i've purchased many synths of ebay in america. Usually works out in your favor as a buyer. There are lots of protections in place to make sure you don't get ripped off. As a seller it can be the other way around, ebay fees, customer satisfaction, etc. This synth isn't exactly analog. its modeled but...

yeah teh m4live ones are pretty good and integrate with your workflow. plus customize.

i've also used this one...
http://www.pentacom.jp/pentacom/arpg8r/

I think there are some good reaktor ones too.!

https://www.soundtoys.com/sxsw2014/&rc=327-7849-679

Use this link to get your little primal tap plugin free. (Requires ilok)

stock plugins.

sugarbytes turnado is pretty awesome. i also like guitar rig.

Really pumped about your new Total Bundle deal!! I love these plugins.

There is some info about that pink noise settings...

http://fawm.org/forums/topic/3667/

Great question! I really don't think there is a hard and fast rule. For me Its all relative to all your DAW, plugins and their chains. Personally some tracks i'll do -6db/channel, -12db or -18db/channel. In each application its different and could make a difference at each point in the gain stage. F...