Craig Fowler Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 10 hours ago, MrFigg said: I know also that it's pretty much the same gang here every day, day in day out. This is kind of how I feel. This part of the forum has a lot of familiar faces with shared interests - there's nothing too weird about gravitating towards that. I visit multiple times a day, but rarely because I'm actually looking out for a deal. I'm sure I've spent a good chunk of money because of the deals forum that I wouldn't have otherwise, but as music is my only real 'vice', I'm okay with that. I am trying to rein in my spending though and have made a note to self that at this point buying another compressor or eq or reverb (SoundCity Studios excepted!) is basically just hoarding. As part of my plan I've made a little spreadsheet that lists what I'm actually looking out for and/or need...which at this stage only has two or three items: The new archtop library from Straightaheadsamples, and possibly the Fields of Rock SDX...though calling that last one a 'need' is a bit of a stretch! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.r Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 me on rehab groups countless times before I gave up 3 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonoBrainer Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 (edited) Shout out to @satya for the effort! The Sorcerer has an Apprentice. As for rehab, no need really, you'll give it up naturally when you run out of disposable income and credit. Edited December 6, 2023 by PhonoBrainer 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satya Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 (edited) 39 minutes ago, PhonoBrainer said: Shout out to @satya for the effort! The Sorcerer has an Apprentice. 😅 I m watching u all spend money while I got none . Also SHOUTOUT to @Kireanhe brings better deals than me Edited December 6, 2023 by satya 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Cruz Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 I literally collected $50 for streaming royalties from my band, lol 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidos Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Lunacy Audio based that joke on you then! I hope you didn't spend that much on the software 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bradley Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 "Hello, my name is John, and I'm a vstaholic..." 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audioschmaudio Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Walter Cruz said: I literally collected $50 for streaming royalties from my band, lol Still ... it must be a good feeling to know that there are some listeners out there who enjoy your music. In case it makes you feel better: It's actually an ROI of 1.39%. Edited December 6, 2023 by audioschmaudio 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Cruz Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Solidos said: Lunacy Audio based that joke on you then! I hope you didn't spend that much on the software 😅 Look what they made, they made it for me - happy technology! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude77 Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 On 12/5/2023 at 9:40 AM, pseudopop said: Visiting this forum is like gambling, because it's easy to do and it randomly rewards you for it. And sometimes those rewards are big. Add to that those times when you missed out on a really good deal because you didn't visit this forum during that one hour window when some glitch was active, and you have a pretty big incentive to hit that refresh button every chance you get. Excellent point. I'm a retired psychologist and the term we all remember from psych 101 is "Intermittent Reinforcement". It results in a behavior that's the devil to break. I know, because plugins have introduced it into my life. "I have all the plugins I need. I do. But wait, this one has fairy dust on it. I know it will make my vocals sound better. I know it will". And this poor rat keeps pushing the $29 lever because every once in a while a food pellet drops out. Have mercy! But there's good news: in January the after Christmas sales will start! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satya Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 55 minutes ago, jude77 said: Intermittent Reinforcement Some eat food, we eat plugins , And spending 29$ on plugin gives more satisfaction than eating a McD 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirean Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 4 minutes ago, satya said: Some eat food, we eat plugins , And spending 29$ on plugin gives more satisfaction than eating a McD If you spend $29 at McD alone, things turn into self-loathing. Kinda like when you check the total of this year's plugin purchases... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoncaloL Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 3 hours ago, Kirean said: If you spend $29 at McD alone, things turn into self-loathing. Kinda like when you check the total of this year's plugin purchases... The problem is everytime i skip a McD meal, i feel entitled to seat and scroll at plugin boutique Im making the right choices! Thank you plugins for making me healthier 🤗 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rational Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Wait. We're actually supposed to make music with all this gear and software? Oh man... I thought I was winning by having more then everyone and getting it cheaper. I'm still mad I didn't have cash on hand a month ago when Melda everything bundle was $560 at JRRshop. I'm still on the hunt for that one to pop up again! But sadly I'm completely tapped out now after BF/CM and if it does I'll really be pissed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoncaloL Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Rational said: Wait. We're actually supposed to make music with all this gear and software? Oh man... I thought I was winning by having more then everyone and getting it cheaper. I'm still mad I didn't have cash on hand a month ago when Melda everything bundle was $560 at JRRshop. I'm still on the hunt for that one to pop up again! But sadly I'm completely tapped out now after BF/CM and if it does I'll really be pissed. How many kids do you have? Do you need all of them? i exchanged the wife for NI Komplete Ultimate CE… it was a win win situation 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFigg Posted December 7, 2023 Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, GoncaloL said: How many kids do you have? Do you need all of them? i exchanged the wife for NI Komplete Ultimate CE… it was a win win situation I myself have three and it was surprisingly easy to get them used to porridge for every meal. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirean Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 8 minutes ago, GoncaloL said: i exchanged the wife for NI Komplete Ultimate CE… it was a win win situation With how much plugins tend to nag, crackle and piss you off for various things, it's like she never left... (I kid, I kid.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.r Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 2 hours ago, GoncaloL said: i exchanged the wife for NI Komplete Ultimate CE… it was a win win situation yo did your deal the other way around.. I heard that the komplete and ultimate wives are from CE (Central Europe) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoncaloL Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 (edited) 34 minutes ago, chris.r said: yo did your deal the other way around.. I heard that the komplete and ultimate wives are from CE (Central Europe) Komplete wives? Theres no such thing… they all want you to let go of your plugins and deals to give them atention… its a great thing on paper but the customer service ruins it all Edit: (just joking honey .. love you😬) Edited December 7, 2023 by GoncaloL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audioschmaudio Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 1 minute ago, GoncaloL said: Komplete wives? Theres no such thing… they all want you to let go of your plugins and deals to give them atention… I have this friend who actually uses his software to really produce music. I told him how I envied him for having a wife doesn't complain when he goes to his room to produce music all night. You know what he replied? "I wish I had a wife who was more affectionate. My wife doesn't seem to care at all what I do" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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