paulo 1,963 Posted January 23 Having spent some more time today with the demo of CE I'm still struggling to find a reason to buy something cheap that I don't really want just to get it "free". Am I missing something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Docy 78 Posted January 23 3 hours ago, paulo said: Having spent some more time today with the demo of CE I'm still struggling to find a reason to buy something cheap that I don't really want just to get it "free". Am I missing something? Probably not. I just felt like buying something. Everyone on this forum knows the feeling. 😁 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LAGinz 265 Posted January 24 6 hours ago, paulo said: Having spent some more time today with the demo of CE I'm still struggling to find a reason to buy something cheap that I don't really want just to get it "free". Am I missing something? I guess it depends how you look at it. If you’d jump at the chance to get Carbon Electra for $5, why not buy something you won’t use for $5 to get Carbon Elektra for free? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Docy 78 Posted January 24 9 hours ago, paulo said: Having spent some more time today with the demo of CE I'm still struggling to find a reason to buy something cheap that I don't really want just to get it "free". Am I missing something? Hi paulo, here is my opinion: You are not missing anything. You did your "homework" and demoed it.If it does not add anything useful to your music production, then do not get it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulo 1,963 Posted January 24 9 hours ago, LAGinz said: I guess it depends how you look at it. If you’d jump at the chance to get Carbon Electra for $5, why not buy something you won’t use for $5 to get Carbon Elektra for free? I guess the answer to that is that I didn't jump when it was $5. Figured that I'd give it a second look, but came to the same conclusion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulo 1,963 Posted January 24 12 hours ago, Michael Docy said: I just felt like buying something. Everyone on this forum knows the feeling. 😁 I wanted to want it, but I didn't. Does this mean I am cured? Will you guys still talk to me now or am I to be ostracised for not following forum etiquette........? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aidan o driscoll 393 Posted January 24 There is this as something to get and then Carbon electra FREE along with it: https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/1-Instruments/58-Inst-Bundle/7218-ImPerfect-Expansions-Bundle ImPerfect & Expansions Bundle - $16 "You can now get ImPerfect along with all expansion packs, giving you ImPerfect with a huge amount of brand new additional presets, in one unique package." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abacab 1,848 Posted January 24 (edited) If you are dying to pickup a good virtual analog synth this weekend, I would instead hop on over to Waves and pick up Element 2 for $29. https://www.waves.com/plugins/element#future-trap-bass-element-synth-tutorial Deal ends this weekend! I picked that one up on sale a while back, and it's now among my top 3 virtual analogs! Edited January 24 by abacab Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Young 1,040 Posted January 24 8 hours ago, paulo said: I wanted to want it, but I didn't. Does this mean I am cured? Will you guys still talk to me now or am I to be ostracised for not following forum etiquette........? I always look for a "doubting Thonas" in any deals thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulo 1,963 Posted January 24 1 hour ago, aidan o driscoll said: There is this as something to get and then Carbon electra FREE along with it: https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/1-Instruments/58-Inst-Bundle/7218-ImPerfect-Expansions-Bundle ImPerfect & Expansions Bundle - $16 "You can now get ImPerfect along with all expansion packs, giving you ImPerfect with a huge amount of brand new additional presets, in one unique package." Have you actually tried it? The expansions are not in the demo, so I can't say anything about them, but the demo version itself really doesn't have much going for it. The only thing I liked was how easy it was to mix in a little white/pink noise which was just as well as it needed that to improve most of the sounds a little. If anyone else tries it, be aware that the default volume setting for most presets is louder than hell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Young 1,040 Posted January 24 On 1/23/2021 at 10:44 AM, Michael Docy said: I'm going to get the TimewARP 2600 for $9.99 to get the Carbon Electra for free. I decided to use my rewards and get Serum. Usually with the PB freebies I prefer to buy something I will actually use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aidan o driscoll 393 Posted January 24 3 minutes ago, paulo said: Have you actually tried it? The expansions are not in the demo, so I can't say anything about them, but the demo version itself really doesn't have much going for it. The only thing I liked was how easy it was to mix in a little white/pink noise which was just as well as it needed that to improve most of the sounds a little. If anyone else tries it, be aware that the default volume setting for most presets is louder than hell. Fraid not .. Just spotted it as a way of getting Carbon Electra and getting another synth into the bargain. Lots of expansions so better value again. Possibly worth a punt for both for princely sum of $16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulo 1,963 Posted January 24 1 hour ago, aidan o driscoll said: Fraid not .. Just spotted it as a way of getting Carbon Electra and getting another synth into the bargain. Lots of expansions so better value again. Possibly worth a punt for both for princely sum of $16 That's why I tried it, but it's really not very good. I'd rather have the $16. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulo 1,963 Posted January 24 1 hour ago, Paul Young said: I always look for a "doubting Thonas" in any deals thread. Glad to be of service.........😄 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeGBradford 493 Posted January 24 I've resisted so far. Not long to go...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites