MusicMan

6 hours ago, TheSteven said:

I've gotten burned enough times by sites that immediately cash you out once you give your PayPal info that I won't go there unless I can put in the discount code upfront (or unless I've confirmed that as you mentioned I will get the opportunity later).

That's one thing I didn't like either.

If you select credit, you can enter the coupon code, but if you go with Paypal then you authorize the payment first and then go back to review order where you can enter the code to reduce the price. It all works correctly and you only pay $5 but I don't like it working that way around. At $9.99 it's still a great deal, so I wasn't too concerned as it's not a lot of money, but I would rather they change it.

2 hours ago, Doug Rintoul said:

Interesting. They must have fixed it because this is what I see:

Yep, they had fixed it by the time I'd made my reply. Looks like they're just rotating free certificates instead of paying for one so they need to keep updating. I noticed even the new one expires in September.

AudioAssault: The Crown - Guitar Amp Sim (Mesa Boogie) $5 with code - RRP $39.99

Don't let the price fool you. This punches well above it's price ?

Use: AAFIFTY to get it down to $5

3 Channel Californian Amp Sim
Modeled on the Mesa Boogie Triple Crown 100*

https://audioassault.mx/products/thecrown

The clean channel on this one is probably a bit nicer than some of their others. The gain channels are great too and it's got some different functionality. Instead of just clicking on the different IRs, it's more of an amp room so you can just click on the different amps as well and move the microphones too.

A great feature that all amps should have, is that all the controls are per channel, so you can configure clean different to high gain and all the bass, mid, treble etc are retained when you switch between channels ?

Walk through

2 hours ago, paulo said:

Subject: vstalarm.com

Issuer: R3

Expires on: 8 Jul 2022

Current date: 5 Aug 2022

Looks like they probably just haven't renewed their certificate in time and probably not too much to be concerned about. Not very professional on their part and I wouldn't be entering credit card details. Not required for this anyway though.

Just now, Cookie Jarvis said:

I don't care for the new activation method....install a new hd, get a new activation...have a major update in Windows, get a new activation...mess with your Lan, get a new activation. Right now my Cubase always works and I can switch machines just by moving my eLicenser. Cubase 12 is definitely a downgrade license wise.

But with that said I may give in one of these days Still running Wavelab Pro 11 on the elicenser as well...if it ain't broke don't fix it

Bill

Pros and cons for sure ?

The idea of using up a USB port purely for a license seems a little archaic to me. I've got enough audio interfaces, MIDI keyboards, regular keyboards, external hard drives and things that actually do useful stuff when taking up a USB port that make them worth being plugged in and they all add up

Then there's the risk of it being misplaced, lost, or stolen if travelling, or gigging. I likely would've have upgraded to 12 when I did unless they got rid of the dongle.

Having the option is good though. Lots of people like the eLicenser.

That said, ain't broke, don't fix it can't be underestimated either ?

1 minute ago, Cookie Jarvis said:

I'm sticking with 11 right now...not real excited about the new licensing scheme. I've usually updated as soon as the update is available and have never had any issues...but it all depends on how you use your DAW

Bill

That's often not a bad approach. I did the upgrade to 12 and definitely really like it and some of the new features and the conversion was reasonably seamless all things considered. I was converting across to 12 early on so their servers were a bit stressed. I'd recommend 12 though for sure ?

7 hours ago, telecode 101 said:

The discounted price is irrelevant.  Sunset Sound Reverb Collection for MixBox (nothing about discounts not counting) is grouped under the  $/€49.99 Entry Point on the Mega BOGO page.

@Peter - IK Multimedia are you able to advise on this one please? The upgrade does qualify, however only the free Classic T-Racks Equalizer is available to select.

Thanks

9 hours ago, Bapu said:

Installed!

Living on the edge! Hopefully it's a nice seamless update and doesn't introduce any new issues ?

13 hours ago, Fleer said:

Absolutely, they’re all exquisite, but more than I can chew

And they’re not exactly cheap, and I can use the money for more pianos

Transfer luckily is easy, only requires a $25 iLok surcharge. 

That makes sense and no, they're not exactly cheap.. if it wasn't for the Groove3 pricing "error" and picking up a heap for crazy prices and then getting offered the $99 upgrade, I quite likely wouldn't own the full bundle either! Very glad I do though. There are some real gems in there that will get a heap of use and almost all of the rest are very good as well.

