to be another quality sample library that works in the free Rhapsody player from a talented sample developer that I've been a customer of for a few years. He has a background of making sample libraries for a number of well known KONTAKT developers and, while I haven't downloaded, installed and used it yet, based on the below video, my past experience with the developer and Guy Michelmore's praise, this is quite a nice library that the developer's giving away free in an effort to bring his business and his sample player greater awareness. This is a YouTuber's walkthrough/review of the free library: https://librewave.com/product/bell-and-bone/

Keep bringing ur sweet musix

GIFT25 https://www.uaudio.com/ Expires: 01/17/2024 11:59 PM PST Coupon only valid on purchases of $75 or more. Cannot be used on Antares Auto-Tune Realtime Advanced or C-Suite plug-ins.

Also for $74 you can get two Spitfire libraries over at uaudio.com They have the Spitfire Chamber Strings, Symphonic Woodwinds and Symphonic Brass on offer. All are Luna only (Mac) though. But for about $37 each that's a steal for Mac/Luna users. How: Choose the Custom 2 pack for $99 and use the $25 off code GIFT25. Note: Also, I was able to buy Antares Auto-Tune Realtime Advanced Plug-In for UAD-2 as part of the two pack with my GIFT25 code just fine on my initial purchase and then immediately received another specific gift code for an additional $25 off on my next purchase. Other notables: Neve Summing (Luna extension only) Sonnox stuff C-Suite stuff Tube -Tech collection

$1.45 in Deluxe Bucks and get FREE Softube Dirty Tape https://www.audiodeluxe.com/products/audio-plugins/leapwing-ultravox

Elevate your crafting with the Stylish & Elegant Font Bundle – a collection of 100 stunning fonts, now available for FREE! Valued at an impressive $1273, this bundle is a must-have for creative enthusiasts. Plus, it includes a Commercial License for even more creative freedom. Get the free bundle now! https://www.creativefabrica.com/product/stylish-elegant-font-bundle Seen a post a while ago about fonts and never seen any free bundles posted here. I have been getting fonts from Creative Fabrica for a while now, they have some very usable ones for designing albums, sites, logos and whatever else. Kind of music related in a sense without being directly music (if that makes sense). One has to sign up for the site, and that is free too, to get the free bundles which is offered regularly.

Cool - I always wanted to try this one but didn't know if I'd like it. Thanks for the heads-up.

I think it would be nice if they would just give us a patch to short circuit the need to reactivate.

Being somewhat rational I’m still somewhat active on kvr (and gearslutz and vicontrol) but those places just ain’t as homy as this juan.

https://rastsound.com/deals/

I'm sorry Diablo. That was not an actual suggestion - just me piggybacking on Craig's comment about the frequency and using it as a platform to make a stupid joke. We do this a lot around here but that's no excuse.

https://viatordsp.gumroad.com/l/ihpwx https://viatordsp.gumroad.com/l/zxdeus Viator DSP have released Duplex Comp, available in 2 versions (full and free), the full version available for $19.99. Duplex Comp combines two serially cascading compressors, followed by a limiter, into one efficient package. This plugin streamlines a popular mixing method—employing multiple compressors in series, each with different settings—by consolidating the entire process into one convenient interface. Duplex Comp is available to PC and Mac users (VST3 and AU).

Yep. I recognize the cclarry name for a long time now too. I was on KVR probably around 2000 as a lurker for years. Was into audiosoft since about '97. Time is flying. Plan to hang out here nowadays. Never got into gearslutz other than reading gear reviews occassionally. vicontrol I just found 6 months ago. Didn't realize it existed.

Got the hat, dimmed the lights, made a little show (thumbnail is with the light on, obviously). Besides all that, I reall really like this droning sustained distorted sound. Enjoy!

TAQS.IM TAQS.IM have released World Piano & Drum Machine for Android users, available as a FREE download with an in-app purchase that unlocks its full potential. Features include: Authentic sounds from diverse cultures Intuitive piano interface for easy play Rhythms inspired by global traditions Educational and entertaining High-quality audio samples World Piano & Drum Machine requires Android 10 or later.

https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/1-Instruments/64-Virtual-Instrument/9807-SPARKLE-2

I upgraded Studio One Pro from older version at Best Service. The price is $91 there and I added X-phase by SSL which is $9 and then it exceeds $100 so I used the coupon and ended up $81 in total.

I am going to go out on a limb here and speculate that Cakewalk by Bandlab 2023.09 Build 75 will stop working sometime between 6 months and 2 years after the release of Sonar (which itself is unknown). As to the definitive and precise date - I don’t think even the bakers themselves know that one yet.

