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Even today, long after Team AiR has faded into internet folklore, many producers who started on cracked software have bought legitimate licenses. They do this not just for the updates, but out of respect for the tool that taught them synthesis. The "Team AiR" version was the gateway drug. Rob Papen SubBoomBass VSTi RTAS.Team AiR.
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