locrian

1 hour ago, Fleer said:

For me that SonicBundle is one of the very best purchases I made ITB. 

Just check out this succinctoverview. It’s pretty incredible. 

I don't doubt its quality or utility.  I really like, and frequently use all the UVI VIs and FXs that I own.

I just don't need the SonicBundle now given that I'm still going through the two Arturia bundles I bought last year (while they were deeply discounted).

Prior to the release of the SonicBundle I was buying VIs/FXs that I wanted when they went on sale.  But, as I mentioned above, I'm now going to stop that practice and just buy the entire SonicBundle (maybe in a few years).

I stopped buying individual UVI products since they introduced SonicBundle for the same reason I never buy NI plugins outside the upgrade cycle.  I plan on buying SonicBundle one day and don't want to pay twice for any plugins.

I realize that buying individual ones may lower my SonicBundle price, but it's not a 1:1 reduction, so I'll just wait.

I wonder if UVI considered this when they introduced SonicBundle.

Version 16 now leaves a 153MB process (WavesPluginServer) in RAM after closing your DAW.

And that's in addition to the 47MB WavesLocalServer from earlier versions.

That's 200MB of wasted memory!  

Although these are easily terminated via the TaskMgr, why should I have to do it myself?

I just spent some time with the demo and, although there are a few decent patches, nothing really grabbed me.

So, I'm going to put this on my 'consider again later' list.

Preset walk-through here.

My upgrade price is $29.99. Sniff.

4 minutes ago, ALC said:

Good deal.  Is this the lowest it’s ever been?

I don't know.  But with the discount, it was low enough for me to buy.

Add coupon "SUMMER10" to get discount.

https://audiodeluxe.com/products/bfd3?variant=44665620922610

3 hours ago, husker said:

What I "believe" happens (at least on Windows), is that NA downloads the complete file as an .iso, mounts it, then installs it.

2 hours ago, Skijumptoes said:

That's what it used to do, but there's definitely instances that no installs and reads the content as it goes..  Especially for updates.

I say this, as i've seen 20gb updates that only download about 2-3gb so it's injecting that data into the pre-existing install somehow.  Yet the progress bar will stall as it does the local checks.  In the past i'd be careful about updating as it could kill my connection, but nowadays i'll do the largest items as I know it's not actually downloading anywhere near the data it looks like it is.

I think you're both correct.

For completely new installs it does the '.iso thing'.  I just saw an Explorer window open with an .iso file in it for Kithara (which is a new install for me).

But for previously installed VI updates, it's definitely doing the 'data injection' thing.  When that happens the progress bar makes several large jumps, presumably reflecting the downloading and installing of just new code.

BTW, when I checked the Windows 11 App History I noticed that most of the download size was attributed to the aria2c download utility.

3 hours ago, Skijumptoes said:

Oddly enough though, last year I had to re-download all of Komplete Ultimate and my home connection is about 20mb so used a 4G router that gets me about 40mb and doesn't kill my main line...  I was getting stalls as you've described, and it turned out to be the firmware in my router which fixed it thanks to a random forum post that I found with someone else having the issue.

Thanks.  I powered-down my cable modem and wireless router to force an ISP software update and tried again, but still have the have issue.

Is anyone else having problems downloading the larger  file-size instruments (>30GB) via Native Access?  The ones smaller than that download fairly quickly, but the larger ones start at a good rate and then stall at 20-25%.  I've tried starting over a few times but the same thing happens everytime.

I realize that the servers are being hit hard now, but that doesn't explain why the smaller ones download okay.  It's almost as if the servers are getting bored and forget about the download.

2 hours ago, Soundwise said:

Dang! I didn't pay attention to the package and paid for update instead of upgrade. 🫥

Do you guys think they can allow me to pay the difference and get my upgrade?

If you ask before you download anything maybe they'll allow it.  It sounds like an honest mistake to me.

The upgrade price of $249.50 for KUCE15 at Plugin Boutique is good when you consider that it comes with 4.99 of Tokens and $12.45 of Virtual Cash effectively reducing the price to $232.06 (after converting Tokens to Virtual Cash).

Does anyone know of a better deal?

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/45341/summer-of-sound-2025-starts-may-22

Just now, ZincT said:

Thanks @locrian

I should check Audiority for updates more often!

I also had (quite old) updates for Polaris, Deleight, Distortion1, Space Station UM282 and Xenoverb. 

Actually I only realized that there were updates after logging into my account to obtain license files for a few plugins that were deregistered.  Cheers...

Download:  https://www.audiority.com/shop/tube-modulator/

Change Log:

v1.5 (May 2025)
- NEW: Framework update
- NEW: Locking a parameter will show a lock icon on the related component
- FIX: Some presets showing wrong knob value for Tremolo and/or Panning types
- FIX: Wrong paths sanitizing on Windows
- CHANGE: Improved UI resolution
- CHANGE: Improved XY Scope
- BREAKING CHANGE: macOS minimum version is now 10.13

I'm waiting for all the recent releases to be incorporated in the next Suite (and go on sale), and then I'll update.

Wow!  This is a phenomenal freebie.

I assumed it was a Little version (like Little Plate), but it appears to be the 'full' plugin.

3 hours ago, TheSteven said:

Nice sounding kit.
$79.00 direct from XLN

I like the sound of it as well.

I wonder if we can get it through a Custom Collection.  Several years ago I used to get these for ~$60 from Plugin Discounts during their Black Friday sales.

3 hours ago, TheSteven said:

Wonder if we'll be seeing more new kits emerge from XLN.

I suspect that XLN provided the 2.5 update with the intention of releasing new kits, so I would guess yes.

I think the update was made to support the new Modern Heavy ADPack.

Link: https://www.xlnaudio.com/products/addictive_drums_2/adpak/modern_heavy

6 hours ago, dubdisciple said:

I have no issue with the pricing. I just don't find myself compelled to get something I know I don't need.

I'm not going to get the upgrade either, and for the same reason; I'm still exploring V Collection X and FX Collection 5.

I was just showing a little love to one of my (new) favorite companies.  Cheers...

Given how much free stuff they've given out over the years, and the generous prices to get V Collection X and FX Collection 5 ($99 and $69 respectively), I guess they now need some cash to support their operation.  This seems reasonable to me given how often (and well!) they update their stuff.

The total I spent prior to getting V Collection X and FX Collection 5 (at the prices shown above) was $69 (for Pigments) and $39 (for Analog Lab).  That's it.

So for just $276 I got virtually everything in their VI and FX bundles.  Not too shabby...

It's becoming increasingly difficult to imagine what else they can add to this Collection given how good and complete it is already.

Thanks @Chaps and @TheSteven.

My problem was that I thought this was a plugin, but it's actually just a standalone app.

It's now activated and running.