Globalsound AE v3

[Blazenko]

I recently purchased the Artist Edition 3.0 for my KORG PA5X keyboard from Global Sound in Sweden. The sound set cost me 269 euros, and after testing it for a few days, I must say I'm disappointed.

While the set does include a substantial number of new sounds and styles, many of them don’t add much value beyond what the keyboard already offers by default.

Some of the new sounds are nice, like the bell-like tones and some of the guitars or pianos, but many others feel redundant.

The styles, though different from the factory ones, seem unfinished, with imbalances in volume and mixing that require a lot of tweaking. Overall, I feel like I’ve thrown my money out the window.

This is, of course, a matter of personal taste, but I can’t say I’m satisfied and I feel compelled to share my experience with others. For 269 euros, I expected more.

[chelsea4023]

Hi,

Maybe this will help.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBFIBCXGtd0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZjbAuJ5xX4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEPpqgoWoq0

The Guys from Keyboard World think very highly of this software.
Maybe some more investigation is needed to get the best from it.

I also have GlobalSounds Artists Edition 3.0 and have been buying Timur's software from PA4X days. The upgrade price is obviously less, so does not hit the pocket so hard. I like to support the musicians that create software for Korg PA arrangers and have numerous files from different sources. Paul Carmen from Keyboard World produces very good software, along with John Beesley (PaX Magic). Antony Sharmman on these Forums also creates PA5X specific software.

My current favourite is Paul Carmens 'Toolkit' software. I have modified most of his keyboard sets and adapted them to my tastes, (with his full support I might add) !! Probably the reason why he called it 'Toolkit' software.

https://www.keyboardworld.co.uk/shop-5

https://www.paxmagic.com/

Best of luck with getting the most out of the software.

Chris

[AntonySharmman]

There is no matter of software of general resources by any third party Pa5X resources seller.
Your target must be always sound libraries that you need , no one can determine your general needs.
Only you know of what you need , so select specific sound libraries that you need to work with.
This is the rule that Korg Store exists for Korg Kronos as well as WavesArt , pick up and select of what
libraries you need and do not exist in decent development in Kronos / Pa5X

[tavro]

I have to agree that that the WavesArt package leaves much to be desired.

1. [Average]. Many of the Styles are reworks of existing factory styles
2. [Poor]. The mixing and balance is often rather random (eg overloud lead guitar, and underpowered strings. Extensive re-tweeking of balances, keyboard sets and EQ's generally needed.
3. [Poor]. The keyboard sets are generally just one sound, rather than a set of three
4. [Goodish]. There are extensive 'new' single custom sounds, albeit in a random order and names ie difficult to distinguish ***
5. [Poor]. PA5X factory styles are always accompanies with a chord sequence (Even if sometimes a little thin) These 'new' WavesArt styles are generally without chords.
6. [Annoying] Some of the styles and settings are extremely loud (ie compared with the norms)

Would I buy again? Well I'm lazy, and had birthday money to spend. Otherwise probably not (sorry!)

Tavro
(PA1X, PA4X, PA5X etc.)


*** I rename all my non-factory sounds, keyboard sets and pads, to make them easier to find. And then they are alphabetically all together.
EG: Electric Guitars for example < EG: WahWah Distorted Guitar #3 >
AG: Acoustic Guitar
AP: Acoustic Piano
EP: Electric Piano etc

[Blazenko]

You mean WavesArt or Globalsound?

I have GS v3 and I‘m disappointed. For 269 I expected more… better sounds, better styles….

I hope, Timur from Gobalsound will release an update soon.

In this state, don‘t buy from Globalsound!

[Blazenko]

You mean WavesArt or Globalsound?

I have GS v3 and I‘m disappointed. For 269 I expected more… better sounds, better styles….

I hope, Timur from Gobalsound will release an update soon.

In this state, don‘t buy from Globalsound!

Still no update that would justify the high price.

[G]

Following...

[Blazenko]

I bought this "GlobalSound" set from dear Timur Sakka back in late July—paid a lovely 269 euros for what was supposed to be a professional Korg PA5X sound set. At first, half-asleep, I thought, "Well, maybe it's not awful." But the more I used it, the more I realized it's just a reverb-drenched attempt to cover up boring, uninspired sounds. You know, like putting glitter on a mediocre product and calling it gold.

