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    I've been studying the various packages available and it looks like The Cube is best deal. Option 1: SE and SE Plus, and purchase the Extended versions. About $2,000. I would also want the Percussion so another $400. These would total about 180 GB of samples (130 compressed) Option 2: Purchase the Cube at $3,200. 550 GB of samples. I assume a large portion of the 550 GB would not be available until you purchase the full version. Do I have this figured right?
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    Hi commalot,

    I'm sorry - I think you are wrong.

    1) Prices

    I don't see the prices in USD. But SE and SE Plus Bundle is €1.550. So that should be fine. The percussion dvds are €740 (standard + extended). But you get a small discount of €25 if you first purchased the SE Bundle. So that sums up to €2.265.

    The Cube is €5.980 (standard + extended). So there is a larger price difference than you thought.

    2) Value

    Don't count GBs or samples.

    The value for you depends so much more on the music you are writing or producing.

    I think the special edition bundle is a great starting point. You get the most important articulations for a lot of instruments. I don't need more articulations for my music in 99% of the time and I have more instruments to choose from. Don't forget the Cube doesn't give you the saxophones or the appassionata strings. So in my case I guess I would pay more for the bundles than for the cube.

    But if you are really into classical orchestral music the cube might be a better value for you.

    I hope this helps.

    Cheers,

    Sabine
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    Hi,if you really want to know about VSL instruments,like what Paul suggested in the other post,the best way is to try the exploration kit from best service. I have cube,but I still need to add special wind and brass,appasionata strings,ensemble pro,instrument pro, vienna suite and now dimenssion brass. Sabine is right,it depends on what you really need. hope this help
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    @SabReit said:

    I don't need more articulations for my music in 99% of the time and I have more instruments to choose from
    Thanks for the replies. After taking a closer look I'm sure it would be the same for me 99% of the time. I will be purchasing more of the percussion samples however.