This is a very commonly asked and valid question by most software buyers.
Every software company has its own policy of allowing users to install their wares on one or more computers. So it is always safe to check either with Sudeep Audio product description or the FAQs page on the manufacturer site to know the answer.
However, to help you save time in doing all this research, the general rule of thumb is followed by most as under:
1. A serial / challenge based product can be installed on 2 machines under the same user id.
2. If product uses a physical USB key for licenses (say iLok or eLicenser), then the product license remains on it. So you can install your software on as many computers you want to. But it will work only on that machine in which a valid license dongle is connected.
3. Some companies give you an option to use the Serial / Challenge unlock method OR use an iLok. So it is upto you on what method you want to opt for at the time of product registration itself.
4, Some products do allow more than 2 installations or in some cases, don’t ask you to get a challenge code. But then their license terms state that the user has to be the same person. This is done in pure good faith by such companies, hoping that the liberty given will not be misused.
What if i format my computer?
Though it is rare for Macs to be formatted now and then, even a PC with original Windows OS does not require frequent formatting. However, it is surely possible you may need to do it.
In such cases, inform the plugin or DAW company that you’re doing it BEFORE actually doing it. So at their end, they will delete the computer ID number associated to your account. And once you start afresh, you will be given a new activation code by them.
Frequent or constant requests like “hey i formatted my PC again” will surely raise flags. And then it is upto the software company to issue a new license or not.
What is iLok Cloud?
The iLok Cloud allows iLok Cloud-enabled software to be authorized by any compatible license located in the user’s iLok Account (no need for a physical iLok USB or machine-licensing). This feature requires that the computer is continuously connected to the internet during use. So if you want to avoid being constantly connected to the Net, use the physical iLok instead. Read the pdf on iLok Cloud here >>
As an original software buyer, we salute you for supporting the developers and dealers who bring such amazing tools to you. However, it is highly recommended that you sign up for the “insurance” plans for the physical USB keys that carry your licenses – eLicenser and iLok.
Note: These plans are sold directly by the companies and not by any dealer in the world.
- iLok licenses – Zero Downtime explained here >>
- Vienna Instruments products – protection plan given here >>
- Steinberg products protection plan explained here>>
Read the #SAundCheck article on dongle protection here >> |
What is iLok Cloud?
The iLok Cloud allows iLok Cloud-enabled software to be authorized by any compatible license located in the user’s iLok Account (no need for a physical iLok USB or machine-licensing). This feature requires that the computer is continuously connected to the internet during use. So if you want to avoid being constantly connected to the Net, use the physical iLok instead. Read the pdf on iLok Cloud here >>
SudeepAudio.com is proud to bring to India (since 2009), one of the most transparent digital distributor service – Rebeat Digital from Austria.
Rebeat Digital distributes music digitally to online stores such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and YouTube. Our Music Enterprise Software (MES) helps labels to manage their releases and handle royalty accounting efficiently.
- Your songs have to be originals.
- All copyrights of the content remains yours.
- Rebeat takes only the distribution rights of the song(s) uploaded.
- You are paid 85% royalty income generated out of song sales and streaming services worldwide (every quarter, once it crosses 50 EUR)
To know more and buy Rebeat Digital in India, click here >> |
Image Line FL Studio DAW is one of the most popular digital workstations in the world! And what’s more? It is available in India at the cheapest prices in the world on SudeepAudio.com!!
Here is an Edition Selection Wizard that will help you arrive at which edition (Fruity / Producer / Signature / All Plugins) to buy.
And not to worry, you can always UPGRADE to a higher version at any time later via SudeepAudio.com too!!
Buy FL Studio DAW or upgrades in India here >> |
Important Note:
There is absolutely no difference between the box pack and download version of FL studio in terms of features or anything else!! So don’t fall for any such misinformation being spread by our competitors.
In the download version, you get the latest edition at the time of ordering. And its just a 900 Mb download size (for all versions).
Know more about buying EDUCATIONAL versions here >> |
Which version to buy?
How many installations?
Info about EDU versions
SudeepAudio.com is the exclusive dealer of Melodyne and AutoTune software in India!
The biggest difference between Melodyne and Auto-Tune is that Auto-Tune is a realtime linear form of tuning, where as Melodyne is offline and nonlinear.
Buy Celemony and Antares products in India |
Learn the Basic Differences
How they work?
Top pros and cons
Though there is no simple, direct answer to this question, here are some comparison videos compiled for you to watch and arrive at a decision yourself.
Please remember, buy and use the software that YOU find comfortable to work with and not just because some star musician is using it. Many companies allow you to use a trial version for a week or upto a month. Try using these to arrive at your OWN decision.
