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Double dip … two promotions with the same purchase.

That’s not what I was asking. By buying ARC with mic, it seems that you’ll get T-RackS Deluxe free in addition to getting in on the group buy. That’s a way to get TR5 Deluxe without spending $300.

https://www.ikmultimedia.com/news/?id=TRackSMixOnTheMove2021 ARC System 3 - $/€249.99 - Free T-RackS 5 Deluxe ARC System 3 crossgrade - $/€149.99 - Free T-RackS 5 Deluxe So, since this promo is still going on, would one be able to double dip--get T-RackS 5 Deluxe *and* get credit for the group buy? Edit: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ARC3Up--ik-multimedia-arc3-with-mems-microphone-crossgrade-from-any-ik-multimedia-product-worth-99-or-more-boxed Sure seems that way, looking at the Sweetwater listing.

Yes, each one would unlock different modules so you would end up with the union of the two. I had T-RackS 3 Deluxe and then updated with just T-RackS 5, so I got the new modules that were added to T-RackS 5. If there are enough freebies, I may get 5 SE, though I may be satiated by MixBox. I’ve made a lot of use of Lurssen, but T-RackS not so much (I’ve collected a lot of PA plugins that cover the same ground). The T-RackS Black 76 and White 2A in 5 SE are well regarded emulations.

You could get some hardware that has AT5SE bundled like the iRig HD 2. Wouldn’t qualify for GB though. That was my plan before the GB started.

ARC w/mic shows as $249.99 without crossgrade. If you buy direct from IK, it'll be $149.99 for you, and give you in at the $149.99 tier.

If you already qualify for crossgrade prices, then you can just purchase at the $199.99 tier directly (AmpliTube, SampleTank, etc.). ARC was the only qualifying product that I saw at the $199.99 price, without crossgrade.

Great idea, though new folks probably wouldn't have any JamPoints. Remind me about the downsides ... was it that you can't transfer software purchased via gear credits (for those ever thinking of reselling)?

I'm thinking that the first purchase unlocks the crossgrade pricing for the freebies as well, but this would need to be verified. Then you're still spending $99.99 + $199.99 ... though getting 2x freebies. If the first $199.99 qualifies one for the crossgrade freebies, then no need for the first $99.99. So, some brave soul can try it, or the IK rep can weigh in.

You can get Syntronik Deluxe as an upgrade from Syntronik, but of course, it would use up a freebie. You can get Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE. If you're serious about orchestral instruments, I think there are better options out there than the full Miroslav.

Yes, that's what I was getting at ... except, wouldn't the first purchase unlock the $199.99 tier? So, my thought is for the first timers to jump in directly with $199.99 (which I can see could be ARC System 3 - software only).

For those new to IK and have never purchased anything before, the price points for the big items like AmpliTube, SampleTank, MixBox, Syntronik, MODO DRUM, and MODO BASS are $299.99. However, once you purchase over $99.99, then you get crossgrade pricing, which is $199.99 for those same items. So, if you're looking to get one of those, buy something that's $199.99, then I believe that makes all those $299.99 items available as $199.99 freebies. At least that's what makes sense to me. Correct me if I'm wrong.

If you don't know the differences between amps (like me, two years ago), I would get the collections to cover the major brands, each of which has its own sound. * Fender 2, Fender: low gain, Fender clean, Fender stomps * MESA/Boogie: high gain, but I like the TA-30 which can do Vox tones * Orange: crunch, high gain, also a bass amp For the other collections: * Joe Satriani: Rockman, Marshall, Peavey (released last year) * Brian May: Vox, stomps (released last year) * Slash: Marshall (updated 2018) * Jimi Hendrix: (released 2008) Fender, Marshall amps but are older so the newer collections/amps will be better, quality-wise * Leslie: I wish I got the T-Racks version instead so I could use it as effects for other virtual instruments Generally, the newer the release, the better the amp sim quality. I'll be picking up the ones I don't have depending on how many freebies we end up getting, starting with Satriani, then May, then Slash. Find out what gear the groups you like is using: https://equipboard.com/. You might see a pattern. For music from the 60s and 70s, it's Fender, Vox, and Marshall.

Good to know. Is NKS supported on non-NI keyboards? That is, can one update a keyboard to match the NKS mapping? I have an IK iRig Keys I/O 49.

Here are some reviews: https://www.musictech.net/reviews/software-instruments/brainworx-bx_oberhausen/ “MT Choice Award 9/10” https://www.strongmocha.com/2019/04/11/bx_oberhausen-by-brainworx/ “Rating: Five out of five stars” https://www.gearjunkies.com/2019/04/review-brainworx-bx_oberhausen/ “The bx_oberhausen is the closest emulation of a SEM I came across. The TMT technology really gives it character that so may plugin instruments miss.” The reviews all mention high CPU usage, though. I have Syntronik as well as Arturia Analog Lab V, both of which cover the SEM, but … GAS + $25 monthly voucher to make it $15 … how can I resist?

126 Participants to 3 free products Almost there. I’m still waiting for a deal at the $199.99 tier that’s better than using 60 Jam Points. On the other hand, some of my Jam Points are going to expire soon (from the group buy two years ago).

If not an IK MEMS mic, then you want a mic that has an individual calibration file, like the Dayton EMM-6 or UMM-6 (USB). The ECM8000 I believe has a generic calibration file which may be close, but not individually measured.

The threshhold is spending $50 within a year. https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/news/article/items/customer-loyalty-vouchers.html Usually, the best time to buy is when they have a big sale (in the spring or in the fall), when they have most of the products on sale, and in addition, give out multiple $20 vouchers (usually 3) with no limit (though one at a time).

I believe the calibration is built into ARC3 given the consistency of the MEMS mics. Here’s an interesting read on the mics. https://audioxpress.com/article/fresh-from-the-bench-ik-multimedia-arc-2-5-mems-test-microphone

I logged into my MtM account and found only a single license registered. I dug around my system and found three more licenses that were all authorized, but not registered. Thankfully, I could find the licenses by starting the plugins, so now I have my four products showing up as registered. I had totally forgotten I had an Expose license--obviously I haven't been using it--but nevertheless, I still requested a password, and am waiting for a response.

The Voice DC30 is also discounted to $9.99 in the iOS App Store (normally $19.99). Nembrini apps are universal (works on both iPad and iPhone) and support AUv3 (latest audio plugin standard for iOS). Picking it up for iOS as it’s rated very highly by folks on the Audiobus Forum.

The IK group buy two years ago (and the huge thread) was what turned me onto the Cakewalk Deals forum. My current wishlist: AmpliTube, MixBox, and SampleTron (all at the $199 tier). I have enough jam points to bring it down to $140, but hoping for a retail deal for even better.

I have Samplitude Music Studio and Acid Music Studio from a previous Humble Bundle (neither of which I actually use since I use Studio One Pro). Any compelling reason to get this bundle for Sound Forge Pro if I have RX 7 Elements?

Here’s the link from the email with the details: $9.99/month or $99.99/year Start Free Exclusive offer: First 60 days free Cancel anytime Free plugin updates Free course included Give your music a fully pro sound with 44 plugins powering the world’s top producers and mixers.

I saw that it cost $12 to WUP my expired plugin. But, I have to spend $50 or more for the free plugin. Passing on it since the four plugins expired or expiring to get to $50 were all freebies that I haven't been using. All my 20 plugins are already V12.0.0. I guess I'll wait until I have a reason to update.