There seem to be two takes on this:

1. If it’s free, you’re the product.
2. Affinity/Canva has decided to skip the part where everyone pirates their software anyway and gives away the basic apps so they can upsell the AI features.

Time will tell.

I thought this was a lite version of Majetone’s product:

TRUCK DRUMS

I bought those EZXs and can vouch for Peter as a seller, not that anyone had any doubts.

Or from JRR for $54.59 with the code GROUP:

https://www.jrrshop.com/gforce-map.html

Too bad I missed the deadline for their survey. Soul Bass for 11€ would’ve been a good deal. Might still pick it up.

On October 20, 2025 at 10:46 am LinkedMusicians said
@pseudopop So, clearly, you’re a BFD3 user. BFD has had a challenging history with a good deal of software problems. How have things been lately?

 

BFD3 has now been out for 13 years. I had strongly considered buying it years ago, but was talked out of it by a friend who was once a big fan b…

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On October 21, 2025 at 6:24 am patrickwichrowski said

On October 21, 2025 at 12:37 am pseudopop said
Different store, but you can get Amplitube 5 for $29 from Plugin Boutique:

https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/2-Effects/18-Amp-Simulator/12669-AmpliTube-5?a_aid=66fd59ee09bb9

(I used Peter’s affiliate ID)

Apparently, you can use this to t…

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Different store, but you can get Amplitube 5 for $29 from Plugin Boutique:

https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/2-Effects/18-Amp-Simulator/12669-AmpliTube-5?a_aid=66fd59ee09bb9

(I used Peter’s affiliate ID)

Apparently, you can use this to take part in the group buy.

These are pretty good prices. I’m tempted.

If you’re planning to buy multiple expansions, I still recommend the Don’t Crack store, which gives you up to a 20% discount if you have enough items (five, I think) in your cart.

On October 18, 2025 at 9:42 am GusGranite said
OK, the ‘free Kontakt Player instrument’ wording confused me… it costs money lol. And yes, Kontakt Player is free 🙂

You’re not the only one who looks at these titles and goes “Free? Nice!” only to find out that it means FOR the free Kontakt Player.

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On October 11, 2025 at 7:20 am peter said
Is it currently available from Focusrite Collective? I own two Focusrite devices. If it is available, could you post the link, please? I’d love to grab it for free. Thanks!

The general software area is here:

https://id.focusritegroup.com/en/my-software

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Also available for free from the Focusrite Collective. As a result, you can get it from KnobCloud for ~$10.

Now at Best Service, for me the price is better:

Upgrade: https://www.bestservice.com/en/smooth_operator_pro_upgrade.html?aid=ZBgL2roqVxRSujmR

Full: https://www.bestservice.com/en/smooth_operator_pro.html?aid=ZBgL2roqVxRSujmR

On April 7, 2025 at 9:52 am peter said
this EQ peaks my interest.

You should put a compressor on that.

Why do I always read this as audio latrine?

$43.61 at JRR with the code FORUM.

https://www.jrrshop.com/steven-slate-drums-ssd.html

For US residents the difference isn’t much, but my price at Best Service is €49 (about $53), so this is significantly cheaper.

On March 17, 2025 at 8:44 am peter said
There’s a free version that gives you a taste of the full drum plugin with one drum kit and three presets. I’m a huge believer that when there is a free version of a free trial version, it’s the best to download, install and spend some time with that before deciding if you want the full product. As a forme…

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I don’t know why, but I like drums. Can’t have too many of them.

Is there anything here that stands out in a good way? I want to buy this, but I need something to persuade my prefrontal cortex.