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Post by kcatthedog on Dec 17, 2021 11:45:35 GMT -6
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Post by popmann on Dec 17, 2021 12:01:37 GMT -6
Not a fan. I might die running Cubase 10.5. Given that I ran v6 for a decade or something. I AM a little tempted to buy 11...because it's the last dongle protected version AND apparently they're giving you a v12 upgrade free when it's ready--with the dongle still working. IE--I could run 10.5 or 11 for as long as the dongle works with my OS...which on Windows? Ehh probably a long time...and then have a copy of 12 to put on whatever future not compatible machine.
Machine auths are painful when you have to reinstall. Anyone who has done this long enough gets what I tell about my new machine 3 years ago: Win10 and dongle protected software was installed and running in an hour, if that. It took DAYS to sort out the machine authorization packages. Obviously not like full time work days...but, waiting for replies...walking through online auth BS, only to find I need to log in and deactivate the Macbook or something etc...
But, also note that Cubase 12 will drop VST2 support. So, in order to be Apple Silicon native, you will lose all VST2 plug ins. I get WHY they're doing it, but man that's going to be a LOT of change at once.
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Post by Guitar on Dec 17, 2021 12:09:01 GMT -6
I'm ready for it! Will allow me to use Cubase on my production laptop. Hauling dongles is a no-go for me with that rig.
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Post by srb on Dec 17, 2021 12:44:41 GMT -6
I've been using Steinberg dongles for so long, I might not know how to act.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2021 13:52:22 GMT -6
Not a fan. I might die running Cubase 10.5. Given that I ran v6 for a decade or something. I AM a little tempted to buy 11...because it's the last dongle protected version AND apparently they're giving you a v12 upgrade free when it's ready--with the dongle still working. IE--I could run 10.5 or 11 for as long as the dongle works with my OS...which on Windows? Ehh probably a long time...and then have a copy of 12 to put on whatever future not compatible machine. Machine auths are painful when you have to reinstall. Anyone who has done this long enough gets what I tell about my new machine 3 years ago: Win10 and dongle protected software was installed and running in an hour, if that. It took DAYS to sort out the machine authorization packages. Obviously not like full time work days...but, waiting for replies...walking through online auth BS, only to find I need to log in and deactivate the Macbook or something etc... But, also note that Cubase 12 will drop VST2 support. So, in order to be Apple Silicon native, you will lose all VST2 plug ins. I get WHY they're doing it, but man that's going to be a LOT of change at once. And until recently, the cleanest EQ was VST 2 only. Psp Master Q2. It got surpassed by Kirchhoff but Kirchoff doesn’t have the color option that blurs crazier cuts. Relab is still VST2 only and I find Sonsig one of the best reverbs around. |
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Post by Tbone81 on Dec 17, 2021 15:47:59 GMT -6
I’ll be happy to get rid of the dongle. I read through their proposed authorization process and it seems better thought out than schemes like this in the past. Time will tell. I’m still on v9.5 due to my OS being maxed out lol. But I’m looking to buying a new machine soon so I might get v11 with that free upgrade soon.
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Dec 17, 2021 15:50:23 GMT -6
My dongle is plugged into an internal USB port on my motherboard along with iLok. I forget they even exist.
Not sure I use VST2.
They have also said that you can license up to 3 computers which is pretty generous.
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Post by thehightenor on Dec 17, 2021 16:05:13 GMT -6
I'm ready for it! Will allow me to use Cubase on my production laptop. Hauling dongles is a no-go for me with that rig. +1 I'm thrilled, I will be able to install a copy on my laptop without having to move the dongle from my workstation and no dongle to worry about om either system. Brilliant. I was hoping Steinberg would enter the 21st century for their license system. Finally! |
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Post by tim on Dec 17, 2021 17:05:46 GMT -6
Yeah I mean it’s almost 2022. ‘Bout time!
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Post by ericn on Dec 17, 2021 22:32:19 GMT -6
Wow an audio software company listens to its customers. Always new those Yamaha guys were smart. Of course they probably figured out all the cracks on the web are more infectious than an NFL locker room.
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