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Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
 NEWSAUGUST 2014 #163 For the last 15 years, Arturia has delivered legendary synthesizers and drum machines to discerning musicians. This limited-time promotion is a unique occasion to enhance your studio with the instruments of your dreams. LET THE 15 YEARS CELEBRATIONS BEGIN!! SPECIAL ARTURIA PROMOTION  Limited time offer: until September 8th only
Available instruments: V Collection 3, Mini V, Modular V, Oberheim V, Spark Vintage, ARP 2600 V, iSEM, Analog Lab, Jupiter-8 V, CS-80 V, Spark Substep, iMini, Wurlitzer V, Spark EDM, Prophet V.
iSEM and iMini are only available from the App Store.
V Collection 3: available at dealers or through the Arturia online store. Musically Yours,
The Arturia Team. Find us on   
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Kroneborge
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/07/31 18:01:12
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I've actually never gotten around to trying any of their synths (not that I need anymore). Still a little voice inside me says, try them....
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Bajan Blue
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/07/31 18:49:02
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I've got quite a few and use them a lot - great products if a little funky sometimes - the Oberheim V is one of my favorites and go to soft synths (mainly because I cant afford a real one anymore !)
Nigel
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pentimentosound
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/07/31 19:07:06
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I've been eyeballing a KeyLab 88 because it comes with their "collection". I've got a lot, but still want theirs! LOL
Their stuff always seems to catch my ear.....
Thanks for the heads up on their sale.....maybe I can jump on that.
Michael
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robert_e_bone
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/07/31 21:42:50
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I bought the V Collection in January, (might have been December), in a different sale.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely FABULOUS sounds, and 64-bit versions of the dll's.
Please do note that for some reason several of the stand-alone synths in the collection seem to only run 32-bit mode, or at least their program location is in the Program Files (x86) folder, but all of the actual plugin dll versions are indeed both 32-bit and 64-bit, so it isn't a problem.
The other thing I would mention is that 2 or 3 of the VST3 versions do not load into Sonar X3e, but apparently do up until X3c, if memory serves.
The 2 companies are aware of this, and one or both are working on something to address the issue.
The simple workarounds are to either use X3c (not my recommendation, but it is an option), or to remove the VST 3 versions that don't load in X3e, so Sonar just loads their VST 2 versions.
The sounds are just fine with the VST 2 versions, and once they fix the issue, you can load the VST 3 versions back in and keep on jamming.
The Moog Modular V is simply incredible, and all of them sound great.
Bob Bone
Wisdom is a giant accumulation of "DOH!" Sonar: Platinum (x64), X3 (x64) Audio Interfaces: AudioBox 1818VSL, Steinberg UR-22 Computers: 1) i7-2600 k, 32 GB RAM, Windows 8.1 Pro x64 & 2) AMD A-10 7850 32 GB RAM Windows 10 Pro x64 Soft Synths: NI Komplete 8 Ultimate, Arturia V Collection, many others MIDI Controllers: M-Audio Axiom Pro 61, Keystation 88es Settings: 24-Bit, Sample Rate 48k, ASIO Buffer Size 128, Total Round Trip Latency 9.7 ms
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Zo
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/07/31 22:55:20
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Kroneborge
I've actually never gotten around to trying any of their synths (not that I need anymore). Still a little voice inside me says, try them....
Get analog Lab , for 49 you will have 5000 prestes and a view of eatch ones .... with a fair amont of control (FX +Filter + ADSR) worth the try my friend !!
For sale (PM me) : transfert ilok includedEventide Ultrachannel make offersSoftube Summit EQIK Neve 1081 , Neve precision Comp/LimEastWest GoshtwriterSoundforge Pro 12
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/08/01 01:30:16
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Excellent range of synths, I got the V collection for 99 Euros in a previous sale. In this sale it's 199 Euros but still a very good deal.
The Modular V is outstanding but I prefer Minimonsta to Mini V.
As mentioned the VST3 versions don't work well in X3 but the VST2 versions work fine.
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/08/01 01:39:41
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Zo
Kroneborge
I've actually never gotten around to trying any of their synths (not that I need anymore). Still a little voice inside me says, try them....
Get analog Lab , for 49 you will have 5000 prestes and a view of eatch ones .... with a fair amont of control (FX +Filter + ADSR) worth the try my friend !!
Yes - Good option if you just getting one. If you really want to create patches rather than just tweak the Modular V and to a lesser extent arp2600V are the best options.
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/08/01 08:32:27
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Thanks for the positive feedback and VST3 tips!
