TheSteven

Rob Papen releases eXplorer 9 and Go2-x 

General upgrade information:

• Free upgrades have already been issued to customers who purchased at robpapen.com after the 1st of September 2023. So please check your mailbox or your spam box. 
• If you purchased Go2 or eXplorer-8 at a reseller after the 1st of September 2023, please attach the sales receipt to an email and send to: info@robpapen.com to claim your free upgrade.
• Regular upgrades can be requested on 'MyProducts' once logged into your account page at robpapen.com
• Upgrade for any previous version of eXplorer to eXplorer-9 is 74 bucks
• Upgrade from Go2 to Go2-X is 25 bucks
• The introduction video about Go2-X can be watched here.
• Mac users! Please close your music program ahead of running the installer and reboot your computer as well!
• Our PC software is now 64bit only!
• Visit 'MyProducts' and the 'Special Offer' tab if you already own other Rob Papen plugins and would like to upgrade to eXplorer-9 for a special deal price.

NOTE: if you own one or more Rob Papen synths you can cross grade to eXplorer 9 (the all or nearly all bundle) for a substantial discount. 
eXplorer-9 Crossgrades
For example if you own 4 or more RP products (the count includes past freebies) the cross grade price is $82 (full version MSRP $499).

I couldn't find any info on the site being down or why or even corroboration.

Maybe next time this happens check/post info here...
VI-CONTROL - Cakewalk forums down?

Rob Papen releases Albino-3 Legend!
One of my all time favorite synths has been updated!

Changes:

• Added VST3 support
• Now has different GUI sizes
• Compatibility with the latest PC and Mac operating systems and processors.

https://www.robpapen.com/albino-3-legend.html
New license $99 
Upgrade from Albino-3 to Albino-3 Legend is 49 bucks.

The Albino-3's key features include high-quality presets in a wide range of styles, an easy-to-use interface, highly flexible oscillators, four types of stereo filters, an enormous range of processing and modulation options, a powerful, flexible arpeggiator and a layer system that allows you to combine up to four layers in one preset.

Key features:

• Sound Presets consist of 4 separate Layers for rich, complex sound synthesis.
• 32 note polyphonic (CPU dependent).
• Unlimited sound programs, Sound Browser.
• 2100 Rob Papen presets and more.
• 4 oscillators per Layer, 4 types. Oscillator modules include Analog-type, Digital-type, Noise-type and Audio Input-type. FM modulation and AM modulation. Oscillator Sync in Analog Oscillator 2 and 4.
• Stereo Filters, 4 types. Filter modules include Silk-type, Cream-type, Scream-type and Comb-type. 3 multimode filters (Silk, Cream and Scream), each with a different basic design thus producing different sounding filters. Filters are stereo with panning and panning modulation options.
• Saturation knob precedes each filter to add overdrive to the sound before it enters the filter. Four types of Saturation are available.
• 8 envelopes, 2 types. ADSFR type and 5-stage envelope type with loop function. Each envelope stage has separate slope/curve settings. Each oscillator has its own volume envelope.
• 4 LFOs with various waveforms and MIDI-syncable. LFO Waves have adjustable start-phase and waveform-symmetry. LFOs can also be set to mono mode.
• Modulation Matrix which includes 16 routings with 27 sources and 36 destinations. Separate control section for Velocity to: AMP, Filter 1 and Filter 2.
• Arpeggiator with 32 step rhythm sequencer, step length, clock settings, various modes including modulation and chord, switchable keyboard retrigger, swing, velocity mix, save/load functionality.
• Spread function for each Oscillator for ultra fat detuned sounds.
• Chord memory mode (saved with the preset).
• 4 effects units per layer each containing 12 stereo effects including two Choruses, two Delays, Filter, Phaser, Reverb, Flanger, Gator, Wah Wah, Compressor and LoFi.
• Mono/Polyphonic Portamento/Glide featuring Fingered mode, switchable constant Time/constant Rate and Auto-Bend Modes.
• Sound programs are stored directly on hard disk so providing a virtually unlimited number of storage locations. Sounds are sorted into style-maps for easy search. Integrated Sound Browser, MIDI program change and bank change supported.
• Adjustable Precision setting for recreating the warmth of true analog synthesizers.
• Gen (randomize) function for experimentation and preset fun.
• Microtonal support (Scala file import) for different scales (Indian, Arabic, etc.).
• Adjustable keyboard velocity response curve.
• Adjustable voice limit (mono, 1...12, oo).
• MIDI activity display (also triggers a C3 when clicked).
• Several parameters are located on the "rear panel" so they are not changed accidentally during use.
• Controller hardware (faderbox or synth) settings can be saved and restored.
• Dial operation is switchable between circular and linear modes.

