



Mahn, I could go on and on but trust me, with the Slate bundle, you have access to a whole suite of tools that on their own, would cost a whole lot. This means that in one instance of the plugin, you can seamlessly trigger 8 stereo samples simultaneously such as a close mic sample, stereo overhead. TRIGGER has a phase accurate multi-layered triggering engine. Metatune is soooo good and close to Autotune and you don't have to pay huge Antares prices. Steven Slate Trigger Samples 2.0 is the audio industry’s not so secret weapon for getting big, professional drums sounds in mixes. So I could have paid that price for VMR alone but now they have the Virtual Tape Bus, FGX, Fresh Air (which I use on every mix), ANA synth (use it on every production), the VBC compressors (I don't really use these), the entire Kilohearts bundle, Overloud amp collection, and now Metatune. This is my pure, honest opinion as a music producer and sound engineer for over 10 years: the Slate plugins are great, but the all access pass is a super deal! For a relatively small amount, you get access to great plugins and every new plugin released as well as updates. You are correct that Slate Digital Trigger 2 and Steven Slate Drums 5 will both run without a dongle. I took the plunge and got the Slate all access bundle because I had used a couple of their plugins in the past and really knew what VMR could do for my mix. For what its worth, I was kind of being a smart because of another thread. Incredibly cost effective and great value! When using Slate Trigger, you will hear tight, phase-accurate drum triggering without unwanted mistriggers, flamming, or phasing.
