So I bought Komplete way back in version 5. Think I paid close to a 1000€ for it back then, a substantial amount for a teenager.
I've since bought several DJ hardware products, Maschine, and regularly upgraded my Komplete.
Then suddenly Komplete isn't complete anymore, and my once top-tier collection is now the most basic, thinned out version of "Komplete".
Oh well.
Upgrade to the Ultimate version, surely now I have the total package.
But no. Every year, I need to upgrade my status to the Ultimate to keep that tier, or I'm just privy to the most basic new stuff included in the upgrade.
I recently upgraded to the newest version, but just the "standard" version as whatever added in the ultimate package is just tons of filler sample libraries etc. They haven't updated Battery, Absynth and a host of other main attractions in many years. Most of the new synths are Reaktor offspring.
Oh, so you just upgraded to the newest Komplete? Sorry Guitar Rig 7 Pro was released just after the update was available, so not included. Very nice.
So with the announcement of Traktor Pro 4, I was ready to purchase, albeit it wasn't long ago I updated to no.3 .
Prime occasion to use the voucher I got when I updated my Komplete.
But no, vouchers cant be used on already discounted products, even though they upped the upgrade price between T2 and T3 (49€) and T3 and T4 (75€) and my lousy 25$ voucher would just offset that price hike.
But hey, the new DJ hardware includes T4! Lets get a X1mk3 to replace my trusty S2.
BUT THE VOUCHER CANT BE USED ON THAT EITHER
Honestly Native Instruments, I know you're not reading this and don't care, but you've gone from a respectable pioneer in the industry to rock bottom evil corp.
Meanwhile, I hope I won't be suckered into buying any of your products ever again
(or at the most, only in the form of a used second hand product, as Traktor is a main part of my live setup.)
Go about your business, Coca Cola wannabe. F the loyal customer right, it's not like he has the option of alternatives as we soon OWN EVERYTHING
Regards and good bye from a customer who's been loyal for the good part of 20 years.