Musician's Friend has periodic 10 to 15% off sales which I've heard are an excellent way to save on Omnisphere but you need to get on their mailing list to get your discount code. The code won't work for various items on the web but if you call them they'll often let you use it.
And you can use your reward points for further discounts.

Last deal expired Nov 12th.

They'll probably have another such sale before year's end.

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8 hours ago, TheSteven said:

If you previously had any of the included UAD plugins that they are surrendered?
I.E. that you don't end up with duplicate licensing? (2 copies of 1176 Limiter Collection for example)

6 hours ago, jngnz said:

They are not surrendered. You end up with multiple single iLok licences. Not a locked bundle.

If you buy from UAD you do not end up with additional iLok licenses.  They just don't re-add existing licenses.

Oy - just received an email from PluginDiscounts that after all the drama that they were able to fulfil my order and get my codes.
Don't know how many of these orders they were able to fix or if they only got a few and because I was communicating with them I got 'lucky' but now I've purchased the UAD bundle twice.

So if you tried to purchase from PluginDiscounts - check your emails to see if they sent you your license code before buying it again from UAD.

PluginDiscounts refunded my purchase and I received the following email:
 

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As many of you may have already heard... The UAD Signature Edition Crossgrade deal was apparently listed to their dealer portal by mistake.

Our server is linked to UA’s servers, and when they discovered the mistake. They shut off the flow of codes before notifying us of the problem. In the gap of time (30-60 mins) between when they ended license distribution - and we were told about the problem - orders made it through and were not processed. You are getting this email because yours was one of them. And, while at first this appeared to us as a normal server issue - and we approached it as such - it was not. We had no idea that there was a mistake while orders were being placed.

Despite our best efforts - and multiple emails and phone calls - UA has cancelled all unprocessed orders. I have heard, they will be emailing customers today directly about upgrade options. 

I’m sorry. We are processing refunds now and we must go through each - one by one. I’ll make sure all of them are processed before I leave the office today. It may take a few days to reflect on your credit card statement. 

Again, my apologies.
 

No bad feelings towards PluginDiscounts.

In the end it worked out in my favor.
I turned around and bought it at UAD using a $25 coupon/voucher that would have expired Dec 1st.

Just got my upgrade offer from UAD via email.
Waiting to hear from PluginDiscounts if they are able to fulfil my order or will be refunding my money.

Note:  I also got an offer from UAD for UAD Producer Edition for $50
 

3 minutes ago, Danny V said:

The crossgrade link/deal for the Signature Edition at PluginDiscounts ($142.50)
 

https://plugindiscounts.com/product/universal-audio-uad-signature-edition-crossgrade-from-any-uad-bundle/

is still active - but after you check out you get the following message:

"Thanks for your order! Due to a server issue, your order could not be processed instantly. This typically happens when the manufacturer runs out of codes - usually during periods of very high volume. You don’t need to do anything on your end, as we will be notified of the issue, and your codes and download instructions will be sent via email as soon as this issue is resolved."

But the order went through and I received a confirmation.

Let's see what happens.

Same here...
<sigh> if I waited I could have saved a bit more as I have Diamond and still an active $25 discount coupon.

11 minutes ago, Fleer said:

Wow, after posting this in the Gearslutz UAD thread, I got this:
“You have been removed from this discussion.”. 
So maybe my thoughts were on the dollar?

