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You mean like... Frozen?

I too agree with this. Despite what I said about existing users not being rewarded (which is mostly the message on Twitter), I'm not upset about it; just as I'm not upset about occasional offers from other companies that throw in a freebie to tempt new customers (I could name one right now, but it's probably not nice to name names). I'm just happy that I'm not tied to using a USB dongle with my DAWs (this is my personal preference - some people love them; each to their own), and that I'm not charged for non-major version updates.

It's like their previous offers of some add-on for free with new S1 purchases; nothing to reward existing users. I understand the desire to bring in new customers, but something like a discount coupon for their store wouldn't go amiss.

Are there any (other than from NI)? As I understand it, it costs money to buy a license to allow a library to be used in Player.

PA's next flanger? no wait... a phaser! 😜

It all depends on how you spin the marketing machine. You see, if you consider that... err... well... think of it like... oh forget it; I can't think of a way to defend the new pricing model over the previous one.

TMI 😜 Thanks for extending the group buy though!

*** Bad joke alert *** Q: How do you turn a duck into a soul singer? A: Put it into the oven until it's bill withers

FOMOGAS?

Clicking on either link for me brings up a guide for choosing an acoustic guitar??? Maybe they realise the player is no longer supported?

or if you're looking for a new synth, Wiggle's 80% off

Though in this case, it's not just Kontakt 6; the latest free updates to Kontakt 5 including and beyond 5.8 are also not compatible.

I mentioned this in the other thread, but in case anyone is thinking of going for the Concert Strings bundle, be aware of the following from the requirements page of Concert Strings 3 I'm not sure why it isn't compatible with newer versions of Kontakt, or what this means in general with respect to the upkeep of older libraries that are still being sold, but I personally chose to pass.

I get that they have to make their subscription seem like good value, but some of the prices for their new plugins are ridiculous! It's possible to get plugins that are near indistinguishable in a blind test for so much less. I have to wonder how they make up these new prices.

Hmm... was still fighting GAS with the Concert Strings Bundle, and then saw on the requirements page for Concert Strings 3. Disappointing that it won't work with more recent versions of Kontakt. Looks like I might win this battle with GAS after all.

That makes sense. It bemuses me though that they don't do Labor Day sales outside of the US; they do Black Friday (if I remember correctly). I'm thinking it would generate more sales.

A DAW with a name that very loosely sounds similar to that of a chain of chicken restaurants?

From a conversion I did a little while ago, the Axe I/O would cost ~£400 after conversion and tax from IK; it's ~£365 from Amazon.

Let us know what you think, and whether the difference is 'Night-and-Day'. If you get a chance to try it out, let us know whether it's good with XLR mics too please.

Does anyone have any opinions on the Kirk Hunter Concert Strings? I've listened to a few demos: some sound quite good to me, some... not quite so good to my ears, so I have mixed thoughts. I already have GPO5, Miroslav (the first one), Cinematic Studio Strings, and CineStrings. I usually use them as either backings in pop/rock tunes, or upfront in movie-trailer-style pieces.

In addition to that, I've previously heard another line of thought; if you have more than one, something's probably quite wrong 😜

I tried really hard to battle with my GAS on this one... and failed; they look like a fantastic set of effects.

Thanks for the recommendation!

Isn't this type of sale just asking for people to crash their website at midnight?

Such a great idea; it even encourages someone to use their phone while driving! Disclaimer: do not use your phone while driving; it is a very bad idea