except<\/strong> Komplete.<\/p>\nBut it’s not what you think.<\/p>\n
If you get a cross-grade from the full version of an NI product, you can get a big discount on Komplete, and Komplete Ultimate. The way it worked for me was that I bought Kontakt for half off ($199), then got the Komplete Ultimate cross-grade for only $374. Considering it retails for $1099, and usually goes for around $999, that’s a great deal.<\/p>\n
I’m looking forward to playing with that. A lot.<\/p>\n
I also scored a great deal on a new dryer. My dryer has been making scary noises and giving off weird smells, so rather than have the house burn down, I bought a cheap dryer. Really, all I need in a dryer is a low setting and a timer.<\/p>\n
So long as it fits, dries my clothes, and doesn’t burn the house down, I’m happy.<\/p>\n
N1 Coming<\/h3>\n
Tomorrow I leave for Washington to take the JLPT N1 again. I’m studying as much as I can.<\/p>\n
Study-wise, I put a couple of N1 grammar books into Anki. It’s not enough, but it’s all I had time to do given the time I had. Studying for the A+ (and getting it) took up a lot of time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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