Or maybe they just didn't like it...

BTW I too find UADs actions disconcerting.

If you previously had any of the included UAD plugins that they are surrendered?
I.E. that you don't end up with duplicate licensing? (2 copies of 1176 Limiter Collection for example)

Full details on different Live editions
https://www.ableton.com/en/live/compare-editions/

It's an update for both the hardware and the Helix Native plugin.

For Helix Native go to
https://line6.com/software/index.html
and use the following options then click Go button.

 

I was hoping to pick up Augmented Orchestra  $149.00 (MSRP $299) till 11/22/23
this year for BF (was also hoping that some coupons/credits for last year's UVI purchases would hit my account but sadly no)
but probably not in my budget.

7 hours ago, Vst0nE said:

if it is crashing flstudio and you have similar issue, find solution below:

Open the Plugin Wrapper of the plugin and under troubleshooting, activate "Use fixed size buffers".

This should fix the issue!

Thanks for the info. This fixed the timing issue with bad latency handling I was having with a different plugin.

4 hours ago, David Inglesfield said:

Do you mean that you're running it as a real-time effect on the vocal track? I would think that would involve a lot of processing. But they shouldn't claim you can realistically do that if it's not really possible without noticeable latency.

So far I've just used it to process audio files offline and then I import the processed audio file into the DAW. You could export your vocal, process it, then import it back in and line it up with the original to get the timing right. (In fact, come to think of it, a more primitive version of that was pretty much how I used to work back in the old days: record the backing vocals on several tracks of the multitrack, sample the best bits into an S3000 or something like that, then adjust the midi timing so the samples audibly lined up exactly with the originals on the multitrack.)

No not real time. Trying to clean up noisy vocal track in mix.  It's doing wonky things with the track's timing.

Edit:
@David Inglesfield Found fix thanks to @Vst0nE's post in another thread.

In Fl Studio - Open the Plugin Wrapper of the plugin and under troubleshooting, activate "Use fixed size buffers".

Has anyone tried using this plugin on a vocal track on a music project?
With FL Studio I'm getting some odd time delay issues - the Clear plugin predelays the track enough to be disconcerting.
I'm using the demo if that makes any difference.

I just started to check in out and I haven't tried it in any other DAW yet.

Edit: I sent a bug report to developer...

d-fused coupon is now void - says expired or has been overused.
Best deal looks now looks like JRR  $43.61 with code FORUM

Wow, I missed it.
Like the tree falling in the middle of the forest on some other planet I missed it and I am just as shattered.
 

2 hours ago, TheSteven said:

They must be getting hammered - getting 502 bad gateway error...

No longer having a problem.

They must be getting hammered - getting 502 bad gateway error...

>>>>>> Day 2 <<<<<<
Just got email...

Day 2: Get Masterful Pop Vocals for $99

Add Pop & Shine for $99

During 12 Days of UAD, shop popular vocal processors like the Avalon VT‑737 Tube Channel Strip, plus dozens more for just $99.

$299 $99

Ends Black Friday (11/24)

Maybe one of these days (or maybe not)  the Quanta2 upgrade will go on sale (more than the developer offered upgrade $)...

If you own Quanta1 you can get a $70 discount on v2 by going to 
https://www.audiodamage.com/collections/plugin-instruments/products/ad055-quanta-2
and using the code on that page  > so upgrade price is $59
 

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FOR QUANTA 1 OWNERS

If own Quanta 1, you can use the code QUANTA2UPGRADE at checkout to get a US$70.00 discount on Quanta 2. Must be logged in to the account that owns Quanta 1 to receive the discount. 

 

$59 is a great price for Quant2 but as a previous version owner it has always felt a bit high.

On 11/8/2023 at 6:44 PM, blackcapricorn said:

https://d-fusedsounds.com/deals/baby-audio-transit

Transit is $43.47 here with code BlackMonth

Transit looks and sounds pretty cool...
I wasn't even aware of it, may have to pick it up.