Ask Patch Foundry: Why Don't You Do A Subscription Model?

Hi Eric,

Do everything owners get any discount on all new packs?

Thanks,

-Gregg

Hi Gregg, 

When it comes to updates to the Everything Bundle, right now the Organs Vol. 1 Pack isn’t included in the Everything Bundles. Let me explain why. 

When I made the choice in November to start offering all of the products available for a specific instrument, I had two choices of how I could structure it financially.

I could have gone with a subscription model similar to Slate Audio, where you pay $10 or so a month in perpetuity to access all new sounds. I personally hate subscriptions, because I would much prefer paying upfront and never worrying about a bill each month. If I had paid a subscription to Logic Pro at $10 a month, for instance, I would have ended up paying $1800 instead of $200 for it over the last 15 years I’ve owned it 😆

So I opted to structure things similar to Arturia and their V Collection. If you purchase a copy of their V Collection, you get all the titles included in their collection at the time of purchase. As they release new titles, you can choose to purchase them individually or not. 

Eventually the new titles get added to the next version, and when there’s enough to make it worthwhile, you can upgrade for a discount. 

I prefer that method, because it allows me to choose when/if I upgrade. If a collection doesn’t have stuff that specifically matches my needs, no worries- I can always wait until the next version.  

I hope this makes sense, and I appreciate you reaching out! 

Eric