I want offline activation.

Like the title says.

I live in a rural area where the only high speed internet is expensive and unreliable. I can't be the only one.

The same here. In fact I have a medium connection, but once the phone line was down for about 6 weeks caused by a minor storm and the mobile internet here is so poor! So I really like to be independent of the internet concerning music making.
 
Marc

Absolutely!

Professionals don't use the internet? :)
Even if you have an objection to having a permanent connection nothing stopping you from having a temporary network connection available to a computer. A cheap wireless dongle or a network cable can do the trick for just when you need to do an update or activation. This is a far better solution than having hardware dongles like some software mandates.

Noel Borthwick [Cakewalk]
Professionals don't use the internet? :)
Even if you have an objection to having a permanent connection nothing stopping you from having a temporary network connection available to a computer. A cheap wireless dongle or a network cable can do the trick for just when you need to do an update or activation. This is a far better solution than having hardware dongles like some software mandates.

This is nonsense. You're talking about copy protection on a product that is being given away fro free. Why should it even enter the discussion. I'm staying with what I have and don't want to join up with yet another organization in order to use it. 
 
What happens if we don't want to be part of the collective and simply use what we paid for?
 

 

Noel Borthwick [Cakewalk]
 This is a far better solution than having hardware dongles like some software mandates.

 

ampfixer
This is nonsense. You're talking about copy protection on a product that is being given away fro free. Why should it even enter the discussion. 
 
What happens if we don't want to be part of the collective and simply use what we paid for?
 

Have to say that was the first thing that occurred to me. It does seem a bit pointless. I guess I'm happy that the software is still alive, but I see no compelling reason to install the "new" version yet and as it's 64-bit only that also gives me a problem with some 32 bit plug-ins that I still like to use, so I'll reserve full judgement until further info is forthcoming. So far, unless I'm missing something, I'm not seeing how the existing customers are being "valued" as it was suggested that they would be.
 
 

http://forum.cakewalk.com/FindPost/3731449
 

paulo
..., but I see no compelling reason to install the "new" version yet and as it's 64-bit only that also gives me a problem with some 32 bit plug-ins that I still like to use, ...
 

You can use 32-bit plugins over the bit-bridge with CbB, as this is possible with the last Splat version. But I don't know, probably that is not what you want ...
 
Marc

Keep in mind the OP is asking for an alternate method to activate BandLab Cakewalk. You have your own thread on legacy activation. Let's keep the two separate.

Kev999
Wifi doesn't work well in my studio, due to obstacles between the room and the router. When I need a connection I temporarily connect via a 20 metre ethernet cable running along a corridor and diagonally across the lounge room. It's always a bit inconvenient and it's also a trip hazard, so I only ever set it up for short periods whenever there is no alternative, e.g. for authorizations. I prefer to download installation files on a different computer in another room.

Have you tried Powerline ethernet? They are quite reliable these days.

marled

paulo
..., but I see no compelling reason to install the "new" version yet and as it's 64-bit only that also gives me a problem with some 32 bit plug-ins that I still like to use, ...
 

You can use 32-bit plugins over the bit-bridge with CbB, as this is possible with the last Splat version. But I don't know, probably that is not what you want ...
 
Marc

I've never managed to get 64 bit Platinum to recognize the existence of IK Miroslav Philharmonik or Sampletank 2.5 (as two examples OTOH) for whatever reason. Some other FX plug ins that I still often use lack the "W" option to automate the parameters when used in 64 bit version, so it has always just been easier for me to use the 32 bit version of Sonar even though the OS is 64 bit as everything still works that way.
 
I'll carry on the way I always have until the "new" version offers me a compelling reason to change that.

What does anyone really expect, it's been given away and one requirement is an internet connection. I wonder how many Bandlab User's just use their phones and never connect will try to get their copy too find out you need more than the phone, probably a few them will ask for an offline option. Not that big of a hassle really given what is on offer.

I look at it as this, if you want it than get connected, at least that is how it is coming across by Noel's replies.

Being as my rig is offline and staying that way I will have to pass on this offer, great value for those that are connected though .

Noel Borthwick [Cakewalk]
Professionals don't use the internet? :)
Even if you have an objection to having a permanent connection nothing stopping you from having a temporary network connection available to a computer. A cheap wireless dongle or a network cable can do the trick for just when you need to do an update or activation. This is a far better solution than having hardware dongles like some software mandates.

I could name a few multi-billion dollar companies that have such restricted access that would prevent a user from installing and authorizing the software.  
 
Can you explain the reason why the free software requires this type of authorization and traffic over the internet specific to the computer that it is loading on?  Outside of data mining and potentially unsecure updates and data transmission, I seem to be missing something.
 
(Note, I'm very thankful and pleased with a lot of what I'm seeing here, but I think there are legitimate scenarios that are being over looked).  
 
Any company that wants to stay in business should have IT security as a major concern in today's market place and software evaluation and deployment is a critical area.