KVR Audio

revvy · Post by **revvy** » Wed Apr 01, 2020 5:48 am

yobare wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 1:33 am Whats The intrest in this? Why do People need to know wich copy protect a synth uses? Must be easier to just use The copy protection thats following with?

Now I understand your posts in the NI thread. You're also a 'sound designer' for various synths, no?

Dunbar · Post by **Dunbar** » Sun Jan 02, 2022 10:12 pm

Imageline have switched from keyfile to c/r, online activation.

briefcasemanx · Post by **briefcasemanx** » Sun Jan 02, 2022 11:39 pm

Plogue is keyfile

omac · Post by **omac** » Mon Jan 03, 2022 2:58 am

@Dunbar - "Imageline have switched from keyfile to c/r, online activation."

That's not completely true. Lately when a version first comes out there is a period where only the online registration will work, soon after a keyfile is made and is placed in a registered user's account. I have a regfile for 20.9 or later in my account now.

Dunbar · Post by **Dunbar** » Mon Jan 03, 2022 8:35 am

Unfortunately, it is true.

Imageline's new "offline" activation method requires access to the internet. Without access to the internet a new install of FL Studio 20.9 (and higher) cannot be unlocked.

https://support.image-line.com/action/k ... o_Internet

omac · Post by **omac** » Mon Jan 03, 2022 11:33 am

I didn't catch that. I just saw my regfile there as usual. It saddens me. I guess the backup your install file and your regkey file on a disk days are over.

Dunbar · Post by **Dunbar** » Tue Jan 04, 2022 7:45 pm

Yes, it is sad. I've resisted making a song and dance about it in the forums. Personally, I consider it a parting of the ways. Time to move on.
That said, Version 20.8 can still be unlocked with a keyfile and will probably be viable for another decade, at least.

I've begun looking for a new DAW, nonetheless. Reaper is rough around the edges, aesthetically, but is functional. Sugar Bytes' DrumComputer can handle polyrhythmic mayhem, Plogue Bidule can replace Patcher, Sitala, beat chopping etc... It's lucky I took the decision to move to hardware synths a few years ago, so I'm not dependent on FL Studio's VSTis.

Dunbar · Post by **Dunbar** » Sat Mar 26, 2022 6:50 am

I've tested products from two developers that use serials to unlock their software: Apisonic Labs and Music Developments.

Can confirm Apisonic Labs' "SpeeDrum" and Music Developments' "Rapid Composer" do not require online authorisation.

crickey13 · Post by **crickey13** » Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:40 am

I believe apulSoft uses serial number. Also, LVC-Audio and TbProAudio.

e@rs · Post by **e@rs** » Sat Mar 26, 2022 11:01 am

Sinevibes doesn't use copy protection.

Dunbar · Post by **Dunbar** » Wed May 11, 2022 6:00 pm

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uselessmind · Post by **uselessmind** » Sun Feb 16, 2025 9:24 am

Looks like TAL is moving to some sort of CR type registration as well.

audiojunkie · Post by **audiojunkie** » Thu Feb 20, 2025 5:35 pm

Yes, he he was very quiet about it too--no announcements other than that blurb in the FAQ. It's getting harder and harder to find plugins that aren't challenge/response. I've even started looking at using hardware again....

martiu · Post by **martiu** » Fri Feb 21, 2025 5:54 pm

audiojunkie wrote: Thu Feb 20, 2025 5:35 pm Yes, he he was very quiet about it too--no announcements other than that blurb in the FAQ. It's getting harder and harder to find plugins that aren't challenge/response. I've even started looking at using hardware again....

just use the plugins you have, no need to find more

[List] Developers of instruments and synths using a serial or keyfile authorisation