Just so no one gets the hump - here's the link http://www.camelaudio.com/Alchemy.php

The browser looks way better. It wasn't the greatest to navigate previously.

Thanks Striking!!

I just logged into my account and there's also some new preset/samples "Taste of Camel" for Alchemy 1.5 as well as Cameleon Remixed samples for Alchemy 1.5.

I like ALL Camel stuff and it's even nicer to get these for free!!!

Yep and you saved me a post (well not quite because I've just written this post to say you've saved me a post).

I like the Camel. Great products and their support is superb.

I'll wait till xmas like last year I think , I got camel phat / space then :) wouldn't mind getting it. but well it's a "mid" price compared to other stuff I've got.

diva and lush are on my shopping lists IF they go on offer

If you were previously fully up to date with your install you should just need to download:
- 'Download All Presets' (link at top)
- Samples '3' for Alchemy 
- Samples for Taste of Camel
I'd buy Alchemy secondhand. There's been a healthy secondhand market due to their enormous sale a couple of years ago with good bargains and packs thrown in for good measure.
Diva could be a while for a sale. They are confident it's going to sell. Cracking reviews for it.

I've been holding off upgrading to 1.5 as there seemed to be some initial concerns about the browser and the compatibility with some soundsets where the developer hasn't taken the time to provide search keys etc (?). It does look good but quite a departure.
SO - how big a deal is the upgrade? - I have a half dozen or so 3rd party add on soundsets in addition to the factory and freebie library - 

I got that too. Looks pretty cool. Is Alchemy the best soft synth in the world (according to BT)? The price is pretty good. I have Omnisphere but I have a feeling that Alchemy is still a different beast? I have it on my iPhone and iPad and really love to play around with it. So, is it worth geting? At least with the discount? And how hard is it to learn to use properly?

ProjectM


I got that too. Looks pretty cool. Is Alchemy the best soft synth in the world (according to BT)? The price is pretty good. I have Omnisphere but I have a feeling that Alchemy is still a different beast? I have it on my iPhone and iPad and really love to play around with it. So, is it worth geting? At least with the discount? And how hard is it to learn to use properly?

I think it's a fantastic synth with excellent quality of sounds that are simply inspiring. It's fairly easy to create and manipulate these sounds into something new with all the envelopes, LFO's, excellent step sequencer + much more that I've still haven't had time to learn. It's a very powerful synth (much, much more than my needs).
 
Maurice, check out these tutorials..... http://www.camelaudio.com/tutorials.php?tID=14 and Camels support is excellent as well.
 
Before I bought Alchemy, I had the free player and then Demo'd the full version for 30 days......of course, after a week of playing with it, I bought the full version from a user at KVR for almost 1/2 price (+ a free soundpack). The only downside to buying it used is it's not for resale (NFR) now........I'd never want to sell it anyway as this is a keeper. 
 
Camelspace is another really fun/useful tool to have in your toolbox. (I've yet to get CamelPhat, but is definitely on my list). Yes, I like them Camels!!  
      

Mesh - I think you just got me hooked. You and that e-mail! Anyways, offer lasts until October 15th, I get cash on the 1st. I'll digest the idea until then.


But I'll probably will take the plunge

ProjectM


Mesh - I think you just got me hooked. You and that e-mail! Anyways, offer lasts until October 15th, I get cash on the 1st. I'll digest the idea until then.


But I'll probably will take the plunge

I don't think you'll be disappointed at all Maurice(especially, if you like the Alchemy Player).....the full version is.....well....SUPERCALAFRAGILISTIC!! :)
 
Demo it and you'll be convinced.