Michael
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Kroneborge
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/08/01 12:16:51
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I was going back and forth on this, but then I made a list of all the big synths I have
Diva
Zebra
Omnisphere
Lush
Komplete 5
Predator
Blade
Synthsquad
Z3ta
Rayblaster
Nexus 2
Plus of course a bunch of other ones like the includes Sonar ones. I think I need to come the the conclusion that I really have everything I need to make a good song.
Also, maybe that I need to quit coming to this forum.
All that being said, this sure is tempting, that's a great price, really I would be a fool NOT to take it... Well I have a month to think on it.
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The Maillard Reaction
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/08/01 12:59:22
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I want a mini brute and a micro brute.
Total G.A.S.
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Kroneborge
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/08/01 13:46:45
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worse I just found out I got a big promotion at work. But that promotion also might mean I have less time for music.
I know, let's buy a bunch of cool gear that I never use. That seems like a good idea...
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/08/01 14:39:49
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picked up Analog Laboratory...couldn't resist.
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pentimentosound
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/08/01 14:51:36
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Cool!
Give us your take on it, yorolpal! once you get to play with it.
Michael
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Kroneborge
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/08/01 19:13:08
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pentimentosound
Cool!
Give us your take on it, yorolpal! once you get to play with it.
Michael
agreed
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yorolpal
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/08/01 21:06:29
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Welp...it will be Sunday or Monday before I get to play with it...but getting it registered and activated was no walk in the park...unless you are used to Arturia's process. But got it done and working just before leaving the studio. Will post more as I know it.
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Kroneborge
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/08/03 14:39:41
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I downloaded some of the demo's and I must admit that they sound decent, especially the moog modular. Well, I've got a month to decide, in the mean time, I can keep working on syntorial, so maybe I can actually do something with them besides preset search with minor tweaking
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/08/05 17:30:08
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Kroneborge,
FYI, if you shop at audiodeluxe they offer a $25 dollar gift card with the purchase of the v-collection. If you decide to purchase, you can get $25 free if you go through them.
I'm actually in the same boat as you. I'm working on syntorial (which I am really enjoying) and contemplating the v-collection. For some reason, I feel I want more analog sounding synths even though I suck at programming them... Guitar player... I do feel I'm getting better though. Just programmed my first pad that I didn't think was horrible.
Currently, I'm conflicted between the v-collection and u-he diva. I keep seeing rave reviews for diva. I was wondering how you felt the arturia synths compared. I noticed from a prior post that you have diva. I'd like to demo everything but, I won't have the time this month to go through all of the arturia synths. Diva seems extremely versatile with all of the different components that can be selected. Any insight you can provide? I don't care about cpu load issue. I don't usually use many synth instances in my songs.
Also, for anybody that already has the v-collection, which do you feel is the standout synth? I may be able to demo one or two before the sale expires. Would analog lab be a good indicator of the range of possible sounds?
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yorolpal
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/08/05 18:13:38
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Analog Laboratory is a very good value. Easy peasy to tweak...even with its limitations and the sounds are uniformly good. Plus the "scene" setup is great for live performance and recording. However some...but so far just a few...of the patches have the hung note syndrome others have mentioned. Still, thumbs up.
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/08/06 12:34:42
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Well, first I will say that Diva sounds REALLY good no doubt. And Diva does have several different modes, so it can approximate several different types of synths, or you can mix and match. That's one of the reasons I'm struggling on whether I really NEED the Arturia collection. Although the Arturia collection does sound good and comes with a ton of sounds.
Also, if you just want to learn one synth really well, Diva is probably a bit easier than all the different Arturia versions.
So I would probably give Diva the edge, but if you just want more sounds, I would get Arturia.
Hope that helps.
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/08/06 18:23:14
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I hate their copy protection scheme - had all sorts of issues with demos last year. That being said, I'm totally addicted to their MiniMoog, which they gave away on music day back in 2012 IIRC.
It may be worth buying the new official version, just to make sure that I can continue using it no matter the OS upgrades and computer changes.
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pentimentosound
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/08/06 19:09:59
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Thanks for that, Rain. I am sure I'd be very happy with the sounds, I've heard!
What was music day? by the way.
Michael
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Rain
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/08/06 19:16:15
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pentimentosound
Thanks for that, Rain. I am sure I'd be very happy with the sounds, I've heard!
What was music day? by the way.
Michael
Don't know, and hadn't heard of it before - but it was a pretty sweet deal. :) http://www.askaudiomag.co...inimoog-v-free-june-21
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Re: Arturia 15 Year Anniversary Sale
2014/08/07 09:48:05
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I'm on the fence on this one. A number of synths look great and I'm trying some of the demos.
However, I've seen lots of stories online about trouble with the e-licenser and the lack of quality customer support. So, I'm not sure whether to bite or not.
I have the same dilemma when Waves has crazy sales. So far, I've resisted.
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