Eusebio Rufian-Zilbermann

I'll probably wait until someone like Blue Cat does a DA-11.1.8 that lets you Dolby-atmosify any plugin, similar to how MB-7 lets you multi-bandize anything

$0 + $9.97 shipping is a better deal than $20 + $9.97 shipping, but not entirely free. Suggestion: buying multiples doesn't increase the shipping by much, and having spares may be handy, e.g., buy 3 and shipping is slightly over $15

There is no AAX version of VSM for PC, only for Mac. That's unusual...

Audiodeluxe is $26.99 and you get $0.80 deluxe bucks, which could be better than JRR if you use those deluxe bucks. https://www.audiodeluxe.com/products/audio-plugins/solid-state-logic-ssl-fusion-transformer

No problems that I can remember, although I use it less than I'd like because it's only VST, no AAX (and I spend more time in Protools)

I did buy this subscription from APD some time ago and activated it around March or April. I got 1 year starting from December 2022, not from the time of activation. Just be aware that it could be 1 year from the time that the subscription deal got added to the shop and not 1 year from now. APD does offer "everything at base price" every now and then. In my opinion they have a few reasonably good items at good prices, but they are generally quite niche and it depends a lot on what you're interested in. E.g., items I've found interesting are: Narcotic (by Lunatic Audio), reMIDI 2, Floppytron, Etherealwinds Harp II, Dicky Deegan’s Uilleann Pipes, SEQUI2R EX and the Veevum Morph, Synth & Sync Mod-Tron Bundle. You may want to pick a couple of items for now and buy slowly, there will be more sales like this...

Are you sure you're following the instructions correctly? that coupon code is supposed to give you a 100% savings, but you must apply it through the "close browser" button on the corner, during checkout and immediately before clicking "buy now"

Time to Fight Back?

I have purchased (at different times) (a) PA ALL BUNDLE https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/all-bundle-2022.html ($224 after vouchers) (b) PA Releases 2023 (another $224 after vouchers) (c) Forever 29 (this is what I had before getting the "all bundles", and after getting the "all" bundles I started reselling them, which offsets $120 per year from the others) This also gets me monthly $75's that I use occasionally for "not-PA Releases" (e.g., PA_EXT), but most of the time they get used for sharing the love on the day before expiration (@Marc Cormier, this month is already reserved but, if they send a $75 for November I can reserve it for you) In practical terms it is not too different from a Mega subscription. I pay $224/year and get everything ($104 if I count the F29 part, but that $120 "bonus discount" would apply similarly if I got a Mega subscription), the big difference is the peace of mind that I can stop and still keep everything (vs having to pick a number of plugins per year that I want to keep). You may want to calculate what is your "no-brainer" price point for the PA plugins you don't yet have and how often you end up "taking the bait". A similar solution may work for you. (as a side note, I do get a mix of feelings when I look at the plugins that I have installed, see link in my signature. The pride of a collector, the shame of knowing that having that many is not rational or practical, and feeling like an idiot when I'm waiting for that "scanning plugins" window to go away)

Sorry to hear. Fwiw I did receive a $75 for October (which, if I don't use it, is already reserved for another member of this forum who asked for it), but no $25 this month

Since it's called “Beat Subscription 2023” it would be interesting to know if the Beat mag subscription starts at the time of redemption It says "Your 12-month subscription will give you access to all the software Beat Magazine uploaded in the upcoming year, plus access to three back issues in their archive." The subscription from audioplugindeals last year had a fixed start on the 12/22 issue, if you waited to redeem it on a month with a more interesting freebie, instead of 1 year from the time of redemption you'd get back issues. If this is the issues in 2023, it may be exactly the same issues included in the audioplugindeals deal.

Back in 2020, I was evaluating buying Orb Composer and I was confused as well, so I asked if it had been discontinued. This was their response

I think that the UJAM VD Bundle Solid 2 and Heavy 2 for $26

For reference, according to https://www.pluginboutique.com/deals the current discount for Violet EQ will be available until October 10, 2023

From the name I was expecting a sample library of cannon shots for creating a nice version of the finale of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture but...

I doubt we'll ever see discounts over 90% unless Saverio decides to give away everything for free (and this is pretty close to that) If you don't already have many Hornet plugins, the Complete Bundle for Eur 64.21 should be a no-brainer, otherwise now it's the time to complete the collection.

24% to 70% off for various products from Acon Digital Baby Audio D16 Group Eventide FabFilter MAGIX McDSP NUGEN Audio PSP Audioware Sonible Sonarworks List of products and discounts: https://imsta.org/2023_nyc.php#section-topline-5 The deals are actually offered through Sweetwater who is a show sponsor, and ending October 4, 2022. The corresponding Sweetwater deals page including IMSTA Festa and other weekend deals is at: https://www.sweetwater.com/sale/weekend-software-flash-sale-2023

And also We Were Here Expeditions is free to claim on Steam, Epic, etc. Promotion ends Oct 13th. https://www.playwewerehere.com/

For me it feels quite random when I get Thankyou coupons. And I have to check by adding something to the cart, sometimes I find a thankyou coupon available that I did not receive an email about.

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You were probably joking but there are a few AI voice cloning systems that will let you exactly do this E.g., https://www.descript.com/overdub Or use your favorite Internet search and look up "AI clone voice" or "AI clone vocals"

😮 This is quite a surprise Is Avid going to become "more normal" after the acquisition?

If you have been a long time buyer of plugins you need to get over it when others pay much less otherwise you'll get an ulcer right away (e.g., don't ask me how much I paid for Waves, Plugin Alliance, etc. a few years ago...) E.g., I'm very happy with the upgrade price, but I already had Opal (which I got for $50). If you got polymax for free and then upgraded, you actually got it for a cheaper total cost.

Sorry to hear your coupon was not stackable. I did not get a coupon initially and had to contact support to get it added to my account, and the one they added was stackable

The minimoog is part of the Creative Edition bundle. In August, loopcloud had a promotion where they gave away Polymax, There is a promotional upgrade to the Creative Edition bundle for $99 (if the coupon doesn't show in your account and you only see a much higher upgrade price, you may need to ask support). Note that if you didn't get the free one from loopcloud, people are selling the codes for a low price in the the well known buy/sell websites. The interesting twist is that you can stack the promotional upgrade coupon with the current PULTEC50 code and get the entire Creative Edition for $49 (or $49 + the cost of Polymax)