I am against all the hacked and cracked stuff out there, however in saying that I can definatley see the temptation.
I vividley hate the fact that Digidesign, Apple and Emagic control your destiny with continual upgrading, careful selections that you must have "A" to get "B" and so on. A good example is the Digidesign Ptools 6, not compatible with OS 9, want the new features you gotta get the upgrade, but wait, you need OSX, then you need to remember that apple force you that way as they wont produce OS9 anyhow...hmm the plugs to run in X have to have more grunt so get your wallet out again. Want more tracks or a function so basic freeware can be obtained if you look hard enough, again get out your wallet, if it says Digidesign on it be prepared to research your product to ensure you get basic features you should get are even there.
Q: Who has the money to stay on this train
Q: Where do you get the money, I am in a great job but in the audio industry its never $100 bucks, By the time it comes to Australia we are always talking Thousands!
Last question: we have had some seriously great recordings in the past on gear that does it well, how much is necessary and where do you draw the line and say, I am happy with this? You cant anymore.
So when buying outboard gear , which is my main vice, you get something you dont have to wory about not being supported or paying to upgrade it twice a year, then having to chuck it out with the new OS not supporting it, dont wory, you can buy a new one as i am sure the next model is just around the corner.
at least when cracked plugs hit the net, although I dont use them and wont by ethics, you cant deny the arguement for the poor little bloke on $10 per hour trying a plug that will be obselete in 6 months time anyhow.
Ok, nuff said, I am a lunatic, just a bit concerned about the trend this Digital world is going on..
Peace to all.
AJ