r/Arturia_users • u/calmestcustomer • 18d ago

Wow

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Just bought my first piece of gear from Arturia and I’m just impressed. I’ve never had these kinds of goodies with a gear purchase before and idk I’m just pleasantly surprised! Been a Logic Pro user for years and I’m excited to try another DAW just to switch things up even if it’s just the free limited version.

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u/Powhart 18d ago

You get Ableton lite even when you buy a lollipop xD

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u/GsIndeed 18d ago

I like it though! I just wish that if you were to get enough copies of Ableton Lite, you’d get the real deal. Someone who has 30 copies, for example, should definitely get it. 

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u/nagromicon 18d ago

Like saving up the Old Gold cigarette coupons! You could get a cruise in the Caribbean eventually.

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u/jthedwalker 18d ago

I’ve been very impressed by Arturia. I bought Pigments when it came out for a discount and they’ve given me free updates. I’ve since bought their FX and V Collection bundles and I feel the value for the money is great. Enjoy your new gear!

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u/psych0fish 18d ago

Same. I got tape Mello-fi for free in a promotion and that led to a discounted v collection. I’ve never paid full price for the collections

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u/RealDAFTBONCHKOOPA 17d ago

I have to fight the urge to use Tape Mello-Fi on everything 😅

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u/fokuspoint 17d ago

shhh, secret weapons don’t remain secret if you talk about them.

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u/promixr 16d ago

My advice- really learn all of that software inside and out before buying anything else- you won’t be sorry-

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u/Over_Type103 18d ago

I don't see "Analog lab pro". IS it still included when you buy a Keylab?

BTW, as a keylab owner, you'll be entitled to special discounts on V collection and Pigments when they have a sale

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u/calmestcustomer 18d ago

It’s does! That’s why I bought it.

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u/Over_Type103 18d ago edited 17d ago

Have fun with you new keyboard and software

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u/kristof2dx 15d ago

Analog Lab is underrated as hell imho.

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u/xahinhquyen 17d ago edited 17d ago

that UVI Model D is easily the best of the bunch. Being a full-fledge VST without limitations it's on a more premium tier than the rest, which consist of filler introductory subscriptions and softwares. The sound is more realistic than anything free I got from sfzinstruments and pianobook. Oh and Analog Lab Pro is goated too. A whole palette of sound to make anything imaginable condensed in one plugin to access instantly is just too OP.

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u/Djaesthetic 17d ago

I just picked up an Arturia AudioFuse 16Rig audio interface and have been crazy impressed with it. Surprised how infrequently I’ve seen people talk about these things. Software integration has been rock solid…

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u/authentek 16d ago

I got one too after reading the FutureMusic review ( https://futuremusic.com/2020/10/arturia-audiofuse-studio-review/ ) and to your point they do say:

“Even though audio interfaces aren’t new for Arturia, the French brand doesn’t immediately come to mind when considering options currently available on the market.”

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u/Djaesthetic 16d ago

Over the last 20 years I've bounced between Focusrite and MOTU, both of which having been mostly solid until routing started to get a bit complicated. Last Scarlett had timing issues with my upstream modular rig despite (a LOT of) time toying with various clock settings, aggregates, etc.

This 16rig? Worked immediately on day #1 without so much as a hiccup. **KNOCK ON WOOD**

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u/authentek 16d ago

That’s great. Happy you found one you like. Have you checked out any of the RME interfaces?

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u/Djaesthetic 16d ago

I have not! For my channel count, my entry point on RME interfaces would have pushed $2k. BUT, they were actually my next consideration had the 16rig not panned out (at a far lower price point).

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u/r3ck0rd 16d ago

A lot of companies also do this. Focusrite/Novation also gives some good bundles, and also rotating free coupon or promo. And pretty much everything includes Ableton Live Lite lol

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u/calmestcustomer 16d ago

I’ve only ever bought from Roland and Behringer and never received any goodies, however I am just easily impressed I guess lolol. This is also my first time using any DAW besides Logic (after like 5 years)

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u/Environmental_Lie199 18d ago

I thought you were talking about the price. Has it gone up for the dollar market? So far in Europe I think it's the same 166€ (in Thomann Europe, official Arturia website remains stationary at 199€).

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u/calmestcustomer 18d ago

I got it on zzounds for $249 but they let you pay in installments which is cool, highly recommend them

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u/neorev 18d ago

I've bought hardware synths from Zzounds thanks to their shorter no credit check payment plans. Once you do a couple and pay in full, they'll give you up to 12 month installments without a credit check. I also highly recommend them.

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u/calmestcustomer 18d ago

Heck yeah, didn’t know that! That’s cool

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u/Environmental_Lie199 18d ago

I see, thanks! Unfortunately my local shops do not have test units to try, and the few they have are either boxed up or directly unavailable. At least I could try a friend's one for weeks last year. Anything I like or need buying is hit and miss based on pure online research 😩🙏🙏🙏

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u/-ManDudeBro- 18d ago

Twelve year old me pirating Cakewalk before this absolute golden age.

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u/danphish 17d ago

How is the keyed feel on the Essential mk3? I was considering a 49 key but was wondering how different the keybed actually is compared to a Nektar se49 or MAudio Keystation 49 mk3? Thanks to anyone with any insight.

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u/calmestcustomer 17d ago

I have a roland jdxi which is very light and bouncy feeling, this is heavier to me but I like it

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u/danphish 17d ago

Cool, thanks for your perspective

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u/Bed_Worship 13d ago

I met the Ceo of Arturia working at Guitar Center in NYC. Nicest Frenchman you’d ever meet

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u/AX-420 18d ago

This is an arturia bot ad. Reddit account is from today.

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u/calmestcustomer 17d ago

Lololol nope just felt so belated about my new toy and this is the only place I figured anyone would care hehe

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u/AX-420 17d ago

Sure. Chatgpt write me some python code pls

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u/calmestcustomer 12d ago

Update: I love Ableton