IK Obi
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Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREEIK Brings back Virtual Instrument Group Buy  From now until September 8, 2013, buy one IK Virtual Instrument at up to 50% off and get one FREE! You’ll get TWO of IK’s award winning virtual instruments for an amazing price of approximately 25% of the original price! Plus, when 500 like minded musicians join the group buy, you’ll receive ANOTHER virtual instrument of your choice absolutely FREE! If 1,000 join, you’ll get ANOTHER one for FREE. Never have we offered such a fantastic deal on the best virtual instruments in the industry. See how many registrations are left to get your next free Virtual Instrument. Choose from the full versions of:
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/14 20:52:30
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I'd like to see a three for the price of two on Custom Shop stuff Obi. Think you can swing that ?
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IK Obi
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/14 21:41:54
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We actually had a 50% off promo on all Custom Shop credits a few months back. Those that bought in saved tons on the newly released gear.
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/17 01:20:07
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peter434
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/17 07:46:31
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I don't remember if it is mentionned but are they 64 bits compatible ?
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rtucker55
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/17 09:43:40
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They are all still 32bit but the up-coming SampleTank 3 is suppose to be 64bit native.
They work fine on Sonar 64 bit for some and others report issues. I am running a 64 bit system and they seem to work fine, using Sonars bit-bridge, for me.
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Silhan
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/17 09:59:07
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I picked up the SampleTron and SampleMoog VIs in this group buy and I'm really happy with them. But I'm wondering, if the group buy gets enough users for me to pick up another free VI, which one should I get? I've already got Kontakt 5, which I love. From the IK demos, I get the impression that the SampleTank, Miroslav, and Sonik Synth sounds are not nearly as good as the ones I already have in Kontakt. So I'm left wondering, which of those 3 IK VIs I would actually get the most out of. Any suggestions?
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rtucker55
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/17 10:26:38
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Actually, I use Kontakt 5 frequently with some of the better 3rd party libraries and I didn't really think I wanted SampleTank or Miroslav. I picked them both up anyway because the price was too hard to pass up.
I personally think Miroslav has some great possibilities and will set very nicely in a backround situation. So far I am happy with it.
SampleTank sounds are somewhat dated but still have their place. After watching a Groove3 video, SampleTank in Action, featuring Eli Krantzberg I realized the true power and capabilites of SampleTank and I'm now happy that I purchased it. There is a lot of potential there.
I do have some issues with the small, hard to read, GUI but I have changed the color from stock RED to a light blue and it is now very legible for my Old eyes...
The usability of any of these is really a personal choice and while they are not My go-to sounds they all seem to be quite usable for me and you really can't beat the current price after the freebies that will be included.
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/17 13:37:12
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Silhan
I picked up the SampleTron and SampleMoog VIs in this group buy and I'm really happy with them. But I'm wondering, if the group buy gets enough users for me to pick up another free VI, which one should I get? I've already got Kontakt 5, which I love. From the IK demos, I get the impression that the SampleTank, Miroslav, and Sonik Synth sounds are not nearly as good as the ones I already have in Kontakt. So I'm left wondering, which of those 3 IK VIs I would actually get the most out of. Any suggestions?
They're all worth the price being offered right now..even if they never update them again... Obi knows where I stand on this, as does everyone else... Sihan, I'd get SampleTank, just to insure the upgrade to ST 3 when it come out... because they may not offer the same upgrade price from the others...you never know with this company, but for sounds I would say Miroslav....they are very usable... Let's hope they don't take another 8 years to update them after ST 3 is released sometime near the end of this year... God knows I've given them H E double toothpicks for it...
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/17 13:58:12
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You really know how to hurt a guy... no back back, get thee behind devil.... 
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cclarry
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/17 14:06:50
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ohgrant
You really know how to hurt a guy... no back back, get thee behind devil....
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Silhan
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/17 14:56:04
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Thanks for the input, rtucker55 and cclarry. It's much appreciated.
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peter434
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/17 20:40:26
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Thanks very much rtucker55 for the 64 bits compatibilty info !
