Air FX collection

[sl23]

Is the new version 2 any different from the classic version? Obviously there's more FX, but are they different?
Thinking of buying the new collection, but wasn't sure if it's worth the upgrade?

[Proteinshake]

Was wondering the same thing. If it's the same algorithms under the hood, it's probably good and solid and a nice tool set. However, I'm uncomfortable with the copy protection and authorization on these. I can remember having read on a sister site about .. uhm, concerns (being wonky and unreliable, except for reliably "phone home") - had they kept the iLok system up, this would be a no brainer for me.

[martinjuenke]

I'm very satisfied with the version 2 stuff.
Quick and easy to use.
Installation without any problems.
Nothing wonky or unreliable.

[sl23]

Thanks for the input.
I believe the iLok is being removed from all their plugins.

There does seen to be several parameters missing from the newer collection though, do you fine that makes much of a difference?

[martinjuenke]

Don't have the Generation 1 plugins, don't know therefore what's different.
All Generation 2 plugins are non iLok.

[Proteinshake]

Still using FX Collection Plus and I can't complain about having too many parameters, haha. They've always been kind of minimalist, which is a good thing in most cases.

[sl23]

Yeah I found v1 to be quite good and actually like the minimalist approach. You can get good results quickly.

I think all their plugins have removed iLok which is the only reason in considering them.

[Proteinshake]

I'm very satisfied with the version 2 stuff.
Quick and easy to use.
Installation without any problems.
Nothing wonky or unreliable.

Convinced me. But could somebody switching from v1 to v2 elaborate if the new version will be a drop in replacement for v1 in a session?

[sokoleski]

Is there a uppgrade path from FX Collection Plus (which i assume is v.1)

to the modernized v.2 ?

Does anyone know?

[Proteinshake]

Is there a uppgrade path from FX Collection Plus (which i assume is v.1)

to the modernized v.2 ?

Does anyone know?

https://www.soundonsound.com/news/air-m ... llection-2

"The company are also running a limited-time crossgrade offer for those who own the previous version or a license for Pro Tools 8 or higher, which can be obtained by contacting their sales team."

P.S. I opened a ticket with support .. let's see. They can't do less than say no or say nothing at all.

[Proteinshake]

Is there a uppgrade path from FX Collection Plus (which i assume is v.1)

I actually received a reply to my ticket today .. the official upgrade path is to buy v2

[sbangs_air]

Creative FX Collection 2 introduces 12 brand-new plugins, with the extended classic collection now remastered to include improvements and a new resizable UI, giving you a total of 40 FX.

[sokoleski]

Dare i ask ?

Is there a uppgrade path from FX Collection Plus
(which i assume is v.1)

to Creative FX Collection 2 ?

Creative FX Collection 2 introduces 12 brand-new plugins, with the extended classic collection now remastered to include improvements and a new resizable UI, giving you a total of 40 FX.

[starflakeprj]

Dare i ask ?

Is there a uppgrade path from FX Collection Plus
(which i assume is v.1)

to Creative FX Collection 2 ?

Creative FX Collection 2 introduces 12 brand-new plugins, with the extended classic collection now remastered to include improvements and a new resizable UI, giving you a total of 40 FX.

I think I upgraded to version 2 when it was released at the price of $49, but that's about the price they have now during summer sale. You can get full version 2 at $39.60 at AudioDeluxe.com now if you use the code FIREWORKS10. Don't think you will get it any cheaper than that.