I don't want to know "how" the protection works, I want to know what type it is. In other words it's a Challenge Response after all and not a Key File... maybe I'm oldskool but a Key File is the "key" itself and should not have any other dependencies... just because you call the file V-Clip 2 creates a "Key File" doesn't change the fact that it is nothing other than a response file (key) that needs a challenge in order to be created.... it is a C/R DRM by definition....JHVenn wrote: Thu Sep 25, 2025 2:28 pm For obvious reasons I don't want it go into too much detail on how the copy protection works, but the key file is unique to the machine (otherwise it could be copied and used anywhere, and would hence not be copy protected).
V-Clip 2 by Venn Audio
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- KVRian
- 833 posts since 1 Sep, 2007
- KVRAF
- 8530 posts since 29 Sep, 2010 from Maui
As long as it’s not affected by win updates, I’ve got a few plugins I can’t activate because win updates are often seen as a different computer,
and some devs eventually stop responding to reset requests.
and some devs eventually stop responding to reset requests.
- KVRAF
- 3688 posts since 21 Nov, 2015
^ This!

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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 57 posts since 25 May, 2017 from Brighton, UK
It should not be affected by windows updates.pekbro wrote: Thu Sep 25, 2025 6:27 pm As long as it’s not affected by win updates, I’ve got a few plugins I can’t activate because win updates are often seen as a different computer,
and some devs eventually stop responding to reset requests.
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- KVRist
- 127 posts since 28 Sep, 2002 from Germany
I bought v1 and I also own other clippers.
Now I have a studio computer and three live machines (one main, one backup and one in preparation). If there is a sign that I can run into copy protection hassle I'd rather stick with what I have.
Clear copy protection info should be the first every developer should provide.
Now I have a studio computer and three live machines (one main, one backup and one in preparation). If there is a sign that I can run into copy protection hassle I'd rather stick with what I have.
Clear copy protection info should be the first every developer should provide.
- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 57 posts since 25 May, 2017 from Brighton, UK
1.0.3 has now been published on https://www.vennaudio.com/product/v-clip-2/
Changes include:
Changes include:
- Bugfix: V-Clip 2 may erroneously detect tampering in rare circumstances after the user attempts to unlock V-Clip 2.
- Bugfix: Changing presets on MacOS using logic or Pro Tools can sometimes cause the plugin to hang.
- Bugfix: Fixed a potential crash when restoring the plugin with the Multiband editor showing.
- Doubled the interval between the activation voice watermark (or silence) to make it easier to demo.
- Updated manual to include an entire section with details on the copy protection/authentication.
- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 57 posts since 25 May, 2017 from Brighton, UK
Hi guys, just FYI

Venn Audio V-Clip 2 Black Friday sale: 20% off!
https://www.vennaudio.com/product/v-clip-2/
Venn Audio V-Clip 2 Black Friday sale: 20% off!
https://www.vennaudio.com/product/v-clip-2/
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- KVRian
- 512 posts since 18 May, 2020
Quick question - is this clipper coming to Linux?
I don't see a mention on the website, so I assume no, but on kvr the plugin shows up if I filter by Linux plugins - https://www.kvraudio.com/plugins/the-ne ... ux/start20
I know the Free Suite has a Linux download, which is very cool.
Anyway best to you during the sale.
I don't see a mention on the website, so I assume no, but on kvr the plugin shows up if I filter by Linux plugins - https://www.kvraudio.com/plugins/the-ne ... ux/start20
I know the Free Suite has a Linux download, which is very cool.
Anyway best to you during the sale.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 57 posts since 25 May, 2017 from Brighton, UK
There is a linux build but it's not well tested at the moment. I would recommend joining the discord (https://discord.gg/CfYArSdFjK) and I can send you a copy on there.TechHaus wrote: Fri Nov 28, 2025 8:44 pm Quick question - is this clipper coming to Linux?
I don't see a mention on the website, so I assume no, but on kvr the plugin shows up if I filter by Linux plugins - https://www.kvraudio.com/plugins/the-ne ... ux/start20
I know the Free Suite has a Linux download, which is very cool.
Anyway best to you during the sale.
- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 57 posts since 25 May, 2017 from Brighton, UK
V-Clip 2 1.0.4 released.
Changes include:
Changes include:
- Fix crackling/discontinuities that can occur when adjusting global wet dry knob while oversampling.
- Improved tamper detection.
- Fixed negative clipper wave type not being restored correctly in some circumstances on asymmetric mode.
- Misc stability fixes.
- KVRAF
- 3688 posts since 21 Nov, 2015
Thanks a lot for kindly providing a Linux version.
You can be creative in any right place on Earth, and not only in the wealthiest cities. Bring the world feelings from everywhere, and not only feelings of capitalistic or jail environment.
― Aleksey Vaneev
https://linuxdaw.org
― Aleksey Vaneev
https://linuxdaw.org