No there is no clear answer right now 🤷‍♂️

IK Multimedia make excellent software products. They don't force any of us to buy what they have to offer, they constantly run promotions with insane discounts, they give users/buyers JamPoints for further discounts, which can be used towards hardware products. Sometimes they also offer free shipping. And last, but not least - they constantly work on creating new great products and improving the existing ones. Their business model might not please everyone, but as long as it works for them and enables them to deliver goodies - I'm going to support them with my money.

Judas Priest - Some Heads Are Gonna Roll

@JoeGBradford I quickly came up with some of my favorite freebies for KONTAKT full version: 8Dio 1928 Steinway Grand and a number of other high quality libraries for KONTAKT for free https://8dio.com/collections/free-instruments Lofi Wurli There's a bit of noise if you hold the samples, but otherwise, this is really nice for a free Wurl library. https://drive.google.com/file/d/15U99DL5BJdPAwj3SDOYvI2EPJ1_eaL8K/edit Red Pack Drums - acoustic drum kit https://www.redpackdrums.com/product-page/the-official-ds-drum-library Prepatato Piano Free An awesome free version of a prepared piano library. It's good enough to have charged for. Grab all of this dev's freebies. https://www.xperimentaproject.com/preparato-piano-free/ Death Piano LE Another free version of a prepared piano library that I like a lot. https://www.productionvoices.com/free/ Analogue Drums Big Mono Kit https://www.analoguedrums.com/drumkits/big-mono/ Pocket Blakus - Free Cello Look around the VST Buzz site for freebies for KONTAKT, there are some nice ones there. There's a glockenspiel, I believe named Jonathan's Glockenspiel that's quite nice. Check out the Ivy Audio piano and other libraries. https://vstbuzz.com/freebies/pocketblakus-cello/ Performance Samples Cello, Violin -- grab all of their freebies https://www.performancesamples.com/pacific-solocellolegato/ Westwood Alt Piano -- an upright felt piano https://www.westwoodinstruments.com/alt-piano-lite-edition/ Musical Sampling Legato Trumpet This is a really nice free legato trumpet library. https://musicalsampling.com/trumpet-freebie/ Sonuscore Free Pipe Organ This is a free KONTAKT Player library, but just in case you don't have it, get it! https://www.sonuscore.com/shop/free-pipe-organ/ Keypleezer Upright Piano A character piano, slightly out of tune, but cool. https://keypleezer.com/free-upright-piano-for-kontakt/ Sinewave Lab Free Mellotron Library I'm in love with pianos, Wurlis, glockenspiels, celestes, drums, guitars, basses, cellos, Wurlis -- and Trons. https://sinewavelab.com/products/free-mellotron-library-for-kontakt/ SoundIron has some freebies that are fun, especially, believe it or not, the free Desk Bell library. Pianobook See my list for recommendations, because a lot of stuff is poor quality. You can use my list to find the best libraries there, and you can also look for high-rated instruments at the site, of course. The Quarantine and Isolation pianos are two that immediately come to mind as some of the best there. Pick up everything from Dan Keen (he does mainly string and piano libraries, and they're very, very good). https://discuss.cakewalk.com/index.php?/topic/65790-best-free-sample-libraries-for-kontakt-a-curated-list-of-recommended-libraries/

https://www.4-30pm.com/sound-lab/menu I had an early version of CHOSAT that they released for free, but the UI was broken. Still, I loved some of the presets. So happy to see them release an updated version.

As with the game deals, I'll post random game giveaways here under a single topic. Feel free to contribute. Hammerting "Manage a clan of colourful Dwarves, establish an epic mining operation, craft legendary swords and delve deep for greater glory, riches... and danger." Free until: The counter was at about 68 hours and 5 minutes when I posted this. Steam rating: Mixed Where to claim: https://www.gog.com/#giveaway Store page: https://www.gog.com/game/hammerting Steam page (for more reviews & info): https://store.steampowered.com/app/760650/Hammerting/ Notes: The button to claim the game is on the front page of the GOG store. Gameplay video:

Just enter discount code NY60 to save 60% on everything in your cart. https://yurtrock.com/collections/the-year-end-blowout-sale-enjoy-60-off

2 years ago I got Halls of Fame 3 - Vintage Legends for purchase bonus and it was automatically registered to my account. I guess the orchestral essentials go the same. So you have to pay 25 euro transfer fee at least.

I never even knew NOVUM existed until someone mentioned it a few weeks back. They also mentioned that NOVUM rarely goes on sale. It is $75.18 with GROUP applied... has it ever gone on sale better than that?

Do ctrl + end to to find out where it thinks the project ends Then select the entire range of tracks between where you want it to end and where it does end Switch on Ripple Edit All Press delete Switch Ripple Edit OFF (Important!)

