Hi!
The previuos IK Multimedia Total Studio 4 MAX bundle was on sale for $150 (on audiodeluxe.com).

I suppose the current IK Multimedia Total Studio 5 MAX will also be on sale for $200 or $150 later this year.

But do you happen to remember if they also offered 67% sales for IK Multimedia upgrades/maxgrades?
If they offer Total Studio 5 MAX Maxgrade ($299) for $100,
I could now buy SampleTank 4 MAX v2 (currently discounted to $50), and later I could buy the Total Studio 5 MAX Maxgrade for $100 - meaning, I'd get the whole Total Studio 5 MAX for $150...

 

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Based on available information, IK Multimedia has a history of offering significant discounts on their products, including upgrades and MAXgrade options, especially during sales events like Black Friday. For instance, Total Studio 3.5 MAX was offered for $199.99, and there are mentions of Total Studio 5 MAX MAXgrade pricing dropping to as low as $99 for some users with coupons or JamPoints when upgrading from Total Studio 4 MAX. Additionally, IK Multimedia has provided discounts up to 65% on various products, with specific promotions like $50 off upgrades or up to 85% off during Black Friday sales.

However, there’s no direct evidence confirming a 67% discount specifically for the Total Studio 5 MAX MAXgrade, though a user on Gearspace mentioned a MAXgrade price of $99 when upgrading from Total Studio 4 MAX with a coupon. This suggests that discounts around 66-70% are plausible during major sales, especially for registered owners of qualifying MAX products like SampleTank 4 MAX. Your strategy of buying SampleTank 4 MAX v2 at $50 now and waiting for a potential $100 MAXgrade deal for Total Studio 5 MAX could work, as it aligns with past pricing patterns (e.g., Total Studio 4 MAX was $150 at AudioDeluxe, and MAXgrade pricing for Total Studio 4 MAX was $299.99, sometimes reduced further with coupons).

To maximize your chances, log into your IK Multimedia account during sales periods (like Black Friday or end-of-year promotions) to check for personalized coupons or JamPoints discounts, as these can significantly lower the MAXgrade price. AudioDeluxe is a reliable retailer for such deals, often offering lower prices than IK’s direct store. While a $100 MAXgrade deal isn’t guaranteed, it’s within the realm of possibility based on historical trends. Keep an eye on AudioDeluxe or Gearspace for deal announcements.