VST's and iLok

[streak1232]

*Don't know if anyone has posted about this already but if so please move/delete*

I am really excited about the new VST announcement and am already looking for VST's to purchase. Some will be on a wishlist! While looking around autotune came to mind. Due to a lot of my recording buddies not liking the results from reason's pitch correction solutions. Then it occurred to me that some high end VST's require iLok usbs and/or accounts. Been a reason user for way too long and only know authorizer! Having no experience with these hardware authentication devices and just want some thoughts on them. I am aware not all VSTs require iLok but the thought of having to waste another usb port on a dongle sucks! If anyone can enlighten me on their experience with iLok let me know please! Thanks!

[dana]

Almost all iLok authorizations can be tied to a computer, they don't need a dongle - usually you get 2 or 3 licenses per plugin, depending on the manufacturer.

I've never had any problems with iLok or gobbler (which uses ilok for managing plugin software / subscriptons like authorizer does)

I am pretty excited to use softube heartbeat and modular in Reason, both are iLok.

[QVprod]

Depends on the plugin. Some allow for computer authorization. Some require the actual dongle. USB hub is your friend for these situations.

[Gulale]

I actually prefer the USB. Wherever I go I just take my USB and I'm good to go.

[chk071]

Depends on the plugin. Some allow for computer authorization. Some require the actual dongle. USB hub is your friend for these situations.

Yeah, was thinking about getting one too recently. I have an eLicenser, and an iLok. Unfortunately blocks 2 USB ports now, and they're also quite wiede, so the iLok even blocks 2, because you can't plug anything else aside of it... might get a powered USB hub, which should work with my audio interface too.