Kirean

I received my code in late October and it still works.

So I found that I had backed up the previous 1.0.7 versions and installed them in place of the new ones. When you load up the (old) plugin in the DAW, you get notified of an upgrade being available but can still continue using the old version. Old version works through iLok. So hold onto those old versions if you want to keep using iLok.

I'd assume it'll work with iLok unless you update to the 1.20 versions

Guess common courtesy is hard and even harder not to be a pos. Usually one tends to get better service when being somewhat polite (naturally, there are exceptions but doesn't seem like the Tone2 guy has been toxic from the few threads I browsed on KVR where he participated in.) Hope the guy gets to a healthier state of mind.

So I bit the bullet and installed one of the plugins. When you open the plugin, it asks you to activate which opens up the browser and you need to log in to your account. Then you need to press activate a few times more. Doesn't seem like there's any method to authenticate offline. Can't remember if it was there before, but now in the settings for the plugin there's a spot to de-authorize it. There doesn't appear to be a way to do it via your Moog account nor is there list of activations either. So yeah. Might want to stick to the older versions as the experience didn't really improve by getting rid of the iLok stuff. Guess I'll need to find out whether or not I've got those old versions backed up somewhere.

I mean, it could be less of a hassle and less restrictive than the original iLok authorization. Maybe it's just a serial with no internet connection required? Maybe...

Yeah. When I began my journey in this corner of creation, everyone seemed to be nagging about iLok, but to me (the cloud activation) seems like the most safest authorization system at the moment. Maybe I'd feel different if I ran a studio but I'd probably be more pissed off by some of the other DRMs out there. Like the ones where you need to contact the plugin publisher/dev are the stupidest ones. At least let me manage the licences without going through extra hoops and/or having to wait a reply. Stop asking for DNA samples to prove that I'm trying to reactivate on a computer I own, especially when it's probably the same one it was already activated on. Then there's the thing where you can't even check your activations. I also like to lose an activation and having to reactivate because maybe I added a new SSD to the system (not even replacing one) or updated/upgraded the OS or switched my mouse (when 99% of the system has stayed the same), etc... (Looking at you Atlas2.) While non-intrusive serials/offline activation is the best (after no-DRM), I really don't understand how in the music world there seems to be no one doing a heavy push to become the Steam of music plugins/software. Make it convenient for devs, make it convenient for the users and reduce the bloat, reduce the rootkits, reduce the attack vectors and reduce the hassle. I'm still pissed off I spent money on Virharmonic instrument (despite the actual instrument part being good) since the DRM starts and runs a local server and god-knows how many other processes that you need to specifically shutdown after. Even the simulator I got to use in the military had simpler authentication going on. Anyway. Stop treating your paying customers like criminals, is all I'm saying.

I kinda like iLok more than some in-house activations.

Man of culture spotted.

I still have that €59 upgrade in my cart...

In the history of the Internet, has anyone ever recorded someone winning something from the Spitfire spinning wheel?

That's how long Melda's Cyber-deals lasts. The code gives 50% off the current price, so I think the price will be ~€149/$181 come Monday.

I know there's a list on 8dio where you can see which 8dio libraries have been ported to Soundpaint, but are there any crossgrade deals to get those Soundpaint libraries on the cheap, if one already owns the Kontakt version?

If only I could apply my street smarts and reading skills into something productive!

There's also a voucher code in the magazine that gives you, within the next three days, the chance to get Melda's full MSoundFactory for $82.

I'd probably pick Vegas up for ~25 and see how it goes. However, I'd still vote for DaVinci as it is widely used in productions big and small, and it's free with a paid option if you ever need to get more features. It might have a slightly steeper learning curve at first, but once you figure out how to use one software it's not too hard to pick up another.

Or that. ~25 dollars for Vegas isn't a bad of a deal, especially when you're starting out. Much more better than Cyberlink's offering anyway.

Might want to go with Resolve DaVinci free: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve

https://www.humblebundle.com/software/vegas-pro-creative-frontier-bundle-software Vegas Pro 19 Edit (latest is 21) Sound Forge Pro 15 (latest is 17) Magix Music Maker 2022 Premium (latest is 2024) + soundpacks

Oh yeah. We had a resident dope plugin dealer on the board. Sign me up too.

Is there any reason to even entertain picking this up when one has a handful of different FET plugins?

It's nice that everything is so clearly laid out that there's no room for intepretation... ...oh wait!

Yeah, when I bought it last year it was Diamond and Gold was separate (with cutdown content or something).

ah schucks. Absolutely right. Brainfart on my part.

Probably with some coupons? Audio Deluxe has it for $29 now: https://www.audiodeluxe.com/products/virtual-instruments/tracktion-fem Might wait a few days to see if another place offers the same deal with a coupon on top...