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Given that a number T-RackS 6 modules remain locked for me, I requested and received a refund. Seeing the Total Studio 5 MAX release prompted me to do so. I'm planning to get the next release of Total Studio MAX (5.5?) when it gets released (assuming a similar price point).

Yup, that’s exactly the issue I’m seeing with my TR5 plugins in TR6. Thanks for confirming that it’s not just me.

I have almost all the modules in T-RackS 5 (but not MAX). Most of them (37) are unlocked in T-RackS 6 (like Sunset, FAME, Tape Machines, White Channel). It's consistent with how IK has handled libraries in SampleTank/Syntronik, basses in MODO BASS, and kits in MODO DRUMS (which I appreciate). Indeed. The thing is ... most of the TR5 plugins that I have were unlocked, just not all. I would think it'd be all or nothing. Thanks for the confirmation. My guess is that the license detection isn't quite working correctly ... I have individually licensed modules, not TR5 MAX. Anyhow, I opened a support ticket.

I made the assumption that all my TR5 modules would work in TR6, and I would get all the new ones. I discovered I should've checked the following: https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/tr6/index.php?p=versions Bass One, Delay Lab, Dual Spring, Filter Fusion, Quad Saturator, Triad Chorus are only unlocked with TR6 PRO or TR6 MAX per the chart (didn't realize this was the case). The following are still locked for me: Brickwall Limiter, CSR Room, Dyna-Mu, Linear Phase EQ, and White 2A (I had these in TR5). Is this buggy behavior?

I bit on the deal. Turns out that you get a single license code to register. Worth it for T-RackS 6.

https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/tonex/#nl_form_area Scroll down to New TONEX FX. New TONEX FX Coming Soon A free update is coming soon for all TONEX users. It includes 8 new FX, including 2 delays, chorus, flanger, tremolo, phaser, rotary and new spring reverb. Two new FX blocks can be configured pre- or post-amp and cab for maximum customization. The 8 FX are compatible with TONEX Mac/PC, TONEX Pedal, and TONEX ONE. The software and firmware updates will ship in November 2024. 7 Slots with 15 FX Modulation: Chorus, Tremolo, Phaser, Flanger, Rotary Delay: Digital, Tape Reverb: Spring 1, Spring 2, Spring 3, Spring 4, Room, Plate Compressor Noise Gate Compatible with TONEX Mac/PC, TONEX Pedal, and TONEX ONE

Arturia and Native Instruments do the same thing with their compilations—the versions included are the ones available at the time of release of the compilation. Different companies have different policies. As a consumer, be aware of how each company handles compilations. Don’t assume.

Only during 50% summer sale.

In IK Product Manager, I see T-RackS 6 is available to "Try" and "Buy" but I don't see T-RackS 6 Intro. I tried refreshing, then deleted and reinstalled IK Product Manager. Any suggestions to be able to install T-RackS 6 Intro?

Historically, IK had upgraded T-RackS/AmpliTube/MODO DRUMS/MODO BASS/etc. and all the licensed modules/content/instruments would be functional in the new version. They'd of course keep churning out new content to entice an upgrade. I appreciate this about IK.

Thanks. Upgraded from Standard to Professional for $20 and change.

Thanks for the link. I would assume it's authoritative (updated two days ago). Looks like only VB Dandy is AS native and VST3. The rest are not.

SoloTech (previously PSSL) is selling a refurb for $34.99: https://shop.solotech.com/products/mackie-onyx-artist-1-2-2x2-usb-audio-interface I picked it up when it was on sale for $29.99. Looks like it's hit that price several times since. Anyhow, it's a nice feeling, sturdy unit. It got me Tracktion Waveform OEM 12 when I registered it last year. One caveat is relatively high latency (vs. MOTU M4 under 6 ms @ 44.1K/64). Here are my results for RTL Utility at buffer sizes of 64, 128, and 256. Win: 44.1K: 8.027 ms, 12.585 ms, 21.474 ms 48K: 7.583 ms, 11.917 ms, 20.708 ms 88.4K: 5.442 ms, 6.179 ms, 10.612 ms 96K: 5.396 ms, 6.052 ms, 10.365 ms Mac: 44.1K: 9.932 ms, 12.834 ms, 18.639 ms 48K: 9.562 ms, 12.229 ms, 17.562 ms 88.4K: 8.220 ms, 9.671 ms, 12.574 ms 96K: 7.052 ms, 8.385 ms, 11.052 ms For running amp sims live where you want to minimize latency, you'd probably want to run it at sample rates of 88.4K or 96K on Windows.

Yes, I've purchased many electronics items from them over the years. They've been around a while.

https://www.native-instruments.com/en/catalog/summer-of-sound-2024/expansions/?sorting=price_asc I see a number of expansions for $14.50. For me, I also see Supercharger GT upgrade for $14.50.