I know it's an electric piano model of the classic Rhodes and Whirly but what is the Session version?  I know I have it but I don't remember buying it directly so I must've got it free in something I already have.  Did this come along as part of Cakewalk by Bandlab?
 
Main reason I'm asking is that Plugin Boutique is having a special on Lounge Lizard but I think it's what I have already.  They're only asking USD$9.00 for it but why should I buy something I already have?
 
Thanks!
 
John B.

It's part of the AAS collection (Strum Session, Lounge Lizard Session, Ultra Analog) that came with Sonar Platinum.
 
From what I can tell, the Sonar edition is exactly the same as the session version on PluginBoutique - except maybe that it's locked down to Sonar/Cakewalk.
 
AAS were doing free upgrades to the regular session edition when Cakewalk Inc closed down, so there's no need to buy the $9 one.
 
There is a full version however, which you can upgrade to.
 
 

msmcleod
 
There is a full version however, which you can upgrade to.
 

Would that be EP 4, by chance?
 
Thanks!
JB

Yes, it is.  I was just working on a project and wanted a really good EP and the CW freebie didn't have what I wanted so I upgraded to EP4. I think it's worth every penny and it had just the sounds I was looking for.  Obviously they weren't going to give away the best ones in the freebie.  The demo if you're not sure whether to buy.

Agree that EP-4 is awesome. I have both an actual Fender-Rhodes (MkI from the period when Fender ACTUALLY was involved...note that most of these are just Rhodes pianos) as well as a recent update of my Nord Electro to a 6HP, and the simulation definitely gets you into the Rhodes/Wurli zone effectively...I got it mostly for the Wurli, but I have A/B'ed and can get very similar sound to my Stage 73 (set close with slightly off-center pickups). 

My favorite Rhodes emulation for sheer verisimilitude is Dead Duck's DPiano-E. I used to own a Mark II Stage and it's the one that to my ears comes closest. It's free, too.
 
http://deadducksoftware.b...duck-synth-bundle.html

The price tag of $200.00 USD scares me away.  I've spent so much on plugins the past several months and there's a limit.  Guess I'll have to wait until it goes on sale.  Till then I'll just have to settle for what Sessions offers.
 
JB

aas do have sales, and they do do a bundle, so you may luck out and get a cheaper price at some point... don't see it coming up 2nd-hand much though

If you have session there should be an upgrades button in your account on the AAS site which would probably bring it to $99 - they ran a 50% off sale for most of the summer but they will probably have another one during the holidays.

EP4 upgrade for Session Series users is currently $99 at the AAS site.  So wait for the next 50% sale and you could get a deal!