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That's strange the JRR page says it's for Windows and Mac. The download link I received also downloads a .pkg file. There's no other download links in my account, however..... A quick Google and it seems to show up as a freebie all over the place in Windows VST format. e.g. https://www.kvraudio.com/product/max1-by-beatskillz I suspect it's not worth the download. Been there done that before 🤣

Hi Larry, This might answer your question... https://support.native-instruments.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/360006120337-Session-Horns-upgrade-to-Pro-en-us- Cheers, Zinc

They always manage to include something that makes the upgrade more compelling. The improved DAW plugin looks very worthwhile. Curious to see what the Loops-with-style thing is. I'll probably go for my usual PlusPak, Bonus 49 Pak and Xtra Styles Pak to keep my realtracks up-to-date. I also find the MIDI it generates pretty good for driving VSTis.

I didn't get it last time Fleer and now I'm in a quandary 🤔 This or something from UJAM (one of the basses is what I would like most as I don't have any e.g. Royal) or Indiginus item plus freebie or NI Picked Acoustic?!? The demos do sound really good though. I think I know what you would say (wait for it)...

Sounds like someone I know

Cheers Larry! There's also a free compressor in the list (MAX1). Probably not amazing but might be useful to someone! https://www.jrrshop.com/beatskillz-max1 EDIT: It seems this is only the Mac version. You can get a free Windows version from https://www.kvraudio.com/product/max1-by-beatskillz My recommendation...don't bother.

Thanks for the reminder Larry. They added Ancient Voices since I last downloaded them.

83% OFF 4-in-1 Guitar Bundle by AcousticSamples $99.99 https://audioplugin.deals/acousticsamples-guitar-bundle-83-off/ Note: We use the iLok system to protect our products and you can choose to register your license to your computer or to an iLok dongle. If you decide to use an iLok dongle, both V1 and V2 are compatible with our products. You can activate your license on up to 3 computers or iLok dongles at the same time and you can deactivate one and activate another as many times as you want.

The description in Ujam's store says "Upgrade from one Virtual Drummer to Virtual Drummer 2 Bundle" and the accompanying picture just shows a single generic virtual drummer logo. The description at JRR says virtual drummers bundle 2 Upgrade From Heavy, Phat, or Solid. So unless it's a mistake then it looks like you can go from one v1 drummer to the v2 bundle. I cannot test the theory though as I only have v2 PHAT.

I think I will pass on this. I have been working through my BF Strategy and been quite successful so far... RapidComposer (got a great KVR deal and it's updateable to v4 when that comes out) - this is DEEP! Scaler (got it in Pluginboutique's sale) Sundog stuff - their sale is on but it's not stellar reductions. Still I might go for it instead of Mixedinkey stuff. Thanks again for the helpful feedback Matthew. 👍🏻

They seem to have included a new(?) plugin Captain Beats so that they can charge the normal price ($79) for Captain Plugins but it now includes Captain Beats. I can't see a way to buy Captain Plugins without Captain Beats. Webpage --> https://mixedinkey.com/captain-plugins/ Store --> https://shop.mixedinkey.com/alternate?productId=1009 What's your take on this Matthew? I know you had some reservations regarding the stability of these plugins. Thanks

I also thought it strange unless it's a mistake and they won't honor it 🙄

I like the Hitmaker Bundle but the only places that have it are UJAM (cheapest) and Pluginboutique. I'm thinking that this would be a good way to get three of their instruments that I don't already have and make me eligible for the guitar bundle upgrade for Carbon.

Couldn't find it when I looked. Cheers Larry!

This looks like a cheap way to get Carbon if you own all the other guitars https://www.bestservice.com/virtual_guitarist_bundle_upgrade.html Just looking at the cheapest way to get Amber to be eligible for this ^^^ I guess it all depends on whether you pay VAT as to which place works out cheapest. hint: I do usually like JRR.... see Larry's post below for a cheap v2 drums upgrade.

Only just got around to trying Ceres and have to say that it sounds pretty good. I already have quite a few vocal libraries but I'm sure I will find a use for this and it only takes up around 2Gb of drive space.

Hey Mesh, you can have mine as I don't think I will update this year. See what they say to your email and I can PM it to you if you still want it.

Useful, thanks Amicus. There do seem to be some important articulations missing from JB Essential, for a solo instrument anyway. Thanks Matthew for the heads-up on the Embertone half-pricing. I used to play 'cello and that Blakus one sounds so expressive and realistic.

Thanks Amicus, it also just worked for me. 👍🏻

That's a good price for Signal! Maybe I should also wait to see what Christmas deals Larry can find!

My reactions are back, yay, Nice one Reid. Looks like it's time to get that Lap Steel or maybe Renaxxance.

Lol, looking forward to it 🎅🏻 They have done some remarkable freebies in the past (Ostinato Brass, Ostinato Woodwind and Ostinato Strings). Wonder what it will be this year. 🤔

That does seem a bit stingy based on what you already own even though I know it's a great price compared to their normal pricing. I am still tempted to buy Exhale or Signal though at the current sale price.

Silk is the one I use most as it sounds great and has some excellent patterns (also Efimov Nylon Strum). The only issue I have is that it crackles in CbB unless I use jbridge but when using jbridge after a while it produces no sound output. Works fine in other DAWs though so I tend to create what I want in Studio One and then import that into CbB as a WAV when I use it.

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