That's great about the single $25 charge being a bundle. That should make resale much easier for you ?

3 hours ago, User 905133 said:

Are there any promo items $10 or less?

Value is different to cost and it's in the $49 section though. IK has normally worked on value, so even with the APD one it's a shift from what they've previously done.

37 minutes ago, Fleer said:

Selling mine for under $600 if anyone’s interested.

Any reason in particular you're selling it? I've normally found their stuff to be pretty good.

Eventide Anthology XII Bundle (Sale $671.16 @ JRRShop)

RRP $1999

Use code GROUP to bring the sale price down from $799.00 to $671.16

https://www.jrrshop.com/eventide-anthology

Steinberg:Product update - Cubase updated to 12.0.40

https://www.steinberg.net/cubase/release-notes/12/

CUBASE 12.0.40

What's new?

August 3, 2022 – The Cubase 12.0.40 maintenance update is now available. With this update, we are introducing some new functions and scripts to the MIDI Remote integration, we are resolving some issues with ARA extensions, and we are fixing more than thirty issues in various areas of the application. Please find all details below.

The update is immediately available for download via the Steinberg Download Assistant.

MIDI Remote

• We have improved the script for the Arturia KeyLab Essential and added missing Key Commands.
• We have added more Control Room functions to the MIDI Remote feature scope.
• Fixed project mappings can now be converted to global mappings as expected.
• Using the MIDI Remote Editor in the Lower Zone with Workspaces now works as expected.
• We have added a new MIDI Remote factory script for the Novation Launchkey MK3 88.

ARA

• We have fixed an issue related to using the Make Extension Permanent function on non-PCM clips with ARA extensions.
• Events with Melodyne ARA extensions can now be cut without losing the note data.
• Events with ARA extensions can now be copied and duplicated as expected.

Plug-ins

• We have improved the user interface of the VST Bass Amp plug-in when Quick Control buttons are toggled.
• The Frequency 2 plug-in now works as expected when using 7.1.4 channel configurations.
• Writing automation of the Frequency plug-in Band On/Off parameter now works as expected.
• We improved the loading process of external impulse response files for the Reverence plug-in when loading projects on a different computer.
• We corrected the Peak and RMS needle of the SuperVision plug-in.
• We have improved the quality of the FX Modulator plug-in when using fast volume modulation settings.
• The Quick-Link function of the MixConsole is now also available for the input and output parameters of the Squasher plug-in.

Sample Editor

• Event start/end and snap point handles are now displayed as expected.
• Warp markers are now editable at all zoom settings.
• Stretching VariAudio segments in a multi-event selection now works as expected.

User interface

• The grid is no longer cut off when scrolling through the project in low dpi mode.
• The waveform in silent areas is no longer displayed with 2 pixels instead of one.
• The audio waveform interpolation in the Lower Zone Sample Editor is now consistent.

Miscellaneous

• When duplicating a Track Version, bézier curves are now correctly applied.
• Applying Audio Alignment now works correctly when multiple references are selected.
• The warp algorithm custom settings dialog can now be opened from the Info Line in all language localizations.
• We have fixed an issue related to editing parameters in the List Editor.
• The Logical Editor window now opens exclusively.
• The Click Patterns in the Pattern Editor are no longer cut off when using 1/32 patterns.
• We have corrected the Loudness measuring of the Master meter and the SuperVision plug-in for 7.x channel configurations to match the ITU-BS.1770-4 specification.
• The preference Mute Pre-Send when Mute is now saved as expected.
• On the Nuage Master unit, the numeric keypad arrows now work for locating markers.
• Vertical mouse wheel scrolling in the Score Editor edit mode now works as expected.
• We have improved the usability with editing lines in the Score Editor.
• Vertical scrolling speed in VariAudio editor now works consistently.
• On macOS systems, the application now shows in which code architecture it is running in the Start and About screens.

Stability

• We have improved stability in the following use cases:
• When aborting an Export Audio Mixdown.
• When using the Adjust Fades to Range function.
• When changing the Sample Editor zoom mode with Select Events Under Cursor active.
• When using the function Adjust Fades to Range.
• When using the Scale Assistant with VariAudio.
• When changing the AmbiDecoder output mode from Headphones to Speakers.
• When dragging a MIDI loop from the MediaRack to the project.

