Bargain Center: discussion, gossip, etc.

[Kalamata Kid]

What other great sale of $100 or less
and -50% or more ends on the 31st or
on the first of the year.

The biggest hits for us this month have been:

Air Music Tech Vacuum Pro $19.99
Arobas Guitar Pro 6 $24.50 or Guitar Pro 6 XL $34.50
BBE Sonic Sweet Optimized $49
Eventide Anthology II Upgrade from 4 Plugins $99
iZotope Music Production Bundle Upgrades ($299 from Standard or $199 from Advanced)
iZotope Stutter Edit + Mobius $49
iZotope Trash + DDLY $29
Kilohearts kHs One $19 (this is back to $99 but I have a few left over)
Lexicon PCM Native Reverb Bundle $239
Presonus Notion Upgrade $37.50
Softube Volume 1 Bundle and Upgrades
TrainYourEars EQ Edition $49
XLN Audio RC-20 $79 (not on sale)
Zynaptiq Morph $113

Based on your criteria, I'd say Vacuum Pro, Stutter Edit, Trash, and kHs One best suit what you're looking for. PM me if you want to get kHs One.

Thanks Uncle Eric,

Spent some time reviewing the offers.
Looks like Stutter Edit is the best candidate for me.
Will wait till the end to decide.

[Rational]

It's here! BPB's annual list has been posted.

http://bedroomproducersblog.com/2016/12 ... gins-2016/

[Kalamata Kid]

It's here! BPB's annual list has been posted.

http://bedroomproducersblog.com/2016/12 ... gins-2016/

Wow!
Free is even better the -50% and even as good as -100%.
Great list!

[OneOfManyPauls]

What other great sale of $100 or less
and -50% or more ends on the 31st or
on the first of the year.

http://www.meldaproduction.com are running 50% off everything, and it has been extended to 31st december. Their effects tend to be incredibly deep and go far beyond what you can do with most other effects in the same category - especially when you bring in the modulators (LFO/envelope follower/step sequencer etc) and multiparameters (think macro) into play.

The GUI takes a bit of getting used to, but once you've got the hang of one, the logic is transferrable to their entire range. Other big plusses are free upgrades, and you get to apply 70% of the plugin cost towards any bundle that contains it.

worth a check with what you said re stutter edit:
MMorph - morph (as opposed to mix) between the main audio and a sidechain audio signal - great with the 4 modulators (which can each do lfo/step sequencer/envelope follower duties)
MMultiBandRhythmizer - all kinds of effects like stutter, glitch, tape stops etc with specific sequencers for time, volume & filter - that's in addition to 4 "regular" melda parameter modulators than can also be step seq's
MXXXCore - multiband modular framework. comes with a few effects as standard (compressor,eq, filter, delay tap etc) but has massive modulation potential with 16 parameter modulators, and a MIDI arp. Can be added to either with single effects or by buying a bundle when you're flush.
full list: https://www.meldaproduction.com/effects

pluginboutique.com is the only reseller I know of doing the 50% offer and you get virtual cash with your purchase.

Looks like Stutter Edit is the best candidate for me.
Will wait till the end to decide.

if stutter edit floats your boat, it's also worth taking a look at the 60% off Tantra deal at vstbuzz:

http://vstbuzz.com/deals/60-off-tantra-dmitry-sches/

in bang for buck terms, Trash 2 is a whole heap more than just the headline distortion/saturation - it has filters, multi-band compressor/gate, convolution and delay.

[dwozzle]

If you don't have Vacuum Pro, just do it, whatever else you're planning. Wonderful synth at an insanely low price. Also, I think it can still be upgraded to the full AIR Instrument Expansion Pack for $75, which IMO might be worth it just for Hybrid and Loom, plus there's a bunch more in there. Those three specific synths are among my very favorites.

There's also the PolyKB III intro pricing, not as discounted as you'd like, but I really like the synth, it's unlikely to ever be cheaper, and the previous version hardly ever comes up second hand.

[Kalamata Kid]

What other great sale of $100 or less
and -50% or more ends on the 31st or
on the first of the year.

http://www.meldaproduction.com are running 50% off everything, and it has been extended to 31st december. Their effects tend to be incredibly deep and go far beyond what you can do with most other effects in the same category - especially when you bring in the modulators (LFO/envelope follower/step sequencer etc) and multiparameters (think macro) into play.

