Nick Blanc

When I switched to my new PC, I made shure not to install doubles, or when not given the option, just delete the VST2. There are some dumb installers which re-install the VST2 when updating though, looking at you Softube and Native Instruments. Also I made a tiny bit of a conscious of not installing every plugin I had on my old system, partly on the basis of 'do I ever use this?' but also on the 'I paid for it and I damn well will use it!' principle.

Make a complaint video, get that video copyright stricken (?) with material all throughout the video, appeal, get a human to watch that video and hope it's someone with a brain instead of a trained monkey. I've seen things resolved if you make enough ruckus, so a relentless social media bombardment and constant 'harassment'. It is not a nice way to deal with situations, but the rule seems to be that you have to be either big enough or annoying enough to warrant attention.

It seems to be a saturator. I've looked into the hardware, and it gets 'meh' reviews. The HG2 or Elysia Karakter are in higher regard. I think I'll pass.

"Oh yeah, take that dust cover of that synth...now connect your guitar to the external input, yeah plug it in baby!"

Plus I haven't seen it go for less than 79.

That is my projected route.

The hardware has been on and off my wishlist for some time now. Alternating with the Empress Reverb pedal and Microcosm. The plugin is pretty expensive but if the sound is the same (which it should come close to as it is a code port), it's actually pretty cheap. I will be waiting for a sale, but just think that this is basically multiple Valhalla plugins in 1. I'm personally happy to cross off the hardware unit from my wishlist (together with the Empress) and replace it with this plugin. Same sound, more flexibility for less.

Excellent video, as per usual from Dan.

That would be quite the deal. I am considering this. I'm interested in The Oven and SPL PQ. I guess $30 is about as low as it will get fore those 2 for a while. Adding Kirchoff would be amazing. Weird that they are talking about a beta. I thought it had an official release? But when I check their (threebodytech) website I can only get a demo though. It seems you cannot purchase it? And it says "new version coming soon".

Aberrant DSP SketchCassette II is a must have.

Reminds me of that story where a guy and his father visit their hometown after 20 years of absence. They enter the father's favorite bar and the innkeeper immediately shouts "oh god he is back!"

Nah, my last purchase was a year ago (upgrade to Ultimate).

I wouldn't mind some of those preset packs ?

Actually, I really like Ruina. And it's free! It comes in handy with raw techno leads.

I've let go of my self entitlement in regards to paid-for plugins which are now free. Not to say that I won't ever feel cross, but I can't begrudge someone who got something for free where I have paid for it. And I can't fault a company who canges their marketingplan. I love the Kilohearts ecosystem and the way they now give A LOT of value to producers is commendable. So I paid a bit 'too much' in retrospect. I could have made my lunch at home this morning instead of going out and save a couple of bucks to offset this financial blow, but I didn't, so...

I haven't used MCompare, so I cannot speak on how good it is. I can however say that a smilar tool from Plugin Alliance; ADPTR Audio Metric AB is my weapon of choice for references. It seems to have similar features.

Hmm I don't see the 59 price. Could it be location restricted? When I click your link, it is still the usual 99. When I check the Amazon app (Netherlands) it is discounted, but for 89 instead of 59. I just removed this from my wishlist because I have a fairly decent mic and the minor upgrade woulnd't be worth the 99. But with 59 it becomes a different story.

Indeed, that is the reason I bought for example DMG Audio Tracklimit. The amount of limiters I have is limitless (pun intended), but workflow and CPU is important. Does it do something I can't achieve with another limiter? No. Does it have the same bazilion functions other limiters have? No. But it sounds great, is very light, very easy to set up and is very much purpose built.

Lifetime free V-collection upgrades for every Microfreak owner! One may dream ?

Good choice.

Ok, wow. I saw some videos from another 'power user', Baphometrix. Didn't watch them (yet), but reading the comments there are some words to say.

This is the whole reason I bought it a while ago. Quick automatic phase alignment of kick/sub. Saves me the trouble of analyzing the whole thing with an oscilloscope and aligning them manually. Great tool.

https://www.xlnaudio.com/products/addictive_drums_2/collections Excludes complete collection, ends October 17th.

Until the 9th...well not so fast! I wasn't planning on getting these (or any plugin this month for that matter), but I had the Eventide equivalents on my wishlist. Going on your recommendations I just bought them. That's me done for October.

I hope it does a better job than that Alpecin shampoo I've been using and at this point I'm willing to give virtually everything a shot. So why not a VST. I will definitely buy this!