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Diva is not blacklisted by Nuendo 13 anymore. Glad that they fixed it!

Any thoughts about EDU discounts? Will it stack with it?

I got it for $145 while it was %50 off plus a stacking cart code of %35 a few months ago. I'm no fan of classical-sounding libraries but didn't want to miss that price. I'm sure that, one day it can find a place on a project or I can use it for layering. I don't advise paying the full price. Spitfire is also on the discount train and they are very aware of it. I don't have the Albion One but I'm in love with the sound and will get it when there's a better discount. They are completely different by the way. Albion One is more Hans Zimmerish and a pre-processed library with synths and some other non-orchestral elements. Trailerish massive sound out of the box. You can control the main sections and there are no solo instruments. It's recorded in Air Lyndhurst and it's baked in with the signature Air room sound. It runs in Kontakt player so better CPU optimization. Larger in size than BBCSO. BBSCO Core is recorded at Maida Vale. The very classical orchestral sound fits for more standard orchestral composing. Articulations are plenty but it's hard to get a tight and aggressive sound out of it. Also, it's more dipped in reverb since the Core version has 1 mixed microphone option. It's possible but not tailored for hybrid pop, rock, trailer, or any modern productions out of the box. It gives you more partial control than the Albion One. It runs in Spitfire's engine: longer load times and more CPU and RAM usage. BBCSO alternatives: Orchestral Tools Berlin Orchestra with Berkley (It's possible to get it for a closer price with BBCSO Core on sale. And for Berklee students, it's 100 bucks) Berlin Orchestra Inspire (It was 100 bucks a few weeks ago I'm not sure if the voucher is still valid) Iconica series by Steinberg VSL Synchron Prime Albion One alternatives: Spitfire Abbey Road Orchestral Foundations (The sound is best in my opinion but the main package doesn't have so much articulation, it's Spitfire engine) Audio Imperia Nucleus (I got the lite version, UI is great everything is so easy, very dry and epic sound with choir and synths but less exciting than Albion One) Orchestral Tools Metropolis Ark 1 (Great all-in-one epic library, a little pricier works in SINE engine or Kontakt)

Won’t buy it. I bought Goodhertz Canopener at first and then invested in Realphones and both made me extremely pleased. And I advice even basic version of the Realphones while there is a summer sale. They wanted to charge 50 bucks for a very basic addon since the release and even it was not eligible for the EDU discount. It only gives you some reverby crossfeeding speaker simulations without any tweakings.

It seems like an official discount: https://www.uvi.net/en/effects/shade.html

I got it for free a few years ago, don’t think it’s a bug. It’s released free for Soundpaint as well. A mediocre library.

They released it at the same time with Crow Hill Concussion Drums with a close price (exVat). And this one is nowhere close to Concussion’s sleekness and quality.

Yep, very few developers limiting for just music or audio students.

It's a no-brainer deal, don't miss it! https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Soundtoys5Aca--soundtoys-5-plug-in-bundle-academic

I have it and got it with excitement as a Sound Designer. But all the EQ modulations need manual controlling or automation therefore it seems useless without built-in LFOs for me. I can do the same with Q3 if I need automation and tons of clicks. I prefer the Apulsoft APqualizer or UVI Shade, which is very similar but much more functional and practical to use but with a little more investment.

If you have an Edu discount you can grab a great price from Cube Mini to Everything Bundle Upgrade, directly from the Lunacy Audio’s site.

I’m thinking to get a Tone Projects Kelvin for the subtle mojo magic, but Silver Bullet is much more affordable though. Are there any thoughts or comparisons?

There are stolen content posts on reddit regarding some recordings from this packs are overlapping with some other published sfx packs.

What a beast! It will surely be bought!

Keep forest makes great stuff. Keep on eye on this weeks daily sales if you are into scoring cinematics, game music and audio or loving Mick Gordonish sounds.