I feel you. This stuff can get pretty costly lol. But I will say, if you can get Komplete Ultimate for 50% off on the summer sales, you can get it for only like $600, and I think the quality as well as quantity is definitely worth it! That and an Ozone Suite for mixing and mastering is like the perfect combo to get a professional sound for only around $1000 when purchased through sales. It may seem pricey, but I still think it's a good deal considering.