
This new subscription model can be also used to extent an expired trial to a dirt cheap price. Many Users have been demanding for wanting to re-trial specific REs again. To be honest, i often run in a situation where i'm not able to either get out the most from my trial period or i just couldn't comprehend and appreciate the REs very concept from the beginning. Nevertheless it feels fair if a RE developer refuses to reset because why should he/she meet a requested demand for someone not involved with his/her Beta-tester-squad,...
I never used to beg for resets, this just happened recently that i had to ask a RE developer for the very firs time. It is understandable why he ignored my request. Why should he care, right ? Even if i make a vow with him to get back buying a full license to a later time, promises may be fulfilled or not, that's how it is. Plus it isn't his but my problem if i can't decide what i need to get first you know.
In such a case there is nothing to gain with being generous. From my point of view revaluing his product could have supported my decision-making, between RE XYZ and VST XYZ. After the motto ALWAYS expect the unexpected, the surprising announcement of Reason 10 has literally changed my priorites. I ended up with getting a specific EQ plugin first, put the RE XYZ on the To-Buy list and have plans to save up money for the Reason 10 upgrade. Wouldn't surprise me at all if someone were to tell me him to be a member of dependable Alpha-Testers.

Just by the way, i don't think that the sudden advent of the subscription model makes Reason 10 less appealing. At least not from a objective stand of view of course. It really depends on our preferences and the momentary goals. Reason 10 also includes devices not available in the shop as separate Rack Extensions, so therefore to each his/her own. In regards the expressed worries about Propellerhead on wanting to expand the subscription principle to their flagship products as well, ...well i don't think they have to or else they wouldn't had to establish their own plugin format which ensures a regular income anyway.
The current subscription plan for REs and maybe VSTs too (IF demanded by the VST-developers) will definitely boost the profit. And let's pretend they have plans to experiment with a subscription plan for Reason too, ....what makes us sure that the expressed apocalypse comes true ? Why should they consider to increase either the usual retail price or the price for an upgrade ? Wouldn't this backslash potential customers wanting to get a full Reason license once they manage to afford it ?!? Try to observe this from an angle with basic business.
In regards the SDK i believe that Propellerhead aims for a "no brainer" solution, which means that a golden age might be possible for RE & VST-developers in the future. All the current headaches can be a matter of past. Some things will depend on the VST-format's flexibility. That's something that Propellerhead can't control but everything on their part is manageable to make a - as smooth as possible - integration possible for everyone. For the meantime let's hope for VST-plugins registerable with Propellerhead's authorization and MORE Rack Extensions. Good things come to those who wait.

Much Love
Nicola
Ps: Dear Propellerheads. I would love to subscripe DNA Labs Hydronexius Workstation ROM. Need to evaluate this device again, especially their ReFill Cinematic Dreamworks Nexspansion. I guess it would make sense to add all ReFills corresponding with a ROMpler, right ? I thank you for your attention and hope for your understanding.