@steve@baselines.com , Thanks for the listen and responding. I know you are a pro at doing covers of great songs. @Ross Smithe, Appreciate the comment , this one was pretty easy to own. My guitars were tuned down a full step and the "Ain't No Sunshine" parts fit in comfortably. @Lynn Wilson , No credence for blasphemy here. I like it better also. @Sal Sorice Thanks for the compliment. It actually "does" take a while to get good results mixing your own work. If I go back to some older mixes I've done , I don't really understand "what in the world" I was thinking .. This forum has been a Big help. Hang in there. @Makke I appreciate it. I Really liked your last production as well. @garybrun , You know I Always value your opinions , and have learned a Lot from you. Thanks for the past help you've given me. Still have a "Gary Brun Masters" folder on my desktop. Thanks for all the plays and input .. mark

Dear FORUM friends. We ended the year 2023 without the long-awaited BETA version of the new, brand-new SONAR, with the correction of thousands of bugs or non-bugs as many friends here reiterate, and countless other innovations having been made available. During this period there were many good approaches, others not so much and many even inelegant, bordering on bad manners. At the end of this year, I call on all of us, users of the tool, to be more united in helping each other so that the tool reaches a satisfactory point of evolution. Until then, I continue to use the current version for what suits me and, of course, I started using REAPER in its latest version, which is very consistent and full of features that I was unaware of and are fully serving me. I wish you all a great 2024.

https://www.thelooploft.com All the Yurt Rock talk made me revisit the Loop Loft. The Reason Refill format didn’t go with him. Anyway, just for fun I tried an old code at checkout and it still works. HOLIDAY40. 6 or 7 years ago at new year they had 90% off everything. I tried and tried to get a sale through but eventually gave up as folk were getting annoyed at me for not joining in the party.

https://thehouseofkush.com/pages/open-betas

It's all crash in the loudspeakah!

Judas Priest - Trial By Fire

Lemmy Kilmister: talking about his favourite songs (2011) Interviewer: When you look back as at your own professional career what was the point that you decided that you were going to become a musician or didn't it happen like that? Lemmy: When I noticed how many girls that were available to these people who sang on TV, surrounded by screaming women. You know I thought well that's a job for me.

Cartoonist found dead in home. Details are sketchy.

airplane mode is your friend. it will eliminate the wired network, wifi, and bluetooth connections which are often the main instigators of interrupts causing glitches. i'm currently running an HP Voctus laptop w/ W11 home, and honestly, i had pulled out all by "DAW strip-it " scripts to do what i have done in the past, but i ran a bunch of projects that normally would have problems, and nada. they just worked. so i just shutoff some the spyware type "services" and set my A/V exclusions, and most times don't even bother with the airplane mode except if i'm using some plugins which seem to be hogs and thereby are impacted by the networking.

I used to be a regular at KVR (under the user name of eDrummist, which I still use when I'm occasionally there) and befriended a bunch of folks in real life from KVR that I've visited on three continents (okay, I live on one of those continents). But it's probably been a decade since I spent much time there. KVR, of course, is a pretty big community and can get toxic from time to time (not VI-Control level toxic, but bad enough that I prefer somewhere friendlier) and I simply find that not to my liking. While no forum is perfect, I think this one, overall, is excellent and I attribute that to a combination of a great community and the standards and moderation of the forum. Also, we have cclarry, which is nice. Please, stick around! - Peter

Enjoy! 😁

teeth of the sea - Our Love Can Destroy This Whole *****ing World

AC/DC - Whole Lotta Rosie

No matter what, make sure you get something from a reputable manufacturer. Hint: if they don't have it at Sweetwater, Musician's Friend, Thomman it is not a reputable manufacturer. If they tell you to download ASIO4ALL, that should be a hard pass and move on.

Same here. Got them all. All 20.

Latest tune awesome Cakewalk peeps! Hope you enjoy this new song! Suggestions and critiques welcome. Best to you! 💖💖💖

Another cue from the movie project that I'm working on. This is slated for the leading splash/rolling intro credits and dumps abruptly into the opening dialog.

With everything you complain about, it's a wonder you haven't switched...

The reason i'm negative to win 10 is multitude. Expand your thinking. With CakewalkbyBandlab, which i like. is this movement towards an extremely small niche for a daw. A daw that is to be not solely windows only, but windows with the version 10 only. PS. To give back something positive i propose to the developers: Fork the software. Release todays version of CbB as free software. Remove the update and authentication from it and give it a slightly other name. Copy Reapers way with a notification in the center when started. But have it to be manually exited so people can take their own time to read it carefully. The notification should state that it is released as is and are never going to be updated or supported. If they want updates and support they have to use CbB instead. In that way you can continue to develop CbB as usual and still have win 7 and 8.1 users contribute to the community. PPS. Music hardware seems to be of good quality. Folks take them out from their storage and fire them up without a problem 30 years later. People like that nowadays, reuse things and not throwing them away. But you need the old software to still be around to be able to use lot of the old hardware.