The I promise I will not buy more gear-thread (HaRd MoDe 2017)

[el-bo (formerly ebow)]

Bought Synthmaster for 10$ on day one of 2017. So I guess it does not count as it's almost like I bought it in 2016. So can I still take part in this thread.

Haha... No worries. The thread didn't exist before, so now you have something to help you!

@el-bo here's my list (from memory) that I intend to stick to for 2017:

Software Instruments:

Z2+Dark Zebra with the path to Zebra 3. I've bought and sold it before in effort to minimize things, but I will be buying it back as a necessary tool this time.

Reaktor 6 upgrade from 5... I've been patiently waiting for a discounted upgrade path and if one is available I'll be taking it.

For software effects..

I intend to pick up a new De-esser and I have my eyes on the Fabfilter Pro-DS, as I already own a license to everything they have except for Pro-R (which is lovely, but I don't need) and Pro-MB (lovely, but again I don't need). Yes I just missed a sale, but priorities, priorities.

I have yet to download the demo of GRM Tools Creative Bundle, but Evolution which is included in that bundle, based on videos I've seen might be the tool I've been looking for in so many other tools that have since been discarded.

For sample libraries...

I don't need anything at the moment, but I had been watching the Albion libraries before Spitfire switched currencies to the dollar. I don't have any impending projects for anything orchestral so I can wait until probably end of the year, or even 2018.

I still might pick up Boom Library's The Interface for a side project, but I'm still researching a couple subscription services for source sounds vs. building my own library (but time is limited).

Hardware!
A new computer. Enough said. I'm staying in the Apple ecosystem after recently purchasing an iPad Pro (and that was after comparing the iPad Pro to the Surface Pro, including multiple trips between the Apple store and Microsoft store on 5th ave.... which was an adventure pre-election as you know who's building is right between the two stores).

New Back-up hard drives... one recently died to make a total of 3 dead hard drives in 2016!! Talk about fun times!

LOM's Elektrosluch! I always miss this when they're available, but if I can purchase I will... If not, I've researched an alternative for building myself, but I have limited experience here so I'm hoping I can catch the next batch.

Lastly, depending on how the year goes, I wouldn't mind adding Make Noise Co.'s 0-Coast to the mix. This one I will probably miss out on because the years looks to be an expensive one for everything non-music related.

Are there upgrades that might break me down? Possibly. 2CAudio has been talking about big plans for 2017, so an Aether 2 could get me there and then again it might not, as it is still a lovely tool as is.

Perhaps I shouldn't have asked [/ triggered]

Are you sure this thread is for you?

[DJ Warmonger]

I will not buy any more gear until I have a place for it. Which means new studio.

Or a studio that's not also a daily workplace and bedroom at the same time.

[el-bo (formerly ebow)]

Are there upgrades that might break me down? Possibly. 2CAudio has been talking about big plans for 2017, so an Aether 2 could get me there and then again it might not, as it is still a lovely tool as is.

It'll also be there in 2018

One thing that perhaps people have not considered is missing out on intro-pricing. It's understandable that people are going to prefer to pay less for something that they know they will end up buying once the challenge is over, but it would be good to keep this from going the same way as the other thread.

So, if being thrifty is going to break you, then maybe think more before committing

[cryophonik]

While I love the premise of this thread, it will be utterly destroyed by the release of a new Valhalla or Fabfilter plugin in 2017.

[el-bo (formerly ebow)]

While I love the premise of this thread, it will be utterly destroyed by the release of a new Valhalla or Fabfilter plugin in 2017.

I'm guessing this thread will be destroyed by the end of the next page, as people come with their own caveats etc.

While I'd like to keep it relaxed and good humoured, the thread is really designed for one purpose - to declare that you will not buy any new gear for the rest of 2017 (Maybe we could discuss a wildcard, just to add interest, though I am not sold on it)

Whatever Valhalla releases (To include his take on delay, which I have been lusting for), will still be there in 2018

Really, though, If people want a "I will only buy plugs to the value of those I sell" thread, or a "I'll only buy plugs on full moons, but will buy anything that Fabfilter release" thread, it's pretty simple to start another thread

[Aleatoriac]

Nope! You say you are not going to buy, and so you don't...for the whole of 2017
Go on...I f**king dare ya

Well... fvck? How am I supposed to deal with this kind of stress?

[el-bo (formerly ebow)]

I will not buy any more gear until I have a place for it. Which means new studio.

Or a studio that's not also a daily workplace and bedroom at the same time.

[el-bo (formerly ebow)]

Nope! You say you are not going to buy, and so you don't...for the whole of 2017
Go on...I f**king dare ya

Well... fvck? How am I supposed to deal with this kind of stress?

It goes against everything that is KVR. I wouldn't be surprised if I got banned.

So! You in?

[Michael L]

The idea is more about being content with what we have, and how sticking with our current plugin folders (or hardware synths) might allow us more opportunity to explore, and even master them

That's it. Do you want to spend time buying more, or mastering all you have? I'm in.

[el-bo (formerly ebow)]

The idea is more about being content with what we have, and how sticking with our current plugin folders (or hardware synths) might allow us more opportunity to explore, and even master them

That's it. Do you want to spend time buying more, or mastering all you have? I'm in.

[el-bo (formerly ebow)]

Now we're rollin'

[el-bo (formerly ebow)]

by the way, If anyone is crying at the thought of a whole year without buying new gear (359 days, now), then be grateful you didn't commit to eating nothing but potatoes for a whole year.

[elxsound]

Are there upgrades that might break me down? Possibly. 2CAudio has been talking about big plans for 2017, so an Aether 2 could get me there and then again it might not, as it is still a lovely tool as is.

It'll also be there in 2018

One thing that perhaps people have not considered is missing out on intro-pricing. It's understandable that people are going to prefer to pay less for something that they know they will end up buying once the challenge is over, but it would be good to keep this from going the same way as the other thread.

So, if being thrifty is going to break you, then maybe think more before committing

Its not about being thrifty.

Its a question of does v2 do something so much better than v1 that it becomes justifiable to purchase.

Purchasing tools you use and need is vastly different than purchasing simply because its available at a low price.

I give advice on a regular basis to not be a collector and I practice what I preach.

[Michael L]

To me, version updates of software I already own and am working to master does not count as "more gear."
Saying no to free stuff will be difficult, but will save a lot of time!

[el-bo (formerly ebow)]

Are there upgrades that might break me down? Possibly. 2CAudio has been talking about big plans for 2017, so an Aether 2 could get me there and then again it might not, as it is still a lovely tool as is.

It'll also be there in 2018

One thing that perhaps people have not considered is missing out on intro-pricing. It's understandable that people are going to prefer to pay less for something that they know they will end up buying once the challenge is over, but it would be good to keep this from going the same way as the other thread.

So, if being thrifty is going to break you, then maybe think more before committing

Its not about being thrifty.

Its a question of does v2 do something so much better than v1 that it becomes justifiable to purchase.

Purchasing tools you use and need is vastly different than purchasing simply because its available at a low price.

I give advice on a regular basis to not be a collector and I practice what I preach.

I think you misunderstood me.

I am pre-empting a situation where something gets released this year, at a great intro price. If the only reason you don't take advantage is because of this commitment, but you will definitely buy in 2018, then the thrifty decision to make the saving might win out

Let's say U-he do a beta release of Repro-5 in December, at 60% of the eventual price. Committing to this challenge will end up with you losing out on that discount. I'm guessing that at some point this year, such opportunities will break all but the determined few.

Your arguments about not being a collector are definitely valid, but I'm not really looking to change anyone's philosophy past this year. Though, I could easily imagine that the experience could easily change perspectives