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IK Obi
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/18 19:47:55
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Silhan
I picked up the SampleTron and SampleMoog VIs in this group buy and I'm really happy with them. But I'm wondering, if the group buy gets enough users for me to pick up another free VI, which one should I get? I've already got Kontakt 5, which I love. From the IK demos, I get the impression that the SampleTank, Miroslav, and Sonik Synth sounds are not nearly as good as the ones I already have in Kontakt. So I'm left wondering, which of those 3 IK VIs I would actually get the most out of. Any suggestions?
Its getting really close to another freebie and like CClary mentioned I would go with Miroslav Philharmonik or Sonik Synth 2. 64 bit will be out by the end of the year.
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Silhan
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/19 00:02:13
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IK Obi
Its getting really close to another freebie and like CClary mentioned I would go with or . 64 bit will be out by the end of the year.
So I spent some time tonight doing an A-B comparison of the Miroslav demo instruments against the Kontakt library, and the differences are not as big as I first thought. I think Kontakt still has the edge, but the Miroslav sounds are pretty darn good as well. I was all set to choose SampleTank as my next freebie instead of Miroslav or Sonik Synth, but now I'm not so sure anymore. So I'm right back where I started. Obi, if I were to buy a second VI for $69, would that qualify me for a second free VI (independent of the 500-user freebie). In other words, buy two and get two free? That way, I could get all five for the price of two (assuming we hit 500 users, which looks likely).
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IK Obi
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/20 21:24:49
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Yes, you can buy in more than once. We are now at 2 FREEBIES and on our way to 3 with enough help spreading the word.
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jimusic
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/21 23:55:23
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IK Obi
Its getting really close to another freebie and like CClary mentioned I would go with Miroslav Philharmonik or Sonik Synth 2. 64 bit will be out by the end of the year.
Hey Obi: 1. Does that mean that 64 bit versions will be out for all 5 of these choices? 2. Will the upgrade to 64 bit cost anything or will it be included if we buy now? Thank you, James
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/22 12:49:40
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Been very pleased with Sampletank and this sale. Originally only wanted MSO, but when they had SampleTank XL for $39.00 on the previous sale, it was a no brainer. Even jumped on the Gold Bundle Sale right after at esoundz for $99.00. Prices make it pretty hard to pass up. But I was more than ready to jump on MSO during this GBuy and picked up SonikSynth2 as the 1st free VI. And just got SampleMoog with this level being reached. These other VIs I had no thought of getting are really surprising me. I don't know if it's realistic to expect the next level being reached, but I hope so. It would mean I basically got the entire VI set for just under $120.00 and the Gold library for 99.00. That's a lot of sample and synth power for the money!
So yeah, if you're on the fence, go for it, (if only for my own purely selfish reason of getting SampleTron too).
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/22 14:32:54
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The good thing about all these VI's is that they all use SampleTank's engine to run their sounds. So you can put all the sound libraries of each synth in one folder (under SampleTank), and have access to all the sounds in ST. This way, you can also only use 1 authorisation (ST) without going through the process for all these VI's.......although you still can get additional auths if you run out.
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IK Obi
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/22 21:00:59
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jimusic
IK Obi
Its getting really close to another freebie and like CClary mentioned I would go with Miroslav Philharmonik or Sonik Synth 2. 64 bit will be out by the end of the year.
Hey Obi:
1. Does that mean that 64 bit versions will be out for all 5 of these choices?
2. Will the upgrade to 64 bit cost anything or will it be included if we buy now?
Thank you,
James
1. No. SampleTank 3 will be able to read legacy libraries. (Our current libraries for the next few months) 2. Yes/No. SampleTank 3 will release with an upgrade price for current customers. This is mainly for the massive new sound library we've been working on for YEARS. There will most likely be a free version, much like we have now.
