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On chat with MF right now.... EDIT: No interface is included. I think I'm going to get a bundle - don't care about the controller, but I can get S14 Professional AND a year of Groove 3 for $120! Not bad.

Run Native Access to Update. (Full Kontakt Not Required)

Did you get it Reid?

Thank you Larry

Ok, I only have VV2. That's why no coupons.

Did you ask them for a code? I have VV2, but my email says $199

Yeah, that's about it. I'll tell myself I don't need it for a few days, then I'll cave. I mean, have you heard that String Machines 2???

I show a price of $199 of you own VV2. Decisions, decisions.

Does anyone have both FMTines 1 and 2? Is the second one worth it if you have the first?

As I've gotten into home music production, I've learned so much from everyone here. I pay close attention to pricing, structures, and how companies operate. I've looked at IK before, but never really had a strong desire to jump into their ecosystem - it just seems too confusing. Jam point, credits, custom shop, etc. There are great options out there without having to jump through hoops.

Yes! That is exactly it. Thank you @Matthew Sorrels

For the past few years - there has been a company that has given away about 1GB worth of random foley and sound effects, usually at the end of a calendar year. I download them each year, but for the life of me, I can't figure out who gives them away. Its a fairly substantial sound effect pack they give away. Does this sound familiar to anyone?

And here I am thinking of selling mine....

FYI, I downloaded this. This is the exact same pack they gave away last year. So, if you got it last year, skip this one. If you didn't, get it - the price is right.

I have a soft spot for Falco 3. It's the first tape I ever bought. I still think it's a fantastic example of 80s pop.

Agree with Larry - put the OS on the 500gb SSD Put the NI and EastWest on the SSDs Use the 7200 SATA for projects, samples, installers, etc.

To be honest, I really didn't mind it. I'm kind of a computer guy, I cut my teeth on building PCs and OS's back in the day. Its almost kind of relaxing to me. The DAW stuff, however, can be trying. It makes me thankful for companies with good downloaders/installers (Native Access, Arturia Software Center, Waves Central, etc.). Click and forget.

I've found (at least a temporary) cure for gas. I recently picked up a new midi interface (a MioXL, replacing my old Motu), which resulted in a needed planned re-cabling/reracking of all my hardware. After that was complete, I figured I should look at the DAW computer. I thought what the heck, I'll just rebuild that as well....from scratch. Wiped the hard drive, installed the latest Windows 10, Cubase, etc. It took days of work to reinstall/reauthorize/reconfigure all the VSTs, Kontakt libraries, etc. What a total pain. And a clear fix for GAS! (Now how long is that Ethera sale on?!?!?!?!?)

I want 50% off of Iconica...

Last year was so much better!

I keep a password protected Excel sheet with usernames, emails, and obfuscated passwords. I use a generic password, but in 100s of variations. In my sheet, I might put "with J2*" - which means every second J is capitalized. Not NSA proof, but good enough for me. For my installs, I keep a large Word documents that has all my plugins, with deactivation and install instructions. It includes all the serials.

OK, thank you guys.

Can someone in the States run Native Access and see if you can connect? I just stopped being able to connect on three computers (on two different networks). Thank you.

Does anyone else get an obscene amount of email from Musicians Friend? I got 5-8 a day; I finally just unsubscribed - it was too much. I figure the best deals would be posted here anyway.

@Fleer: "Dealio"