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I ordered Renegade Mini and SoundSpot sent me dead links, got everything else I ordered. 2 tech reports on different days - no receipt, no response.

Perfect for those of us who have never been able to master the technical wizardry required to play this deceptively challenging instrument!

Hi Grem, I've found that I get better deals than BF but waiting for NI's 1/2 annual off sale (sorry but I forget when they do it) and then buying their stuff through a reseller like JRR or PluginBoutique. Don't know if that changed last BF but it was true before. Lot's of fantastic stuff for Kontact free & otherwise.

Thanks Larry. I'm on their mailing list, don't know why they didn't send me an email ...

Sorry you blew it... $10.44 USD Now we gotta take away your computer.

Thanks!

Haven't had a chance to play with this but it looks like another nice tool for the electronic musician's tool box. I use programs like this for painlessly authorizing/licensing my plugins before I run Cakewalk's VST plugin scanner. I'm sure there are other free VST hosts but these are the one's I'm aware of: SaviHost: https://www.hermannseib.com/english/savihost.htm 32bit, 64bit, VST2 & VST3 versions available. As well as versions with or without virtual keyboard. https://www.hermannseib.com/english/vsthost.htm can load/chain multiple VSTs One of the first free Stand-alone VST host programs that has been updated multiple times. Still viable and useful. Image-Line's MiniHost (has been in perpetual beta but solid program) Download: https://forum.image-line.com/viewtopic.php?f=1919&t=123031#p893663 Details: https://www.image-line.com/support/flstudio_online_manual/html/plugins/Minihost Modular.htm VST2 - 32 & 64 bit versions, no VST3 support. Has virtual keyboard. You can also create/test plugin chains Also has a VST2 plugin version so you can use your chained creations in your DAW. Currently this is my favorite standalone VST host because you can create a desktop shortcut and then drag&drop a VST (*.dll file) on the shortcut and it'll load it up. Quick & painless way to test or authorize a plugin. Carla (I haven't used this one, but have heard it mentioned on multiple occasions) https://kx.studio/Applications:Carla Carla is an audio plugin host, with support for many audio drivers and plugin formats. It has some nice features like automation of parameters via MIDI CC and full OSC control. Currently supports LADSPA, DSSI, LV2, VST2/3 and AU plugin formats, plus GIG, SF2 and SFZ sounds banks.

>but the Bumblefoot require an amp that's only available as a Custom Shop purchase ($34.99) if you don't own AmpliTube Max Which brings up the old complaint about IKM not having realistic upgrade paths for those who (thanks to group buys or possible owning older versions of AmplitTube Max, etc.) own most or all the AmpliTube libraries.

the Brian May presets show up but the Bumblefoot require an amp that's only available as a Custom Shop purchase ($34.99) if you don't own AmpliTube Max

The Gift Point don't have an expiration date... After logging in check: https://www.ikmultimedia.com/userarea/jampoints/

Appreciate the download link but how about one to the plugin creator if we want to find out more or see what else they have?

Little review & trailer for game: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-03-27-monument-valley-2-is-currently-free-on-ios-and-android looks interesting! At least on iOS Laura Croft GO is free as well (also mentioned in preceding linked review)

You can use your own IRs. Virtual cabinet files compatibility Two notes Virtual Cabinets files TUR files (generated by Torpedo BlendIR) 3rd party Impulse Responses (wav & aiff files)

Thought is was previously free.. Don't remember. At some point I bought into it. Regardless - worth getting.

meh, like I said previously I disagree with your premise. If you think it has no value, then to you then it probably doesn't. I don't feel the same way but like anything else YMMV. I respect your right to hate iLoks or other forms of copy protection but not your character dispersion on those that use such techniques. The idea that any developer who uses copy protection is scamming people is ludicrous. As silly as saying everyone who hates copy protection is a software pirate. Everyone has the right to protect their work / their intellectual property in the manner that they see fit. If you don't like that they choose to do so or how they chose to do so - then don't give them your business; there's a ton of alternate, good stuff out there that you can use. >it is a fair assumption that you have never personally had an ilock dongle fail iLok v1s yeah, those were way too bulky & fragile. But not with the v2 or v3 though both had issues (if I recall correctly) initially. My iLok v3 is all metal with a fairly small profile- more likely to rip the USB port out of my laptop than get broken. But one day it will probably wear out, fail or somehow get busted. Anything hardware can and at some point will fail and usually at the worse time. I've seen every type of computer equipment fail, amps fail, mics die, console channels or whole consoles have issues that made them unusable, soundboards smoke, speakers catch fire, even recording tape come apart during recording sessions (anyone remember the emulsion coming off Ampex 2" tape?). Still I buy computers, use guitar amps and buy & use other gear. If you've got the means you protect your self with back ups, alternate gear, etc. otherwise you hope the gods will smile on you till you can.

>It isn't worth an extra $35-50 that the customer has to pay. It definitely is, it is not adding that price per plugin. > Not to mention giving up the USB port.. My fairly expensive laptop has 3 usb ports. Powered USB3 hubs are not that expensive, now days 3 USB ports are not enough. I exceeded that number without using any dongles. >than the manufature treating the buyer like a potential crimianl. meh, I disagree with your premise. If all my plugins were iLok, setting up my next Audio computer would take hours instead of days or longer.

With an iLok dongle - I don't find the one activation limitation imposed by some creators a limit. You just move the dongle to your other machine if you need those plugins. I'm going to be replacing one of my audio computers soon and the iLok plugins will be the least of my headaches, activation is easy peazy. No challenge & response, locating serial numbers, or computer install limits. If you've got a fair number of Pace protected plugins bite the bullet & get the dongle. The next time you have to set up a new computer for audio you'll thank yourself.

If I owned it I'd be bummed. Still waiting for it to hit $29 so that it can join my collection of vocoders that I've never actually used.

They turned around & severely limited the selection. Should've jumped on this when I got first email. BTW answering my previous questions... >>I went for the Footsteps pack >Does that include a version of Weaponizer? No >>C:/ProgramData/Krotos/ and all the WAV files are there. >That's cool as long as they're not encrypted. They are not encrypted

Do they have a 'dry' reverb plug? That's what my mixes have been missing.

iLok has their own dongle, now on v3. With iLok (Pace) you have 3 options iLok dongle - most recent software only supports v2 or greater specific PC activation iLok cloud - newest system and not all iLok protected software yet supports this. Also it is up to the software company as to how many activations they support. Many only support one activation, but I have a couple that support 3. Don't know what the upmost limit is.

For iZotope? I have a lot of iZotope stuff, including this Cross Grade which I picked up months ago and none of it's on iLok, though it could be if I wanted it to, it's all serial # unlocks. You can license either by serial# or by iLok or both - your choice. Assuming you're talking about iZotope on this as well, I've never been limited to a single installation. https://support.izotope.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024955073-How-to-use-iZotope-Products-on-Multiple-Machines

I own V Collection 6 and the Effects Collection, if the upgrade to 7 was $49 I'd jump on it. At $99... it's just not that enticing at the moment.

Re: coupon use - I was previously on their mailing list and the email I received didn't have those restrictions. When I used an alternate email to register Reformer free I then received an email with the $99 offer that listed, I think 8, specific options for using the coupon and Dogs is not available as an option. Note: the Footsteps pack is not on the current list either. >I went for the Footsteps pack Does that include a version of Weaponizer? or did you already own it? >C:/ProgramData/Krotos/ and all the WAV files are there. That's cool as long as they're not encrypted.