Are Audio Software Subscriptions Worth It?!

The Internet of things has meant an explosion of opportunity for composers, but with that companies have started to think of new ways of doing business and a new business model: software subscription services. Is this really all that bad? Plus, we listen to a cute, "silly" chiptune cue from 52 Cues community member, John Chambers!RANT WARNING: I kind of go HAM on AVID!Watch this episode on YouTube!https://youtu.be/Os1TW_ZUNIQ00:00 – Intro & Welcome02:24 – How did software subscriptions really start?04:00 – East West Composer Cloud15:04 – Musio & Reason +22:17 – Epic AVID Pro Tools Rant32:47 – 52 Cues Community Cue, "Two Player Power Up" by John Chambers (https://soundcloud.com/johnchamberscomposer)40:01 – About the 52 Cues Community!East West Composer Cloud+https://www.soundsonline.com/composercloudMusiohttps://www.musio.com/Reason+https://www.reasonstudios.com/AVID Pro Toolshttps://www.avid.com/pro-tools/comparisonSupport for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues!Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.comIt's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams,  cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!