I don't have enough space to install all of it. Some of it is bloated as well.
Debating on what old pianos to keep.
Deleted Symphony Essential since I can't keep track of the other developers beginning orchestras.
Action Strings 2 worth installing?
That solo violin rivals Soundpaint for bloatness. Not gonna install that.
Tape plugins are designed to capture DAW enthusiasts much like a topwater baits lure fisherman.
The younger generation doesn't really care about tape emulation. One can dupe themselves in thinking these are necessary plugins.
Few people remember the dongle pandemic in the early party of the century. This was back when software was boxed. It didn't take long for IK to ditch the dongle. Now they evolved to having one of the most user friendly licenses.
Subs have been around from developers for quite some time they just don't throw it in your face. There are too many stupid people running things but not really knowing about users and the software.
They only thing that ever made it popular was Rewire. They are into cranking out proprietary space hogging REs and never really done much with the DAW other than VST support. Compare it to other developers.
Not gonna happen. They woulda done it by now. They would find out the hard way the DAW world can easily exist without them.
I doubt it. Only the stuffed shirts think that will work despite the Waves backlash. It's a DAW that has severely decreased in popularity. They thought people would upgrade for $199,
It's a bit easier with synths (said one who said they would buy Cherry Audio stuff to add to the complication). Plus if I invest more time in Reason I could do modular all day.
I like their eco system and loyalty. For me Arturia are no brainers (not using common sense) and I buy their stuff. I'll give them $29 any day over Waves
Komplete doesn't erase previous version of Kontakt. On my system Kontakt 5,6, 7 are installed. Each on has a different icon. Kontakt 6 was called Kontakt.
That's about the only thing I like about it. What is annoying is the overkill of them teaching a VST in Logic. Somehow my brain can't wrap around them.
You don't see knew ones in Reason since they really haven't updated the DAW to make any.
FL Studio - most updates aren't just fixes but adding something new.
https://www.theregister.com/2023/05/26/windows_xp_activation_keygen/
The reason for XP is hardware. I loved XP mode in W7 since Cannon did not make 64 bit drivers.
My Yamaha SW1000XG would have some life in XP but on a old socket A board. I had a Tascam PCI 822 that will not work anymore.