With Arturia it's always best to upgrade during the Black Friday sale. It's $99 from any V Collection version to the latest. Occasionally they do release the next version close after the Black Friday sale. VC8 was released in December as well, but other times have been in Spring or Fall. I was hoping X would come out before the BF sale. I own VC9, Pigments and FX3 and it's $199 for me. $199 is a bit steep - I'd probably jump if it was $149. Have to see how the rest of the holiday season sales go to see if I'll bite at $199. But have plenty enough to keep me busy until next BF! ?