Brian Walton

Same thoughts here. Neo which uses the EA algos is a resource hog...did they fix that? We know the algorithms are not the problem. Is it also a one authorization system or is it the normal Izotope scheme? When it is going to be on a real sale? I've got something like 3 seats of R4 and 3 Nimbus seats (along with Neo) and my price is something like $150 like any other bum off the street.

Tonex SE alone is worth the full bundle price. If I didn't already have 4 copies of SE and two copies of max...via both software and hardware purchases, I'd jump on this. 😂

Looks like a good bundle for those that don't already own a ton of IKM stuff. Wish the MODO Upright was at the $1 tier as that is the one I don't have and would add to the collection. Pianoverse upright would also be tempting but that HD space requirement is no joke to get a single piano.

Basically it is AI machine learning to apply preset master adjustments then it has two tabs worth of modified MasterDesk controls. The fact it is standalone and you can't add other (even PA plugins) in the chain for mastering purposes makes it look a lot more limited than it could have been as it makes me wonder why not just add the AI/Preset part to MasterDesk pro and get the functionality there.

Indeed. The announcement of Mastering Studio years ago was a reason to sign up for the Forever 29 deal. I wonder if this was rushed to calm down some of the backlash over terminating F29 without a realistic runway to use or sell seats given so many lackluster releases since the takeover. Glad it was free but feels especially alpha given the UI is a poormans version of the UI they use for all the recent Bx plugins.

And I thought Sweetwater sales reps were supposed to be well trained and knowledgeable. 🤔

Maybe for phones, but for Computers we live in a Windows world and it statistically isn't even remotely close (i.e. 70% of market share vs 16% on Apple)

Yes - sometimes. Also have the T-Racks 6 suite and some Sonible products. I would also count Supertone Clear and that I use more than others on Vocal work not recorded in an entirely dead space.

Yes. Not with AI everywhere, but the occasional source/track I'll get a more refined outcome than I was getting.

Also disappointing that other Three-Body plugins were released but not available with PA. That cab loader for example is one I probably would have used my last voucher on. Now I'm looking at selling it for basically what I paid for it. Or get a plugin I may not use (or get extra seats for one I will)

I think they also have value when running in a DAW. It does take compute power to pull up VSTs within Scaler (or the daw) and most VSTi are not just load it up and it is right on the sound you want, therefore I think there is some use to the fact that a quick preview using the built in sounds isn't a bad thing to have. All depends on the workflow. That said not having to route VSTi in the daw for scaler to control is going to be a game changer and makes it much more likely to not need the internal sounds for a preview.

I think we have until the end of the month with this pricing (which might get more reviews in to see if the rating changes or we see feedback on it). I'd also assume that Scaler Music might end up with an official course.

The course itself. No concerns about the Scaler 3 program. I bought it and agree there is stuff to get used to but they also have an amazing track record of making things better. I already noted that they were called out on not having a "de authorize" function after switching to a "only 3 install" model and they have plans to remove the need to contact support if you exceed that. Honestly can't believe they made such a mistake out of the gate, but at least they listen.

The 4 star rating has me worried though. Anything below 5 stars on that platform is a red flag.

At least they bumped it back up. There was a time when it was 8% off on software product, then also $10% if it was under $100. It used to be 30% no matter what the cost.