The GUI takes a bit of getting used to, but once you've got the hang of one, the logic is transferrable to their entire range. Other big plusses are free upgrades, and you get to apply 70% of the plugin cost towards any bundle that contains it.

worth a check with what you said re stutter edit:
MMorph - morph (as opposed to mix) between the main audio and a sidechain audio signal - great with the 4 modulators (which can each do lfo/step sequencer/envelope follower duties)
MMultiBandRhythmizer - all kinds of effects like stutter, glitch, tape stops etc with specific sequencers for time, volume & filter - that's in addition to 4 "regular" melda parameter modulators than can also be step seq's
MXXXCore - multiband modular framework. comes with a few effects as standard (compressor,eq, filter, delay tap etc) but has massive modulation potential with 16 parameter modulators, and a MIDI arp. Can be added to either with single effects or by buying a bundle when you're flush.
full list: https://www.meldaproduction.com/effects

pluginboutique.com is the only reseller I know of doing the 50% offer and you get virtual cash with your purchase.

Looks like Stutter Edit is the best candidate for me.
Will wait till the end to decide.

if stutter edit floats your boat, it's also worth taking a look at the 60% off Tantra deal at vstbuzz:

http://vstbuzz.com/deals/60-off-tantra-dmitry-sches/

in bang for buck terms, Trash 2 is a whole heap more than just the headline distortion/saturation - it has filters, multi-band compressor/gate, convolution and delay.

OneOfManyPauls,

What a post! Detailed info and with links. Thanks.

I have the MFreeEffectsBundle witch I paid $25. https://www.meldaproduction.com/MFreeEffectsBundle

MMorph I was not very impressed with the results. Liked the concept. Maybe I should look at the alternatives and compare.

MMultiBandRhythmizer a few others had previously suggested this plugin to me. Looking at the video it seems very complex and the results did not wow me. I will check it out again. I do have Tantra and if I get Stutter Edit perhaps that may do it for rhythmizers?

the MXXXCore for $50 looks interesting. But what effects are included? A bit confused. Effects on sale run from $20 and up so what fx can possibly be included?

Thanks for the pluginboutique.com tip to get additional benefits.

Have Tantra, bought on sale. Should have been a bit more patient and got -60% deal. Oh, well.

Eric also recommended Trash 2. Looks interesting and at a good price. I do mostly ambient but the video and audio demos did not appeal to me. I will check it out one more time.

Presently doing Photoshop art and hope to get back to music making soon.

[Kalamata Kid]

If you don't have Vacuum Pro, just do it, whatever else you're planning. Wonderful synth at an insanely low price. Also, I think it can still be upgraded to the full AIR Instrument Expansion Pack for $75, which IMO might be worth it just for Hybrid and Loom, plus there's a bunch more in there. Those three specific synths are among my very favorites.

There's also the PolyKB III intro pricing, not as discounted as you'd like, but I really like the synth, it's unlikely to ever be cheaper, and the previous version hardly ever comes up second hand.

Vacuum Pro does indeed sounds good but prefer to work with samples. PolyKB III gotta say sound great! What is the lowest price?

The Air Instrument Expansion Pack 3 deal is hard to pass up. I saw it as low as $62 somewhere. Perhaps I should have grabbed it. The sale end on Jan 31 2017 I believe.

[Fleer]

MMorph's alternative is Zynaptiq Morph2.

[OneOfManyPauls]

the MXXXCore for $50 looks interesting. But what effects are included? A bit confused. Effects on sale run from $20 and up so what fx can possibly be included? .

Below is a list of the effects MXXXCore comes with as standard (the ones in white) - the MXXXCore page lists which plugins you need to own to unlock the other effects (the bundles are good ways to get big lumps of effects - I bought the creative bundle for mine):

https://www.meldaproduction.com/MXXXCore

MXXXCore_DefFXFull.gif

It might not look lot a ton of effects, which of course it isn't, but you still get to use them within a 6 band, massively modulatable framework - and you can add additional effects as and when cashflow allows.

There's also the MIDI arpeggiator tucked away in the modulators section too:

Arpeggiator.gif

[Kalamata Kid]

the MXXXCore for $50 looks interesting. But what effects are included? A bit confused. Effects on sale run from $20 and up so what fx can possibly be included? .

