KVR Audio

Trevor Jackson · Post by **Trevor Jackson** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 3:38 pm

I just downloaded BFD's new demo which is really generous - two high-quality 16 bit kits and no dropouts or noise or anything. Really, you could use it as a finished product though there are limitiations in bit depth and layering and such.

It got me thinking that I should ask what other demos out there in instruments or effects don't have dropouts, and the like?

What are your favorites?

TotcProductions · Post by **TotcProductions** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 3:58 pm

Hi, how can I get quality stuff from developers without supporting them?

mm_FX · Post by **mm_FX** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 4:11 pm

The limitations are relaxed so that you can evaluate BFD in peace, without having to deal with bleeps and stuff every 5 secs.

The demo is not licensed to use in finished musical works - you need to buy BFD to do that.

Mies van der Robot · Post by **Mies van der Robot** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 8:39 pm

mm_FX wrote:The demo is not licensed to use in finished musical works - you need to buy BFD to do that.

...and this is going to be true of most demo versions of software. Do actually bother to read the license agreement when you install a demo, so you know what you can and can't do with it.

And it wouldn't hurt to send a thank-you note to any company that does let you do commercial work with their free demo. At least that way they'll know their work is appreciated, and might continue to make it available for free.

Spe3D · Post by **Spe3D** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 8:43 pm

SFZ it's FREE

http://www.kvraudio.com/get/769.html

Best regards,

Spe3d

:O)

Spe3D · Post by **Spe3D** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 8:46 pm

TotcProductions wrote:Hi, how can I get quality stuff from developers without supporting them?

I think you might be right there totc

Best regards,

Spe3d

:O)

R.A.W. · Post by **R.A.W.** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 8:51 pm

energyXT http://www.xt-hq.com

comes also as VSTi version (besides VST fx and standalone) - the only restriction is that you cannot reload anything you've done until you buy the license.

TotcProductions · Post by **TotcProductions** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:10 pm

Spe3D wrote:
TotcProductions wrote:Hi, how can I get quality stuff from developers without supporting them?

I think you might be right there totc

Best regards,

Spe3d

:O)

Certainly seems that way these days when it comes to these types of things.

IMO, seems to be a lack of support for proven developers, big and small, creeping up on this industry from all sides. I fear the flood my good man, I fear the flood.

Peace

Kebmaster · Post by **Kebmaster** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:08 pm

My two fave VSTis at the moment are actually demos or preview versions. The only limit is 10 minute time limit, after which all you have to do is reload your song for another 10minutes. Also with another one, there is a voice announcing the 10minute limit. Ive actually got used to it so therefore I have less motivation to buy the full licenses. I think developers would get more sales if the demo restrictions were more severe.

GreyLion · Post by **GreyLion** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 12:02 am

Slightly off the center of your target -- Nero Ultra, which includes a nice wave editor, a multitrack recorder, a drum machine, and the ability to load vst effects, is a free download of a 30-day demo with no restrictions at all during that time.

It doesn't do VSTi's or MIDI, however.

But, like everybody else here, my take on it is that you should either stick with freeware, which is extremely prolific and competent these days, or drop a few coins in the kitty, if you're using a dev's programs a lot. It's sheer self-interest in the long run. If you starve the devs, they quit being able to make shiny new toys for you.

I can't get too self-righteous, because I've abused the good natures of our devs on more than one occasion. But I'm trying to get right gradually....

Trevor Jackson · Post by **Trevor Jackson** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 2:40 am

The reason companies give demos with relaxed restrictions is because they think it will benefit them in the long run. I happen to think this is good business myself.

Sorry, no altruism, here, as you are suggesting. And you'll pardon me if I decline any gulty feelings for my perfectly legitimate question.

Now, time to go dry that blanket of yours. It's soaking wet.

TotcProductions wrote:Hi, how can I get quality stuff from developers without supporting them?

skipkent · Post by **skipkent** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 2:52 am

The DK+ drum sampler demo is quite usable. I really like the built in sequencer. It's also priced very well for what it does, so much so that you may well end up buying it. No saves, but otherwise the demo is fully functional. I like to come up with beats and render them to wav for slicing/dicing wackiness later on. Tracktion is just too wonderful for this.

Jason Brian Merrill · Post by **Jason Brian Merrill** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 2:55 am

gotta love the people who got pissed at this question.

naff off !!!!

its a valid and interesting question.

Or perhaps people should just go to warez?

If it werent for FLstudio's nice lack of restriction, i wouldnt have used it for 2 years (when i had no money) before owning it.

Trevor Jackson · Post by **Trevor Jackson** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 3:13 am

I have that demo, and I agree with you, it is very usable. I may end up purchasing it, as well, because it has much lower CPU drainage than BFD.

Thanks, Luigi.

skipkent wrote:The DK+ drum sampler demo is quite usable. I really like the built in sequencer. It's also priced very well for what it does, so much so that you may well end up buying it. No saves, but otherwise the demo is fully functional. I like to come up with beats and render them to wav for slicing/dicing wackiness later on. Tracktion is just too wonderful for this.

Trevor Jackson · Post by **Trevor Jackson** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 3:20 am

If I truly didn't care about supporting the developers (dear little hearts that they are) then I wouldn't be here. I would be downloading my merry heart away on Limewire.

Actually, I am about to drop a considerable amount on a basket of software -- which is why I have been hanging around here the past few weeks.

My final decisions are DEFINITELY influenced by how I was treated beforehand....

Although I might also say that it makes me a little uncomfortable to make a post here knowing that all the C-Level executives from the company in question will be watching my every word...

Such is KVR, I guess...Apples do not fall far from the tree.

Jason Brian Merrill wrote:gotta love the people who got pissed at this question.

naff off !!!!

its a valid and interesting question.

Or perhaps people should just go to warez?

If it werent for FLstudio's nice lack of restriction, i wouldnt have used it for 2 years (when i had no money) before owning it.

What Demos Have the FEWEST Restrictions?