I personally wouldn't want anything in the application that isn't installed and available - ready to use that very second.  
It would make the application appear far less professional, In my personal opinion.  
 
"In App" if executed would be better served within command center, such as the notification that something new is available...when you are using the application that is related to updating the software, not when you are in the application already and working.  

I can't wait for the in-app that will interrupt work to tell me if I buy the XXX comp that vocal I'm working on will float perfectly above the music. 
 
"Go ahead - buy it.  You know you want to.  And isn't there some chocolate pie the fridge?  Go on, you want that too." (Damn smart fridge, telling tales.)
 
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dcumpian

Anderton
...Cakewalk will periodically disable features, and demand a ransom to re-enable them.

Oh no Craig, now you've done it! Lol...
 
Regards,
Dan

Haha, it's not like Cakewalk is Microsoft or anything. (c.f. Windows 10 Professional Anniversary update)

Brian Walton
"In App" if executed would be better served within command center, such as the notification that something new is available...when you are using the application that is related to updating the software, not when you are in the application already and working. 

Personally, I'm picturing this type of thing in the Start Screen since that's already where notifications exist.
 

I take it no one is using the Microsoft Store or apps from it. Many apps come as free but features are unlocked by in app purchase. This is stated in the store when it applies. Its a trend that will only become more and more widespread. I not crazy about it but it is what it is. I think its here to stay.  

If it's not intrusive, I'm fine.
Now, define intrusive...
 

Klaus
If it's not intrusive, I'm fine.
Now, define intrusive...

https://www.google.com/search?q=intrusive&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
 
in·tru·sive
inˈtro͞osiv/
adjective
adjective: intrusive

1. causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited.
"that was an intrusive question"
synonyms:intruding, invasive, obtrusive, unwelcome, pushy; Moremeddlesome, prying, impertinent, interfering;
informalnosy, snoopy
"an intrusive journalist"

2. Phonetics
(of a sound) pronounced between words or syllables to facilitate pronunciation, such as an r in saw a movie, which occurs in the speech of some eastern New Englanders and metropolitan New Yorkers.




Cakewalk is in Boston, so I'd imagine # 2 might actually apply.  

timidi
If you want an example of how lame and intrusive "in-app purchasing" is, buy an IK multimedia program.

^^^this

Surprised no one has mentioned Addictive Drums. Personally I find their approach intrusive and it it takes away from the professionalism of a great product. But, hey, I am certainly not a professional, so maybe I shouldnt care. I am not against tastefully implemented in-app purchases, I think that could be convenient, just dont like the way AD gives as much screen to the modules I don't own as those I do. It feels like they are hitting me over the head with a sales pitch every time I use the product. 

AndertonDISCLAIMER: I have no idea what Cakewalk has in mind,

fwiw, i no longer believe this