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If you bought the original software an upgrade is $19.99.  

20 hours ago, cclarry said:

Well hopefully, if so, they release a new (and better) replacement that will still run the old samples

You hit me with a ray of hope!  Thanks!  I'd love to see an ST 5.  I know it's dated, but I still use it often.

I wonder what the future of SampleTank is.  Ik dropped Sampletron 2 (which I love), Syntronik and Mixbox,  I hope that ST isn't next on the list.  

On 8/25/2025 at 7:02 PM, Larry Shelby said:

https://www.bestservice.com/en/deals/eastwest_labor_day_sale_7032.html

On 8/26/2025 at 7:32 AM, BTP said:

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I'm loving this!  It's like a Tag Team.  Larry puts them on the mat, and BTP tags in for the count.  It's the Deals section at it's best.  Good stuff, guys!

23 hours ago, dubdisciple said:

This product was a decent idea that IK chose not to support properly. I have played with it, but it comes across as filler .  Kind of a shame.  There are probably better modeling solutions 

Dub pretty well sums it up.  It's not necessarily bad, it just doesn't do much.  

3 hours ago, jim137 said:

Every time I load Softube Installer; I end up needing to uninstall the softube install helper in programs and reinstall it to get it to work. 

Is this the same for others?

Yuk!  That sounds sort of like my last experience with the IRS.  So, the Softube installer has worked A-OK for me.  

I very much appreciate this thread!  I know this forum tends to focus on software deals, but I always enjoy the hardware heads-up as well.  Many thanks for the in depth review.

On 7/22/2025 at 7:25 AM, ZincT said:

I recently sold most of my guitars (they weren't getting used), so I now only have my good old USA Fender Tele Deluxe and Yamaha Acoustic.

Must resist 🤦🏻‍♂️

Resistance is futile.  Order today.  Embrace the urge.  

13 hours ago, Promidi said:

Change Log

What’s new in SampleTank 4.2.6

Removed discontinued SampleTank libraries from default browser view.  
General reliability improvements

I checked what discontinued SampleTank libraries were removed from my specific default browser view.

Miroslav Philharmonik 2
Syntronik Free

Note: I had to do a full rescan of the content for all of the content to appear in Sampletank 4 after performing this update.

I am pretty sure no actual content is removed, however.   

For instance, the Miroslav Philharmonik 2 content still appears when you search (though Miroslav Philharmonik 2 content only shows if no categories are selected)

I wish that IK would ask us if we want to remove discontinued rather that just doing it.  I appreciate very much the heads-up on that as well as the work around.  Thanks.

4 hours ago, solema said:

There are some plugins I couldn't live without, but there are three or four times that many that I can live without. The biggest issue isn't the quality, but just having too many duplicates that are aimed at emulating or performing in a similar fashion. Think compressor emulations or EQs doing... EQ things. 

I could use something that is arguably better and newer (because people and reviewers are telling me this, especially some Grammy-award-winning producer I've never heard about).

There are some good points here because there is soooooooooooooo much marketing hyperbole around plugins.  "This one sounds EXACTLY like an LA2A that used vintage solder made before 1957."  They seem to always be finding a new angle to sell us the same stuff.   More and more I try to consider "What do I have, and what do I really need?"  That alone does wonders for the credit card balance.

Is this the lowest price ever?  Now is the time to snag it.

On 5/31/2025 at 12:21 PM, Colin Nicholls said:

I used Claude Sonnet 3.7 with limited results (and it made me feel dirty) before I discovered ConvertWithMoss which is easy and does a brilliant job.

I just checked this out (though I haven't installed it yet) and it looks great!  Thanks for the heads-up.

4 hours ago, Promidi said:

A CAL script is a text file that one can open in Cakewalk that can programmatically manipulate or enter MIDI data inside Cakewalk.

CAL stands for Cakewalk Application Language.  It has been available in various iterations of Cakewalk going back a few decades. 

Up until around 2002, one could edit CAL scripts directly inside Cakewalk. 

Fortunately, the latest versions of Cakewalk and Sonar can still load and execute them.

 

Geez, I am truly impressed you can do that.  I thought I was doing good to change the color of a track.

At that price this one is definitely deserving of a demo.

13 hours ago, Marc Cormier said:

Wow - that's a great price for all that you get.  I love Amp Room but the CPU hit is almost unjustifiable, at least on my system.  I heard from the support team that they're working on improving start times and maybe some other efficiencies but I'm not going to hold my breath. 

Ditto.  It sounded great, but my computer was groaning while using it.

Some truly unique stuff here

https://www.rhythmicrobot.com/hot-deals?mc_cid=942fe9f486&mc_eid=2e4bf73ef6

1 hour ago, locrian said:

Just curious, has anyone ever obtained a better mix by using an AI product compare to doing it yourself?

I'm asking because I still produce better-sounding mixes by manually applying my plugins.

Generally speaking, Sonible's Smart EQ will do a better, and far more subtle, job eq'ing than I will.  I tend to be a bit of a bull in a china shop with EQ.  Also, AIYAC's Mix Monolith gets me in the ballpark of a decent mix really quickly.  

https://sampleson.com/spring-sale.html

14 hours ago, Skijumptoes said:

Oh man, I can't even think of a reason to resist this... Damnit! haha.  (Thanks for posting)

That's how it starts.  Welcome to the rabbit hole.

I'm glad to see some love being given to AD2.  Even though it's fairly old, I think it still sounds great.  For a while I thought it was headed to the abandonware graveyard.  I'm glad to see I was wrong.

This is the best price they've had yet.  Sale lasts until Friday.

https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/ext-ayaic-mix-monolith.html?lid=njfqstv270c7&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=EXT Percussion Bundle + Mix monolith launch | active users | 18/02/2025&utm_id=007d49bb-b649-475a-9fe9-e7506a5a34bd&utm_content=newsletter-email_007d49bb-b649-475a-9fe9-e7506a5a34bd

UAD has really tossed out some great freebies lately.  Thanks for the heads-up.

25 minutes ago, DeeringAmps said:

So that makes me is the Court Jester?

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It makes you a gift to the community.  I, for one, appreciate what you add here.

Guys like this, and the folks at Analog Obsession, as well as other independent coders, do an incredible service to the music community.   They demonstrate a true community spirit.

50 minutes ago, DeeringAmps said:

I don't know who put me in charge of keeping track of ToonTrack, but there you are.

Best Buy is at BestService! Or you can jump over to TT

that is all...

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I think it was Larry . . . .