Soundwise

Turns out, it doesn't. You cannot get any keys from MS based on the SoS code. Activation can be redeemed only from within the newly installed OS. I've contacted support, and they say, that the code they give should be good for postponed redemption beyond 30 days, but after 30 days, you're no longer eligible for any assistance from them.

How's this supposed to work? Can I redeem the license without a new machine build and installing an OS? I'd like to have the license for the next PC build, which is planned for this summer. Is it possible to have this W11 license without attaching it to a machine?

Not anymore. It's a bunch of samples with clever scripting. I'm considering either this or Telos by Impact Soundworks. Both are quite exquisite and should get the job done.

Thanks for the tip! I'm pretty confident, most guitars are good for multiple genres. Like here:

With seasoned players performing their fretboard wizardry OTS is going in the right direction. This and the Texas Twang are on my wish list.

It's good to know, that Sonar is not abandoned and is about to get a fresh new start. Can hardly wait for the release! I do hope that this new Sonar will be just as stable and fast evolving as it used to be. Don't want to stir up any highly emotional discussion by comparing it to other DAWs, it's safe to say, that Sonar ticks all the boxes for me. Go Bakers!

I knew their "Wham! Bam! Thank you NAMM!" newsletter implied upcoming expenses!

FWIW, Iron 2 is essentially worse than the first version. I can shoot a video if needed, but for starters: 1. Samples are off the grid by dozens of milliseconds; 2. Samples are poorly performed; 3. Patterns trigger inconsistently. It's also bloated with unnecessary finishers and mediocre amp emulations, and presets are hardly usable. I think even at $19 it is overpriced. My 2¢.

You just enter a code, available in your user area. That's it. No email/password or special procedures required.

Iron 2 is only $19. https://www.pluginboutique.com/products/8111-IRON-2

I got myself the IronHeart for roughly 30 coins and couldn't be happier.

Try ROBARNOLD. This code gives customers 25%.

Any promo code?

That's a very good question! No one needs a gazillion of amps to write great songs. Just ask Brian May! In fact, you hardly even need an amp(sim) to do so. I can easily create usable guitar tones with just ProChannel modules. Fun fact - in the song "Revolution" by the Beatles, the distorted lead guitar sound was achieved by plugging the instruments directly into the recording console. Yet when it comes to gear collectors, they (should I say "we"?) always need one more.

Not from Gospel Musicians either.

I think free Prestige (1959 Marshall model) is very good, and coupled with the Britone Cab Pack is plain awesome.

I also have been thinking about getting it for the same reason. Then it dawned on me, that we can use any tape/console/preamp as the first effect and just enable built-in MixFX Console to handle Drive, Noise and Crosstalk. For tape processing I highly recommend Ferox or ReelBus - ToneBooster's v3 plugins, which are now free. CPU hit is virtually non-existent. PA channel strips are well-known for being CPU efficient. If you happen to have any of those, that support TMT - you're all set.

Is it just me, or anyone else experiences something like this? Beautiful!

I see this: They live!

I had been going through this procedure already, when Thermionic was discontinued. Shaun added legacy products to my account. No drama, indeed. Yet, it's quite outdated, not being developed and, despite claims that the AmpCraft replaces Thermionic, it doesn't. Thermionic suite had dozens of amp models, not one. Also, there is no upgrade path from one product to another. The "drama", if you wish to call it that way, is not about regaining access to something very old and hardly relevant. IME, buying Kazrog software often leads to a dead end, when a purchased product becomes obsolete, abandoned and hidden from customer's account.

I know that, thank you. I meant, that I don't like paying for stuff that is likely to become abandoned. Unfortunately, due to such moves Kazrog is one of developers that I don't associate with words "perpetual" and "trustworthy". YMMV.

I think I already have such license for the Thermionik suite. Unfortunately, it's no longer available for download in my account. Another perpetual license for potentially abandon-ware? Thank you, but no!

I thought it was HIM. Aging can be fun.

Quite a few, actually.

Just finished testing the new amp models against other plugins. I was able to match both tone and response between competing products. My personal impression. It appears to be Amplitube meets TONEX kind of thing, if it makes sense. You definitely get very alive and natural sounding emulation of the real gear, which is easy to use and reacts to tweaks as it should. While this new amp emulation is a step in the right direction, it might not add anything new to your existing tool-set. Make sure to demo it first.