hey, i know not everyone agrees with it, but i would love iLok support for authorisations. i have a home studio plus where i work, and even though you can have up to 3 authorisations, i don’t like the idea of been limited if a computer dies or gets upgraded. i like been able to take my auths with me, and, well just feel more secure this way! i have tried the demo’s of both final plug and master verb and love them! the only thing that is stopping me buying is the lack of ilok support! i really hope this is considered, because the plugins and their value is fantastic, i just want that portability and peace of mind ilok gives me   are there plans to introduce this? or have an option of what type of authorisation you would like?

cheers, Matt

Interesting. This functionality sounds interesting and more than acceptable to me.

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i would love to hear a reply from the developers to know if this is by any chance on the cards or if there is any reason why it isn’t? because since i have posted the first email i have also tried multidynamics and find it better than the waves c4! iLok support guys?

Yes, we have considered adding iLok as an option in the future, but no immediate plans yet.  We’re sensitive to the fact that while some people really like iLok, others won’t even purchase products that use it, so it would probably have to be an option.

Just to clarify, if you switch/upgrade computers we can “add” registrations to your serial number so that you can always use the plug-ins on up to three computers, so there’s no fear of “using up” registrations and never being able to get a new keycode.

I wouldn’t buy it if it had ilok.

However it works,- it still penalises legit folks.

- edit - to add to this the only time I ever would advocate using cracked software is to demo stuff which uses Ilok and other similar - *pay to demo* schemes.

I also think it would be EXTREMELY interesting to see how sales would fall if there were no cracked software available to test these products so people could make their mind up first.

Suffice to say had I bought an ilok to test a package of supposedly high-quality EQ plugs I would be extremely annoyed right now ‘cos they’re nowhere near worth their money.

How many folks have bought wavearts simply from using the 30day demo?? - I know i did.

Kind regards

Dave Rich

i don’t see how iLok is pay to demo? every demo i have tried through iLok has been deposited into my account with a 14 day licence with no charge. these are plugs from source elements to high end stuff from sony oxford.

to me; and i am sure alot of people, iLok is more a massive convenience than a bother, i work from home, and a studio and also freelance, it is great to be able to carry my licences with me, and provide my clients with more than just the services of an engineer, but also tools that can give them a dynamic edge.

and i am aware that there are alot of people against the iLok system, which i was for quite a while. i do understand that completely, especially with the potential of downtime.

i guess the best system is that of Audio Ease, who offer dual authorisations, with your choice of iLok or serial. i know its not the most conveniant thing for a developer to provide, especially when they are making great software like wavearts, but we can always suggest things which we would love to see!

ps, i am also a HUGE fan of the 30 day demo. in that time i really had a chance to see how these plugins fit into my workflow.

cheers, Matt

Well,

if one does not own an iLok it will cost money to demo. And it is not convenient.

But I cannot agree with Dave Rich concern his statements about piracy - I think the scenario you mentioned is only valid for the minority of people. Most people using cracks stay with using cracks. To what I can gather this is quite a huge community. In former times I was arguing the same way - but if you see how many use cracks and how one smaller business after the other has to sell to a big one - I think this is more than alarming.

iLok can be handy in some ways, bothersome in others. I personally prefer the standard WaveArts registration/cp.

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[quote author=“matt82au”]to me; and i am sure alot of people, iLok is more a massive convenience than a bother, i work from home, and a studio and also freelance, it is great to be able to carry my licences with me, and provide my clients with more than just the services of an engineer, but also tools that can give them a dynamic edge.

I agree, I have an iLok for my antares plugs and it is really nice. No more worried about storing a serial number, registering plugs at every install.

Also iLok or not, I don’t see any reasons for using cracked software.

I’d just like to chime in here, and add my support for an ilok option. I was actually talking to a friend today about this. I work on several different computers at my job, and I’d love to be able to use these plugins on them. An ilok would solve all my problems.

But I do agree, it should be an option, only for those who want it.

Actually, I REALLY want this feature. Right now, if I work on a project in my home studio, I can’t work on it when I go to work, because I won’t have my power suite 5 at work… so its kind of pointless.

I really hope this is considered seriously…

[quote author=“kcinsu”]Actually, I REALLY want this feature. Right now, if I work on a project in my home studio, I can’t work on it when I go to work, because I won’t have my power suite 5 at work… so its kind of pointless.

I really hope this is considered seriously…

While we are considering an iLok as an option for customers in the future, just to clarify, you can register and unlock the plug-ins on multiple computers.  We allow users to get 3 keycodes by default and we can add more in the case of changing machines, etc.  So there shouldn’t be anything preventing you from working on projects on multiple computers.

[quote author=“rpmartino”][quote author=“kcinsu”]Actually, I REALLY want this feature. Right now, if I work on a project in my home studio, I can’t work on it when I go to work, because I won’t have my power suite 5 at work… so its kind of pointless.

I really hope this is considered seriously…

While we are considering an iLok as an option for customers in the future, just to clarify, you can register and unlock the plug-ins on multiple computers.  We allow users to get 3 keycodes by default and we can add more in the case of changing machines, etc.  So there shouldn’t be anything preventing you from working on projects on multiple computers.

well, the problem is that the computers are reset each night to a default, from our server. I could have the plugins installed, but keeping my keycodes on the server won’t happen. I’d have to reinput them everytime.

I wonder… if the computers get reset, could I keep using the same keycodes, or would a new one have to be generated each time?

What is getting reset each night on each computer?  Once you unlock the plug-ins, they shouldn’t become unlocked unless the server is going into preference file folders and removing things, or there is a change in hardware that causes the Machine ID to be different.

i wouldnt buy anything with ilok, because i use cubase and one dongle is enough for me.
i dont want just another dongle for one single plugin.
the other thing i dont like about ilok and co is, that you loose EVERYTHING when your ilok gets stolen on a gig or somewhere.
so its complete your own problem when the COPY PROTECTION gets stolen.
like when your car key is stolen you loose your car.
always postive and negative sides.
peace

iLok authorisation is a plus for me…..

[quote author=“kcinsu”]Actually, I REALLY want this feature.

so do i. 

i think in the best possible situation, iLok or challenge/response could be chosen.

there is truly a divide among people, many love iLok (as i do) and many hate it.

providing two options for authorisation would be ideal IMO.

~j.d.