[List] Developers of instruments and synths using a serial or keyfile authorisation
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- KVRist
- 340 posts since 30 Jun, 2009 from moon
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Each DAW has a different sound.
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- KVRAF
- 10310 posts since 2 Sep, 2003 from Surrey, UK
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- KVRer
- 8 posts since 6 Mar, 2020
I always think that software maintenance is the same as dusting your hardware, once in a while. It's a pain but you'll wish you had if something goes wrong.Gamma-UT wrote: ↑Wed Mar 18, 2020 11:47 amI dump every installer onto a NAS which is then backed up to a second USB drive. Every once in a while I prune the folders on the NAS. So, yeah, it's practical.
Unless you're just collecting these things and collecting practically everything, the overhead of doing that vs the use you get out of these instruments is minimal.
Also, it's a specious point about sharing installers. In the real world, people do send each other (non-watermarked) installers because they're not arseholes. If the company's gone bust, their EULA isn't going to matter much.
Top whataboutery though, sir, I commend you.
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- KVRAF
- 5716 posts since 8 Jun, 2009
Also, while we're on the subject of EULAs. You're making a grand assumption that they are all the same and that it's the usual "stored on a data-retrieval system" you'd find in the copyright licence for a book. Here's the key part of one for Fabfilter One:
It stops being an evaluation copy when you feed it the serial.We encourage you to distribute the evaluation copy and give copies to friends, as long as there is no payment involved.
That's not the most recent installer I have from Fabfilter. Some of the later ones from a quick inspection are bit different but actually make no stipulation about what to do with the executable other than you should delete it after 30 days if you don't have a licence. The licence terms only cover the licence and the installer or executable are clearly not the licence.
- KVRAF
- 1986 posts since 29 Apr, 2010 from NYC
of course you can. this is a huge misconception regarding eulas and copy protection.
you can do anything you like. if they dont like it they can come and sue you. that is if they have any way of knowing you did it, and have the ability to do anything, AND decide its worth their time to pursue it. its not illegal...you arent breaking any law. at MOST you are breaking an agreement/written contract....which is a civil matter and not against the law in any way. it is the copyright holders responsibility to enforce their own copyright protection...no one elses, and if they cant/dont bother to...well thats on them....legally speaking.
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- KVRAF
- 35436 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 8802 posts since 7 Oct, 2005
Please mates, let's concentrate on the list. The purpose of this thread is to be a reference for anyone wants to buy software instruments and/or synths with simple protection (serial or keyfile).
Let's ignore any trolling
Let's ignore any trolling
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- KVRAF
- 35175 posts since 27 Jul, 2005 from the wilds of wanny
Plugin Alliance have an offline activation system using a single keyfile.
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- KVRAF
- 5716 posts since 8 Jun, 2009
It's machine-locked though isn't it? IK is much the same unless things have changed dramatically. It looks like a serial number scheme but it is C/R under the hood.thecontrolcentre wrote: ↑Wed Mar 18, 2020 6:30 pm Plugin Alliance have an offline activation system using a single keyfile.
The good news is that you can remove machines from the web page, but if PA goes down entirely, you ain't authorising anything.
This also means Wolfgang Palm/PPG synths (though not the Waldorf PPGv2/3) will go to C/R once PA takes over maintenance.
EDIT: Just looked again at the thread title. @Engee, you might want to change it as it doesn't quite say what you mean.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 8802 posts since 7 Oct, 2005
Great thanks. But I think I must write simple note under every list item explaining. For example, is it serial keyfile from the beginning? Or must first use internet activation?
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- KVRAF
- 5716 posts since 8 Jun, 2009
The ones I've put up with keyfiles and serials don't need any internet activation (or at least I don't think so).
IK and PA do need internet activation of some sort so the CP can ID the machine you've installed them on, same as NI Service Center (though they still have the offline option whereas NI pulled that a while back). D16's kinda in the middle as you have to generate a fresh keyfile for a new install after a certain period of time.
IK and PA do need internet activation of some sort so the CP can ID the machine you've installed them on, same as NI Service Center (though they still have the offline option whereas NI pulled that a while back). D16's kinda in the middle as you have to generate a fresh keyfile for a new install after a certain period of time.
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- KVRist
- 86 posts since 5 Apr, 2018
If not already mentioned, then maybe parawave. Last time I checked you create a keyfile in your account via a system ID shown in the plugin. It then creates a keyfile though it may only be valid for this certain system.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 8802 posts since 7 Oct, 2005
I updated the title so now is clearer I might separate those who need online activation at first time, but the main spotlight is on software that doesn't need online activation.
- KVRAF
- 5486 posts since 15 Dec, 2011 from Bucharest, Romania
Serial number: GForce (not just Oddity 2), Kilohearts, LinPlug (RIP), Madrona Labs (switched their protection from watermark to serial number), Plugin Boutique, Sonic Charge.
Keyfile: D16 Group, MeldaProduction.
EDIT: D16 Group's newer products use a keyfile that has to be used within 72 hours; after that it no longer activates the product (a new keyfile is needed).
Keyfile: D16 Group, MeldaProduction.
EDIT: D16 Group's newer products use a keyfile that has to be used within 72 hours; after that it no longer activates the product (a new keyfile is needed).
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