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vintagevibe
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/23 00:02:03
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IK Obi
1. No. SampleTank 3 will be able to read legacy libraries. (Our current libraries for the next few months)
2. Yes/No. SampleTank 3 will release with an upgrade price for current customers. This is mainly for the massive new sound library we've been working on for YEARS. There will most likely be a free version, much like we have now.
Will it be able to read patches AND combis?
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Glyn Barnes
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/23 01:12:25
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If you buy through eSoundz you also get a free expansion pack thrown in. They also have the expansion packs for $15 each. Also for $15, the Infinity player Kapsules for Kontakt which I believe are based on the same core samples as the ST expansions. These will work in the player version if you have an Infinity Player licence.
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Glyn Barnes
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2013/08/23 01:12:47
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BBFG#
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/24 12:20:16
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Wow,
723 buyers with 15 days left.
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jimusic
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/24 13:53:40
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Glyn Barnes
If you buy through eSoundz you also get a free expansion pack thrown in. They also have the expansion packs for $15 each.
Also for $15, the Infinity player Kapsules for Kontakt which I believe are based on the same core samples as the ST expansions. These will work in the player version if you have an Infinity Player licence.
So this would work in conjunction with IK's deal, but giving an extra pack on top as well? I guess as long as their a registered dealer, it should work, right? EDIT: Adding this: How to qualify for the promotion - Purchase any of the qualifying virtual instrument from the IK Online Store....or from your favorite retailer....
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jimusic
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/24 15:43:48
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. ..1. No. SampleTank 3 will be able to read legacy libraries. (Our current libraries for the next few months)... Seeing as this is not entirely clear or conclusive, is anyone else concerned with these not exactly turning into 64 bit versions any time soon, or possibily at all? I know that there is Bitbridge in Sonar, [and other DAWs may have their own bridge, + jbridge], but I went all things 64 Bit a few years ago now, and would really like to keep my VSTs the same where & whenever possible.
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BBFG#
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/24 17:39:06
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As the IK people have continually promised SampleTank 64b within this calender year (2013) on multiple forums including this one. No I'm not concerned at all. And the fact is, the 32b version is working great on my 64b Win7p & X2a. Also the fact they are working on making the upgrade price for registered users to want to upgrade and the fact it is as cheap as it is with only the last level to be reached, it really is a no brainer for the money. And btw, I've dealt with esoundz in the past and you do get in the same GB deal but with added sound libraries. And Allen over at esoundz is a great guy to work with. I also have to say the IK professionalism during this sale and other questions are handled quite quickly and well.
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jimusic
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/24 18:31:33
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Thanks for the input BBFG#. Really is a 'no brainer' isn't it? Ok went for it through ezounds. Thank for the tips & info Buds.
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IK Obi
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/24 19:12:22
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vintagevibe
IK Obi
1. No. SampleTank 3 will be able to read legacy libraries. (Our current libraries for the next few months)
2. Yes/No. SampleTank 3 will release with an upgrade price for current customers. This is mainly for the massive new sound library we've been working on for YEARS. There will most likely be a free version, much like we have now.
Will it be able to read patches AND combis?
Yes. It will also be able to read a few other things as well... BBFG#
As the IK people have continually promised SampleTank 64b within this calender year (2013) on multiple forums including this one. No I'm not concerned at all. And the fact is, the 32b version is working great on my 64b Win7p & X2a. Also the fact they are working on making the upgrade price for registered users to want to upgrade and the fact it is as cheap as it is with only the last level to be reached, it really is a no brainer for the money.
And btw, I've dealt with esoundz in the past and you do get in the same GB deal but with added sound libraries. And Allen over at esoundz is a great guy to work with. I also have to say the IK professionalism during this sale and other questions are handled quite quickly and well.
Allen is awesome. Great guy and an even better DJ. Thank you for your help and the compliment! :D
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rtucker55
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Re: Buy a V.I. for up to 50% off and get another one FREE
2013/08/24 19:22:29
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So Obi,
When do you think we will get a sneak peek at the new GUI? or even some Hints to the new features?
Do you think IK will do a Teaser type marketing campaign or will it just say "it's Here!"
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