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For those with Apple Silicon/M1, the iOS version of the Nembrini apps can be installed on Mac OS Big Sur. In the App Store, click on your account name at the bottom left, then click on iPhone and iPad Apps. If you have any apps you purchased, and only if they are enabled for the Mac, they should show up in the listing. Just click on the download button. So far, I have Blackice Beta Gamma, Voice DC30 Custom Valve, and Acoustic Voice Preamp (all purchased for $9.99 each). They can be installed and run on the Mac and run as standalone apps as well as AUv3 plugins in an AUv3 host like Quantiloop Pro. The limitation with the iOS version is that only one input and output audio devices are recognized/can be used. This is a cheap way to run Nembrini on the Mac (though you lose the audio flexibility vs. running a native app).

I'm looking forT-RackS recommendations. I have T-RackS 5. Picked up Comprexxor, Sunset Sound Studio Reverb. Planning on getting Stealth Limiter, Space Delay, and Tape Echo. Any compelling EQs to get? How are EQ 73, EQ 81, EQ PA, EQ PB, EQ PG, Master EQ 432? How are the CSR reverbs? I have PhoenixVerb and Waves CLA Epic. If I were to only pick one Tape Machine, which one would you recommend? 24, 440, 80, or 99? I'm thinking of getting one first, and then maybe pick up the rest later if there are enough freebies. Thanks. So many choices.

Is it an older installation from before the IK Product Manager was released? I only see one Custom Shop and I have AmpliTube, T-RackS, and SampleTank installed.

If you have the JamPoints, it’s only a difference of $46, quite the bargain to get all the freebies. And who “needs” any of this anyways?

Actually, there's a common Custom Shop for AmpliTube, T-RackS, and SampleTank. You can purchase for any of them no matter which app it's you launched from (or just run Custom Shop directly).

And on top of that, you can use JamPoints (for up to 30%) if you have any. Edit: cclarry beat me to it.

Purchased the Syntronik Deluxe upgrade in the Custom Shop for 100 GC. Pleasantly surprised to discover: "Your Syntronik Deluxe upgrade (USB/boxed) purchase allows you to redeem bonus content from this dropdown list, valued at $/€129.99 or less!" That basically adds the following as options over the $99.99 tier: AmpliTube Leslie Comprexxor T-RackS Leslie Stealth Limiter Dyna-Mu Master EQ 432

If you’re not getting vouchers, just spend $50 in a year. These sales are a good time to get in. Then just be patient and pick up one plugin each month for $15 or $25 after voucher. The best time though would be when they have sales and the $20 no minimum vouchers.

Last night, I bought 300 GC for $225 - 67 JamPoints for $158. Bought AmpliTube 5 in the Custom Shop for 200 GC. Picked up the freebies: MixBox, SampleTron 2, Sunset Sound Studio Reverb, and Comprexxor so far. Will probably be using 100 GC for another GB. I have AmpliTube collections from previous GB, so only have four left to get them all. Have SampleTank MAX from a hardware bundle special so I have the new sound libraries (Electromagnetik, Cinekinetic) to pick up. Have T-RackS 5. Not sure about collecting everything in T-RackS MAX. Probably just going to pick and choose.

Here's a good post on the KVR Audio Buy & Sell Forum: “How to Maximize the Value of the IK Multimedia Group Buy” https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8187676&sid=89dd75e7ad627c6f9f41d9d3985a6940#p8187676 It provides specific recommendations. "So, here's what I think you should do. Option 1 is for new customers, while Option 2 is for existing IK customers. Options 3 and 4 are bigger and better possibilities for either existing or new customers." It even links to a spreadsheet that's more complete than the one I had created. Check it out.

You can pick up MixBox Crossgrade for $149.99 after coupon MIXB50 of $50 is auto applied. Can't use JamPoints, though. You'll get into the group buy at the $199.99 tier.

I created a spreadsheet of all the products in the group buy. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQJOiit3wKhbyN87OdguckZzYDo_xz3PYDM2fanVWsyiDCXGzB3Ys3iWYhsDRiTog8fX3G3CYAJPVKA/pub?gid=0&single=true&output=csv Load it into a spreadsheet app like Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or Apple Numbers (it's saved as a CSV file). Turn on filtering on the first row. I found it useful to be able to filter based on category and price (yes, I rounded up), exclude the ones I already have, and plan out my purchases and freebie picks (and prioritize them). Here's what it looks like for me: I hope others can make use of it. Edit: Updated spreadsheet. Fixed price/category for AmpliTube SVX 2 (was upgrade price).

https://www.sampletekk.com/upgrades&product_id=312 There’s an upgrade for 7CG MkII to TVBO.

What’s a “Plugged-In Member”?

Thanks for the heads up. This also means that the iOS version is also on sale. I just purchased it from the iOS App Store for $9.99 (usually $19.99). Collecting Nembrini amps (so far, I have Sound Master, Acoustic Voice, and Voice DC30) is a lot cheaper on iOS. I’m mainly interested in using them live and not for recording so that works for me (though I suppose if using it for recording, I could use Cubasis or IDAM).

Double dip … two promotions with the same purchase.

That’s not what I was asking. By buying ARC with mic, it seems that you’ll get T-RackS Deluxe free in addition to getting in on the group buy. That’s a way to get TR5 Deluxe without spending $300.

https://www.ikmultimedia.com/news/?id=TRackSMixOnTheMove2021 ARC System 3 - $/€249.99 - Free T-RackS 5 Deluxe ARC System 3 crossgrade - $/€149.99 - Free T-RackS 5 Deluxe So, since this promo is still going on, would one be able to double dip--get T-RackS 5 Deluxe *and* get credit for the group buy? Edit: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ARC3Up--ik-multimedia-arc3-with-mems-microphone-crossgrade-from-any-ik-multimedia-product-worth-99-or-more-boxed Sure seems that way, looking at the Sweetwater listing.

Yes, each one would unlock different modules so you would end up with the union of the two. I had T-RackS 3 Deluxe and then updated with just T-RackS 5, so I got the new modules that were added to T-RackS 5. If there are enough freebies, I may get 5 SE, though I may be satiated by MixBox. I’ve made a lot of use of Lurssen, but T-RackS not so much (I’ve collected a lot of PA plugins that cover the same ground). The T-RackS Black 76 and White 2A in 5 SE are well regarded emulations.

You could get some hardware that has AT5SE bundled like the iRig HD 2. Wouldn’t qualify for GB though. That was my plan before the GB started.

ARC w/mic shows as $249.99 without crossgrade. If you buy direct from IK, it'll be $149.99 for you, and give you in at the $149.99 tier.

If you already qualify for crossgrade prices, then you can just purchase at the $199.99 tier directly (AmpliTube, SampleTank, etc.). ARC was the only qualifying product that I saw at the $199.99 price, without crossgrade.

Great idea, though new folks probably wouldn't have any JamPoints. Remind me about the downsides ... was it that you can't transfer software purchased via gear credits (for those ever thinking of reselling)?

I'm thinking that the first purchase unlocks the crossgrade pricing for the freebies as well, but this would need to be verified. Then you're still spending $99.99 + $199.99 ... though getting 2x freebies. If the first $199.99 qualifies one for the crossgrade freebies, then no need for the first $99.99. So, some brave soul can try it, or the IK rep can weigh in.

You can get Syntronik Deluxe as an upgrade from Syntronik, but of course, it would use up a freebie. You can get Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE. If you're serious about orchestral instruments, I think there are better options out there than the full Miroslav.