Our recommendation for Beginners: FL Studio Fruity or Producer Edition – works on PC and Mac. Buy it at the cheapest price here >>
Finally, it is the music that you produce which resonates with the listeners, and not the DAW which you used.
To buy DAWs in India, go here >> |
P.S. Apple Logic Pro is available directly and only on their online App OS store. So this has to be bought via your Apple computer only.
Tips by Indrajit Sharma Tubby
Logic vs. Pro Tools
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Pro Tools or Nuendo?
Top 10 DAWs (2018)
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FL Studio or Logic Pro X?
SINGLE EDU LICENSE (is for only Signature Bundle)
If you are currently a student or a teacher at a school or college or University, you can order the FL Studio Signature EDU bundle in India here >>
Alongwit your order, you just need to scan and email us your valid ID card, or a letter stating that your are a teacher / educator on your institute’s letterhead.
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MULTIPLE SEAT EDU LICENSE (eligible for Fruity / Producer / Signature Bundle / ALL Plugins Bundle)
Any educational institute in India can order from a minimum of 5 site licenses (and multiples thereof) of FL Studio versions – Fruity / Producer / Signature / All Plugins – at unbelievable discounts!! Contact Us with the number of seats (i.e. licenses) you require for your institute and which version you would like to purchase.
- A Site License grants an educational institution the license to use the FL Studio software products on a specified number of the institution’s computers on one campus.
- The software may be used for teaching, research, and administrative purposes. Any form of commercial use is explicitly prohibited. Commercial use is defined as use of the software, documentation, or data for any use relating to “for profit” purposes.
- This Site License software is not intended to be installed and operated on student-owned computers.
- The software belongs solely to the purchasing institution.
Free, Downloadable, Lifetime Upgrades
What is the difference between the EDUcational and the full license?
- Feature-wise there are no differences.
- The difference is in the user license terms: commercial use is prohibited.
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Can I change my Educational program to a full license program?
Suppose you feel you have made a great song in your FL Studio Educational program, and want to sell it or release it online? Or put the song on YouTube with some ads on it?
This isn’t possible, as your educational license does not allow ‘for profit’ use.
Solution?
Upgrade your Educational license to a full license.
To upgrade your FL Studio version, educational license, to an FL Studio commercial license, please follow the below instructions:
Step 1. Register your serial number here http://serialregistration.image-line.com
-> If your FL Studio version, educational license, is already activated on your existing ‘my account’ page then skip this step 1.
Step 2. Sign in to your ‘my account’ page using your email address and your personal selected password.
Step 3. Buy the upgrade from the Image Line web-shop: “Upgrade from FL Studio Educational to Full program license”
(to see this option, you need to be logged into your account before entering the Image Line shop).
The upgrade to full version will be displayed under the ‘my licenses’ section after purchase.
Info on EDU version
The iLok Cloud allows iLok Cloud-enabled software to be authorized without the use of an iLok USB or a machine license.
This feature requires that the computer be continuously connected to the internet during use.
How do I close an iLok Cloud Session?
In the iLok License Manager (4.0 or greater), go to FILE -> Close Cloud Session
In most cases, there is no need to close a Cloud Session. Some users will want to close their Cloud Sessions to be able to move an activation to a physical device or computer.
Not all computer systems will have a reliable Internet connection, so moving the activation to the iLok USB hardware is an option for those users.
Opening an iLok Cloud session, will move the session to the computer you are at and will close the session in the old location.
When you close the iLok Cloud session, it will remain closed.
Yes… yay! 🙂
But with some conditions:
We’re reasonable and understand that you probably have one or more home computers, a laptop and probably one at work too. You may also have both Windows and macOS computers. Using a single license across multiple computers AND operating systems is OK.
Provided…
You are the only person using FL Studio, the plugin or whatever software you purchased. The best way to ensure this is to install FL Studio for your personal account (not ‘All users’). So yes, multiple installations are OK, where you are the only user.
This option is not applicable to companies, organizations or schools, they need to purchase a multiple license version.
Abuse
Be aware that abuse of this privilege will not be tolerated. Where we detect more than one person using the same license, your Software license can be revoked and account deactivated (see our End User License Agreement).
** WARNING **
Not only do we prohibit you sharing your FL Studio activation with friends, it is a particularly bad idea, since you can’t control who they pass it onto. Think seriously, best friends, have other best friends, and you may not always be best friends with your best friend. Once your license is ‘out there’ it will spread, quickly. We have seen cases of a license ending up on the internet within weeks and 10,000’s attempted installations after we shut an account down.
Different versions of FL Studio:
FL Studio Windows 32 & 64 bit – You can install both of these versions using the same registration on all your computers, under the conditions listed above.
FL Studio for macOS – This program can be installed on all your Mac computers, under the same conditions listed above.
Image-Line Support Team