Sonic Reality/IK Multimedia Group Buy (8 for 1!)

[rainmaker]

So who exactly is "Squids"?

[zed]

So who exactly is "Squids"?

Owner of Sonic Reality / eSoundz.com / DownloadableSoundz.com. Man of incredible deals and giveaways.

He has also done much of the physical sampling for the content of these libraries himself.

His company has also provided content for the main ST library, and the libraries of other VI developers.

[rainmaker]

So is the "Squids" surprise offer only valid if you've purchased through eSoundz?

[zed]

So is the "Squids" surprise offer only valid if you've purchased through eSoundz?

The big, BIG surprise would supposedly be for everyone... but it was contingent upon reaching 5000 before the end of the business day. So it is still sketchy.

There is, supposedly, another surprise bonus coming for those who ordered through eSoundz. We should know more about all this by tomorrow or later today.

[Buzzy]

Well, I really want to buy today BUT

1. IK's site was down, now it's back up but doesn't recognize my email address. I'm awaiting a reply
2. eSoundz site indicates that this is a physical product (not a download). I live in Canada and am not interested in shipping & tax charges that would cost more than the product. I'm still waiting for a reply from eSoundz to see if that message is a mistake.

Can anybody who bought from eSoundz confirm that this was a download?

[zed]

Well, I really want to buy today BUT

1. IK's site was down, now it's back up but doesn't recognize my email address. I'm awaiting a reply
2. eSoundz site indicates that this is a physical product (not a download). I live in Canada and am not interested in shipping & tax charges that would cost more than the product. I'm still waiting for a reply from eSoundz to see if that message is a mistake.

Can anybody who bought from eSoundz confirm that this was a download?

This is definitely a download. No physical package. That is just an eSoundz quirk. The information on their automated system is not always accurate.

The IK Multimedia website has two different systems for user registration, and IK store registration. If it is not recognizing your e-mail address, it is probably because you haven't created an account with the IK Store (which is different from your regular IK user account). Set up a store account and you will be up and running.

Squids just revealed part of his surprise. It is still up in the air, but if we do hit 5000 today there is a chance the GB will be extended so that we have a reasonable shot to reach 8x1.

Only 50 more needed. Get in there Buzzy!

[rainmaker]

Well,

I just jumped on my second one. I don't know what end of business day means but I think we have a shot. It's only 3 in the afternoon here...

Rainmaker

[James Steele]

3:23pm in California, USA and there's 33 left to go before it hits 7 for 1. IK is assuming it'll hit as there's already a 7 for 1 promotion shown in User Area > Promotions that's set to "Not Eligible" so they're getting ready to pull the trigger on this.

[zed]

Yep. 7x1 for sure, and there is still officially 4 days left. The big question is whether or not it gets extended with an option for 8x1. My guess is that there will be an 8x1 goal (probably a target of 6000), but that might be "iffy" to achieve in 4 days without either (a) more Xpansion Pack content (or another cool bonus) so that people like myself are tempted to join a 4th time, or (b) more time to reach the target.

Whatever happens, this is the deal of the friggin' century. All this content for so few dollars!?! It is amazing. Literally 1-3 pennies per instrument/loop, depending on what packs you ordered and whether or not you used your Jam Points. That's awesome.

Btw, SR/IK are on East Coast time.

[James Steele]

Btw, SR/IK are on East Coast time.

Well, then their business day ended over an hour and a half ago.

[Buzzy]

Only 50 more needed. Get in there Buzzy!

Done! Bought at eSoundz. But I'm still waiting for them to give me a serial #. I don't think I'm included in the group buy numbers until I download & register with IK multimedia right? Well, I've done my part anyway. And I'm relearning what patience is.
Now come on eSoundz gimme' that damn number.

[rainmaker]

Buzzy,

The serial number was already in my eSoundz account/download section way before they sent me an email. Check your account online. It may already be there...

Rainmaker

[Buzzy]

Buzzy,

The serial number was already in my eSoundz account/download section way before they sent me an email. Check your account online. It may already be there...

Rainmaker

Unless I'm doing something wrong here:

logged in
hit Members Area tab
hit my soundz
chose My Downloads on the side tab

[Here are your Products Instructions:] here I see a pdf. file for the group buy as expected
[Here are your product serials:] nothing here

I'm logged into my email account and also nothing there.

...waiting patienly

[tonester]

As of this writing (7:15 EST), I was not eligible for the 7th expansion pack. Hopefully soon!

[zed]

Unless I'm doing something wrong here:

logged in
hit Members Area tab
hit my soundz
chose My Downloads on the side tab

[Here are your Products Instructions:] here I see a pdf. file for the group buy as expected
[Here are your product serials:] nothing here

I'm logged into my email account and also nothing there.

...waiting patienly

Yes, you are looking in the right place. I think you will see a serial number before too long.

But James is right. Their business day is offically over. Allen usually goes home around 3:30pm Pacific Time... so your serial number might arrive a little less speedily than it might have if Allen was still in the office.

No worries. I suspect we might still get an extension and a shot for 8x1. I also expect that we will actually be able to download our freebie 7th packs probably later tonight.