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I have all of them and like them! By the way SDRR was my first purchase! And for those that don't know: Klanghelm plugins do not have authorization hassles, you won't have trouble when you exchange your computer (as long as the plugins are supported on your operating system)!

And I doubt that the users will ever be compensated for the trouble they had to handle the issues with a 2nd format! ? Another flash of wit: The new idea with this silly VST3 subfolder, do you think it will improve plugin scanning? It's really another stupid, sophisticated flop that makes scanning slower! The more folders the more slower, it's quite simple! That's why I also hate plugins that need/install a folder full of other stuff in the same folder as the plugin itself! That maybe okay if you just have 30 plugins, but who has that few? ?

But nowadays projects load slower and slower, because the number of plugins that do automatic version check (internet access) is rising! What a stupid world!

Sorry, but I am "somebody" that ... ? I just wonder why you don't ditch Apple, 'cos actually, they are the root of the problem IMHO! All the time they turn everything upside-down and expect that the whole world adjusts to them! Not to mention that we Windows users paid billions for Mac-ification updates!

No, that's the Apple way! ?

I agree, this is an interesting one and if I would not have to pay additional taxes (as you?) or had a voucher I probably picked this one! Though as you, I have too many optical compressors already! Also, I have to admit that I already own quite a lot of PA stuff. And I don't like some of the newer ones (some are quite cpu hungrig). If I look at their plugin updates though, as a Windows user I am really disappointed! The last 4 years they almost only worked for MacApple! Not that I am one of those that claim constant updates, no, I am happy if a plugin works as it should, but some of their older ones could gain with a larger UI (or resizing) and some need efficiency improvement! These are my 2 cents!

Currently they don't have any plugin that I would pay $37.50 (inc tax) for!

Frankly, usually I purchased at low prices and with vouchers from PA, but it was only some kind of deal picking, I didn't really need those plugins! I wouldn't have more than 100 of their plugins, if the prices were/are above $30 (inc 25% VAT). In the case of above $30 prices maybe I would have purchased only 5 ones. So in the end it's been a big business for PA anyway, because 100 * $18 (my average) is much more than 5 * $100!

Really, you like it? I prefer more traditional reverbs like Lexicon, Exponential Audio, ... But YMMV! Also Neoverb is quite a cpu hug compared to other reverbs!

I think conversely, i.e. they let a younger, amateurish person do the newest changes! No joking aside! Frankly I see that the usage of almost all newer framework libraries causes too much inefficiency! Sadly this development has begun long ago and it consumes more power than the hardware improvements deliver! And yes, ToneBoosters are still on top regarding efficiency, even their newest plugin versions! Also Tokyo Dawn Labs, Melda, eaReckon, TBProAudio are on top of my efficiency list. It is interesting that these are all providers with user-friendly authorization, by chance? I've tested the new version and I have to admit that the increase of the consumption is not that much (about +50%). Compared to other providers it is still the most efficient EQ plugin (of my list) in respect to LP/HP.

Yesterday I was doing a comparison on LP/HP cpu usage with all of my EQs and Strips (at least the ones I use). The absolute winner was the British NEQ-1972! I fear with the new version that's not longer true! By the way the worst was PAs bx_cleansweep (I was surprised)!

One important thing keeps me away from diving deeper into IK's eco system: They don't support offline activation no longer! I had several issues in the past. The cheeky answers of their support said that it does not work for "current" products, although a) those were older products and b) the description for offline activation is still present on their site! Together with other issues (installation, authorization) I think, regrettably this company cannot be recommened! ?

Yes, I like X3 authorization! I am not a criminal (and not a Berliner ?), so for me an X3 license type is adequate!

For only $9 a month BandLab can subscribe me as loyal customer! Or for only $100 a year! ?

This has been ever true! So you have to do the batch resave always with the oldest version that you will that works! In your case do it with K5, then it works in K5-K7 without issues.

... and it starts in half the time than K7!

Don't like it! Like almost all installation managers it has 100% focus on online installation! Meh! I hope it is still possible to install by the old way! The 2nd thing I wonder is why they ask you to close your "door" during installation! ?

If someone is interested in getting Comeback Kid, write me a PM! The first one will get my redeem code.

It seems there is still the monthly re-activation (a hassle for offline freaks)! Meh, I stay with Platinum!

Can someone help me? I've thought one Platinum for life-time is enough! ?

Yes, their Pianet T is exceptional! I purchased it in the intro sale and really like it. It sounds real like back in the 80s!

That's also my opinion.

I don't agree at all! This is only true if you install the libraries only on one pc! As soon as you want to install them on more than one system it takes much more effort to use Native Access! And don't forget that NA does not give you a chance to rollback! No backup! Also your insinuation to updates is irritating, because we all know that libraries have rarely updates! Believe me, I have also hundreds of libraries, but I prefer to manage them myself, it's much more efficient! Just the time you lose to do updates on NA itself is wasted! But YMMV!

It's quite the opposite for me, I prefer the ones that are NOT for Kontakt Player! They are easier to install, without NA!

One that can also do OFFLINE installation! ?