Insert.Coin
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Staffpad 2021 Black Friday Sale is on till December 3rd
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CatOrchestra
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A bit better transparency/communication would be nice, such as listing on their website the prices of their add-ons, and so on.
stevebarden
Active Member
Hopefully the next update will be available before the end of the year. It will include some audio features. It still won’t be a DAW, but it’s really cool.
BreakBeatDJ
New Member
Okay, so I’m getting Staffpad. I want to get a library, in this sale, but not sure what I need. I’ve researched DAW orchestral libraries way more than StaffPad libraries. I will be doing orchestral/piano classical and trailer. I am not expecting DAW performance, of course. This is a composition tool, not a production tool.
What is a basic all around package for StaffPad, to start, like a BBCSO Core, HOOPUS, Berlin Berklee on a DAW, to grab during this sale? Are there equivalents? All I see are individual libraries.
What is a basic all around package for StaffPad, to start, like a BBCSO Core, HOOPUS, Berlin Berklee on a DAW, to grab during this sale? Are there equivalents? All I see are individual libraries.
Jett Hitt
Senior Member
There are no complete packages. Only individual libraries. Make Berlin Strings your first purchase. The complete Berlin orchestral libraries should be your first focus. The only piano you need be concerned with is CinePiano.
Gingerbread
Senior Member
Yep, the general consensus around here seems to be that the Berlin sections were beautifully implemented to Staffpad, and personally, Ive found them really wonderful. I'd recommend starting with Berlin sections.
micrologus
Active Member
I purchased Berlin Woodwinds, Brass and Strings; CineSamples Percussion and Solo Strings.
BreakBeatDJ
New Member
Thanks for the concise and clear advice! That’s def what I’ll do.
Jett Hitt
Senior Member
I want to emphasize the piano because you mentioned it. As good as the Berlin libraries are, the Berlin pianos are, in my opinion, the biggest dogs in the store. Terrible. CinePiano is the best option.
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Pablocrespo
Senior Member
I plan to buy a new ipad next year, can I take advantage of this sale?
Jett Hitt
Senior Member
You would have to have an iPad to log in on with your Apple ID. It is not simple. There will be more sales.
Insert.Coin
New Member
Problem is the libraries are bought inside the actual app. You might be able to find a workaround if you have an apple device that has an m1 processor since they can run mobile apps. You might also be able to purchase the libaries through the app store online - never tried this.
Pablocrespo
Senior Member
I have an old ipad. Will just buy staffpad only now, and libraries after. I believe I can download it again when I get the new ipad?
Montisquirrel
Senior Member
Not sure about Apple, but I bought my Windows version using my Windows desktop PC before I bought my Surface Pro and I was able to use the App with just the mouse and I could buy the ingame instruments.
Jett Hitt
Senior Member
Once you've bought it, it is attached to your Apple ID. You can redownload in the future.
servandus
Member
Apparently they've already started beta testing the new update, so there's still hope for a 2021 release.
sctaylorcan
Member
I'm super happy to hear this - I purchased last night with a bit of trepidation, knowing about the ownership change and seeing no major updates for a while, but couldn't help myself
Even with my older surface which is a bit underpowered, the experience has been wonderful compared to other notation apps I've used.Perhaps I'll heed the advice above and take the opportunity to grab Berlin woods/brass/strings and Cineperc&pianos before the sale is up!
Previously, when Cinesamples has had 50% off sales for their standard Kontakt libraries, Staffpad has also had them for sale at that rate. I hope they do more of those (currently they're 30% off at the Staffpad store even though their Kontakt libraries are 50% off for Black Friday).
