The Realities of Music Production: Why Native Instruments' FM8 is a Rip-Off

As someone who's been around the music production block, I've experienced my fair share of frustration with software that doesn't deliver as promised. And let me tell you, Native Instruments' FM8 is one such example.

I'm not some rich kid with a fat bank account; I'm just an average bloke trying to make it in the music industry on a tight budget. But even I know that FM8 is a rip-off. With a price tag of over £200, it's absurd to expect anyone but the most affluent producers to shell out such a large sum for a plugin.

And don't even get me started on the limitations of FM8. I mean, who needs a software that crashes all the time? Not me, that's for sure. And what about the so-called 'workarounds' Native Instruments suggests? Uninstalling and reinstalling the plugin, cleaning the registry - it's just not worth the hassle.

Now, I'm not saying that FM8 isn't a powerful tool in its own right. But when you're paying top dollar for something that doesn't even work as promised, it's hard to justify the cost. And let's be real, there are far better alternatives out there that won't break the bank.

Take Reaper and Renoise, for example. These programs are not only more affordable but also offer a level of functionality and practicality that makes them worth every penny. And at about 600% cheaper than the likes of FM8, they're a no-brainer for anyone on a budget.

As for the whole anti-piracy thing, I think it's time to stop pretending that people are going to pay ridiculous prices for software just because you've added some digital watermarks or whatnot. I mean, come on - £179 for something intangible? That's just laughable. You could buy a working car for that price and at least have something tangible to show for your money.

So, if you're in the market for a new plugin, do yourself a favor and steer clear of FM8. Trust me, you won't be missing out on anything. And if Native Instruments wants to regain my trust, they'd do well to rethink their pricing strategy and focus on delivering software that actually works as promised.

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