Simeon Amburgey

1 hour ago, chris.r said:

Hi @Simeon Amburgey how long is your code for Rhodes Affair 3? I would appreciate the end date. Thanks!

I just heard back from the Audiolounge team.
The code will give you an extra 15% off the current introductory pricing that will end on January 31st. 

1 hour ago, chris.r said:

Hi @Simeon Amburgey how long is your code for Rhodes Affair 3? I would appreciate the end date. Thanks!

Chris, no end date at this time.
There might be an issue with the bundle discount that I am working on getting sorted.
 

Today's livestream was wall to wall.
I hope you enjoy taking another adventure with me, exploring some really wonderful instruments.

Steinberg's instrument of the month is SIMPLE 1.5 for HALion
Rhodes Affair 3 from Audiolounge is on intro special. You can also use code SIMEON15 for an 15% off the individual instruments and the bundle which are at their introductory pricing which expires January 31.
Bowed Metals is on intro special.
Concilium from Cinematic Alpha is also on special. Be sure to check the link in the description and pinned comment for a chance to win a copy of Concilium.

Thanks as always for the kind support, it really means a lot, especially from my Cakewalk family ;^)

2 minutes ago, cclarry said:

Simeon, I couldn't enter the Concileum giveaway because the link wasn't working....I said that in the Livestream, but I think you missed it....
and it was a GREAT Livestream, so THANK YOU for that!

It was really great seeing you there in the chat. Yeah, things are crazy when you are doing these things, so many things to focus on ;^)
Here is the updated link, I think it was the little alert emoji that was at the end of the URL that threw things off. Try it and let me know how it goes.

CINEMATIC ALPHA: Concilium Giveaway Entry Form
https://bit.ly/3GwoQAH

4 hours ago, cclarry said:

Nope...only Full Kontakt is on sale at 50% off

I was surprised during the livestream earlier today that Full Kontakt was on sale, and it was the first time I could remember where the crossgrade followed the same pricing structure. Thanks, Larry, for helping me to see that. I added some additional info in the replay description.  So, in this case the crossgrade option is of really no additional value as it is parity with the Full version sale.

That is not to say that there might be a future promotion where the crossgrade would be of extra benefit, but only one can hope ;^)

Here is a video published right around the time of the Oscillation Strings release. It was also the first interview I tried to do on the channel, it was a lot of fun getting to know Ben. 

That's right: Up to 50% Off through January 31, 2022!

- Vienna Choir
Standard: € 135 (reg: € 225)
Full: € 252 (reg: € 420)

- Vienna Solo Voices
Standard: € 117 (reg: € 195)
Full: € 174 (reg: € 290)

- Soprano Choir: € 55 (reg: € 76)

- Vienna Whistler: € 32 (reg: € 44)

Voices Complete (all libraries mentioned above as collection)
- Standard: € 231 (reg: € 385)
- Full: € 372 (reg: € 620)

Voices Complete contains in over 50GB almost 92,000 samples. You'll get all kinds of AA and UU articulations for the choirs and soloist, as well as the Vienna Whistler - a really fun to play library!

50% Off Vienna Suite Pro!

This one is a must-have if you ask me! Analyzer, Compressor, Hybrid Reverb, Imager, Power Pan, Surround Pan, and many more, for musical processing in up to 12.2 surround formats.
If you get Vienna Suite Pro you will also have access to the plugins from the original Vienna Suite - just make sure to download and install both.

- Vienna Suite Pro: € 130 (reg: € 260)
- Vienna Suite: € 84 (reg: € 130)
- Upgrade from Suite to Suite Pro: Log in to see your personal upgrade discount!

Did you know that you can download a free 30 days demo of the Vienna Suite directly from the product page?!?


While it's loading and installing, check out the videos here, and/or check out the manual:

Synchron Harp and Synchron Woodwinds are still on intro sale through January 31!

- Synchron Harp
Standard: € 145 (reg: € 195)
Full: € 255 (reg: € 345)

- Synchron Woodwinds
Standard: € 445 (reg: € 595)
Full: € 640 (reg: € 850)

Do you want to build a snowman?
Me neither, so come join me as I take a look at Originals Cinematic Frozen Strings SATURDAY Jan. 8th at 11:00 AM EST.
I am also hoping to compare them to some of the other Spitfire strings I have on hand (Originals Intimate, Epic, Albion NEO), should be a lot of fun, so bring a nice warm coat.

