Both are regularly priced at $249. Does anyone have both and able to share a comparison. At face value, Melda offers more bang for the buck but I try to keep in mind that extra plugins are only as valuable to the degree they actually get used. One thing I don't understand about the melda bundle is why include Autondynamic eq and Dynamic eq since the former ( to my knowledge) is the exact same plugin with added features? It would seem that the latter could be swapped for the multianalyzer. In any case I am thinking about getting one or the other and trying to weigh pros and cons.

I know some already like the fact that Melda sales tend to offer deeper discounts. Melda also offers lifetime free updates. I also know Ozone has easier to grasp interface. Any thoughts?

Dub,
 
Hell of a good question.
 
Maybe we can get Bitflipper to weigh in on this.
 
John

More presets with one vs. the other?
I only use Ozone 5 so I cannot comment on the comparison.
 

Ozone 5 here! Sometimes I use just the tools in X3e but mostly Ozone 5 finds it's way in to my master buss.

I have an older version of ozone that came with sound forge and still use it. I'm sure the current version is even better. I have used some melda productsvand have had trials of others and was impressed. I would definitely like to hear bitflipper's take since I think he may have both or at least enough melda plugs to give an informeb opinion

Tough when you put versus in there.

I have Ozone 5. If you're a novice to an experienced user, either way, right out of the gate Ozone 5 works. Easy to get helpful results. The more you work with it the better it gets. It's very intuitive. So you'll get your money's worth for sure. The ample presets are a helpful starting point.

I'm just getting in to the Melda stuff now. BitFlipper helped throw out some reasons why it's powerful stuff. I've actually worked with some of the Melda tools now and can hear an exciting and extra special quality as a result of early experiments. But, the interface is taking some time to understand. And the depth of the tools seems like I'm just peeking at what's ahead in learning them. I think users need to be more experienced overall to take advantage of quite a few of the numerous features of Melda tools.

So if you're totally all in to audio engineering I would say both, or perhaps Ozone 5 and a selection of the tools from Melda. If you had to choose only one I'd say Ozone 5 because it's a slam dunk. And, if you're aiming for only the ultimate in best results you might want to go for Melda only instead, but be prepared for a slower ramp to understand its features and capabilities.

"vs" does sound a little either or.  I realize both are great products and choosing one over the other does not necessarily make the other worse.  Great point about their learning curve on melda products.  i have found myself needing to invest a little more time  with their products in general but usually finding it worth it.  I suppose the learning curve on Melda is somewhat balanced by the lifetime free updates. 

Where are you seeing the Melda Mastering bundle for $249?  Unless my eyes are deceiving me, the price is a cool $615.  In which case, Ozone seems to be the better buy, particularly for beginning-to-intermediate level users. 
 
Sure, the Melda bundle has some great stuff, but before plunking down the cash I'd be sure to give the plugs a thorough demo.  Not everyone loves everything about them -- some say the GUI or the complexity puts them off.  And I've had some stability issues.  So try before you buy!
 
Cheers,
Eddie
 

Eddie TX
Where are you seeing the Melda Mastering bundle for $249?  Unless my eyes are deceiving me, the price is a cool $615.  In which case, Ozone seems to be the better buy, particularly for beginning-to-intermediate level users. 
 
Sure, the Melda bundle has some great stuff, but before plunking down the cash I'd be sure to give the plugs a thorough demo.  Not everyone loves everything about them -- some say the GUI or the complexity puts them off.  And I've had some stability issues.  So try before you buy!
 
Cheers,
Eddie
 

Thanks for catching my error. My bad..I was looking at wrong bundle.  Lack of sleep has me so off these days.  I was looking at the Euro price of $249 for another bundle.  I suppose getting in on one of the half price sales brings it closer to the same price. Maybe that is what  i was thinking in my sleepy head.  I suppose lifetime upgrades eventually balances that out but price now goes in the con category for short term.

Ozone 5 is $199 at the moment but secondhand is a lot cheaper.