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vurt · Post by **vurt** » Tue Sep 08, 2020 8:05 pm

McLilith wrote: Tue Sep 08, 2020 7:02 pm When I first saw this thread's title, I wondered if Roland had abruptly shut down their cloud services!

i wondered who roland cloud was and why he was leaving?

actually disappointed we didnt get an interesting tale regarding a young man going off to seek his fortune.
oh well.

raiderpdog · Post by **raiderpdog** » Tue Sep 08, 2020 8:40 pm

vurt wrote: Tue Sep 08, 2020 8:05 pm
McLilith wrote: Tue Sep 08, 2020 7:02 pm When I first saw this thread's title, I wondered if Roland had abruptly shut down their cloud services!
i wondered who oland cloud was and why he was leaving?
actually disappointed we didnt get an interesting tale regarding a young man going off to seek his fortune.
oh well.

it reminds me of an Elton John parody....

McLilith · Post by **McLilith** » Wed Sep 09, 2020 12:07 am

raiderpdog wrote: Tue Sep 08, 2020 8:40 pm
vurt wrote: Tue Sep 08, 2020 8:05 pm
McLilith wrote: Tue Sep 08, 2020 7:02 pm When I first saw this thread's title, I wondered if Roland had abruptly shut down their cloud services!
i wondered who oland cloud was and why he was leaving?
actually disappointed we didnt get an interesting tale regarding a young man going off to seek his fortune.
oh well.
it reminds me of an Elton John parody....

Someone needs to write a ballad inspired by Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", with the lyrics "Goodbye, Roland J. Cloud" in the chorus. Naturally, it tells the colorful story of a man named Roland Cloud and laments his departure.

.

Chrisk-K · Post by **Chrisk-K** » Wed Sep 09, 2020 3:45 am

I have had a few issues with the stupid authorization system. But that’s not a deal breaker for me because the Juno-106 and the System-8 are worth occasional headaches.

discogsaddict · Post by **discogsaddict** » Wed Sep 09, 2020 8:04 pm

Am i right thinking Roland have now dropped the "own 1 plugin forever if you subscribe for a year" thing?
Only a few days ago i was tempted and downloaded Roland Cloud to demo

Tj Shredder · Post by **Tj Shredder** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 7:43 am

They have a strange definition of owning... They could abandon your „ownership“ any time if they want to...
A software either needs to be open source or if you get it to authorize inside a virtual machine without contacting the developer you could actually own it. I guess I own Diva and the Madrona Labs synths...
Some only need contact once for authorizing a machine - I can live with that...

KrisWV · Post by **KrisWV** » Fri Sep 11, 2020 4:35 pm

I agree that if you're pulled into a subscription it needs to be flawless.

A couple of things I'm looking for:
- ease of use, easy authorization
- offline capabilities
- broad offering, full package and not one by one sub per instruments or effect
- fair price
- continuous updates

rezoneight · Post by **rezoneight** » Fri Sep 11, 2020 7:46 pm

Well, Roland Cloud is all of that. Needs work for stability (for some....I've not had a single problem) but it hits every one of those things you've listed.

Double Tap · Post by **Double Tap** » Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:13 pm

Goodbye Roland Cloud.
...
and It seems to me that your deal ain't right
so it's landed in the bin.

Examigan · Post by **Examigan** » Sat Sep 12, 2020 10:44 am

discogsaddict wrote: Wed Sep 09, 2020 8:04 pm Am i right thinking Roland have now dropped the "own 1 plugin forever if you subscribe for a year" thing?
Only a few days ago i was tempted and downloaded Roland Cloud to demo

I asked their support a few months ago and this is what they responded with, but you may want to write to them yourself to make sure:

Yes, the loyalty program is still in effect if you purchase an Ultimate level membership.

Regards,
Travis

It doesn't seem to mention it on this page, unless I am missing it somewhere:
https://www.roland.com/us/promos/about_ ... embership/

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Sat Sep 12, 2020 10:57 am

vurt wrote: Tue Sep 08, 2020 8:05 pm
McLilith wrote: Tue Sep 08, 2020 7:02 pm When I first saw this thread's title, I wondered if Roland had abruptly shut down their cloud services!
i wondered who roland cloud was and why he was leaving?

Roland Cloud man. The self-proclaimed god of the internetz.

Tannaliini · Post by **Tannaliini** » Sat Sep 12, 2020 11:00 am

What is the "Lifetime Key" in Roland? Does that mean I still need to use the RolandCloud or does the Lifetime Key mean I will get some sort of serial key to open the synth I purchase (so no need for online/cloud)?

electro · Post by **electro** » Sat Sep 12, 2020 11:51 am

Tannaliini wrote: Sat Sep 12, 2020 11:00 am What is the "Lifetime Key" in Roland? Does that mean I still need to use the RolandCloud or does the Lifetime Key mean I will get some sort of serial key to open the synth I purchase (so no need for online/cloud)?

The day those servers are shut down your lifetime key will be worthless.

Chrisk-K · Post by **Chrisk-K** » Sun Sep 13, 2020 7:32 am

Tannaliini wrote: Sat Sep 12, 2020 11:00 am What is the "Lifetime Key" in Roland? Does that mean I still need to use the RolandCloud or does the Lifetime Key mean I will get some sort of serial key to open the synth I purchase (so no need for online/cloud)?

You still need to use the RC but don’t need to be a subscriber.

anttimaatteri · Post by **anttimaatteri** » Sun Sep 13, 2020 4:08 pm

Tannaliini wrote: Sat Sep 12, 2020 11:00 am What is the "Lifetime Key" in Roland? Does that mean I still need to use the RolandCloud or does the Lifetime Key mean I will get some sort of serial key to open the synth I purchase (so no need for online/cloud)?

it means you are able to regret for a whole lifetime.