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January sale, software recommendations request
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:43 pm
by jessecarrigan
Sweetwater is doing a January sale and I noticed a few software packages that I thought might be useful, but I don't really know what's worth getting and what's not. Anything essential here?
https://www.sweetwater.com/dealzone/
Re: January sale, software recommendations request
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 4:25 pm
by orest
Hi!
It depends on what you're after.
But, you can never go wrong with Waves (EQ, Compressors, Reverbs and so on...).
I use Toontrack a lot, blend it with other drum software. But, some prefer Addictive Drums more. Think it's a matter of taste.
Re: January sale, software recommendations request
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 2:45 am
by jessecarrigan
Are waves plug-ins compatible with most DAWs? I'm just using GarageBand at the moment. If it wouldn't be of much benefit I may wait until I outgrow GB.
Re: January sale, software recommendations request
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2017 8:20 pm
by mojobone
Addictive Drums 2 at $99 is a pretty sweet deal, plus there's a similarly-priced rock and metal version that nets you the excellent Fairfax Vol 1 kit. T-Racks is very cool for $38. Waves L2 Ultramaximizer at $119...and this right here
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/bxRefine is one of my secret weapons; it'll knock harshness out of anything.
I don't recall whether Apple removed GB's third-party plugin limitation; thought it just used AU format plugs.