Sal Sorice Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Singapore-based BandLab Technologies raises $25M at $415M valuation | TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/23/bandlab-b1/?fbclid=IwAR3grYc2jux-DMuYj-th-WQcZcKmH-RZF041ybUVSQgThaFXF380xG8ctWI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 6 hours ago, Sal Sorice said: Singapore-based BandLab Technologies raises $25M at $415M valuation | TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/23/bandlab-b1/?fbclid=IwAR3grYc2jux-DMuYj-th-WQcZcKmH-RZF041ybUVSQgThaFXF380xG8ctWI I'm not sure it's good news In my experience once venture capital is involved, especially in a returning position, it may be a sign that the investors start questioning the validly of "free" products (i.e. cutting into potential profits). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Sorice Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 50 minutes ago, Bapu said: I'm not sure it's good news In my experience once venture capital is involved, especially in a returning position, it may be a sign that the investors start questioning the validly of "free" products (i.e. cutting into potential profits). Ed, I see your point and hope that is not the case. However, even if they opt for a realistic price (and NOT the dreaded subscription model) for future upgrades I'd be OK with that (i.e., you don't have to upgrade unless you want the new features). As we all know, nothing is truly "free". I'd be happy to support the Bakers - they've done really great work on this great DAW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Bapu said: I'm not sure it's good news In my experience once venture capital is involved, especially in a returning position, it may be a sign that the investors start questioning the validly of "free" products (i.e. cutting into potential profits). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Dickens Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Once vulture capital gets involved in anything, that is the beginning of the end. Yeah. I spelled that right. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grem Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 On 5/24/2023 at 6:22 PM, Byron Dickens said: Yeah. I spelled that right. But I did read it as venture!! Until you said the above and I went back and re-read the post!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzj Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Dont say we are in trouble again and no updates since November last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno de Souza Lino Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Then we can all move to Reaper once that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 88 Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 I feel like something really big is in the works. I don't mind paying for updates, but I can't do the subscription thing. For one thing, I get involved in projects that can last 6 months or longer and I'm not using certain software for one reason or another. I might be using notation software for an extended period of time, so I'd be paying money for software I'm not using. Or I'm not using notation for a long time. That is why I dumped Sibelius. I use a very old version when I need it and Dorico for the rest. I also have clients that come back for tweaks on projects after long periods of time (a documentary gets updated, a industrial video changes a word or two) . Cakewalk has been great for that...everything, every update has had no issues going back (can't say that about ProTools). I also worry about subscription software shutting down on me for some reason. And then I'm stuck with loads of files and work that I can't access anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 88 Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Ahhh, after reading the article it bodes well for me. It appears they hope to expand more into educational areas. That helps me on multiple fronts as I have been composing for schools lately. And hopefully they would have to look at notation (which would help me creating music for films etc and my academic projects.) So far looks like a win-win for me. (if they just stay out of that subscription thingy). I'm excited. I just wish they'd get to it and keep me (us) from guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xoo Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 On 5/29/2023 at 2:16 PM, Bruno de Souza Lino said: Then we can all move to Reaper once that happens. And gouge our own eyes out at the UX 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane_B. Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 I would be worried that the current free version wouldn't work anymore if they did go to a paid thing and those that can't afford to pay would be locked out of their work. You would be locked out of all the work you've one since the X series. I always preferred using Cakewalk but never switched back once the free version came out for fear of this happening, getting reinvested in it, then have it disappear again. That's why I stuck with another DAW. That said, you could look at as the best demo period of any software ever and just start paying if it comes to that and not miss a step. I just hope that they do not go with subscription service only if the time comes when we have to start paying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulo Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 4 hours ago, Shane_B. said: I would be worried that the current free version wouldn't work anymore if they did go to a paid thing and those that can't afford to pay would be locked out of their work. You would be locked out of all the work you've one since the X series. I always preferred using Cakewalk but never switched back once the free version came out for fear of this happening, getting reinvested in it, then have it disappear again. That's why I stuck with another DAW. That said, you could look at as the best demo period of any software ever and just start paying if it comes to that and not miss a step. I just hope that they do not go with subscription service only if the time comes when we have to start paying. My back up plan has always been X3 if all else failed. I don't really use much of what has been introduced since then, so it's not like I would lose too much. The return of the sea of grey would be quite annoying, but probably no more so than the UI's of the alternatives. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Joad Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 8 hours ago, paulo said: My back up plan has always been X3 if all else failed. I don't really use much of what has been introduced since then, so it's not like I would lose too much. The return of the sea of grey would be quite annoying, but probably no more so than the UI's of the alternatives. Me too, not much difference between SonarX3 and BandLab.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 (edited) On 5/24/2023 at 1:14 PM, Bapu said: I'm not sure it's good news In my experience once venture capital is involved, especially in a returning position, it may be a sign that the investors start questioning the validly of "free" products (i.e. cutting into potential profits). So it would appear I'm the new Nostradamus. Can be found here: https://www.cakewalk.com/ Edited June 6, 2023 by Bapu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelhanson Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 I said my peace in the News thread. I'm more guarded and cautious as to where and how I spend my money on software these days. I've also learned not to put all of my eggs in one basket after the last transition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 88 Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Finally, something to go on... So I'm interested! Let's see where this goes. Worst case scenario is I use CbB to compose the rest of my life and other DAWs to finalize projects. Best case is I move into Sonar exclusively and conquer the world of music once again. --I'm game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 88 Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, Bapu said: So it would appear I'm the new Nostradamus. Can be found here: https://www.cakewalk.com/ I would say you are the "old" Nostradamus....Just sayin', We're all kinda old here. Edited June 6, 2023 by Jimbo 88 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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