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FWIW I just had a response from UJAM ...

True! I think Phat was a better option and I haven't used that either! I am hoping to try one of their basses though - probably Royal.

That's weird. Yes $27 individually and $29 for the bundle. I have emailed them!

EzKeys has become one of my Desert Island apps. I used it for a while without really appreciating all of the subtleties and then stumbled across this Eli Krantzberg video on Groove3.... https://www.groove3.com/tutorials/Songwriting-with-EZKeys He also does an EzKeys Explained video https://www.groove3.com/tutorials/ezkeys-explained Plus there's the video series from Luke Oswald on Songwriting and Producing with specific add-ons e.g. https://www.groove3.com/tutorials/Songwriting-and-Producing-with-Toontrack-Neo-Soul For anyone without a Groove3 pass there's an extract from the first of Eli's videos on YouTube --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnTp3Yc74yU and Luke's --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpdQEaZQPzw

Thanks for the heads-up Zo. It's not in any of the bundles above but is also on sale .... 7.96 GBP inc VAT! https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/1-Instruments/5-Sampler/4345-Palindrome

The latest deal is now... Legion Series: 66 Trombone Ensemble https://8dio.com/instrument/legion-series-66-trombones-kontakt-vst-au-aax/ free with spend >= $198 PLUS a new freebie https://8dio.com/instrument/the-new-propanium/

Got it cheers Larry!

Yeah, I'll wait it out as I'm in no hurry.

Hmmm, that's interesting to know Matthew. What did you find disappointing with Lacrimosa? Also, if it's going to be $198 like Insolidus I might be tempted to pass as I have other things I would rather spend that amount on! I'm often left wondering how demos of certain products were achieved when it proves difficult to replicate them myself. I like it when companies, such as OTS, give you their demos as MIDI files so you can see what articulations etc. were used at which point to help achieve the same results as them.

Next deal is up... Insolidus for $198 with free gift https://8dio.com/instrument/insolidus-choir-for-kontakt-vst-au-aax-samples/ It's still unclear whether free gift is Vintage Keyboard Bundle or Ostinato Strings as main banner shows Ostinato Strings but says Vintage Keyboard Bundle.

Thanks yes I think Lacrimosa is what I am looking for. I tend to think first about hard drive (actually SSD) space as any library is going to have to earn it's keep especially if it's taking up loads of space.

Actually no! Thanks a lot. That will definitely help to decide ??

I'm also looking at Insolidus vs Lacrimosa, the latter being approximately half the size of the former (compressed 39.98Gb vs .17.8Gb). I will be studying the videos for both to try and work out which is the better fit for me.

I'm on Windows 10 and have the same graphics card as you and my install of HFPro, IgnitePro and ActionPro was also without issue. I noticed the same thing but found that if you hit Alt & Enter it brings up the usual close button (X) at the top right hand side of the window.

Thanks simon. I have updated the first post in case anyone looks there. The third banner on the 8DIO site page still says that Ostinato Strings is the free gift as per yesterday so I'm guessing it's a typo/error re the Vintage Keyboard Bundle which was the free gift up until Friday. Thanks for the mini review of the Vintage Keys Bundle . I am glad I avoided it now!

Those are already in my updated list on page 1 based on the current banner. They were there before anyway but in a different order. That sonic adventure page has a date of 2nd December and doesn't have a day number associated with each image. The only one I'm missing (tomorrow's) is not included. The 1990 Studio Piano is one that has been removed on the banner page. The banner page was updated last night. Which one is correct? Anyone's guess and the banner page is likely to be updated again tonight. I think someone at 8DIO is looking here and having a laugh at my expense ? I would if I were them

Well, I use the word Photoshop as a metaphor for Affinity Photo but you get my drift

Yes you have to do a levels adjustment in Photoshop on the banner. I have removed the image in case it is copyrighted.

Thanks simon. They have changed everything between now and Christmas day! Check out my latest update in the first post here..

I have now updated the first post as 8DIO have switched a lot of stuff around. ? I have also added an "updated date". The only one I cannot clearly identify is tomorrow's piano bundle (I can see the words Studio, Piano Bundle), unless it's a custom bundle. Anyone got any ideas ❓ Note: there are some big hitters moved to this week e.g. Insolidus on Monday, 66 Trombones on Tuesday and Majestica on Wednesday (unless it changes again!)

New deal is up and as Antler noticed they have switched things around so the freebie (which was originally down for 22nd December) is now Century Ostinato Strings https://8dio.com/instrument/century-ostinato-strings/ free with a spend of $148 or more. I have also updated the first post and will also revisit their banner as they seem to have altered some of the planned offers.

Yup, the gift that keeps on giving. Cheers Larry.

Ah well not to worry. Wishing on a Falling Star sounded epic by the way. Great job!

It's Largo today 50% off..... https://www.sonokinetic.net/products/instruments/largo/

Thanks Larry. Nice also that you can now access the shop from within Studio One Pro 4.6...