Brian Walton

I've never attempted for software but I did that for Hardware many times until the point where I realized the 3 sales reps I've been through didn't have the power to play ball well enough. They would always provide some additinoal discount but never got to teh same price I was getting somewhere else, so it turned into what is the point? They would tout the extra support, etc. To which I'd reply with I'm incapable of seeing a situation where your team would actually have to exercise that support with me.

At that price might have almost been worth it. ?

Except they are not known as a cost leader. Will see if they run anyting other than the standard 50% off Melda discounts. But they are one of the largest and most reputable music suppliers in the US.

CLA EchoSphere with an upgrade path to the bigger version if my memory serves. Sibilance was given away in a previous year though.

This isn't the full version that has been available for purchase. As soon as they put this verison up for purchase, it looks like it tells you that it is free for a limited time right on the web page (no subscription email necessary to get the code) Though I can understand if this stripped down version is all you wanted how buying the full version previously could feel like a waste of money. I don't remember exactly how much I paid for it (sale plus voucher situation) but I think it is a pretty nice plugin. It gets compared to something like Lurssen Mastering Console, IKM One, or Ozone Elements with different interface, workings, etc. And I'd say I tend to prefer it to those options overall.

I'm guessing this is going to have some functional overlap with Sonible's Proximity EQ based on what I'm seeing in the demo.

Wonder if we will get a teaser like in previous years to let the wild speculation begin.

I haven't used it yet, but the hard/soft comp and Tone presets could potentially offer something that is sort of a short cut to the more exhaustive comp and EQ controls, I'm also curious about the presets on this one if they perhpas differ at all based on the controls on tap. I never really used the presets on the full version myself but it seems they are touting a number of presets to give the end user a jumping off point. I don't expect there are sounds you can get out of this that isnt' in the full version, but perhpas the thing gained here but maybe the tone preset options helps eliminate tweaking. I'll grab it if for no other reason than perhpas the ability to install on another computer that I don't need the extra controls for. Never say "no" to a PA freebie.

Also shocked they haven't at least made resizable updates to the current lineup either...

Though this crispy tuner deal it was part of the all plugins for $30 basically a few days ago.

PM sent, super generous offer!

Jimmy Johnson (guitarist and founding member of the swampers) invited myself and a few friends to come jam and hang out a few years ago at that studio. Sadly he passed away not all that long after the invite, so the trip never happened.

Interesting I have AutoGain Pro and never even realized they made an MKII Also have Melda's Auto Volume. Haven't really used either much though I had intentions to. Upgrade price from Pro to MKII has me thinking about it.

Listened to the demos, got excited then "full Konkat required" came into play.

Melda's deal is a great BF one IF you are a new user and add on a refferal code (mine: MELDA31209027) As that means you can pile on a bunch of 50% off stuff and then add another 20% off of that. For establised users, I agree without some type of dynamic discount not as much incentive or extra special deals.

Yeah, and surprised it doesn't have the FrontDAW high pass filter on this one. (Same thought I had about Autoformer...which is another one with what I'd have to expect to be FrontDAW built in as the pre-amp)

After the IKM group buy, with multiple buy ins I would sound like a crazy person wanting more plugins. That said, I've already got others since the sale and no doubt I won't be able to resist another deal that comes along. Honestly if the IK plugs were more recource efficient, I'd be less prone to look around. OP mentions of AAS freebie and $10midi from Toonrack are in my list assuming the MIDI is one I have any interest in. Will likely grab the free waves whatever and then never use it.

Actually the terms of the survey voucher clearly state it can't be combined with loyalty vouchers. And I was hoping my voucher went up to 75 so I could get GP4 as I missed the window of getting it during the last sale for $30 by literally minutes, but didn't happen.

Wonder if they are going to update this one. Lack of Re-arrangement between EQ and Comp as well as inability to turn off the preamp section seem like missed opportunites. (And some of the effects sections are also needlessly crippled in terms of bands/options. Though I get the idea of making them more true to hardware from the era)

No dice, this actually means a live internet connection for the thing to work...it is absurd. PLEASE CHECK THE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Please Note: This product requires an internet connection to use please check both the features and system requirements tabs before purchasing this plugin

Yeah but no doubt the monthly vouchers are going to drop this week and there is also the survey vouchers that are good anytime (assuming one hasn't used it yet). That said, intro pricing for PA always seems out of grasp unless you are on a top voucher tier and even then sometimes not good enough. Will have to see.

Hate that about Waves too, but it is a toss up for me between that and the unreliable installs and system breaks, WUP practices, and single authorization....they are all bad. Very happy this place lead me to deals with other plugin makers, I feel happier now. But regretful of all the waves "deals" I jumpped on that are now basically worthless.

Full Kontakt is a fairly big deal since it requires a hefty investment to get in the door. ilok is annoying but most don't require physical dongles any longer. But most won't authorize to more than 2 machines at a time. Always appreciate knowing what I'm getting into on a deal. Exponential Audio requireing iLok and only giving you 1 single authorization can be a deal breaker for some. I know I picked up two seats for a number of plugins to get what I need. And now try to even avoid using them with the other options I have, though they are really good sounding.

Gave the trial demo a spin. Sounds good enough and the concept could be useful. Have plenty of parallel comps (including I Heart NY) but can't think of any that also have a parallel saturator that can be separately mixed to taste. GUI is not resizable and that is pretty annoying for new plugins and the developer indicated an intent to try to make it have one a year ago, so leaves me concerned it might not see such an update. Not much of an issue at 1920x1080 but those running higher rez could be a drawback.

Haven't used it yet but picked up United Plugins Autoformer as I appreciate the no-nonsense authorization system. Seems like this is a combo of Front DAW Preamp, Auto Leveling tool (volume riding), and compressor in one package