Peter - IK Multimedia

Got the PM, will do any magic I can.

We're at 581 to go, by the way.  Let's get this across the next line!

17 hours ago, TerraSin said:

Alright alright alright alright alright alright alright alright alright alright alright alright alright alright alright alright!
Okay, now ladies!

All right all right all right

2 hours ago, Grem said:

 

Ya'll need to get a room!!

I've already slipped Fleer my room key.

1 hour ago, BassDaddy said:

Wait  has this been extended? This is turning into a verse from(Paul Simon's) Graceland.

Yes.    Through September 30th.  With two new tiers added.  Resistance is futile.

52 minutes ago, Fleer said:

I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know

Thanks, Ubiquitous I  Know Guy!

22 minutes ago, TheSteven said:

UIKG?

Not familiar with that one...
Underwear in Kitchen, glowing...   ?
If that's it, I recommend cutting down on those colorful breakfast cereals.  Even if they are magically delicious...
 

14 minutes ago, mibby said:

Ubiquitous IK Guy -  I'm usually really bad with acronyms. Should I be worried that I am somehow understanding Fleer's? 

Spot on.  Even better because it is a holdover from the previous forum, as I'm obviously Peter on the current forum not just "IK Multimedia". 

I guess I will always be Underwear In Kitchen, Glowing in Fleer's heart. 

On 9/2/2019 at 1:46 PM, PAL Music said:

Hi Peter, Does IK honor qualifying hardware purchases from outside vendors made before the "Group Buy "expiration but not received?  I tried contacting support but no conformation or reply.

16 hours ago, Ryan IK Multimedia said:

Send me your Ticket # in a PM and I'll flag your case to support.  If you can't get registered in time, to  help them look into your case, make sure to send them your receipt showing purchase within the Group Buy period.

Definitely get your ticket number to Ryan regardless of the fact that we did end up extending this so you should have no problem.   He can have someone look at your ticket htough, if you didn't get a reply within 1-2 business days (note that Monday - yesterday - was a holiday).

21 hours ago, TheSteven said:

I don't expect this # to change until they've updated their system to allocate everyone's freebies.
Then we'll see it jump to 0 to go.
 

and it's around 11pm in Italy...

16 hours ago, TheSteven said:

They're waiting until the last moment possible - so that Fleer doesn't start bugging them to add yet another level...

The counter isn't manually updated.  When I say it isn't real-time I mean that it doesn't update with every single registration but is automatically updated multiple times a day.

14 hours ago, Grem said:

We have made history!!

 

Not yet technically, outside of the differences in this group buy we have gone 10x1 in a previous group buy so the end game of this one is probably the literal way to make history unfortunately.

6 hours ago, ZincT said:

Rather than miss out on the GB I just went ahead and ordered the AXE I/O from IKM at normal price minus (reduced) jampoints.

However, I don't see any GB option in my account (User Area - Promotions) so how does that happen? I thought if I bought direct from IKM then the GB would automatically appear in my account ? Hopefully Peter can help? 

6 hours ago, arnoldoo said:

You should receive a code with your buy,  I guess. You have to paste that code in the authorization manager and your plugs will appear inmediatly

If you didn't received any code, submit a support ticket telling your issue and they should fix it sooner or later. As peter stated, they will honor the GB if you buy hardware within the GB date.  Don't worry

Correct, you need to receive and register your hardware then you get your freebie choices.  With the extension this should no longer be an issue though.

6 hours ago, ZincT said:

Thanks for the reply arnoldoo.

I left it until the last minute in case the Labor Day sale price was suddenly available for those buying in Europe but alas that was not the case. However, it was easy to justify by thinking about the extraordinary value added by all of those Group Buy products. I have contacted Peter and opened a support ticket so ??

That's no problem, even without the extension we'd have taken care of you.

3 hours ago, Ryan IK Multimedia said:

When you get your AXE I/O you'll get a serial number in the box. Register this online (https://www.ikmultimedia.com/registration/) or in the Authorization Manager (https://www.ikmultimedia.com/authorizationmanager/) to unlock your entry into the Group Buy.

This as above.

2 hours ago, ZincT said:

Wow! I needn't have rushed ? 

Looks like I will be getting 2 of a few things if that's possible.

Thanks to all those generous IK people and especially Peter and Ryan ? 

You're welcome!  Let's get this one to make multiple historical milestones!

2 hours ago, chris.r said:

But wait, we didn't finish making the history yet??

1 hour ago, Grem said:

Apparently not!! LOL!!

I spoke too soon!!

See above

1 hour ago, PAL Music said:

Wow, Thank you IK and Ryan, the gift that just keeps giving

You're welcome.  Glad this group buy ended up being quite a great (and soon 100% historic) one.

