"in-app purcchases"

there was some recent confusion introduced by something Anderton said regarding "in-app purchases"

Anderton

bitman
You should understand that to the outside world we are a bunch of wayward individuals with a cakewalk cute playpen called the "ProChannel".
 
Don't expect too much more than a wry grin as they ignore you.
Cake made deals with various plug makers to bring plugs to the ProChannel.

You never know...lifetime updates, lots of new users, and in-app purchases could be influencers.

i think it would be useful if this ("in-app purchases") could be clarified by someone from cakewalk :-) what does "in-app purchases" mean?

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

No one asked, including anyone from Cakewalk, but here's one way I'd like to see this happen. DISCLAIMER: I have no idea what Cakewalk has in mind, I'm just throwing out an idea here.
 
Suppose I'm in Rapture Pro and browsing the Guitar presets. I see a folder with an asterisk called "Gibson Les Paul 12-String." This means that something new is available but not installed. I click on it and see a dialog box labeled "Gibson Les Paul 12-String Expansion Pack" with three options: More information, Remove, and Not Now (in case I want to check it out later). If I choose more information, it takes me to a landing page on the store with audio examples, a description, and an option to buy.
 
Or the dialog box might say "Free Gibson 12-String presets available for download, happy holidays."
 
Something similar could be done with updates. For example, I go to the browser and Melodyne has an asterisk. I right-click and see a dialog box that says "Melodyne Version 5 now Available." If I click on more information, I'm taken to the store with update pricing and specs. Remove takes the asterisk away and leaves the old version intact. Not Now leaves the asterisk to remind me there's an update available. I would find this less intrusive than Melodyne opening my default browser and constantly reminding me V4 is available, which I'm not ready to install yet because I have V2 Editor and while V4 is nice, I don't want to step back to Essential and lose the Pitch Modulation tool.
 
The mechanism for in-app purchases could also be used for updates and freebies. For example I still come up with FX chains, even though they're not included in the Rolling Updates any more (if they're included in Rolling Updates, users have to download the Anderton Collection each time just to get one preset). I could donate the preset and people could get it for free...or not if they're not interested. 

Anderton
Seriously? You don't know what an "in-app" purchase is?

seriously, sure i know, that's why i "shuddered" but other users don't
http://forum.cakewalk.com/FindPost/3477651
hope this helps, good luck!

pwalpwal
i think it would be useful if this ("in-app purchases") could be clarified by someone from cakewalk :-) what does "in-app purchases" mean?

First they shove their ovipositor down your throat and then they lay their eggs in you. duh.

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.  

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)

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.  

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.  

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. 

I would not like that.