Bargain Center: discussion, gossip, etc.

[LoveEnigma18]

Also, has anyone gone in on any of these SSL X plugins? Tempted by the Saturator & Tube Comp but are they just going to sit installed unopened?

Likely the latter assuming you have a few similar plugins already. I resisted, quite easily too.

Remember that there is an iLok fee of $25 per license if you wish to sell them later, that too only after 90 days of owning them (I assume this policy is still applicable).

[re.mark]

Also, has anyone gone in on any of these SSL X plugins? Tempted by the Saturator & Tube Comp but are they just going to sit installed unopened?

Likely the latter assuming you have a few similar plugins already. I resisted, quite easily too.

Remember that there is an iLok fee of $25 per license if you wish to sell them later, that too only after 90 days of owning them (I assume this policy is still applicable).

Classic case of fomo. Doing some searching it seems these tend to go on sale around this price band at least yearly if not more. Thanks

[LoveEnigma18]

If anyone has a spare NI e-voucher that they are not going to use, I would appreciate it sent via PM.

I can give you Analog Lab Intro or AudioThing Valves in return if you need it.

Thank you.

[Uncle E]

Earlier Waves used to have even 80% off bundles and upgrades, but these days it seems the best discount is 60% off and that too only once or twice a year.

That’s happening with many companies. They’re not raising their prices, they’re just not discounting as much as they used to.

[chk071]

Quite a few companies and stores have raised their prices though. Waldorf charges more than 100 € more for some of their synths, and MIDI keyboards from all manufacturers have become more expensive as well...

[chk071]

If anyone has a spare NI e-voucher that they are not going to use, I would appreciate it sent via PM.

I can give you Analog Lab Intro or AudioThing Valves in return if you need it.

Thank you.

I just wanted to check if I have one, but, I don't even see them anymore in my account... maybe they changed something about their system.

[Uncle E]

Quite a few companies and stores have raised their prices though. Waldorf charges more than 100 € more for some of their synths, and MIDI keyboards from all manufacturers have become more expensive as well...

Yes, most hardware prices have gone up.

[kidslow]

I'm glad I already bought everything I need.

[LoveEnigma18]

Earlier Waves used to have even 80% off bundles and upgrades, but these days it seems the best discount is 60% off and that too only once or twice a year.

That’s happening with many companies. They’re not raising their prices, they’re just not discounting as much as they used to.

Guess Covid19 pandemic has a lot to do with it and of course the ever increasing competition.

[chk071]

... or they just waited for an excuse to do it...

Pretty sure consumption is the last thing which has decreased.

[LoveEnigma18]

If anyone has a spare NI e-voucher that they are not going to use, I would appreciate it sent via PM.

I can give you Analog Lab Intro or AudioThing Valves in return if you need it.

Thank you.

I just wanted to check if I have one, but, I don't even see them anymore in my account... maybe they changed something about their system.

Yes, it is not there in the account since last year or so. Not sure why they removed that section. You would need to search in your emails for "e-voucher". Thanks in advance and hoping you can find one.

BTW, Model 72 tomorrow, keep your wallet ready.

[chk071]

Ah! Thanks for reminding me, I will definitely consider it tomorrow.

I just checked through my NI emails, but, at least in the last month, I didn't receive a voucher. Maybe someone else here did.

[LoveEnigma18]

Ah! Thanks for reminding me, I will definitely consider it tomorrow.

I just checked through my NI emails, but, at least in the last month, I didn't receive a voucher. Maybe someone else here did.

Welcome, same here.

No worries, thanks for checking it for me.

[MogwaiBoy]

Quite a few companies and stores have raised their prices though. Waldorf charges more than 100 € more for some of their synths, and MIDI keyboards from all manufacturers have become more expensive as well...

With the global component shortage happening it must be hard sourcing the microchips in these VST synths

[chk071]

You never see them out of stock though. At least the ones I've been looking at.

No wonder, considering the quantities.