Check it out:
 

I'll just leave this here 😎

Just got this and of course will share more after I install.

So with the first livestream of the year in the books, it was a lot of fun discovering this amazing collection of instruments. Each one well recorded and presented in a very caring and effective way.
Catch the replay here:

Check it out!

Let’s Play Strezov Sampling The Felt Seiler FREE Edition | Welcome 2022

They also just released their Free Drop Designer here:

https://www.skyboxaudio.com/pages/dropdesigner

9 hours ago, Yan Filiatrault said:

I suggested the same thing.

Thanks so much Yan,
Having all of this support is really wonderful and I really appreciate it.

Anthony sent over everything but the kitchen sink (which might be the next entry into Chronicles).
I am in the process of downloading what I can and it might take a couple of days to get into them but I think per the usual for me, I will have some fun playing through these live, so be looking for something soon after Christmas.

I can tell you what I am hearing so far, sounds amazing.

Joyfully!

Hey guys,
It’s on, stay tuned 📺
 

1 hour ago, Reid Rosefelt said:

 

They are staying independent.   Here's the story from Anthony at Evolution Series on VI:Control:

I've suggested to Anthony that he give a copy to @Simeon Amburgey so he can do a video.  I think that's going to happen.  Simeon has another video planned before this, and it's going to be a lot of work.

FYI, Anthony goes by the name @pulse on VI:Control.

 

Thanks Reid,

I sent them a message through their website, so we shall see. 🤓
 

12 minutes ago, cclarry said:

I posted this earlier...but it was when the website was wigging out, so may have
gotten "lost in the shuffle"

Gotcha!
Strange, the site was acting up.
I know I had some issue getting through to Arturia, due to it probably getting hit hard with their freebie.

One of the things I have been trying to do is "Search" for the topic before posting as sometimes things get pushed to the other pages, so it is just a safety.

Check it out:

Soniccouture CHRISTMAS SALE!

Video coming soon ;^)

4 hours ago, msmcleod said:

I suggest contacting StudioLogic and ask why they don't have Cakewalk/SONAR mappings, and if they could add them.

I sent them a follow up email, and interested as to what their response might be, I hope it will be positive.
With over 3 million users, I would say Cakewalk by Bandlab is a world class DAW and continues to be even more so with the excellent work all of you have been putting into it, the dedication is second to none.

Joyfully!

Thanks again for the additional info.
I will see what I can do on my end.

I also tried using the HUI (Pro Tools) profile on the MIXFACE and I am wondering if it might be a similar implementation issue with different DAWs approaching certain aspects a little differently.

I mean, things are working 98% using the Studio ONE MCU profile, so that is something to be thankful for ;^) 

Joyfully,
Simeon

Just now, msmcleod said:

When Mackie first brought out the MCU, they asked all the major DAW companies at the time to provide button mappings.  Cakewalk provided Mackie with mappings for SONAR,  and Mackie shipped overlays for all the DAW's with the MCU.

The basic transport controls, faders and v-pots are standard across all the DAWs, but all of the other buttons vary between DAWs.

When other control surface manufacturers provided emulation for Mackie, they had different modes for each DAW in order to match each DAW's button layout. 

So unless they specifically mention they support Cakewalk/SONAR, they won't have the correct button mappings.  Furthermore, it's not just a matter of re-mapping within Cakewalk - the control surfaces themselves assume a particular state when a button is pressed ( this is due to these surfaces having far fewer buttons / controls than the original MCU ).

I'm unsure why some manufacturers have decided not to include Cakewalk/SONAR mappings, but they've obviously made a conscious decision to to include them.

I suggest contacting StudioLogic and ask why they don't have Cakewalk/SONAR mappings, and if they could add them.

Thanks for that additional info.
It seems it would have made sense to just have a standard protocol but as you say I am finding it is all over the map using the different DAW profiles.
So would there be a way to get the Cakewalk Mackie Control Protocol to send to them?

I too shake my head at times as many just ignore Cakewalk as they were in this from the beginning.

All the best,
Simeon

A quick update:
Reaper also is working with Mixface as expected (Set Markers, Enable Looping).
I also tried downloading the latest MMcl Mackie Control Surface Plugin and Set Markers and Enable Loop are not functioning there as well.

Joyfully,
Simeon