Update ultimate 8?

Is there any reason to update from K8U to 9U?

As far as I see, the update will cost 399€, while an upgrade from previous versions comes in at 649€. Reaktor is still in the same version and there aren't really any new synths/effects that does much else than disappear in the neverending sea of plugs that came with 8. The only thing might be the refurbished Battery 4, but 3 still does its job.

I noticed that some said they would miss out on a 399€ update for K10U whenever that might show up, but even if that is a reason, the 649€ upgrade should still be cheaper in general - if the pricing would keep the current scheme.

What are your thoughts on this? Are you upgrading?

 

i upgrade all of my software every other cycle (or less)

you save substantial amounts of $ this way.
i never bought ableton 8, for example, and i don't think the upgrade to 9 would have been cheaper anyway (not by enough to make up the difference anyway).

similarly, i'm still on komplete 6. i still have up to date versions of all major NI software other than kontakt. and now battery. i can still upgrade to 9 for the same price i could have upgraded to 8 a year ago. fcol - komplete 9 ultimate won't even fit on my hard drive!

that said, if reaktor 6 ever comes out i'm buying it immediately

 

I have K8 Ultimate and I think the best deal for K8U owners is K9. For $150 you will get all the new perks with Monark, Battery 4 and Solid Mix. I'm sure each new instrument will cost as much as the update, so $150 is pretty reasonable.

 

Thanks for the responses. I think I will hold out on K9 for now, maybe if there is a super deal some day (or Reaktor 6), but I already have a lot of other great stuff for mixing, and Aries is doing one hell of a job on the monophonic front, so there isn't really that much to it I guess.