dubdisciple
The CM version is one of the buggiest tings CM has ever put out.  I found it to be useless.  It's a shame because they have often provided great CM versions of synths

Would you agree, Larry?

btw..if you do want to try the CM version, i highly recommend getting the digital version of the mag.  It can usually be had for $2-4 online and you get access to their software library.  Even if you don't like the CM version of synthmaster, you will find at least one plug worth the couple of bucks.

Cheers, dubdiciple, just took a CM digital subscription with Zinio for $18.
Do you think CM updates its free stuff? Synthmaster CM was 2.5 when they launched it with their mag, but KV331 Synthmaster is at 2.6.19 now.

Fleer, it has been my experience that if there are updates, they tend t  come right away or never.  Support varies since support is usually by the company that makes the plug.  The KV331 forum on KVR is your best place to ask questions on the topic.

Thanks!

The last I saw about updates to the CM version was on Jul 21 in this thread http://www.kvraudio.com/f...t=374043&p=5817125

Unfortunately there is no update on this yet. We've dedicated all our resources to developing v2.7/v3.0 right now.

Cheers, scook, looks like I'd better go for the full version at JRR for $46. On the other hand, KV331 have regular sales including education versions, so I may wait for that v2.7 ;)

What version is this? RRP is listed as $79, there is nothing at that price on KV331's website. Factory weighs in at $99

This is a great price for a great synth, it has had its bugs in the past but does seem to be getting better all the time.
The latest version of CM I got has worked fine for my setup which is 32-bit before I got the full version.
 
It gives you lots of options for the price and the presets especially from  Nori Ubkata show what it is capable of.
In the end its the sound that will make you decide on it and although it is not as "sleek" as Zebra 2 my other favourite soft synth it is a great complement and good to have in the toolbox.

One of the regulars at KVR is selling his license of SM 2.6 with 21 sound banks for $160 OBO.......an attractive package no doubt.
 
(I regulalry buy/sell stuff at KVR and you can generally get things at 50% off or less, so getting SM 2.6 for cheap shouldn't be a prob.)