Can Subscriptions Actually Be Done Right? (A Roundtable)

In today's episode, Dave delves into the debate around software subscriptions, drawing insights from 52 Cues Family members from across the globe. In this roundtable discussion, we explore the complexities of subscriptions, from user perceptions to the strategies of companies like Waves and Adobe.

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https://youtu.be/Zi7_MDVTSng

00:00 - Intro & Welcome
6:40 - Why did the sudden Waves subscription model generate so much negativity?
14:07 - How did Adobe get away with a subscription model and Waves couldn't?
16:35 - What can subscriptions do that make us feel better about it?
26:37 - East West Composer Cloud - are their model and pricing a more attractive option?
32:00 - Getting trapped in subscriptions - for example, Splice
35:14 - Do subscriptions help fight software piracy?
41:25 - The Kilohearts subscription as a better model
46:06 - How do members feel about the 52 Cues subscription?
01:52 - Let's Talk About Subscriptions
57:40 - Outro & How You Can Support 52 Cues!

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