DJ Hellfire wrote:JAH wrote:DJ Hellfire wrote:I wouldn't want the iLok thing though. I don't always take it with me everywhere I take my laptop.
But there are multiple DAWs and tons of plugins that you can't use without an iLock. How do you (if applicable) use these products on your laptop when you are out and about?
I don't usually use my daw on the road that much. If I know I will need to use it, I will bring my iLok. Most of my plugins use password authorizations anyway. Honestly, I really don't see what the big deal is here. NI doesn't seem to be phased by their allowance to use the software freely without a controller, no iLok, and no computer amount limit. Maschine seems to be doing quite well on sales.
The difference is that Akai is a hardware company first and foremost. And this is a new direction for them which they have invested plenty of time and resources. If it was my business, I will probably do whatever it takes to see a return on my investment. In my opinion, I don't see Akai getting rid of all the measures they have in place....4 computer limit, online authorization, and software tied to hardware.
USB key is the best compromise..Avid, Yamaha/Steinberg does it. Waves stop requiring the use of an iLock but still requires your computer connected to the internet to authorize your plugins. You will have to do this for any computer you want to use those plugins. Using an iLock, you can avoid doing this.
