Illegal Release of my software: VIRUS WARNING (Maybe a SCAM)

[WOK]

I think they still earn some money from adv, so they upload everything they can for this reason, I suppose.

And this is the main problem.
I assume that more than 90% of the downloaders of illegal copies would not buy them anyway, even if there would be no cracks.

What p... me off is that the warez sites make money exploiting my and other devs work. They make money with ad banners, they get percentage from the file hosters if people open an account, some sites even pretend to be a legal shop selling "OEM"-versions. Others say they have packed the software into a "developer approved installer", installing adware and spyware     (that's how BBFG may have got his trojans...) 
The latter is an important point to warn some simpletons against, who may believe they get a legit buy for half price... 

[fluffy_little_something]

I mean, who is willing to pay 70 euros / 90 dollars for a SE synth?!

A SE synth it's just like any other synth. Not that I want to start a SE thread now. But there is no difference. It's all about what you do with it. The code is the code; any negative comment about SE it's just puerile. If you think that to create a synth with SE it's just a matter of putting together some building blocks like with legos you are totally wrong.

You have to know how a synth work, you have to know how to use mathematical formulas in order to achieve some results and so on.

I like SE as a developing tool and the SE community, I personally think it's one of the most important inventions in the history of audio software, not to mention the excellent work done by Jeff over the years.

Don't get me wrong, I don't have anything against SE synths. My favorite softsynths are basically all SE. But I would never spend more than 40 Euros / 50 Dollars max on any standard SE synth.

[fluffy_little_something]

Thus one can't really compare the sound of the OP-X with MaxSynths synths, sorry.

Oh well it's just a matter of taste. I suppose you tried Crisalys though.

No, as I said I don't know it. Why not?
- Because it is too expensive for a SE synth in my view
- The sound examples do not impress me at all
- It says it is very demanding on the CPU
- It is full of features I don't need anyway

[mx25]

I think they still earn some money from adv, so they upload everything they can for this reason, I suppose.

And this is the main problem.
I assume that more than 90% of the downloaders of illegal copies would not buy them anyway, even if there would be no cracks.

What p... me off is that the warez sites make money exploiting my and other devs work. They make money with ad banners, they get percentage from the file hosters if people open an account, some sites even pretend to be a legal shop selling "OEM"-versions. Others say they have packed the software into a "developer approved installer", installing adware and spyware     (that's how BBFG may have got his trojans...) 
The latter is an important point to warn some simpletons against, who may believe they get a legit buy for half price... 

In fact, the majority of people do not even know they are illegal sites!
Also pay a subscription in addition to install trojan

[Urs]

I assume that more than 90% of the downloaders of illegal copies would not buy them anyway, even if there would be no cracks.

We think it's a bit less than 98%. But if the remaining 2% are as many people as you have in paying customers then you lose 50% of your revenues to warez. Hence, even if copy protection can get you only those 2%, it may double your sales.

[fluffy_little_something]

Just visited your site, I don't see any warning saying legitimate copies can only be obtained from your site.
But really, who is so stupid as to think they can get legitimate copies on sites with odd URLs or even warez in the URL? I don't think those are poor people getting there by chance, becoming innocent victims of bad sites.

[V0RT3X]

Thus one can't really compare the sound of the OP-X with MaxSynths synths, sorry.

Oh well it's just a matter of taste. I suppose you tried Crisalys though.

No, as I said I don't know it. Why not?
- Because it is too expensive for a SE synth in my view
- The sound examples do not impress me at all
- It says it is very demanding on the CPU
- It is full of features I don't need anyway

What's with your negative outlook on everything? You don't really live up to your username, I always see you whining and sharing it with everyone.


I mean if you don't like the guys work then why post about it? You think it's helping??

[MaxSynths]

Thus one can't really compare the sound of the OP-X with MaxSynths synths, sorry.

Oh well it's just a matter of taste. I suppose you tried Crisalys though.

No, as I said I don't know it. Why not?
- Because it is too expensive for a SE synth in my view

I can't see how can you appreciate a SE synth and not the other one because it's SE

- The sound examples do not impress me at all

It's a matter of taste, I told you.

Etc. etc.

BTW since you didn't tried even the demo version I think you'll agree with me that your statement do not make sense. How could you say that you don't like the sound and make even a comparison?

[fluffy_little_something]

Thus one can't really compare the sound of the OP-X with MaxSynths synths, sorry.

Oh well it's just a matter of taste. I suppose you tried Crisalys though.

No, as I said I don't know it. Why not?
- Because it is too expensive for a SE synth in my view
- The sound examples do not impress me at all
- It says it is very demanding on the CPU
- It is full of features I don't need anyway

What's with your negative outlook on everything? You don't really live up to your username, I always see you whining and sharing it with everyone.


I mean if you don't like the guys work then why post about it? You think it's helping his situation??

I am not negative. I praise some products all the time because I think they deserve it.
Nor am I whining, why would I be? It's some developers that are whining...

[MaxSynths]

It's some developers that are whining...

Love/hate KVR for its off topics a lot

[idfpower]

I think they still earn some money from adv, so they upload everything they can for this reason, I suppose.

Oh...I see... well now that makes sense. Hm, never thought of that...


@Urs: you've got a point TBH personally I don't need anything beyond Podolsky & Tyrell Your newer synths sound & look killer, but my ancient PC can't handle them so yeah, your freebies are more than enough to make me a happy cat Thanks for the generosity



As for Maxsynths: IMO Crisalys has a very distinct sound and the factory presets are rad. That one is a very cool synth in my book - regardless of the program used to make it. One of these days I have to get a copy (or maybe win one in OSC - wishful thinking). And I do use Latte Free - to me it doesn't feel like a downsized / crippled version of the original at all. Thanks btw for this great freebie

[Numanoid]

Remember that they can be had for free:

CRISALYS VSTi and CRYOLOGIC VSTi ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE WITH TRIAL PAY!

I got both Crisalys and Crylogic for free, just because I nevertheless had to book a couple of hotel rooms at hotels.com, when I was going on vacation

[MaxSynths]

As for Maxsynths: IMO Crisalys has a very distinct sound and the factory presets are rad. That one is a very cool synth in my book - regardless of the program used to make it. One of these days I have to get a copy (or maybe win one in OSC - wishful thinking). And I do use Latte Free - to me it doesn't feel like a downsized / crippled version of the original at all. Thanks btw for this great freebie

Thanks to you for the kind words and glad you like Latte

[Numanoid]

Crylogic is also a great synth, that I enjoy a lot

[fluffy_little_something]

Thus one can't really compare the sound of the OP-X with MaxSynths synths, sorry.

Oh well it's just a matter of taste. I suppose you tried Crisalys though.

No, as I said I don't know it. Why not?
- Because it is too expensive for a SE synth in my view

I can't see how can you appreciate a SE synth and not the other one because it's SE

- The sound examples do not impress me at all

It's a matter of taste, I told you.

Etc. etc.

BTW since you didn't tried even the demo version I think you'll agree with me that your statement do not make sense. How could you say that you don't like the sound and make even a comparison?

Yes, taste does play a role, sure.

Well, I have demoed zillions of plugins during the past two years or so. A plugin I am willing to get must be special in terms of sound. From a 70-Euro SE plugin I basically expect an almost TAL- or U-he-like sound quality. All the gimmicks like those sequencers etc. don't impress me, I don't need them.
I won't even download a plugin anymore if there is no strong indication it might be special.

Certainly other people think differently, else you would probably be out of business already (if you are doing that for a living, that is, which I can't imagine)