TheSteven 2,964 Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) When Play update was listed this morning Play was not free, now it appears that it is!http://www.soundsonline.com/Support?section=updates&article= Use the EastWest Installation Center to acquire. From webpage:Software Updates All users should update to the latest PLAY software. PLAY installers do not need a previous version of PLAY already installed. EastWest urges users to consider the timing of updates. If you are in the middle of a project, it may be prudent to wait until the project is complete. PLAY 6.1.0 PLAY 6.1.0 upgrade is for Mac users running OS X 10.7 or higher, and for Windows users running 7 and above. PLAY 6.1.0 is now available for free to all EastWest customers. If you are a current PLAY 6 user please use the Installation Center to get your update. PLEASE NOTE: PLAY 6 DOES NOT SUPPORT 32-BIT. IF YOU USE A 32-BIT HOST CONTINUE USING PLAY 4.3.5. If you are using a Mac and get an "unidentified developer" message when clicking on the "Play Installer 6.1.0.pkg" icon, right-click or control-click on the icon instead and proceed. IMPORTANT! For Voices of Opera, Voices of Soul, Spaces II, Voices of the Empire and Hollywood Choirs users, PLAY should be updated first and then product instruments should be updated after What's fixed and added in PLAY Software Update 6.1.0? PLAY 6 is now free and runs without license The installation window now supports dark mode on OS Mojave (graphic issue) An issue with cut up notes through unneeded midi cc data is fixed MND and database updated Edited March 27, 2019 by TheSteven 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZincT 2,697 Posted March 27, 2019 That's great news, thanks TS. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cclarry 30,337 Posted March 27, 2019 I knew if I waited it would eventually be...YAY!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcumpian 89 Posted March 27, 2019 I think they finally realized that supporting multiple versions of their engine is becoming cost prohibitive...and yay! Dan 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anxiousmofo 363 Posted March 27, 2019 Finally! Awesome. Thanks for the heads up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
husker 1,302 Posted March 27, 2019 Play 6 is awesome... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BassDaddy 847 Posted March 27, 2019 I got it free with a purchase in Nov or Dec and glad I did. I waited pretty long up till then. I'm glad every one gets it now but this seems like a really screwball strategy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leizer 80 Posted March 27, 2019 Great news! Lets see if my old computer can manage it though... Does it overwrite Play 5? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cclarry 30,337 Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) It did on my system. So I recommend downloading 5 if you don't already have it stored, just in case, and then install Edited March 27, 2019 by cclarry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jesse g 1,322 Posted March 27, 2019 Is iLock required for this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSteven 2,964 Posted March 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Leizer said: Does it overwrite Play 5? Yes it overwrites/uninstalls Play 5 and Play 6 is 64 bit only. So if you need the 32 bit version of Play for any reason don't upgrade! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew Sorrels 1,677 Posted March 27, 2019 Play only works with iLok licensed libraries. Installing it without owning something from EastWest will give you nothing, I don't think there are any demo/limited/trial libraries even. So yes it requires iLok software be installed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZincT 2,697 Posted March 28, 2019 Just a heads up in case anyone else has this.... I had a few problems with Play 6 crashing when loading samples in Hollywood Orchestra after updating to Play 6. It also reported a couple of corrupt samples. So I tried "Update Instruments" and when that didn't work "Download and Reinstall" in EW Installation Center. Still crashing and reporting corrupt samples. So I finally deleted the samples folder to force EW Installation Center re-download the samples and it has been fine since then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Menace 48 Posted March 28, 2019 I don't have any Eastwest products. Is this useful? ( no plans to buy their products) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZincT 2,697 Posted March 28, 2019 56 minutes ago, Onovoid said: I don't have any Eastwest products. Is this useful? ( no plans to buy their products) It's of no use unless you have one (or more) of their products. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antler 1,695 Posted March 28, 2019 I've so far been shying away from ilok libraries, but have lately found myself thinking a few Eastwest products look quite interesting. Could someone explain to me what happens if I opt for a machine-based license, and forget to deactivate it before formatting my computer or something else drastic? Do I lose my license forever (that seems to be the response for losing an ilok dongle)? Also, is PACE in any way intrusive towards system/network resources? Thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bapu 6,261 Posted March 28, 2019 1 hour ago, antler said: Also, is PACE in any way intrusive towards system/network resources? Some say yes, some (like me) day no. Probably depens upon the myriad of variables on *your* system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew Sorrels 1,677 Posted March 29, 2019 Soft iLok failures (you format the hard drive, lose the computer, the computer stops working) require you to contact each company and get them to issue you a new license. Some vendors are better about this than others. I can't remember anyone saying how EastWest handles it. I really don't recommend anyone use the soft iLok option. It's just pain waiting to happen. If your physical iLok stops working, even without the zero downtime subscription, you mail it in and they will restore your licenses. Zero downtime gets you temporary licenses instantly but isn't required for hardware failure recovery, but you have to wait for them to verify and reset your licenses (and buy a new iLok). If a physical iLok is stolen/lost though I believe you are in the same boat as the soft failure crowd. The iLok software has gotten better over the years, but it still can cause issues. For me it's mostly been painless, but not everyone is so lucky. In the end it's really more about the library product than the copy protection. Too many forum users focus in on copy protection issues and overlook the actual libraries. In my opinion these days there are much better libraries in most every category for anything EastWest offers. Play is just not good software. It doesn't have near the feature set it should (at this point in its development) and doesn't work very well. And that isn't going to change either. But you could say the same thing about Kontakt, UVI Workstation, Halion, Best Engine, etc. The economics of the sampler market means it's unlikely that is going to change really. EastWest's subscription offer though gives you an interesting way to try it out. Subscribe for a month or a year and see how it goes. Then buy what you liked. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcumpian 89 Posted March 29, 2019 I'll agree that Play isn't that great, but you can get really good results out of the Play libraries once you learn your way around their weird interface. Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
