backwoods


OK cclarry we get your POINT.

But SERIOUSLY where was OVERLOUD TOTAL BUNDLE CHEAPER than the CAKEWALK store?

Again...NOT all inclusive BW....


They HAVE had some really good deals...I'm not knocking that...as I said..
the Overloud Bundle is a good one..

The Softube Mix Bundle was a good one..

But those are few and far between....but GOOD when they come...
and believe me, when they do, I jump on them!!!  I couldn't on that Bundle - no money,
but would like to have it none-the-less.

There were some INCREDIBLE SMOKIN' DEALS this year...

Cake didn't have any really...they were all pretty much standard fair. (obviously the Overloud stuff being partial exception - but NOT ALL)

They just need to knock off the "SPECIAL FOR X2 CUSTOMERS ONLY" crap...that's all I'm saying...

Just offer the stuff and put the prices up....we're not dummies....we know better...just be honest.
And if it IS a good deal...WE WILL BUY IT!!!  That is a given!

If they want to say SPECIAL PRICE...then at least MAKE IT A SPECIAL PRICE...even if it's only $1 less then what it's
being sold for elsewhere at other retailers....I mean...come'on....

Look at all the money JUST the people on this forum spent at Audio Deluxe, Plugin Discounts, Audio Midi, all these places
that had SMOKING price breaks....over the Black Friday Cyber Monday Weekend!!!

CAKE could have taken a GOOD CHUNK of that money by offering REAL discounts on their stuff...not this
DECEPTIVE crap.  No Offense Andrew...but even the PC Modules was a bit TOO LITTLE, as most of us already
have those.

Waves even gave a FREE $100 Plugin!!  Now that's marketing GENIUS!!!  Even if you hate it...at lease you 
didn't pay for it!!  And they'll get the upgrade money from those that do like it!

I'm just being real.  That's all.  It's all I know how to do...

One day they WILL figure out that I'm trying to HELP them...not HURT them!

$99 for X2 was a killer deal... Less than half for what we used to pay to upgrade.
Got all my plugs for the PC for at least half-off. 

I like Cakewalk's sales...just wish the 'good ones' were more frequent .

V

seriously cclarry- if you are going to make such strident and pointed criticisms you have to get your facts straight.

waves did not give away a $100 plug in for example. didn't you yourself say it was worth $80 about one day ago on another thread?   quote: "I mean, really, how often does a company GIVE AWAY an $80 plugin?  Gotta give 'em credit.  They're   doing the BAIT thing right.  And with all the WUP's they'll be adding...they're cementing their market share.  It's brilliant marketing, that's all I'm sayin'.... "

no shop had a better price on the overloud total bundle. not even audio deluxe.


Don't spread misinformation and then go accusing Cakewalk or whoever of "DECEPTIVE crap."

cclarry

backwoods


OK cclarry we get your POINT.

But SERIOUSLY where was OVERLOUD TOTAL BUNDLE CHEAPER than the CAKEWALK store?

Again...NOT all inclusive BW....


They HAVE had some really good deals...I'm not knocking that...as I said..
the Overloud Bundle is a good one..

The Softube Mix Bundle was a good one..

But those are few and far between....but GOOD when they come...
and believe me, when they do, I jump on them!!!  I couldn't on that Bundle - no money,
but would like to have it none-the-less.

There were some INCREDIBLE SMOKIN' DEALS this year...

Cake didn't have any really...they were all pretty much standard fair. (obviously the Overloud stuff being partial exception - but NOT ALL)

They just need to knock off the "SPECIAL FOR X2 CUSTOMERS ONLY" crap...that's all I'm saying...

Just offer the stuff and put the prices up....we're not dummies....we know better...just be honest.
And if it IS a good deal...WE WILL BUY IT!!!  That is a given!

If they want to say SPECIAL PRICE...then at least MAKE IT A SPECIAL PRICE...even if it's only $1 less then what it's
being sold for elsewhere at other retailers....I mean...come'on....

Look at all the money JUST the people on this forum spent at Audio Deluxe, Plugin Discounts, Audio Midi, all these places
that had SMOKING price breaks....over the Black Friday Cyber Monday Weekend!!!

CAKE could have taken a GOOD CHUNK of that money by offering REAL discounts on their stuff...not this
DECEPTIVE crap.  No Offense Andrew...but even the PC Modules was a bit TOO LITTLE, as most of us already
have those.

Waves even gave a FREE $100 Plugin!!  Now that's marketing GENIUS!!!  Even if you hate it...at lease you 
didn't pay for it!!  And they'll get the upgrade money from those that do like it!

I'm just being real.  That's all.  It's all I know how to do...

One day they WILL figure out that I'm trying to HELP them...not HURT them!

14 of the 15 specials up there are below the regular prices and are specials for SONAR X2 customers. The only one that is the same price as other retailers is Ozone 5. Some of the products you can't even buy anywhere else. I really don't know what you mean by deceptive but like I said, it's your right to shop around for the best prices. And not everyone had those ProChannel modules either, not sure where you got that data point. We work with partners to offer fair prices for a limited-time. We like to do it for our customers. We also offer free stuff through the Content Club. There's no deception going on.

Yeah freedom of the press!
Opps sorry wrong website....

That's the nature of the marketing beast I'm afraid. I see deals all the time that are advertised as 'exclusive' but in reality they aren't as they are available at a dozen other outlets for the same price. Sometimes this is because competitors lower their prices to match the deal you have offered and sometimes it is just a marketing ploy. 

Either way, if the price is good, does it really matter what words are used to sell it? 

Most businesses will say/do anything that are in their best interests. I support cakewalk 100%, I think they are a great company and if products become 'too cheap' because demand won't settle for anything else then we are in danger of losing future products and support because there won't be the budget to fund them.

I totally understand what the OP is saying but as Andrew said, everyone is welcome to shop around. I'm personally too lazy as I believe the cakewalk deals are priced fairly and are offered so regularly that whatever you are after generally makes an appearance.

I too thought the X2 upgrade price was fantastic given the additions. If that isn't giving their loyal customers a fantastic deal then I don't know what would constitute one.

Peace out

Bibs

As I said....Andrew has to defend his company...

Also, I never said EVERYONE had the PC Modules, I said the MAJORITY 
of US here (on THIS forum) already have them....just to clarify the facts Mr. Rossa.


And apparently we're missing the point here...but hey...
I guess that's ok too....we only HEAR what we want, and only LEARN from what we are willing to LISTEN to...and if you are willing to pay full price for something...by all means go right ahead and do so...that is your prerogative.  As has been stated "Caveat Emptor"

I simply CANNOT afford to do so...
A CADA SU PROPIO


G'day mate!

For me, I was advised of huge savings at Overloud's site. Bundle there = $367. Bundle @AudioDeluxe = $311.??. Just about to pay @ AudioDeluxe, then I decided to just quickly check the Bundle @CakeStore = $299.00. Done! - Plus instant email & download links and/or instructions as always with Cake. Pays to shop around in all directions.

For me this is taking the $$$%%^

Overloud Complete Bundle - For SONAR X2 Customers (Download) 
Total UK  = £239 
Total USA = $299
Type into google right now "299 dollars to pounds" and the result is £186.38
That is a difference of £52.00.

I notice conversion from Euros to pounds and vice versa is reasonably accurate.
I've just bought the product, maybe I can be refunded at least 50 quid :-).

I think that includes Taxes which should be paid in Europe. The same with Euro (they have all prices in Euro numerically equivalent to the prices in $$$). If, by chance, you have some address outside GB/Europe and you are not professional, you can save quite some money ;)