Then, when I asked for a refund a bit over a month later—because surprise, surprise, I wasn't thrilled—he claimed it had been three months and basically said, "No way." Meanwhile, his website is so amateurish it probably doesn't even meet basic legal standards—no proper VAT, no real imprint, nothing that makes him look like a legit professional. He's just out to make a quick buck.

And of course, when I called him out, he got all snippy and suddenly a wave of glowing reviews popped up out of nowhere. How convenient that his little fan club appears just in time to defend his honor. In the end, I told him he can keep his refund. I'd rather just let people know the truth, and I've already saved a few folks from wasting their money. So he can take my 269 euros and consider it a small price compared to the reputation he's losing. Cheers to that.

Oh, and just to add the cherry on top: This guy even offered me a partial refund himself at first. Now, nobody who's 200% convinced their product is amazing just hands out refunds like candy, right? That’s a flashing neon sign of a guilty conscience if I’ve ever seen one. And guess what? I've already talked at least four musicians in my Balkan circle out of buying his set, so he's already lost over a thousand euros thanks to my little warning. In the end, that’s the best payback.

[G]

Seriously... move on from it...

This is your fourth post in this thread.

No one is going to let you use their software for three months (or even one month+) and then give you a total refund.

The fact that he offered you a partial refund speaks to his high character.

There are a lot of people here and all over who are more than happy with the Global Sound software.

You are, in fact, the very first person who I have seen that did not like it enough to want a refund.

Did you even bother to listen to the several YouTube videos of it before you decided to buy it?

Just move on... life is too short to sweat the small stuff.

[Blazenko]

This so-called trader operating under the website www.globalsound.se is in violation of European law in the following respects:

First, the trader fails to comply with the EU’s mandatory legal requirements for online commerce, particularly the obligation to provide a clear and accessible imprint. Under EU law, including the E-Commerce Directive and national implementations such as the Swedish Lag (2002:562), any commercial online service provider must furnish an easily accessible imprint that identifies the operator’s name, geographic address, and contact details, along with relevant tax identification numbers where applicable. The absence of such an imprint is a direct breach of these statutory obligations.

Second, the trader appears to disregard the General Data Protection Regulation, which mandates transparency concerning data handling and the provision of a privacy policy. The website fails to display a clear privacy notice informing users how their personal data is processed, which is a fundamental requirement under the GDPR.

Third, the trader does not provide any terms of service or general conditions that would typically govern the purchase and use of digital goods. Under EU consumer protection law, consumers have the right to clear information about the terms of the contract, including their rights of withdrawal and the conditions of sale. The absence of such terms is a violation of consumer rights and fair trading standards.

Fourth, the trader does not provide any information regarding the applicable value-added tax or other fiscal responsibilities, which are required under EU regulations for transparency in cross-border trade. This omission can mislead consumers and fails to meet the legal standards for tax disclosure.

In summary, the operator of this website is in clear breach of multiple EU legal requirements, exposing consumers to legal uncertainty and undermining their rights. These violations reflect a lack of compliance with the fundamental obligations that ensure fair and transparent commercial practices within the European Union.

[siebenhirter]

... Seriously... move on from it...This is your fourth post in this thread....There are a lot of people here and all over who are more than happy with the Global Sound software...You are, in fact, the very first person who I have seen that did not like it enough to want a refund...

It is understandable that postings from dissatisfied customers are unpleasant for the supplier. I consider your posting to be dubious and not necessary – and just not because of your "this is your fourth post in this thread."

If you really know a lot of people who are happy with GlobalSound, you should also accept if someone is dissatisfied with it – perhaps may be there are "a lot of people", not so happy with your GlobalSound!

Your reference to the YouTube videos is irrelevant, because while Blazenko objectively described the software's deficiencies and the supplier's behavior, your GlobalSound PR videos cannot refute these deficiencies.

I share Blazenko's assessment that
- Global sounds and styles do not add much value beyond what the keyboard already offers by default
- most of the sounds feel redundant
- styles different from factory ones seem to be unfinished and require a lot of tweaking.

Therefore, in this forum – where else (?) – it should also be permissible to express one's opinion in this case with "thrown my money out the window" because "felt compelled" to share such experiences with others.

