[SOLVED] Softube Mix Bundle for X1 Expanded Discontinued?

Store says

The requested product could not be found or is inactive.

I know they've signed up for the Propellerhead 'Rack Extensions' launch and it would be just speculation to think that has anything to do with it at this stage but it does seem strange to have part of your newest product range unavailable for sale.

Perhaps they've finally realised that the naysayer is right and they've decided to scrap it.

AT


As I recall, the Softube bundle was a limited time deal.  It was a sale, not artifact.

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I suppose this could mean that it would only be available from the Cakewalk Store until Feb 29th. After that you'd have to get it from elsewhere (and the ProChannel 'skins' are available for free from Softube, apparently).
 
I took it to mean that it was only the 40% off sale that was ending, though...
 
Sven

FastBikerBoy


Perhaps they've finally realised that the naysayer is right and they've decided to scrap it.

 
He he, maybe Sickvision managed to break in during his protest and pinched them all
 
 

Rimshot


Hi guys,

Just called the Cake store and the Softtube Bundle is no longer available.  Neither is GPO 4 Elite.  Ben at the store said Softtube might be sold in the future but no promises at this time.

Rimshot

Thanks Jim.

Existing users will still get any necessary updates I'm sure.

So are there any other 3rd party vendors in the frame for PC modules presently?

Jind

It would be nice to get some clarification as I can see how these responses can be interpreted in many ways.  How many more would have bought it if they had known (clearly) that it would not be available, even at the elevated price, in the future.  I know I would have.  I had other priorities when it was offered, even at the discount prices, but still have the desire to purchase it sometime in the future.


As I said, I hope this is just the Marathon Sale and it being a separate vendor not wanting it on sale, type issue, and it will return after the sale is over.  finger crossed for this result and for clarification from Cakewalk.

I was in the same state of mind... Softube bundle was on my near future purchase list...

Jind

Rimshot


Hi guys,

Just called the Cake store and the Softtube Bundle is no longer available.  Neither is GPO 4 Elite.  Ben at the store said Softtube might be sold in the future but no promises at this time.

Rimshot

I'd be interested to see how this result unfolded - was it an unsuccessful product for whatever reason, most likely too high of a price point (even though if taken on a per module price it was pretty much equal to individual module pricing), thus the offered sale pricing to try and get some interest.  If sales still did not increase with the sale price then I can see Softube having no desire to continue support (future development of the product) and it ending up being a one time thing.  


Does this bode well for other third party developed modules?  I have no idea, but it's worth asking.  Or, will this remain a Cakewalk developed tool (fine by me as long as the modules continue in the vein they have been in both usefulness and quality).


Interesting questions raised by this development. 


As always, individual mileage may vary.

I think it is probably fair to say if this bundle was a top seller ways forward other than discontinuation would have been found.

Having said that it is known that Softube are currently developing 'Rack Extensions' so there may have been some licensing issues rather than poor sales prompting this, the other thing of course would be whether any deal forged with Cakewalk and Softube was viable business for both parties.

This was one of my fears surrounding A/ Modular Pro-Channel not being made available to all Producer users without additional cost thus increasing the potential user base for modules, and B/ whether basing PC on VST technology is a good idea as developers are more likely just to port over existing tools without going the extra mile to make something specifically to add to the idea of working inside Sonar.

I still think PC is conceptually sound and Cakewalk are in the best position to maximise the useful interaction between it and Sonar itself.

However I can't see how it can be viewed as any kind of 'good news'.

Well thats weird, I would have brought this product eventually, I'm glad I didn't how does this effect expanded and the softtube knob  I love me softube knob/
 
It's the best warming knob and has replaced the tape sim, which was getting long in the tooth.
 
Please dont discontinue me softtube knob
 
And what is GPO is this an orchestral pack if so just get Notion3, way better product, the London Symphany Orchestra recorded at Abbey Road the multi samples are awsome, and all for 200 bucks.
 
Of course you have to be able to read music.
 
Some clarification from Cake is def needed about this esp about my knob
 
Neb

BenMMusTech


Well thats weird, I would have brought this product eventually, I'm glad I didn't how does this effect expanded and the softtube knob  I love me softube knob/
 
It's the best warming knob and has replaced the tape sim, which was getting long in the tooth.
 
Please dont discontinue me softtube knob
 
And what is GPO is this an orchestral pack if so just get Notion3, way better product, the London Symphany Orchestra recorded at Abbey Road the multi samples are awsome, and all for 200 bucks.
 
Of course you have to be able to read music.
 
Some clarification from Cake is def needed about this esp about my knob
 
Neb

I was agreeing with you all the way through your post until the end, and then I felt uncomfortable...   

Jonbouy

AT


I read it as a special deal for a limited time.  Hope not the other way, since I have a review for same to be published soon.

@

You think Softube developed a PC bundle just to feature as a special deal?

That sounds a bit far-fetched to me.

I'm with you one this. Disappointing the more I think about it. I was really liking the softube collaboration with x1.

It's idot-MAD-city business if you ask me??

Making and investing time making a great product and then take it away from sale? 4 month later and now you can't buy it?
It's seriously wrong thinking of SOFTUBE and Cakewalk... I'm pretty sure Cakewalk want to sell the SOFTTUBE bundle but SOFTTUBE company say no! 

Zo


or maybe they 're upgrading the offer with new stuff going on ....

So why would you discontinue something that is currently selling to do that?

Well thats weird, I would have brought this product eventually, I'm glad I didn't how does this effect expanded and the softtube knob

Mine has stopped working in sympathy. When I try to use it I get a message come up about union rules & regulations.

Maybe they'd agreed to make only a finite number of licences available?

And they've sold out.

Does seem strange though.