I assume this is in line with the approach taken by Celemony where we are given an entry level product on the hope a good number of users will go for a paid upgrade to get extra features.

Can only be good from the end users point of view. I like it!!

I have AD from Sonar X3 and AK as a separate purchase. So I am given both Nectar and Revalver free download. Thanks for the info.

Both Nectar Elements and Revalver HPSE are free to owners of either AD or AK.

The wording on the XLN site may be unintentionally misleading, at least it was for me. The wording I saw makes it look like Revalver HPse is free for AD owners, and Nectar Elements is free for AK owners. But I was able to download, install and license Nectar Elements even though I own only AD via Sonar X3, so what scook said appears to be true.
 
I like Nectar Elements, it's a nicely implemented alternative to Sonar's VX-64. I am grateful to XLN Audio (and Izotope, I assume) for offering this.

I'm almost positive that you don't have to own any XLN products at all to get these for free.  All you have to do is create an XLN account and then request them from your products page.

I downloaded Nectar Elements.  It looks interesting, but I haven't had a chance to really dive into it.    Already had the Peavey Revalver, which is not bad.

mondaydave
I assume this is in line with the approach taken by Celemony where we are given an entry level product on the hope a good number of users will go for a paid upgrade to get extra features.

I'm sure this is the case but a cool thing nonetheless.

Can only be good from the end users point of view. I like it!!

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