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Much cheaper to buy the expansions at Gospel Musicians with the code BACK2SCHOOL2020 if you already own or buy Pure Synth Platinum. For instance, FM Tines 2 standalone is $74.50 at JRR, $39.99 with fifty per cent code at GM.

https://gospelmusicians.com/sounds-and-samples/expansion-packs/

1 hour ago, simon said:

can you use the deal more than once...ie keep buying individual packs and amassing points - that would be better than the 6 pack ?

Yes.

These bonus points work on EZKeys and drummer midi packs. Many are already reduced by twenty per cent. You qualify for another 2,000 points plus purchase points for every one that you buy and you can use them immediately on your next purchase. You'll pay way less than half price.

3 hours ago, Monomox said:

I pulled the trigger last night, "just in case it's a mistake," I told myself.

I have had the full bundle from Samples From Mars for over a year and haven't used it a single time... maybe with this thing I'll start using them.

Don't just use drum samples. Let the algorithm go to work on 8-bit sounds, hits, etc. That's how you get the most interesting sounds and creativity.

This is a really good buy.

12 minutes ago, Bapu said:

 

Might as well wait until later tonight or tomorrow. 😞 

Ignore. My code is 28 digits.

If you buy from bestservice you get bestcoins which takes the price below JRR and you can use bestcoin you already have. Price is $128.48 for the upgrade and you get 4.05 bestcoin. I had about 7 bestcoin.

https://www.bestservice.com/studio_one_5_professional_upgrades.html

On the one hand, I'm really excited about the new version of S1. VI-Control has rumours of MPE, all native plugins updated, new time stretch algorithm, tape, keyswitches, integrated note editor, better support for hardware, new scene and live recording features,  clip gain edit and new SQ controller.

On the other, I'm still really annoyed with Presonus for charging immediate upgraders full price, then halving the price for later upgraders who also got a free console shaper, CTC-1, that was never offered to its most loyal customers who paid double. If I buy it, it will cost me $79.99 or best $39.99 in a sale.

On 7/4/2020 at 5:23 PM, Bajan Blue said:

+2 Tantra - I also use Dmitry's synths all the time - also Object Delay and Boz Imperial delay - Valhalla reverbs and more expensive but great, anything Eventide

 

+3 Tantra.

Also XLN XO.

I never thought Steve Jobs was a god. I don't own an iPhone. I don't like walled gardens or Tim Cook. I don't buy Macs.

But if this is reasonably priced, as I guess it will be in the early stages to drive adoption, this will be a game changer and I will move to a Mac laptop. The only thing that will stop me is if they play stupid storage games (as in ridiculous prices for paltry amounts).

I've know ARM since I studied at Cambridge and the architecture and people are first class and Apple has invested huge amounts to customise and build upon that architecture. Intel has lost the plot, essentially because it messed up the transition to 10nm and 7nm and its performance is nothing like it should be because of its need to support legacy x86. The performance of Apple's processors is superb, as is their low power consumption. Their Apple operating system will make the most of the full capabilities of the hardware.

Imagine being able to run all those great iPad music apps directly on a laptop...

Over the last few years, I've made sure that when I buy software, I am buying a Mac and PC licence - hence the move to Studio One.

Apple does plenty of hype but this is huge. Bigger than most people realise.

Intel. Microsoft and PC manufacturers will have to innovate, change the way they operate.

I'm sure most of us have enough drum sounds for XO, especially if one owns Samples from Mars, magazine samples, etc. and uses the editor.

I'd recommend trying non-drum sounds in XO - 8-bit effects, grunge, kitchen sink, guitars, stabs, etc with the editor too. That is when, in my opinion, it comes into its own and is very creative and original sounding. XO identifies really interesting samples and classifies them to use in ways that I would never have thought of. Don't just scan drum sample folders.

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1 hour ago, ZincT said:

Very true. I was on the livestream last night and told Shane about the ilio situation and his response was basically that they are usually a bit behind on updates! 

I totally agree with Matthew re Unify being able to take care of its own updates. Alternatively why can't they do what most other vendors do i.e. you buy it from wherever, then register with the developer who treats you like any other customer. 

If they didn't want a sales channel, they shouldn't have established one. And we weren't warned we would be treated as second-class purchasers by using their sales channel. I'm loathe to buy anything they produce, directly or indirectly, again.

I was trying to do exactly that. Thanks. I've gone back and it has worked!

Thomannmusic has upgrade from Assistant to Editor for $133. Much cheaper than the US providers. JRR is $177.11 in cart with FORUM.

I bought the Portal bundle for less than $80 including VAT.

18 minutes ago, Matthew Sorrels said:

They have already shipped one update to the Windows version.  It was there right after the initial install.

Yes. Saw and downloaded that. Can't decide whether it is a good thing or a bad thing.

The consensus is that the code only works if you signed up for the trial and received the code by email.

Worth noting that I ended up with £1.90 in virtual cash after buying and rating the included products. So cost of crossgrade was reduced from £7.98 to about £6.

2 minutes ago, Mesh said:

I really like XO and it's a fun instrument to just play around with.

If you'd    like to add more    samples, check out   https://samplesfrommars.com/products/all-products-from-mars?variant=376105238534

I have their everything   bundle    (around    45GB)  and got it for under $15   IIRC.  My drum sample folder is about 55GB, so there's enough there to keep me busy for sometime.    

Absolutely agree with this recommendation.

It is really worth adding those weird freebies samples you got with magazines, etc. as they are really fun to play with creatively - 8-bit trash, vocals, thunder, traffic, etc. XO groups them in interesting and creative ways.

I paid $82.32!

I really rate XO but XLN needs to push it into the market much more aggressively. XLN needs an even more stripped down, even cheaper version, maybe even free, with the ability to step up to the full version without much in the way of financial penalty. XLN should also be making money selling sample and midi packs.

It is superb creative tool with lots of samples. Those C64 sounds that ZincT and msmcleod were talking about in the Roland thread are great in this. I've gone a bit mad with samples - I now have 279,181 samples indexed in XO.

Features look great for a free update. But I found the 'musical' examples sounded horrendous. Is that just me?

I was watching thinking 'Should I buy a Mac?' but then remembered that this is the first significant update to Logic in a long time and that a 16" Pro with 32GB RAM and 2TB SSD costs £3,399. I just checked. And if Apple again decides to leave the Pro Macs to rot, as it did until recently, you're using a DAW which ties you to Apple.

I would have signed up already but I'm waiting for the moment when I can take greatest advantage of the whole package for free for the first month.

Zenology for $3 per month, no commitment, looks worth a look. - certainly when compared with the purchase price of the new Korg Triton plugin.

$3 per month for Zenology in the Core Collection.