Can't you do exactly the same thing with the presets that are included with the VST?Markku wrote:There is a lot of sense in buying presets even if you want to make them on your own. I like to see how they're constructed; often it's easier than creating from scratch. Then I can mutate them towards what I want.
Yes, I agree, but I have yet to hear any preset that made me want to pay over a certain amount for a soundbank. I think to myself - I've got ten VSTs, that's over ten thousand included presets, I can doubtless find something I want among those, and I always do.Markku wrote: Sometimes someone creates presets which are just what you need; then, it's time saver to have a good preset.
So do I, lower prices doesn't necessarily mean less pay, but no purchase from me (and doubtless others) due to high prices = no pay.Markku wrote: I have bought a synth for just one (preset) sound. If this sounds insane, ask yourself, how many sounds your guitar/piano/whatever has?
(I see there are many really good preset makers already commenting in this thread; I hope they get at least a decent pay for their efforts...)