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Looks like Blue Sky can probably replace 60 to 90% of my reverb plugins - if so, it's worth $199.
Can I afford to spend $199 on a plugin right now?
No. 

Still waiting for a decent sale price for upgrading Legacy...

On 9/22/2022 at 11:10 AM, rsinger said:

Omnisphere has been a little funky for me the last couple years. When I open it and an update is available it will indicate it's up to date, but the next time I open it, it indicates that updates are available. Same thing just now. Now I have to remember to keep flow enabled ...

^^

The you run Omnisphere or Trillian (probably true for Keyscape as well) standalone versions they check for updates BUT you won't see that there's an update or get notified until the NEXT time you run them.  I.E. some table, file or registry entry gets updated after the load information is read.
Been this way on every computer I've owned that I had Spectrasonics installed on.
Willing to bet it's because they don't want to add even more of a lag to the time it takes the standalone to load. 

I've complained to Spectrasonics about it but apparently there's not been enough user complaints to warrant their rewriting the startup code.

So I always run Omnisphere twice (because it checks for updates on the others as well) when checking for updates.

1 hour ago, jackson white said:

all good now, but no different than posts on S1, Cubase, Mixbus, etc, etc. updates.

Linux devs are big on the DIY aesthetic with a strong assumption of technical competence.

ya, you won't find them on TikTok

S1, Cubase, Mixbus aren't posting here directly. 
If I subscribe to receiving update notices from a developer then knowledge of what is being referred to can be assumed.
If I'm posting information to people who may be unaware of what I'm talking about a bit of description is helpful.

2nd point is absurd.  Not being aware of a product has nothing to do with technical competence. 
 

Hey Larry,
Hope all is well.

Is anyone here using Nuendo?

Sorry - realize that my reply might come off as rude.
But you shouldn't have to follow a link just to find out if it's something that might interest you.
In this case the link posted is to an update page that still doesn't say what Ardour is until over a page length down (yeah you might guess it's a DAW but it also could be a sample manager).

Ardour is an open-source DAW supporting Linux, macOS and Windows.
 

And why should we care?
(This is a question about WTF is Ardour, not about the quality of Ardour)
Maybe some additional info would be helpfull; like is it a banjo emulation or feminine hygiene product or something else?
Ardour the DAWntless

 10/14,2022 : Update - UChord 1.6v

UChord (Ultimate Chord Engine) Update 1.6v

• Added scale editor for custom scale.
• Added scale group.

Descriptions:

• In the scale group, you can set the scales to be applied to the scale list in the main tab.
• You can add or delete a scale group or change the scales belonging to the scale group.
• A scale can be added, removed and edited in the scale editor.
• Drag reordering of the data lists in the scale setting is also supported.

2 hours ago, Brian Lawler said:

What this thread needs is some pessimism.....

Arturia will as of the next release only support CLAP.

On 10/7/2022 at 6:23 PM, heath row said:

They are IMO, simply the best sounding there is, especially so the Flanger, but be aware that it can't be used live/in real time

^^These are very good.
I tend to grab either these or the classic Eventides.

Re:
Voices of the Empire
https://www.soundsonline.com/vocals/voices-of-the-empire

Web page says:

Quote

Now included in OPUS, along with individual downloads, custom keyswitches, and dozens of MIDI Tools and Mixer Effects

So if you have OPUS you now VOTE?
Probably only applies to subscription...

Edit: Seeing this wording on other libraries as well so must apply to subscription.  

PSP Echo v.1.5.0

CHANGES & NEW FEATURES:
1. VST3 format for macOS and Windows
2. New AAX engine for macOS and Windows
3. Apple Silicon native support,
4. The brand new Preset System - added sorting presets by categories; added Undo/Redo functionality; improved A/B functionality; improved save/load preset experience,
5. Tons of of new presets and new tempo synchronized presets designed by top sound engineers from around the world!
6. New graphic engine with zooming and high resolution graphics,
7. Side chain input for ducker controlling
8. Dropdown menu for directly settings value of music notes (including dotted and triplets)
9. Swap delay channels settings button
10. Dry enable button (as global parameter for all presets)
11. Wet enable button
12. Improved compatibility with the latest systems and latest version versions of popular DAWs,
 

NO LONGER SUPPORTED:

- 32 bit platform on Windows and macOS

- macOS 10.11 and earlier versions

- WindowsXP and Vista

- ProTools RTAS format

TO BE DONE:
1. Improving stability between VST3 version of the plugin and Ableton Live host application,

1) Log-in to your PSP account and go to My plug-ins section,
2) Download the installer appropriate for your operating system. You can overwrite the newer version over the old one so after downloading simply start the installer.
3) Restart your computer.
4) If needed you can always return to the earlier version.