55 minutes ago, balinas said:

And I was just about to delete my bookmark to the IKM Pick & Mix Group Buy!!  Looks like I will be keeping it for a while!!?

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO (Darth Vader voice)

51 minutes ago, Sander Verstraten said:

If nothing else, this will probably make history as the longest thread on this Forum.

At very least, yes that's quite likely But we should be able to make history in the group buy itself too.

1 hour ago, balinas said:

Good question. The IKM site says “ August 2nd through September 3rd 2019,” which to my little mind would mean through the entirety of Sept 3. Of course, one would question  in which time zone does Sept 3 officially end?  ?

Through September 3rd, we usually will give a little "grace" time and end these when the Italian office opens in the morning the next day.

2 hours ago, chris.r said:

I'm affraid we're getting nowhere with the last tier. It was obvious to me that 7 days for another 1000 participants seems not enough.

2 hours ago, Fleer said:

They will extend. 

UIKG will see to that. 

It was extended through September 3rd.  519 to go, that is absolutely attainable.

30 minutes ago, chris.r said:

But it was sooo right, and now I will have to wait for a sale.

Could IKM make it possible to pick just the software as a GB freebie and let us pay extra for the mic and shipping? Thx.

Unfortunately this would not be possible to implement during this running promotion.  I will make sure it is considered for future promotions though!

45 minutes ago, Michael A.D. said:

The latest Jamstix Beta version has been mapped to MODO DRUM, so it's only a matter of time for the official release.

(And users are allowed to try the Beta version if they are so inclined.)

https://www.rayzoon.com/updates.html

Thank you I didn't see this!!  I typically avoid beta versions so this flew under my radar.  I'm sure Ralph will let me know when it is baked into a release version though.

Another vote for Jamstix here.  Ralph makes a fine product (and hopefully it will be mapped to MODO DRUM soon too!).

22 hours ago, Grem said:

This is what I was talking about. ^^^

 

We sure are Peter. Your one of the good guys!! : )

 

See what I mean!!?

I don't think that captured what you were replying to, but the gist is there and I just wanted to thank you for the support and kind words.  It's almost always enjoyable participating here

22 hours ago, PAL Music said:

Why is ARC not available for freebie selection? Is it because it has hardware?

Yes, ARC System 2.5 includes the MEMS microphone and is a shipped item that includes hardware.  It is a qualifying product but not a choice for free items as the group buy freebies are specified as download-only software items.  Thanks!

14 hours ago, Fleer said:

Quite an amazing Group Buy, I must say. 

If you start with a $149 plugin purchase like the Fender 2 Pack (which you can buy for half that price at JRR as our King found out) then your first freebie could be the T-RackS 5 bundle which, on its own, contains 9 plugins you would have selected as individual freebies in a regular IK Group Buy, hence rapidly filling up your free slots. I’m talking about high quality plugins like Dyna-Mu, Master Match, EQual and ONE. During last year’s Group Buy you’d have to commit four freebie slots of $99 each, only for them.

In the current Group Buy a $149 valued freebie slot gets you all nine in T-RackS 5. 

Way to go, UIKG. 

Hey, I do what I can.  Apparently including pretending to not be a volunteer/intern   But seriously, I am definitely happy that T-RackS 5 is in this Group Buy and feel that if you're not after Lurssen Mastering Console or any of the hardware (and you don't have T-RacksS 5, or the processors within) it is a great entry point into this Group Buy.

4 hours ago, Fleer said:

IIRC the Meter plug-in in the Custom Shop version is indeed restricted. You either need to get the Meter (as a freebie) or the T-RackS5 bundle (also as a freebie, but of higher value) to have the full Meter. 

Right, the full metering is available as a single or within T-RackS 5 which with its multiple processors and other benefits is like getting four for one as just ONE of your slots!  So, I suppose if that's factored in (plus the new concepts of both T-RackS and AmpliTube included and first-ever inclusion of hardware as qualifiers) this probably is indeed the best IK Group Buy ever.  But hit that next goal and let's leave any question about that behind as we move forward.

2 hours ago, BassDaddy said:

We have always been grateful for your effort, communication and moderately thick skin.

Thank you for saying that.  And moderately is right.  I'm human, after all.  Or one of those damn dirty apes from that old movie, just have to keep shaving constantly so nobody finds out.

1 hour ago, ZincT said:

Thanks Peter! Gives me a bit more breathing space ?

No problem!  And I know your specific situation and promise I've got you.

This isn't an intro price, nor do we forego logic for any changes we do make (we don't pump up prices before a promotion just to lower it more drastically as some may do, for example).  Note that promotions, emails,  etc will state the following as errors do sometimes occur:

All purchases from the IK online store are subject to VAT in the EU and may vary by country. Although IK strives to provide accurate product and pricing information, unintentional pricing or typographical errors may occur. IK reserves the right to correct, change or update information such as pricing, availability and product descriptions, at any time without notice.