Below is a list of the effects MXXXCore comes with as standard (the ones in white) - the MXXXCore page lists which plugins you need to own to unlock the other effects (the bundles are good ways to get big lumps of effects - I bought the creative bundle for mine):

https://www.meldaproduction.com/MXXXCore

MXXXCore_DefFXFull.gif

It might not look lot a ton of effects, which of course it isn't, but you still get to use them within a 6 band, massively modulatable framework - and you can add additional effects as and when cashflow allows.

There's also the MIDI arpeggiator tucked away in the modulators section too:

Arpeggiator.gif

Thanks for the continued help.

Checked out many of the included plugin in the MXXXCore
Only the included MFilter is on sale now for $25. Perhaps I missed another?
All the other plugins are free. I already have the MFreeEffectsBundle
https://www.meldaproduction.com/MFreeEffectsBundle
So will I be able to use those plugins inside MXXXCore?

Funny though many on the MXXXCore list of included plugins are not to be found on the FreeEffectsBundle nor on the All MeldaProduction Effects list https://www.meldaproduction.com/effects . Examples: MDelaytap, MFollower.

Ok. It is only $50 and looks like a good deal if the MXXXCore can host the MFreeEffectsBundle plugins. Looks like I am getting aditional free plugins not available for download from the Melda website.

[Kalamata Kid]

MMorph's alternative is Zynaptiq Morph2.

Would be great to compare them and other similar plugins.
Any time samples are stacked or layered or combined or morphed I get excited!
But need to find the one that appeals to me to make ambient music.

[OneOfManyPauls]

Checked out many of the included plugin in the MXXXCore
Only the included MFilter is on sale now for $25. Perhaps I missed another?
All the other plugins are free. I already have the MFreeEffectsBundle
https://www.meldaproduction.com/MFreeEffectsBundle
So will I be able to use those plugins inside MXXXCore?

Funny though many on the MXXXCore list of included plugins are not to be found on the FreeEffectsBundle nor on the All MeldaProduction Effects list https://www.meldaproduction.com/effects . Examples: MDelaytap, MFollower.

Ok. It is only $50 and looks like a good deal if the MXXXCore can host the MFreeEffectsBundle plugins. Looks like I am getting aditional free plugins not available for download from the Melda website.

MXXX isn't a host for your existing melda effects plugins - MXXX contains its own effects which are unlocked by owning specific Melda effects plugins (unless you stump up for the full MXXX, which gets you all the modules but doesn't get you the individual effects plugins).

If you look at the https://www.meldaproduction.com/MXXXCore link again, then you'll see that to unlock the limiter module you need either MDynamicsLimiter or MMultiBandLimiter. The free Mlimiter doesn't get you there, and you can't use it within MXXX.

This seems fair, as MXXX is multiband and massively modulatable - which MLimiter isnt.

[barbecutie]

If you don't have Vacuum Pro, just do it, whatever else you're planning. Wonderful synth at an insanely low price. Also, I think it can still be upgraded to the full AIR Instrument Expansion Pack for $75, which IMO might be worth it just for Hybrid and Loom, plus there's a bunch more in there. Those three specific synths are among my very favorites.

There's also the PolyKB III intro pricing, not as discounted as you'd like, but I really like the synth, it's unlikely to ever be cheaper, and the previous version hardly ever comes up second hand.

Vacuum Pro does indeed sounds good but prefer to work with samples. PolyKB III gotta say sound great! What is the lowest price?

The Air Instrument Expansion Pack 3 deal is hard to pass up. I saw it as low as $62 somewhere. Perhaps I should have grabbed it. The sale end on Jan 31 2017 I believe.

Anybody have an idea where I can get the Air Instrument Expansion Pack 3 Complete Upgrade deal for $62.00?

Thanks.

BBC

[Kalamata Kid]

Anybody have an idea where I can get the Air Instrument Expansion Pack 3 Complete Upgrade deal for $62.00?

Thanks.

BBC

I believe it was a Black Friday offer but still cannot recall which seller it was.
There may be some additional discount offered on the final day of the sale.

[barbecutie]

Anybody have an idea where I can get the Air Instrument Expansion Pack 3 Complete Upgrade deal for $62.00?

Thanks.

BBC

I believe it was a Black Friday offer but still cannot recall which seller it was.
There may be some additional discount offered on the final day of the sale.

Hi Kalamata Kid.

Thanks for your kind response.

BBC