Music equipment with a software component is totally cucked

"Register an account to receive full access to features"

Hardware should not be like this.

I bought a Focusrite Scarlet and I thought it was just a damn audio interface. Now I have an account. 🤮

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That shit should be treated like a scam. It’s an anti-product.

What do you need an account for? I just plugged and played the 2i2 since i got it. Though there are some settings you can mess with for optimal quality without an account

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zFA5piXf8Q

There were vague threats about not being able to use all the features so I just did it

fucking dark patterns 🤦

Yeah, it's a real pain in the ass. I have a very old Focusrite and it just works but I'm not really looking forward to trying to find another sound card.

I have a DSLR that can act as a webcam. It needs a special software for Windows and Mac though and they lock 60fps mode behind a subscription. A SUBSCRIPTION. It’s not even a one time payment to unlock features. Pretty sure there is no need for that on Linux.

Focusrite did this ? Jesus … that of all things should be plug and play.

Arturia Minifuse has been perfect for me

Have you already bought Bitwig Studio 50% off (10th anniversary sale)?