ERASE THREAD!!! ?

Reminded myself of this great snippet from a great TV show:

On 8/26/2019 at 10:25 PM, Fleer said:

Don’t know what came over me. A touch of the old Cake website I guess, with them multiple post glitches. Fun to be had. 

On 8/26/2019 at 10:50 PM, Grem said:

Making sure you get your point across Fleer!!!?

I kind of like the "Page o' Fleer" there.   Was fun and nostalgic!

On 8/27/2019 at 4:54 AM, ZincT said:

I've been away over the bank holiday and wondering whether I left it too late ☹️ I am hovering over the buy button for AXE I/O (approx 278 GBP inc VAT and max jampoints) to get the GB deal which would pretty much complete my IK collection ? 

I could sell my existing interface for around 80 to 100 GBP so effective cost is around 200 GBP for AXE I/O, T-Racks Leslie, AT Dimebag Collection, AT Leslie, AT Mesa Boogie, Tape Machine 24, Tape Machine 80, Tape Machine 99, Tape Machine 440. 

Only thing is I think I have left it too late to buy and register the AXE I/O before 31st August. Does anyone know whether I can buy it now from IK and register it straight away for the Group Buy or do I have to wait until it physically arrives?

You will be fine, we'll have a reasonable grace period to help with this sort of situation, and we've also extended the Group Buy through September 3rd to help in general too.

On 8/27/2019 at 6:49 AM, chris.r said:

Good job Fleer, we've got another tier! But 3500 participants ? wow!

 

Ok, I need to jump now, cheers!

It was almost Fleer's fault we didn't add a new tier, but we figured we'd let it slide this time and went for it   

On 8/27/2019 at 9:23 AM, mibby said:

I saw that too.  I was eying that and it jumped from $99 to $149 in the middle of a sale?  What's up with that?

It was never supposed to be 99.99.

15 hours ago, Grem said:

Amplitube and T-Racks stuff. No SampleTank stuff.

 

This will go down in history as the best GB eva!! Buy one get eight free!!??

We'll get there, and maybe beyond if we push hard enough!  Noting that there have been higher tiers in the past, this is still the first group buy with both AmpliTube and T-RackS and the first ever with hardware qualifiers.  You're welcome   OK, I'm not 100% responsible but had a  say/part.

We are not adding this new product to the Group Buy which was already running.  Thank you.

I believe the only subscription they have is for the monthly gaming bundle.  For me those are too hit and miss, but to be fair my backlog of games is huge so I also just don't need it to get a bunch of games each month that I might play next year etc.

5 minutes ago, cclarry said:

He's been in there for THREE HOURS NOW!  Either he DIED, or he's doing more than taking
a dump! 

He better light a match or have sprayed some Unicorn Gold!

2 hours ago, bluzdog said:

I screwed up and bought an item from the custom shop with gear credits. I guess I should have read the fine print. You can purchase with gear credits in the online store but not in the custom shop. This excludes me from the group buy over $6.50....ouch! I'm out. 

Rocky

According to the Pick & Mix Group Buy page, Custom Shop purchases count.  If you've purchased a qualifying product (from the list on the Pick & Mix Group Buy page) and don't see your choices for free plugins under "Promotions" in your IK User Area, please let IK Support know at http://www.ikmultimedia.com/contact-support

They will be able to take a look directly at your account and figure out what's going on.

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The Brian May Collection (iPhone and iPad) is available via in-app purchase from within AmpliTube CS for iPhone or iPad, for $19.99. Individual models may also be purchased a la carte (Stomp FX - $3.99 each; amps - $6.99 each). All models are also part of IK’s All-In Bundle 2019 collection, which is available for in-app purchase.

5 minutes ago, Carlos said:

Howdy Peter, you quoted me but didnt' say anything about my comment: I can buy 50 credits adding to my existing 45, I'd have 95, but the new Brian bundle is 99 creds or 100, how can I get those extra 4 or 5? Because buying creds is a fixed amount, right? 25, 50, 75, etc. And I wouldn't like to overspend.

My nickname on your site is Scarlettlol, if you could work some magic, that'd be great. 

Oh I just noticed that!  Sorry.  We don't currently have an option to buy 55 or just the 5.  I can relay the requests to buy smaller amounts or "round up for purchase" and I'll also look to see if there's any other option.

2 minutes ago, ZincT said:

Wow indeed! There's a patch in GR5 I use for BM tones when I need them but this is a whole other world ?

Nice job with the demo too Peter.

Thanks!  I just mentioned Jamie Humphries who did the second longer video, he did such a great job with that video and all of the audio demos.