Ryan Munnis [Cakewalk]
 I was surprised as well :)

It appears the rabbit was too.

Thanks scook and Ryan, I'll try this and let you know how I go.

The license manager has let me transfer an activation onto my PC, unfortunately the VST's are still asking for the iLok to be inserted before they will work. I guess an uninstall and reinstall is the next logical step but you would think that if the iLok site will let you transfer a license onto your computer then the VST's should be able to pick that up. Anyone else had a previous install of the Softube bundle and had this issue?

See the last part of my post #17. If you purchased the software back when a dongle was needed, you will need an update to the software to get the dongle optional version. Contact Softube support.

Whoa, software iLok? Does this mean the iLok/iLok2 gadget is being phased out completely? Can all iLok autorized plugins use this software-only solution?

scook

Ryan Munnis [Cakewalk]
I was surprised as well :)

It appears the rabbit was too.

Ryan IS the rabbit...

Storing licenses on the PC is relatively new.The last year or so.
Cannot say what the future holds.
Not all iLok protected plug-in vendors provide a software only license. Some still require a dongle. Even where the dongle is not required, it is still an option for those preferring to keep their licenses on a dongle instead of on their PCs.

scook
Storing licenses on the PC is relatively new.The last year or so.
Cannot say what the future holds.
Not all iLok protected plug-in vendors provide a software only license. Some still require a dongle. Even where the dongle is not required, it is still an option for those preferring to keep their licenses on a dongle instead of on their PCs.

Thanks for the info! It might seem like my last firm barrier against uncontrolled plugin GAS is slowly crumbling...

Thanks scook. Will go back to Softube site and see if I can sort out updated software.

All this stuff is awesome just watching the videos on the Cakewalk product pages. I don't want to spend $179 right now (as I'm close to buying something extracurricular that I've been saving for), but I still have plenty more time to buy that. (before the 18th of next month) But my GAS is in FULL SWING right now buds!! I'm literally just sitting here GASSING at this stuff!
 
I always wanted to try the Softube stuff, but it was always out of my price range coupled with the fact that it uses iLok dongle. Now both of those things are non issues and it happens at a time where I'm trying to control G.A.S. :( Hopefully this stuff is on sale for the next couple of weeks.