47 minutes ago, Scott H said:

A bit more intel here:

https://www.bassgearmag.com/presonus-releases-studio-one-6-comprehensive-upgrade-to-award-winning-daw-unlocking-creativity-for-committed-professional-across-genres/

Wow a link with built-in advertisement.
Hope you never have to type that url in to your browser...

It's pretty, but not impressed by demo video. 
I expected to be wowed but instead after a couple seconds got bored.  Could be the demo or maybe it's not my jam.
Unfortunately just don't have time to play with it at the moment to determine true potential.
I'd be real interested to hear what others think of it or hear some ear opening examples...
 

1 hour ago, daveiv said:

I bought Kontakt 6 two years ago after avoiding it for years. I have yet to find any use for it.

Dude, seriously?
With all the free libraries that get promoted on this forum that happen to require the full version of Kontakt?
You sound like a carpenter saying he can't find a use for a hammer...

9 hours ago, John Maar said:

Maybe they finally changed. I have licenses for some of their (Slate Digital, from the same Steven Slate) Virtual Mix Rack plugins that I bought 5 years ago. I just checked their website and found this statement:

The All Access Pass can be used with iLok Cloud and does not require an iLok USB dongle. You will just need an active internet connection to use iLok Cloud.

Perpetual "Buy Now" individual plugin licenses require an iLok 2 or iLok 3 USB dongle.

Key words here:  "All Access Pass can be used with iLok Cloud and does not require an iLok USB dongle"
So all else requires iLok dongle.

On 9/24/2022 at 8:35 AM, Reid Rosefelt said:

I found this picture of the XLN Audio team hard at work creating new Adpaks, Midi PAKS and XO expansions.

Wonder when this image was posted?
Interesting..  but odd photo montage created from multiple different images pasted on a background of Disney's Sleeping Beauty castle.
Castle image is probably from California park - my son says while there are multiple Disney Sleeping Castles at various parks no 2 castles are built the same.

According to https://careers.xlnaudio.com/people company currently has 29 or more employees.

1 hour ago, Grem said:

I loaded up Z3ta the other day and got lost in the presets!! That thing still sounds great.

^^^
It is indeed a great, solid synth.
IMHO it more than holds its own when compared with most soft synths.

I think the main reason it doesn't get more love is that they stopped selling it.

If they ever brought it back to market and added MPE** support that would great but not holding my breathe.
**maybe I could do that with Unify.
 

Shimmer Shake Strike 2 with the Expansion - discounted price for users with v1 is lower as well!

I finally found my email coupon - emailed on Sept 15th 8:46am
and picked up Opera for $19.50
 

On 8/16/2022 at 1:20 PM, Colin Nicholls said:

The most recent version I can download is 2.2.0. I suspect that is because I have "KORG Collection - Legacy Bundle" and didn't upgrade to the latest version (that included the Triton, I think?).

 

I have legacy and v2.31
Are you using Korg Software Pass to download/install it?
 

If you're looking for a nice free EQ check out Blue Cat's Triple EQ
you can pick it up by itself or as part of their excellent Freeware pack
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_FreewarePack/

Unless you just got have gooey knobs.  Some of us probably like that kind of thing.

and yes I know I misspelled GUI 

Awesome!

From https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/production-expert-1/synchro-arts-repitch-announced

Quote

 

This is what Synchro Arts say about RePitch;

Built on core technologies from Synchro Arts flagship Revoice Pro application, RePitch enables adjustment of the pitch, timing and volume of any monophonic vocal (or instrument).

 

So  RePitch +  VocAlign = Revoice Pro?

1 hour ago, Paul Young said:

It needs a longer name.

The Truly Wonderful yet Expensive Zynaptiq Adaptiverb Harmonic Tracking Resynthesis Reverb Plugin
or the TWYEZAHTRRP.

I don't use this a lot (maybe I should grab it more often) but there's been a couple times when I wanted something wet but couldn't find a verb that worked how I wanted with the other instrumentation and it (Adaptiverb) did the trick.