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cwig · Post by **cwig** » Thu Apr 02, 2015 3:00 pm

Most of the top DJs are multi-millionaires, but that doesn't mean that they don't use pirated software to create their music. Video footage reveals that paying €139 for a legal copy of the popular synthesizer plugin Sylenth1 proved to be too much for Avicii and other popular DJs such as Martin Garrix.

Tim Bergling, aka Avicii, has become one of the world’s best known DJs, scoring hit after hit in recent years.

With a net worth estimated at $60 million the Swede has plenty of cash to splash. Enough to buy an expensive Hollywood Hills mansion.

Interestingly, however, some of the tracks he made his millions with were produced with the help of pirated software.

http://torrentfreak.com/avicii-and-othe ... re-150223/

What's really interesting is the comments below the article.

FarleyCZ · Post by **FarleyCZ** » Thu Apr 02, 2015 3:26 pm

Don't forget to add Steve Aoki.
Even if I believe their "I do have legit copy somewhere!" explanation, the main problem is that it sets bad example for youngsters. This is a silent, visual piracy approval by successful idols. It's just wrong.

Frantz · Post by **Frantz** » Thu Apr 02, 2015 3:31 pm

CWIG AND OTHERS PRODUCE THREAD TITLES USING ALL CAPS

Numanoid · Post by **Numanoid** » Thu Apr 02, 2015 3:33 pm

It is discrimination of users whey we can't use size in title, obviously it need to be

CWIG AND OTHERS PRODUCE THREAD TITLES USING ALL CAPS

and what happened to [blink] [/blink]

cwig · Post by **cwig** » Thu Apr 02, 2015 3:35 pm

I'm lazy, and the article heading was all caps, so there you go.

cryophonik · Post by **cryophonik** » Thu Apr 02, 2015 3:38 pm

From Lennard's Sylenth1 FB page a few weeks ago:

It has come to our attention that lately more and more websites seem to repeat the 'news' articles about famous producers getting caught using pirated software. They show videos where Avicii, Steve Aoki and Martin Garrix are using illegal copies of Sylenth1. We'd like to share our view on them.

First of all, we like to point out that every single one of these producers actually DID purchase a legal license for Sylenth1 years ago, some of them even before they got famous. It is of course very unfortunate (you could call it stupid even) that they used pirated copies in their videos, possibly because they forgot to install their legal licenses, or were simply too lazy to do so. However, none of them earned big money with pirated software as these websites claim.

Piracy obviously is a major problem for our company, by missing revenue to invest in further development and otherwise because cracked versions usually are buggy and unstable and give wrong impressions of the software.
Also, these videos have been dwelling around the internet for ages already. Spreading this ‘news’ over and over again just sets a bad example and makes it seem like we don't care about artists using illegal copies of our software. Believe it or not: We DO care and we DO take legal actions against piracy.

https://www.facebook.com/Sylenth

She Changed Her Mind · Thu Apr 02, 2015 3:47 pm

As if Lennar Digital has been oblivious about what happened to their software since 2007. Sure. I immediately believe this.
"First of all, we like to point out that every single one of these producers actually DID purchase a legal license for Sylenth1 years ago.."
Sure, to open their new projects lol
In fact Sylenth cannot prove this AT ALL. So why bother? Isn't this a bit weird? No one asked THEM as a company if THEY are guilty. Still they feel obliged to defend dumb people. At least. Odd.

mrchr · Post by **mrchr** » Thu Apr 02, 2015 3:55 pm

Companies even contact these warez artists to offer them free copies of their software.... to legalize them...
So even software companies leave aside principles if they can get good promotion....

kv331 · Post by **kv331** » Thu Apr 02, 2015 4:03 pm

Excuse me, who said Avicii do not pay for software? Do you have any proof ?

I have counter proof

Bulent

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Thu Apr 02, 2015 4:09 pm

kv331 wrote:Excuse me, who said Avicii do not pay for software? Do you have any proof ?

I have counter proof

Bulent

Unfortunately, 3 letters from the registered user name in a FM video is enough proof for some.

But thanks for your post. Maybe that'll convince at least some that usually the versions are actually legit. For me, this type of discussions often has to do with the "rich vs. poor" scheme also. The people in FM videos usually do millions a year, so they're comparatively much more evil than random warez users. Plus the role model thing of course. Which of course is a fair point.

cryophonik · Post by **cryophonik** » Thu Apr 02, 2015 4:14 pm

Ummmm, who exactly does Lennard need to "prove" this to? He IS the judge in this case, since it's the piracy of HIS product that is at the center of the discussion. I'm sure he knows how to keep records, and he has already proven to himself that the licenses in question are legit. End of story. He doesn't need to "prove" a goddamn thing to any of us because it's none of our business (literally or figuratively).

She Changed Her Mind · Thu Apr 02, 2015 4:18 pm

"Unfortunately, 3 letters from the registered user name in a FM video is enough proof for some."
Sure, but it is enough for someone here to talk nonsense: as Lennar Digital has confirmed the vids actually do have a TEAM AiR eh registration. Seems facts are delayed in time somehow before they reach your brain.

Compyfox · Post by **Compyfox** » Thu Apr 02, 2015 4:20 pm

Now this seems to blow up big time. And I think it's about time as well. I still remember the "Buy your stuff" ad-campaign at Musikmesse 2008. Can't be any more timed yet again.

Actually:

Urs wrote:We're pulling the plug on advertisement in FM unless this mess is cleared up in a satisfactory way.

As could be read in the other thread: http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... 6#p6092856

I also seem to remember that one of the companies in question (OhmForce or LennarDigital) actually reached out to one of the musicians in question after the video leak - just can't remember which it was. Either for damage control or whatever. But it was really funny to watch.

Regarding the most recent "example":
Yes, it was only three letters that could be seen in the video, but the behavior of the user and the "zoomed in image" was more than cause for suspicion. If "normal" users are branded to even talk about Warez - why should the big acts get away with it IMO?!

Kriminal · Post by **Kriminal** » Thu Apr 02, 2015 4:28 pm

Please dont spread old news, it upsets LD....who seems to have a hundred excuses for ppl using cracked software...

Numanoid · Post by **Numanoid** » Thu Apr 02, 2015 4:31 pm

cwig wrote:I'm lazy, and the article heading was all caps, so there you go.

If you are lazy, why did you bother to post at all?

AVICII AND OTHER DJS PRODUCE HITS USING PIRATED SOFTWARE