AKAI VIP 3.0 released
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 662 posts since 12 Jul, 2013
Hi all,
Akai has released version 3.0 of their VIP Software:
http://www.akaipro.com/products/new-products/vip
http://www.akaipro.com/pages/vip3.0-release-notes
If you're owning one of the following keyboards, you can get VIP 3.0 free of charge from your AKAI/M-Audio User Account:
Akai Advance
Akai MPK2 Series
Akai MPK88
Akai MPKmini
Akai APCkey25
M-Audio CTRL49
M-Audio Code Series
M-Audio Oxygen Series
M-Audio Axiom air mini 32
Akai has released version 3.0 of their VIP Software:
http://www.akaipro.com/products/new-products/vip
http://www.akaipro.com/pages/vip3.0-release-notes
If you're owning one of the following keyboards, you can get VIP 3.0 free of charge from your AKAI/M-Audio User Account:
Akai Advance
Akai MPK2 Series
Akai MPK88
Akai MPKmini
Akai APCkey25
M-Audio CTRL49
M-Audio Code Series
M-Audio Oxygen Series
M-Audio Axiom air mini 32
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- KVRist
- 58 posts since 14 Jul, 2017
I was looking for MPK mini. This might make me pull the trigger!
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- KVRAF
- 10305 posts since 2 Sep, 2003 from Surrey, UK
Make sure you get (have already got) an iLok:)
More seriously, if I had bought some hardware with its supporting software and the manufacturer released some updates with such a change in protection I would be a tad annoyed.
More seriously, if I had bought some hardware with its supporting software and the manufacturer released some updates with such a change in protection I would be a tad annoyed.
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- KVRist
- 289 posts since 25 Aug, 2002 from Leeds
A trial version would be nice. Looks like it's cheaper for me to buy an M-Audio Axiom air mini 32 than buy the software alone.
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 662 posts since 12 Jul, 2013
- you only need the License Manager, no need for a hardware iLokDarkStar wrote:Make sure you get (have already got) an iLok:)
More seriously, if I had bought some hardware with its supporting software and the manufacturer released some updates with such a change in protection I would be a tad annoyed.
- all the instruments and effects, that have been included with Akai/M-Audio Hardware for some time now, already required iLok. So chances are most of the userbase is already using iLok anyway
- it also makes sense for inmusic to have a unified licensing scheme for all their individual software companies
On a personal note: as an owner of an M-Audio Code 25 I was happy to see that I was eligible for a free license, increasing the value of my purchase, whereas the old VIP 2.0 wasn't even available for my keyboard I've been also using the whole range of AIR instruments for quite some time now and never had a single issue with iLok. And as I now have a pretty diverse collection of plugins, authorising most of my stuff with one click via iLok is a breeze and I prefer this method compared to installing a separate software licensing software from each and every manufacturer.
You can get a 7 Day trial at pluginboutique.comjasco wrote:A trial version would be nice. Looks like it's cheaper for me to buy an M-Audio Axiom air mini 32 than buy the software alone.
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- KVRist
- 289 posts since 25 Aug, 2002 from Leeds
Good spot - cheers!krabbencutter wrote:
You can get a 7 Day trial at pluginboutique.com
- KVRAF
- 25852 posts since 20 Jan, 2008 from a star near where you are
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- KVRAF
- 11098 posts since 2 Dec, 2004 from North Wales
If you don't use any form of iLok (soft or hard) you will be missing out on some of the best software available...(I don't mean VIP3, but soundtoys, eventide, UVI etc)Doc Brown wrote:ILok?
Gross. I'll pass and go with Komplete Kontrol and hold the iLok nonsense.
X32 Desk, i9 PC, S49MK2, Studio One, BWS, Live 12. PUSH 3 SA, Osmose, Summit, Pro 3, Prophet8, Syntakt, Digitone, Drumlogue, OP1-F, Eurorack, TD27 Drums, Nord Drum3P, Guitars, Basses, Amps and of course lots of pedals!
- KVRAF
- 25852 posts since 20 Jan, 2008 from a star near where you are
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 662 posts since 12 Jul, 2013
Have a look at this:Doc Brown wrote:ILok?
Gross. I'll pass and go with Komplete Kontrol and hold the iLok nonsense.
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=490833
Numanoid wrote:Please, let's not turn this thread into another iLOK battle
- KVRist
- 479 posts since 13 May, 2012 from Minnesota
No battle for me. I just don't care. I just find it absurd that essentially a midi keyboard is locked down by software / hardware. It seems like an ultra foolish business plan but to each his own. Again, doesn't really matter as I will be going with the Komplete Kontrol mkii and not be tethered to any software or dongle just to play my keyboard.
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- KVRAF
- 11098 posts since 2 Dec, 2004 from North Wales
I think the point is AKAI VIP is not tethered to hardware or a dongle (ilok is also a software authorisation to the PC, same as NI's own method).Doc Brown wrote:No battle for me. I just don't care. I just find it absurd that essentially a midi keyboard is locked down by software / hardware. It seems like an ultra foolish business plan but to each his own. Again, doesn't really matter as I will be going with the Komplete Kontrol mkii and not be tethered to any software or dongle just to play my keyboard.
X32 Desk, i9 PC, S49MK2, Studio One, BWS, Live 12. PUSH 3 SA, Osmose, Summit, Pro 3, Prophet8, Syntakt, Digitone, Drumlogue, OP1-F, Eurorack, TD27 Drums, Nord Drum3P, Guitars, Basses, Amps and of course lots of pedals!
- KVRian
- 663 posts since 9 Jun, 2014 from UK
The ilok method on this is silent unless you want to benefit from a free account to move your licences no special hardware is required.
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AIR | Akai Professional | Alesis | ▲lto Professional | Denon DJ | Denon Professional | ION Audio | M-Audio | Marantz Professional | MixMeister | Numark | SONiVOX
Email. sbangs@inmusicbrands.com
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- KVRist
- 168 posts since 7 Dec, 2004
So when I purchased my M-Audio Oxygen a while back it did not come with VIP.
I logged into my M-Audio account last night and saw that VIP 3 was listed as a download under my products !
Very cool of M-Audio/AKAI/inMusic !
I mean they could have offered it for sale with a discount (which was honestly what I expected), but to include it totally free on previous purchases was very cool indeed !
Thank you M-Audio/AKAI !
- Jay
I logged into my M-Audio account last night and saw that VIP 3 was listed as a download under my products !
Very cool of M-Audio/AKAI/inMusic !
I mean they could have offered it for sale with a discount (which was honestly what I expected), but to include it totally free on previous purchases was very cool indeed !
Thank you M-Audio/AKAI !
- Jay