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Why Subscriptions Are Like Haircuts: Analogies for Subscription Skeptics

indulge us for a moment through a series of analogies which explain where we are coming from on the subscription front...

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November 29, 2023
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We know, we know. You’re tired of seeing the word “subscription” everywhere, and now we are launching Krotos Studio under subscription too. But before you roll your eyes and declare your eternal hatred for us, let’s take a moment to reflect on why subscriptions are actually the ideal solution to modern life.

First, let’s talk about haircuts…

Who gets a haircut once and never goes back? No one! (unless you’re Rapunzel or have discovered the secret to everlasting hairstyle perfection). Well, if you think about it, a haircut isn’t far from a subscription service; you need them regularly, and offer a benefit that makes you look, feel, (or in our case, sound) better.

Just like hair keeps growing, Krotos Studio will keep improving. So if you want to stay up-to-date with the latest sound effects and features, you’re going to keep coming back for more.

Secondly, Speaking of Improving…

Think about a gym membership. Sure, you can pay a one-time fee to use the gym for a day, but would you leave the gym with a six-pack after just one session? (If you would, share your routine with us through our contact page – a bunch of our team members would love this).

Subscriptions are like gym memberships; You see the benefits the longer you stick at it. And just like the gym, Krotos Studio will keep you flexing those audio gains. You’ll be Sound’s answer to The Rock in no time.

Finally, Let’s consider a subscription you undoubtedly already have…

Why do you keep your Netflix subscription going, month after month? Probably for many reasons. Maybe you remember the days of renting a film from a video store. If you had your heart set on a film that week, all you could do was hope that it wasn’t checked out already. There’s no need to settle for something you’ve already seen, and there’s no need to be kind and rewind. No disappointment, No inconvenience.

Or maybe it’s because your subscription works out far less expensive than purchasing every title on there, especially considering that new content is added all the time! Well much like Netflix, Krotos Studio provides a vast library of sound effects that are updated regularly and are always ready to go, making you’ll be the film buff of sound effects. You’ll never be searching for sounds to play with.

Let’s address the elephant in the room…

Here’s the thing; Maintaining software compatibility is a chore. A one-time payment to cover all those updates is like buying a DeLorean and expecting Doc Brown to come and service it for free, forever. It’s a fantastic dream, but the reality is a bit different. A car without regular maintenance is just a big paperweight, and not even Star Wars sound designer Ben Burtt would want to design Hollywood sound with just a paperweight (though, no doubt some of those results would sound pretty amazing!) So Consider the subscription model as a way to ensure that you’ll have a well-oiled, smooth-running experience with Krotos Studio, always.

It’s time to embrace the subscription

With a Krotos Studio subscription, you’ll receive new sounds, scenarios, presets, updates, improvements and benefits; More fulfilling than a haircut; faster results than a gym membership & a pool of sound content that rivals Netflix…Who wouldn’t want to be a part of that?We’re here to make sure you’re always prepared for your next big project, big or small – you’ll be hearing your own work through your Netflix subscription in no time. Together, you and Krotos Studio will create Hollywood sound in seconds. Let’s embark on an audio adventure together. May the subscription be with you!

The Krotos Team

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