Brian Lawler - Cakewalk Discuss (2024)

UJAM Instruments Usynth Stranger for $26.68

Brian Lawler replied to cclarry's topic in Deals

It is released. Ujam app has it (I got the bundle earlier). Best Service must be glitchy.

Arturia _Amapiano Essentials NEW African house sensation FREE!

Brian Lawler replied to cclarry's topic in Deals

I gave up on the browser and went this route. Just filter by FREE.

Ujam 🔥 Newsletter Exclusive: Get Virtual Pianist VIBE for $29 🔥

Brian Lawler replied to cclarry's topic in Deals

Me playing piano: Ujam playing piano: YMMV

Brian Lawler started following Everyplugin $15 or less plug free with $30+ purchase, , Anemond Sloom Extreme Timestretcher and 1 other June 19

Brian Lawler posted a topic in Deals

Guitar Pro 8 $55.96 $69.95 Upgrade $27.96 $34.95 mySongBook one year sub $20 $40 Ends July 4th https://www.guitar-pro.com/

Anemond Sloom Extreme Timestretcher

Brian Lawler posted a topic in Deals

I don't think this is an intro price - €39 Our brand new plug in is here! Introducting Sloom, a timestretcher with spectral shaping that lets you turn any sound into a rich, evolving soundscape. Working both on audio files and on live input, Sloom lets you easily create lush textures for ambient tracks, sound design, art installations… They can span hours, days or much longer… Out today for 39 Euros. Also with a free demo version. Get it here: https://anemond.net/sloom/ Can't wait to listen to what you create with this new tool! cheers J.J. from Anemond

Seagate Expansion 14TB External Hard Drive USB 3.0 with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP14000400) for $189.99

Brian Lawler replied to cclarry's topic in Deals

The thing about NAS boxes is that they can provide almost any kind of service you want. Web site host, FTP server, SMB fileshare, IPcamera storage, media streamer, and on and on. The more you have exposed to the Internet though, the more attack surface you present. You can absolutely use all those goodies inside your home network, but use a good router with extensive firewall capabilities to keep "the world" out. I use a Ubiquiti router, but guess what- they have had vulnerabilities too. Security is hard, unfortunately. I use four 3TB WD "Red" drives- they are designed for NAS (constant) use. I have them configured in a 4 drive RAID array where any one drive can fail, but you won't lose any data. The software will notify you (set up email alerts) and you just hot swap the drive with a good one (tool-less and easy). I had a "soft" drive failure a couple years ago but I just used the QNAP utilities to map out the bad sectors and let the system rebuild the array. It is still chugging away. Be sure to have an air-gapped backup strategy. I use little 5 TB USB spinners that are only plugged in during backup or recovery.

Seagate Expansion 14TB External Hard Drive USB 3.0 with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP14000400) for $189.99

Brian Lawler replied to cclarry's topic in Deals

Just a heads up on QNAP- I am very happy with mine, but they have had a checkered history of vulnerabilities that bit many of their users. I am pretty security conscious, so I always kept mine behind a firewall, and the rare times that I want access remotely, I manually set up a VPN that lives in my router. They have made great improvements in their software packages, and update them regularly. Whatever you get (I hear good things about Synology), do make sure to keep it up to date and check-out any notices they post.

Seagate Expansion 14TB External Hard Drive USB 3.0 with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP14000400) for $189.99

Brian Lawler replied to cclarry's topic in Deals

My QNAP NAS has been spinning 4 WD drives for 3303 days so far. Lot of use too- most of that time it was providing DVR for three streams before I dropped cable (TV). I don't back up the video because I don't really care about it, but keep on site and off site HD backups and use Amazon S3, which is really cheap for long term infrequently changed data.

Reason 13 - Full $432 / Update $175 at Thomann

Brian Lawler replied to Luc's topic in Deals

I am still on Reason 11, and I had to quit using it (the rack) when I went HiDPI, so there is a bit more in the update for me. Best Service update price is $164.71 plus $8.95 Bestcoin. I do think RS will offer a discount before the end of the year though.

Tracktion Horizen 50% Off at Plugin Boutique

Brian Lawler replied to locrian's topic in Deals

Oh well. Will wait for another sale. I can't even try the demo because Horizen authenticator chokes on my password (which displays in clear-text BTW). They may code VST's but know jack **** about security.

NI Jacob Collier Audience Choir Updated to 1.0.7

Brian Lawler replied to cclarry's topic in Deals

I also discovered updates for East Asia 1.1.2 Sequis 1.0.3 and Session Bass Prime 1.0.2 But I only check NA every week or so.

AI Synth Dreams pack for Hyperion/Theia Synth

Brian Lawler posted a topic in Deals

"AI Synth Dreams" is the first pre-set pack from Arctic Fox Studios. $21 Intro, then $30 This really shows off what Hyperion can do. Works with either full Hyperion or the Theia player versions. https://www.tracktion.com/products/sound-packs (scroll down to Hyperion section) 9 Minute intro by Arctic Fox with tweaking tips: 24 Minute pre-set preview:

Audiomodern Make Music Day Sale (Exclusive)

Brian Lawler replied to cclarry's topic in Deals

Riffer $25 Chordjam $29

Everyplugin $15 or less plug free with $30+ purchase

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From KVR: A little bonus: any Plugin that costs less than $15 is now free when you buy $29.99 or more. Just add it to the cart | Can use multiple times | No prices altered prior! | Offer can change | Free plugins, hence no bundles, libs etc. www.everyPlugin.com

PluginGuru Father’s Day and 60th anniversary - 60% off!

Brian Lawler replied to Yan Filiatrault's topic in Deals

I've watched a few of Skippy's Saturday YT chats and he has mentioned that Shane Dunne, the fellow who coded Unify, only get's a piece of Unify sales- nothing from the libraries. I would think he regrets not making a better deal, but I suspect that is a big reason that they don't discount Unify (often). Hopefully Shane can swing a better agreement for version 2.