Forum discussion on the release:

• https://forums.steinberg.net/t/cubase-12-0-40-maintenance-update-available/799904/14

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53 minutes ago, Dave Schreier said:

Having waited on the 9.99 deal on Sunset Sound Reverb Collection Upgrade for MixBox (having the T-Racks version), I thought this would be a good time to do it and qualify for the $/€49.99 Entry Point, enabling me to get the three new MODO DRUM Kits.

But surprise - the only bonus content in my dropdown lists is T-Racks Classic Equalizer!

This doesn't seem right to me - not the way these kind of things have worked in the past.

Peter?

I had just thought the exact same thing and bought that too... I should've checked back here first!

I went to the qualifying section, clicked on buy there, so by rights it should apply to anything in the $49.99 entry point.

Just now, Nick Blanc said:

I'm trying to save some money here man, leave me alone ?

Haha... you've come to the wrong place! I had no intention of buying it whatsoever either.. I'd even seen it before it had been posted on here and glossed over it.. but after a second pass and demo... this forum has cost me again ?

But I'm really looking forward to using this one now... ooops.. I mean, yes.. It's a terrible synth and would only suit dubstep, money saved.. phew! ?

6 minutes ago, Nick Blanc said:

I demo'ed the presets and the basses sound pretty fat, but not really my style. Sounds like it's very good for dubstep.

I didn't think too much of the presets, although there were a couple I liked, but creating patches from scratch was what made me end up buying it. Might be worth another quick look at that price.

1 hour ago, mibby said:

Stereo Placer Elements is my least favorite of the three and I don't really feel the need to upgrade it. Monofilter (full version) is pretty useful. Stereoizer (full version) is awesome and sounds really great.  My only knock on them is that I have to read the manual each time I use them because the UI is so unintuitive - at least for me.  Of the three though, Sterioizer is my favorite and my go-to. I've gotten away from "wideners", but Stereoizer gives a very nice dimension and depth that I haven't heard in other similar type plugins.

IIRC, licensing is machine based with an iLok option and you only get 1 seat.

Placer probably has it's place... no pun intended ? But I'm not seeing much of a need for that one personally, although I can imagine it's pretty useful for certain types of work. That's a shame about the UI and I've seen plenty of devs make complex plugins intuitive, so I'm sure they could improve there too by the sounds.

I was mainly considering the Monofilter as the full version, but stereo widening tools can all be a bit different, so I'll give that one some thought too.

I didn't know that about the one seat.. considering their full price, that is very poor of Nugen if that's the case.

4 hours ago, Nick Blanc said:

I have the full stereoizer and it is my favorite stereo enhancer for synths. Monofilter is very useful for phase alignment. I'm not sure if the elements version has that as well. There are other tools that will do the job though.

Thanks Nick and they would be the two I'd be most interested in. Monofilter being the main one, but with stereo enhancers/wideners it doesn't hurt to have a couple of options and some can work better on different material. 

4 hours ago, TheSteven said:

It's a very nice synth, well worth $29.

I grabbed this as well. At that price it's really good. I'm only scratching the surface of it and actually it took me a little while to work my way around it, but this can get some huge sounds. I do have Native Instruments FM8 so I did consider giving it a miss, but I prefer a lot about this synth in comparison. UI and effects are way better, but that's just an example.

I guess this might be why they didn't list VST3 as supported: V1.1.1- VST3 support (beta, please report any issues)

It's not perfect though and I noticed some small annoyances, but for the sound at that price, it's worth it and they may even fix things as well ?

17 minutes ago, TheSteven said:

I just bought it..
 

Didn't take you long from demo... that's a good sign!

16 minutes ago, TheSteven said:

I just installed the demo and it has both 64bit VST2 and VST3 versions.

I did wonder if their website and AudioDeluxe were updated as both only shows VST2.

I might give it a demo ?

12 hours ago, pseudopop said:

Wow, this almost seems like a pricing error...

I was almost thinking the same, but they've advertised it themselves at that price in other places, like VI.

Pretty tempting at that price, but I did notice it's VST2 only. I wonder if they're reducing it because they're not planning on upgrading it to VST3..

Softube: Volume 5 (50% off) Was $899USD now $449

https://www.softube.com/products/volume-5

Log in to see if you can get a cheaper upgrade price ?

If anyone is considering getting Softube Volume 6 when it's released (or 5) you might want to pass on this as it's included.

Otherwise if not, it seems like a great price!

I wonder how it compares to the Nembrini Mrh159.