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On your NI rego page you can deactivate installs you're no longer using so you can quickly add a new install (so long as you only have two....).

I recently reinstalled my NI apps and although the process went smoothly it sure was tedious. I needed the original CD, a serial number from the manual, to send a new hardware & serial number from the new install & updated app, deactivate an old install, and paste in a new rego code.

Those sorts of hoops makes having an offline DAW a much more painful decision. I've given up and put the DAW online...

I don't keep up with their community anymore...wonder if they catch as much flak for that setup as CW does for theirs...

No real response as yet except for a 'do not reply - we're on the case' automated response.

Royston

Got a reply!

Apparently, it is possible to use another (networked) computer (i.e. other than one's DAW) to complete the procedure. Things are explained reasonably well here:

http://www.nativeinstruments.de/index.p ... tection_us

I get the impression that there's a limitation on the number of simultaneous installations, rather than the number of times the product can be installed, HOWEVER once you deactivate a system key for a computer (let's call it "computer 'X'") YOU CAN NEVER RE-INSTALL IT ON COMPUTER 'X' EVER AGAIN! That's just a huge pile of bullshit, IMO. NI need to do somewhat better than that, surely.

One can have two simultaneous installs unser the following conditions:

A Mac OS9 install & a OSX install

A PC install & a mobile PC install

There's got to be a better way...NI are making out that this system is "better for everyone" but I remain entirely unconvinced now that I understand it better.

Royston

Im not sure on the network aspect but,

As I recall, I had installed Reaktor like 4 times that one fatefull month when I recieved my scope card (lol) and on like the 4th install the key generator would not allow me another key so I had to call them, they granted me more keys but they seemed pretty unhappy about doing so, that is even after I had explained my reformating nightmares that month.

Silly prodecures they have there but still scary that they even control your money and product long after they have been paid, its almost as if they are licencing you the ability to use their software, as if you never actually own the application. I like the old method better from them with the serial numbers, to me that was fine, this new challenge/response trend drives me crazy..

Ahh well..

Cheers!

On 2004-10-13 14:07, Basic Pitch wrote:
Silly prodecures they have there but still scary that they even control your money and product long after they have been paid, its almost as if they are licencing you the ability to use their software, as if you never actually own the application.

That's exactly it. That is the norm in software licence.You don't own any of your softwares, not even your OS.

You only own the right to use their software, and the media itself.

You're absolutely right Marcuspocus, at the same time if a license gets useless after some new system installs you feel mislead.

does that challenge - response stuff really work ?
a common piece of code in all NI apps, calls to system information (CPU, OS, date etc)... and somewhere the app is validated or not - or have they included something really smart ?

I'm seeing this strictly technical and I'm far from any interest in modded NI stuff - but imho the CWA scheme is much, much more convenient.
In fact I'm staying away from some Giga stuff due to a similiar procedure

cheers, Tom

I don't completely understand the non-networked procedure, but in the registration tool dialog, the tool first generates a "System ID", based on your hardware & software configuration.

One can the click "Register now" if you have internet access, or "Save registration file" which generates an html file. I think that you transfer this file onto the networked computer and open it. You get your authorisation key (by email or through a web page I presume - not sure about that) and insert that into the registration tool dialog and then hey presto! You can use the software you've paid money for! I think that you have 30 days in which to do this from installation of the software.

The dialog can also generate a form which you can post to NI if you have no internet access at all.

Certain canges to your system will invalidate the key, for example, changing your hard drive or system (e.g. W2K -> XP)

I'm currently working out whether the benefits of upgrading outweigh the hassle of 'registration'...

Royston

Hi Royston & all

Thanks for the info.
I'm considering to purchase Battery 2, but the hassle with copy protection is bothering me. I'm doing re-formats/changing my pc occasionally, and I don't like the idea that I'd loose my legal right to use that plugin.
Please, keep me informed, if you find out how it works in practice

Stige

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You can delete your current registration key if you change your PC configuration and create a new one. It's very easy. No hassle.

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I actually could use this but I won't buy it because I own 2 NI plugins and they often force me to authorize them again. Since I use them on 2 computers and I have to deactivate the previous authorizations before I can authorize them, it becomes an incredible pain in the ass. It might be because I make images of my hard drive and restore from time to time but for whatever reason I absolutely will never buy another product from them unless they fix this. It interupts my creative flow. After all these years I have a computer that doesn't bomb and I thought my interuptions were over but no.... NI I hate you!