In tavro's posting the Globalsound AE v3 also is rated as average, inadequate, and annoying, with well-founded arguments, and stated that he would not buy it again - so I rather would prefer professional sound engineers software like wavesArt.

PS: A real sign of good character it would be to refund the full purchase price for substandard quality !

[denistu007]

Unfortunately, I have to agree with Blazenko’s observation. The new styles feel like more of the same, and many of the sounds are overly “wet” with excessive effects. When comparing identical sounds between the factory set and the upgraded versions, I actually prefer the factory ones—the new versions often sound too “inflated,” as if aiming for a kind of artificial spaciousness.

My biggest disappointment, however, is the lack of genuinely new and fresh styles that stand apart from the factory set. I was hoping for more creative bass lines and grooves that would complement the originals, but instead, the collection feels more like a reworking or tweaking of existing material rather than something truly new or inspiring.

[G]

It is understandable that postings from dissatisfied customers are unpleasant for the supplier. I consider your posting to be dubious and not necessary – and just not because of your "this is your fourth post in this thread."

It is more than fine to post your opinion of a product that you purchased that you do not like. It’s where you continually post all over the Internet the exact same thing over and over – and 4 times here (now 5) rehashing the same thing over and over again. And calling the seller “dear”, a “so-called trader”, and “trader” over and over again – that starts to make you seem unstable.

If you really know a lot of people who are happy with GlobalSound, you should also accept if someone is dissatisfied with it – perhaps may be there are "a lot of people", not so happy with your GlobalSound!

Your reference to the YouTube videos is irrelevant, because while Blazenko objectively described the software's deficiencies and the supplier's behavior, your GlobalSound PR videos cannot refute these deficiencies.

They aren’t my “[your] GlobalSound PR videos”. They are several videos of the product posted on YouTube (long before this person purchased it) by several impartial people - sharing their thoughts regarding how good it is.

I share Blazenko's assessment that
- Global sounds and styles do not add much value beyond what the keyboard already offers by default
- most of the sounds feel redundant
- styles different from factory ones seem to be unfinished and require a lot of tweaking.

That’s great - you are more than welcome to express your opinion. And I do agree that there does seem to be problems with imbalances in volume and mixing on some of the voices and styles, etc.

Therefore, in this forum – where else (?) – it should also be permissible to express one's opinion in this case with "thrown my money out the window" because "felt compelled" to share such experiences with others.

Sure! Just no need to start bashing the producer with personal insults because he would “only” offer you a partial refund on a software library (that can easily be copied/sampled) – after you have had it for 3 months (or even a “month+").

In tavro's posting the Globalsound AE v3 also is rated as average, inadequate, and annoying, with well-founded arguments, and stated that he would not buy it again - so I rather would prefer professional sound engineers software like wavesArt.

PS: A real sign of good character it would be to refund the full purchase price for substandard quality !

Does WavesArt (or any other music software library producer) offer you a “refund the full purchase price” after having owned and used their music software libraries for 3 months (or even “a month+")…?

[Blazenko]

Hi siebenhirter ,

don‘t feed a troll.

We all know, that the user „G“ aka „Asena“ aka „GlobalSound“ aka „David Kücükbasarik“ is „Timur Sakka“…

„Timur“ has a lot of nicknames and tries to deceive many people through his business behavoir by pretending to be a „professional musician“.

Since he is basically lost everything with the Korg audience - well, not just basically, he‘s completely lost them - he‘s now trying to pivot to the Ketron crowd and sell his so-called „Artist Edition“ sound set there. What a poor soul.

And since I had Solton/Ketron keyboards myself (MS50, MS100, X1, SD1 and Audya), I know a lot of people in the Ketron camp and will inform them accordingly.

[epereirajle]

That's sad, my friend.

Move on and don't do harm to others.

I myself bought some sound packages from Yamaha's online store some years ago that were expensive and that I didn't like very much after testing them, but anyway, I took a chance, used what I liked, and it didn't bother me.

Do you think they would refund my payment if I said that I didn't like the soundpack?

If someone is developing something for the PA5X, even if it has room for improvement, it's something very good for the KORG community.

The fact that you are not satisfied with your purchase is no reason to want to harm another person.

Enjoy your PA5X and live in harmony.