EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

> Actually, this is not quite true.  As per the license agreements on
> most sample CD's, studios are not allowed to "share" out their sample
> libraries.  While I'm sure that it happens, it is not legal use.
> Basically, if you are using a commercial sample CD library (like the
> stuff from Spectrasonics, EastWest, etc.) to create music, you must own
> a license for it.  Just because you are paying a studio for time and
> they happen to have a library, does not entitle you to legally use it
> on your CD.
True..... but in the *real* world.... !!!!

> I have bought all of the libraries that I use.  That
> totals up to thousands and thousands of dollars for me over the years.
> However, I make money using these sounds and that is how I justify it
> for the most part.  It is painful sometimes, especially with some of
> the thousand and multi-thousand dollar libraries available today but I
> can sleep well at night knowing that no one will be coming after me as
> well as the fact that I am supporting the developer who can turn around
> and make new libraries that I would not have the money to create for
> myself.
Well... you're one of the good guys and bless you... sleep well... you
deserve to! Sadly, not all are as scrupulous as yourself.

I mean.... I have sound library (quality stuff I think) that I make
available to download for *FREE* on my website and even *that* gets ripped
off - people download it, burn a CD and then sell the damned thing on eBay.
And sadly it happens with alarming regularity. How twisted is that?

That's the mindset we're dealing with - people not just content with getting
something for nothing but trying to (illegally) profit from it!

Hmmmmmm... a sad indictment of our times :-(


Best regards,


Steve
http://www.hollowsun.com