. . . so it's the "gear acquisition syndrome" confessional thread, what fun.
Forgive me, but I may have spent too much this year.
 
Though I think I've shown some restraint, only buying what I need for what I do musically.
. . . but, there have been some recent longing feelings for more Native Instruments - Kontakt stuff, since reading Guitarhacker's post.
 
I have found if you wait long enough, the deals on many incredible softsynths, samples, etc. . . are much more affordable.
The best softwares always have a demo to test drive, and I've found many that are not worth it, while others are a perfect fit.
Over the years I've bought software + plugins from companies who don't stay around, very frustrating, when you can't install
it on the latest Windows OS, and don't want to leave it behind.
 
 . . . is there an online support group for this ?

Here's the problem:
 
1.) The quality is good -- really great amp sims, compressors, EQs, VA synths, hyrbid synths, virtual instruments, sample content, etc. etc. etc.
 
2.) High bandwidth + easy access = credit card abuse
 
3.) The ubiquitous "no-brainer" sales, voucher coupons, etc. 
 
I really think we are in a heyday of sorts when it comes to the quality of some of the products we're seeing today... the Scuffhams, Amplitubes, U-He Divas, Orange Tree Samples, etc. etc.... combine the innovation and quality of the products with lots of competition -- how many great high-end string libraries can compete with VSL today (in relative terms! overall quality, playability, etc.)? There are more than a few, and they're all competing for the scant dollars of poor musician folk. 
 
Just tonight I just cashed in a $30 voucher at NI for their 50's Drummer...  been on my short list since it was released. So $70 for two great sounding drum kits... it was a 8GB ISO download that my fiber connection chewed through in under 20 minutes. To put things in perspective... in that same 20 minutes I can get in my car, drive across town, and drop $70 on milk, bread, TP, a few pounds of coffee, and whatever else, not to mention the cost of burning the gas. I'd prefer to sit here in my underwear and enjoy a fantastic product for making music... the NI purchase is a.) just too cheap, and b.) just too easy. 
 
Did I say I just bought drums from NI? I guess I should also admit that over the weekend I also dropped some coin on a few BFD expansions... you know, because FXpansion is having a 50% off sale on expansion packs and DCAM patches... and... well... 50% off is 50% off. 
 
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
 
 
 

hellogoodbye
I am curious if I am the only one here who has the I-want-a-new-plugin syndrom. 
Anyone else here who knows what I am talking about?

 
Do you think the syndrom is contagious?
 
 

kristoffer
 
Do you think the syndrom is contagious?

 
Yes. Definitely. While most viruses/syndroms/diseases are spread by coughing or touching or blood this one is usually spread by reading online forums.

hellogoodbye

kristoffer Do you think the syndrom is contagious?

 Yes. Definitely. While most viruses/syndroms/diseases are spread by coughing or touching or blood this one is usually spread by reading online forums.

LOL!!😅😅😅😅😅

Thank you hellogoodbye for your post. Now, it's safe to come out of the closet 
 
While I admit it is fun to "collect" gear, plugins, tools, etc., I was becoming increasingly frustrated with the fact that I was not completing anything. Tinkering. Yes, lots of tinkering. Albeit even a few (good) ideas. But, nothing to fruition.
 
Not too long ago, I discovered this guy's blog. Since then, I've been back on the creative track! His ideas may not  appeal to everyone, but, his overall philosophy is very appealing. Here's a link to an article he wrote pertaining to OP's thread:
 
http://therecordingrevolution.com/2013/06/03/are-you-using-all-those-plugins/
 
I'm grateful that I'm no longer waking up in a cold sweat nights, wondering about the "missing plugin"!
 
Keep on rockin', everybody!

hellogoodbye

kristoffer
 
Do you think the syndrom is contagious?

 
Yes. Definitely. While most viruses/syndroms/diseases are spread by coughing or touching or blood this one is usually spread by reading online forums.

That's what I thought. And this online forum is bloody serious. 
 
I think I have it as well. 
BTW, I'm a hypochondriac.