How do expansion packs work?
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 388 posts since 21 Jun, 2015 from India
I was looking at expansion packs for waveform free, and I'm slightly confused, i hope anyone here can clear my doubts
1. The MIDI expansion pack says it's compatible with WF12 Free, so will it work with WF13 Free?
2. If i buy an expansion pack, lets say the Clip Launcher, will i have to buy it again for every subsequent major version of WF or is it a one time purchase that'll work with future versions?
1. The MIDI expansion pack says it's compatible with WF12 Free, so will it work with WF13 Free?
2. If i buy an expansion pack, lets say the Clip Launcher, will i have to buy it again for every subsequent major version of WF or is it a one time purchase that'll work with future versions?
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- KVRAF
- 2354 posts since 9 Oct, 2008 from UK
It works from the plug-in that the expansion pack relates to. It's the plug-in that needs to read the file(s) in the expansion pack, not Waveform itself.
EDIT: whoops, missed your point.
EDIT: whoops, missed your point.
Last edited by jabe on Tue Apr 23, 2024 5:10 pm, edited 1 time in total.
[W10-64, T5/6/7/W8/9/10/11/12/13, 32(to W8)&64 all, Spike],[W7-32, T5/6/7/W8, Gina16] everything underused.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 388 posts since 21 Jun, 2015 from India
This applies to the clip launcher as well?
- Beware the Quoth
- 33288 posts since 4 Sep, 2001 from R'lyeh Oceanic Amusement Park and Funfair
But he's talking about expansions for Waveform itself.
https://www.tracktion.com/products/wave ... expansions
(I'd hope that once these features were unlocked, they were unlocked for all subsequent versions, but I cant see confirmation of that)
my other modular synth is a bugbrand
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- KVRAF
- 2354 posts since 9 Oct, 2008 from UK
Ah, gotcha.whyterabbyt wrote: ↑Tue Apr 23, 2024 3:22 pmBut he's talking about expansions for Waveform itself.
https://www.tracktion.com/products/wave ... expansions
(I'd hope that once these features were unlocked, they were unlocked for all subsequent versions, but I cant see confirmation of that)
[W10-64, T5/6/7/W8/9/10/11/12/13, 32(to W8)&64 all, Spike],[W7-32, T5/6/7/W8, Gina16] everything underused.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 388 posts since 21 Jun, 2015 from India
Yes, to be honest, waveform free is perfectly fine for me and these are some good to have stuff. I really can't afford to get waveform pro and subsequent major versions every two years since I live in India and 200 dollars is 2 or 3 months of rent or equivalent here. Along with the fact that this is just a hobby for me and I'm not making anything from my music.whyterabbyt wrote: ↑Tue Apr 23, 2024 3:22 pmBut he's talking about expansions for Waveform itself.
https://www.tracktion.com/products/wave ... expansions
(I'd hope that once these features were unlocked, they were unlocked for all subsequent versions, but I cant see confirmation of that)
I really want to get something from Tracktion since i have been using waveform/tracktion for some years now and want to give it back for making something awesome for free. So i was wondering if the expansions are thr way to go because if its a one time purchase, it will be a no brainer
- KVRist
- 52 posts since 28 Nov, 2023
I hear you... same thing happens here in Argentina... but... If you're looking into buying USD100 worth of expansions, I'd recommend to wait for a sale, you might get the PRO version for less than USD100 and get all the features, plus... Biotek 2.Paree wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 12:52 pm ... I really can't afford to get waveform pro and subsequent major versions every two years since I live in India and 200 dollars is 2 or 3 months of rent or equivalent here. Along with the fact that this is just a hobby for me and I'm not making anything from my music.
The upgrades can be as low as USD60... maybe lower.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 388 posts since 21 Jun, 2015 from India
However, if expansions are a one time purchase, i would prefer it since i’m not sure if i could afford to keep upgrading every time but waiting for sale makes sense. I hope someone can confirm if it’s a one time purchase, maybe i’ll write a maildajonaga wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:11 pmI hear you... same thing happens here in Argentina... but... If you're looking into buying USD100 worth of expansions, I'd recommend to wait for a sale, you might get the PRO version for less than USD100 and get all the features, plus... Biotek 2.Paree wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 12:52 pm ... I really can't afford to get waveform pro and subsequent major versions every two years since I live in India and 200 dollars is 2 or 3 months of rent or equivalent here. Along with the fact that this is just a hobby for me and I'm not making anything from my music.
The upgrades can be as low as USD60... maybe lower.
- KVRAF
- 1599 posts since 22 Oct, 2004 from Schmocation
Unrelated to your answer, but just a general tip for this kind of situation: give back by promoting the brand. Spread the word.
All the best to you.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 388 posts since 21 Jun, 2015 from India
I did get response from support ticket and i’m leaving it here if someone stumbles across this thread having same the question
The MIDI expansion pack says it's compatible with WF12 Free, so will it work with WF13 Free?
Answer: Yes the expansion pack will work with both 12 and 13 free. Note: The clip launcher will not work with Waveform 12.
If i buy an expansion pack, lets say the Clip Launcher, will i have to buy it again for every subsequent major version of WF or is it a one time purchase that'll work with future versions?
If you purchase the expansion we will not charge you for the expansion for future versions of the program
The MIDI expansion pack says it's compatible with WF12 Free, so will it work with WF13 Free?
Answer: Yes the expansion pack will work with both 12 and 13 free. Note: The clip launcher will not work with Waveform 12.
If i buy an expansion pack, lets say the Clip Launcher, will i have to buy it again for every subsequent major version of WF or is it a one time purchase that'll work with future versions?
If you purchase the expansion we will not charge you for the expansion for future versions of the program