Battery 2 is now available!

I've just ordered mine...paid a few quid extra to get it in two days

Note - their online shop is a bit wierd in that it presumes you live in the USA. It's not entirely obvious how to get out of that, but there's a faint grey link on the left hand side: "change location" (or something like that) which you can use to seelct your country.

Royston

...and it arrived today!

Note that it came with an important announcement:

"In case you intend to authorise Battrey 2 via fax, mail or another computer please note the following: Due to a missing file, it is not possible to authorise Battery 2 via one of the aforementioned offline procedures. The Registration tool Update must be installed on the same computer as Battery 2 before you can authorise the product. The Update can be downloaded from the following address: http://www.native-instruments.com/battery2updates.info"

Royston

from the NI Batterie forum:

So yes, the new update will have DFD.
Regards,
Nicki
__________________
Nicki Marinic
Sound Design
Native Instruments (Berlin)

(DFD direct from disk)
good in case of large files

did anyone listen to the demos of the Battery2 sample disks?
Yhey did a great job, choose 'play all' of the sound player and be surprised by the high quality of them

http://www.nativeinstruments.de/index.php?battery_us

I went through the registration process today - it's really very quick and hassle-free!

As well as the new kits for Battery 2, there's also an 'optimised' version of the Battery 1 kits. You can also still load Battery 1 kits into Battery 2 (e.g. if, like me you bought the Studio Drums CDs)

Royston

Some more news wich might be useful for you:

Native Instruments has just returned from unveiling
new products at the Remix Hotel in San Francisco.
And for anyone who missed it, this newsletter will
fill you in on all the details.

1. ABSYNTH 3 - take a sip of sonic surrealism
The award-winning synthesizer returns in December
armed with a host of new and unique features making
this already impressive synthesizer even more powerful.
The new version now features sophisticated surround
sound, audio inputs enabling ABSYNTH 3 to be used as
an effects unit, and much more.
-> http://www.nativeinstruments.com/absynthrmx.info

2. BATTERY 2 - now available!
The latest installment of this hugely popular and
versatile drum sampler is sure to set rhythms rolling.
BATTERY 2 now boasts a wealth of powerful new features
as well as an outstanding 3.5 GB sample library,
ensuring maximum creativity when programming beats.
-> http://www.nativeinstruments.com/batteryrmx.info

3. GUITAR RIG Fuzz and Distortion Update 1.2
GUITAR RIG users can look forward to a new and free
update, due for release in November. The new version
contains four new stomp boxes: Fuzz Ace, Big Fuzz,
Cat and Demon Distortion, each emulating popular
hardware units with meticulous attention to detail.
-> http://www.nativeinstruments.com/guitarrigrmx.info

4. TRAKTOR Beatport Player - available soon
Beatport, the online music store who recently joined
forces with Native Instruments, are pleased to
announce the imminent relaunch of their website.
Coinciding with this occasion, the TRAKTOR Beatport
Player will be made available for free download. This
versatile audio player offers basic DJ functionality
and much more for playing back and mixing your music.
-> http://www.nativeinstruments.com/beatportrmx.info

5. Tech Talk - The Crystal Method
Las Vegas duo The Crystal Method took time out of their
busy schedule to talk shop with Native Instruments.
Find out what the popular electronica combo have to say
about music production and the NI instruments REAKTOR,
KONTAKT, ABSYNTH, FM7 and VOKATOR amongst others.
-> http://www.nativeinstruments.com/techtalkrmx.info

6. What's next?
For current owners of the NI KOMPLETE 2 bundle, we are
currently preparing particularly attractive update
offers. In addition to this, new customers buying
NI KOMPLETE 2 will now receive the current version of
all products included in the bundle.

There are also several new Tech Talk interviews in the
pipeline: famed sound designer and producer Willie Wilcox
and drum'n'bass veteran Dom and Roland to name but two.

Full details on the Remix Hotel, the products that stole
the show and the artists who rocked the crowds can be
found here:
-> http://www.nativeinstruments.com/remixpost.info


Best regards,

Your Native Instruments team.

ahhhhh, Absynth 3,

the absynth 3 interface is gorgeous
applause to the knights of ni

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Mehdi_T on 2004-11-11 06:47 ]</font>

I won't spend a dime on this, intead I'am waiting for Drum Nine of FXpansion !

Update on this : http://www.kvr-vst.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=798318