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vertibration · Post by **vertibration** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 5:48 pm

who is the next sucka? lmao

Freaqpeak · Post by **Freaqpeak** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 6:15 pm

Dont want to be rude but can it do the exact FM modulation behaviour and sound as NordLead 1 and 2?
Ive owned all versions of NordLeads but never found 'that' sound and timbre in any VST.
Tried Discovery back when it was released... years and years back. It was a good synth but it did not sound like a Nordlead even though it could import patches via sysex.
Did DiscoDSP work at the emulation part at all during the years?

hurricaneaudiolab · Post by **hurricaneaudiolab** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 6:40 pm

Ha, I don’t think so.

I’m done with DiscoDSP. Leaving 7.9 on my backup machine and that’s it.

Oh, and your AI customer support is annoying.

MikeCallon · Post by **MikeCallon** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 6:52 pm

I guess (hope) that people will vote with their wallet ..... I can't imaging anyone in their right mind shelling out $79 for a new preset browser and some DSP updates (and some 'stability and improvements' that should have been included in a point update).

Quoting your blurb, "As a token of appreciation to our loyal customers", please, please have a rethink

SLiC · Post by **SLiC** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 7:07 pm

Personally I cant hear any difference between 7.9 and 8, maybe my ears are too old!

dayjob · Post by **dayjob** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 7:08 pm

upgrade price is a bit much.

$39 would've been automatic and $49 i'd have probably gone for it too. $75 is a no and i'll wait for some kind of discount holiday sale.

dayjob · Post by **dayjob** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 7:53 pm

JamminFool wrote: Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:39 pm ridiculous upgrade charge for essentially a maintenance release.

my take as well. $75 is a no. perhaps a 50% off spring sale will bring me in but can't recall if there's ever a sale on upgrades?

hurricaneaudiolab · Post by **hurricaneaudiolab** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:07 pm

Well, his AI is going to say:

"Thank you for your ongoing support and feedback as we continue to develop and enhance our synthesizer software. We appreciate the passion and enthusiasm you all have for our product.

We understand that some of you have raised concerns about the upgrade cost for version 8. We'd like to take a moment to explain the reasoning behind this decision.

First and foremost, our commitment to providing high-quality software remains unwavering. The upgrade cost reflects the extensive development, improvements, and new features that have been implemented in version 8. We have dedicated a significant amount of time and resources to ensure that this release offers a substantial leap forward in terms of functionality and performance.

We also want to assure you that, just like with version 7, we plan to deliver multiple free updates in the future. These updates will not only address any issues that may arise but will also introduce new features and enhancements to further enhance your musical experience. We believe in maintaining a strong relationship with our users and providing ongoing value without additional charges for minor updates.

Investing in version 8 helps support our ability to continue developing and improving the software, ensuring a sustainable future for the product. We strive to strike a balance between offering affordable solutions and sustaining the long-term viability of our software.

We genuinely appreciate your understanding and continued support. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us directly. Your feedback is invaluable as we work to create the best possible synthesizer experience for all our users."

There. Saved you the trouble.

We still don't like the price.

WordClock · Post by **WordClock** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:12 pm

The concept that Discovery Pro 8 is technically now better than the Nord Lead and has more presets makes me want it. v7 was pretty much the same thing almost as Nord Lead. I'm not a musician so my lead playing is weak. Musicians hate crutches of support in music. I just rely on features and presets to be productive in a good way usually I also like to patch my own patches on a occasion.

It's all easy for me I just can't focus enough to patch modular's fast or my own presets. DiscoDSP is a great company.

mabian · Post by **mabian** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:34 pm

WordClock wrote: Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:12 pm The concept that Discovery Pro 8 is technically now better than the Nord Lead and has more presets makes me want it. v7 was pretty much the same thing almost as Nord Lead. I'm not a musician so my lead playing is weak. Musicians hate crutches of support in music. I just rely on features and presets to be productive in a good way usually I also like to patch my own patches on a occasion.

It's all easy for me I just can't focus enough to patch modular's fast or my own presets. DiscoDSP is a great company.

Sure but here the main topic which is annoying among registered users is that the upgrade price seems a bit steep especially compared to the new stuff added.
And, who can say how much the new version is better regarding Nord Lead emulation?

WordClock · Post by **WordClock** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:47 pm

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WordClock · Post by **WordClock** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:53 pm

mabian wrote: Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:34 pm
WordClock wrote: Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:12 pm The concept that Discovery Pro 8 is technically now better than the Nord Lead and has more presets makes me want it. v7 was pretty much the same thing almost as Nord Lead. I'm not a musician so my lead playing is weak. Musicians hate crutches of support in music. I just rely on features and presets to be productive in a good way usually I also like to patch my own patches on a occasion.

It's all easy for me I just can't focus enough to patch modular's fast or my own presets. DiscoDSP is a great company.
Sure but here the main topic which is annoying among registered users is that the upgrade price seems a bit steep especially compared to the new stuff added.
And, who can say how much the new version is better regarding Nord Lead emulation?

The steeper than average price seems to be because v8 is way better than v7 based on the feature upgrade list I read. I think I may have been mistaken about the features. I actually agree I think that DiscoDSP should lower their upgrade price. Input on a recommended price is a good idea.

The new features including the new patch browser will make me a buyer later on if I love the demo but I think software is worth less than hardware and I suspect Discovery Pro will have many future versions in chance. I don't recall the upgrade price I paid to upgrade to v7 let me look it up... Ok I just I looked up the purchase in my email and didn't find the price. Oh well.

Most people wouldn't want spend beyond what they spent on the greater plugin called Omnisphere 2 to stay up to date with DiscoDSP software who use it or other fancier plugins. I recommend that other users request a cheaper upgrade path if they don't like the pricing. Chime in.

dayjob · Post by **dayjob** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:56 pm

WordClock wrote: Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:53 pm I recommend that other users request a cheaper upgrade path if they don't like the pricing. Chime in.

yeah. that's what we're doing

autodafe · Post by **autodafe** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 9:11 pm

29-39 max for an update...

WordClock · Post by **WordClock** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 9:20 pm

autodafe wrote: Mon Jan 01, 2024 9:11 pm 29-39 max for an update...

There should be a product loyalty upgrade of $29 for those who paid for upgrades 2 times or more I feel. A lot of the users here may have paid for Discovery more than 4 times to stay current. It’s important to keep most users ar about $199 total spent at most on the plugin no matter how long they keep supporting DiscoDSP.

Discovery Pro synthesizer 6.4 to 8.0