Thanks but not for me. I can't stand i-Lok or anything even remotely connected to it. Plus I don't want to install their software onto my computer. Registering an account? Okay. Fair enough but having to install software??? No way... Besides this plug-in doesn't offer anything that I don't already have in Sonar.

I had extremely negative experiences with iLok 1, including a trashing of my C: drive because I didn't have the latest drivers and having a Digidesign support person walk me through fixing an iLok issue and at one point saying "NO!! Don't do what it tells you to do on the screen!" just before a fateful mouse click.
 
But I have to run some iLok-protected software. Fortunately iLok 2 is way better. No catastrophic problems, and it's a better system with better plug-in management. Still, I think those who characterize iLok as "a virus you install yourself" are pretty much telling it like it is, especially in light of Bitflipper's comments concerning the lack of a legit uninstaller.
 
 

I suppose "authorized virus" might be the right term.  I have never seen a legit program fight so hard to stay on a computer

It is licensed for two computers.  No dongle is required.  It is just a registration form.

I always shyed away from using iLok until I bought EWQLSO Platinum which uses iLok for licensing.
 
So I bit the bullet and to be honest, I forget it's plugged into the back of my pc.

Ignoring the philosophical and/or tech debate regarding iLok...
 
I do not own an iLok (can't and do not want to spend money on a device that merely allows me to spend money on things I can't afford anyway). So I can still use this despite this limitation?
 
I ask because although I would not install something like this on my main DAW (I doubt I need it on that system) I would have no problem doing so on a secondary computer like my laptop which could not handle X3 but could handle something like Reaper which could probably be greatly enhanced by such a thingie mabob. I really do not care about things I don't like being stubborn on secondary systems because if they tick me off enough I'll just wipe the drive (which I do from time to time anyway).
 
Soooo.... if it doesn't need the dongle what's the catch? Do they just want an email and some unverifiable registration info (I'm Aloysius Von Pooptard III at 8008 Sargrate Ln.)?

 
Can I download it before the deadline then register it whenever I want or do I need to register before the 8th?
 
Because really if I don't need an iDinki or give a CC# I don't see a downside. I like checking out different things and I'd really like to see what I can make my lappy do.
 
Cheers.

Beep, You could download it, create an iLok account and have the license deposited into that account and you should be covered should you decide you want it. I'm not sure if an iLok is required to run UltraChannel but the license shows up on my iLok.
 
I found this:
 
Eventide has announced that their new UltraChannel channel strip effect in VST/AU plugin formats for Windows and Mac is available for free  download until July 8th. On the negative side, an iLok user account is required in order to activate the plugin. On the positive side, the iLok dongle is not a requirement.
 
This is a fantastic plug and no brainer at the current price.
 
Rocky

Oops.....double post.
 
Rocky

No catch. You just have to install the ilok software and create an account. Honestly I don't think this gives people with x3 producer any added functionality (particularly since side chaining does not work ). The main downside for me may be a non-factor for you and that is the fact that removing the software is a challenge.

Thanks, guys. Yup, no problem for me because I wouldn't be putting it on my main DAW nor would I use it with Sonar. Like I said I might use something like Reaper or a budget/free version of other software on my laptop and obviously the plugin options will not be as robust as my Producer install so this would basically be my "Prochannel" for those purposes. If it ticks me off then I make the hardrive go kaboom and start from scratch.
 
;-)