Soundwise

I really like current Sonar. Free tier is just as capable as CbB, and comes with new look and features.

The demo shows the opposite results. Although standalone tracks sound "cleaner" (meaning, some signal has been removed), the final mix actually sounded better to me with this effect turned off. For those who are looking for something similar, try Deres plugin.

Just checked. The code is still valid. Frankly speaking, I find their Impact algorithm in the cab section just as effective as Celestion Speaker Mix Pro, but cab selection is a lot wider. And it also works with regular IRs.

Please, PM if you have a code you don't need. UPD. Got the code from Larry. Thank you!

@Larry Shelby, hi! Could you, please, kindly remind us what was the correct way to get extra WUP period?

When do they usually have WUP sales? Looking to update my V9 licenses.

That's a very solid choice! Something to keep in mind about NI Session Guitarist libs, though: they don't go to eleven above G#6. If you don't need those higher pitched notes, you are all set.

Dang! I didn't pay attention to the package and paid for update instead of upgrade. 🫥 Do you guys think they can allow me to pay the difference and get my upgrade?

I have the Wedge Force Hydro, and despite poor demos, it is surprisingly good. https://www.wedgeforce.com/ Not sure what happened to the brand recently, though, as all their products are pulled off the PA site. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I ran some comparisons between the first and second generation of UJAM guitars and was bitterly disappointed. V2 guitars lack consistency: samples are not trimmed precisely, so more often than not guitar parts sound out of time. Arpeggiators in V2 are counterintuitive. While DI signal and instrument mode look promising, I find that Kontakt based guitar libraries deliver much better results. However, UJAM basses v2 are great.

It's a very nice accordion, though.

Ka-ching 💲

Thanks for the tip. Tried it. The CPU usage is indeed lower, but still barely usable.

Tempted by this Three great sounding plugins for the price of one AmPlug3 and a cable sounds like a great deal. I wish my CPU was a bit more capable, though. Unfortunately, can't run even one amp sim, neither at useable buffer size (128 samples) nor at maxed out (2048 samples). Still thinking about getting these with the future upgrade in mind.