Hugh-H
09-08-2015, 10:13 AM
Hello,
We have around 10 HD or native systems running in television production environments that can't be upgraded to PT11 or 12 at this time, the operators will panic and there are compatibility problems. We need to wait for a hiatus and upgrade the entire computer, that will need to wait.
I've read the other post about the $99 upgrade not including PT10, and I've followed all the links that Jeffro has posted, but it isn't clear whether the $199 upgrade plan and the $599 HD plan include PT10. Perhaps I'm just missing it.
Here's an example from the updated licensing FAQ -
Q: Will I have to surrender my old license when I upgrade to Pro Tools 12? Will I lose my Pro Tools 10 license too?
A: The original Upgrade Plans (as well as new/full product purchases) included a Pro Tools 10 license (for 32-bit compatibility) in a bundle along with v11/12, but some upgrades only provide a license for Pro Tools 12 (see the "Info" link next to the price for the Pro Tools Annual Upgrade Plan as an example). Your old license/bundle will need to be surrendered as part of the upgrade, so please check the info/details for the specific upgrade option prior to purchasing.
I'm not sure what the difference is between "original" and "some" upgrade plans, is the $199 plan an "original" and therefore I get PT10, or is there something else I'm not seeing?
Looking at the "Info" link as suggested for the answer, it only says the following -
Pro Tools Annual Upgrade and Support Plan
Select this option to upgrade or crossgrade your copy of Pro Tools 9–11, Pro Tools Express (bundled with Pro Tools | Mbox, Fast Track Solo, or Fast Track Duo interfaces only), or Pro Tools M-Powered/MP 6–9 to Pro Tools 12.
Your upgrade includes a renewable Avid upgrade plan, which provides all future Pro Tools upgrades for one year from the time of activation, plus expert help, renewable annually for $199/year.
Pro Tools 12 requires an iLok 2 USB Key—if you have an older “blue” key, you can purchase a new iLok 2 key here.
Please note that InMusic versions of Pro Tools Express are not eligible for this crossgrade.
There is similar, but slightly different, verbiage for the HD plan but no mention of PT10. With the terms changing regularly from Avid, I can't tell whether we get a PT10 license with our $199 plan or not. Can anyone show me whether that's the case?
If it's not the case and PT10 will not be available, is it possible to purchase before the end of the year to avoid penalties (we're legally obligated to keep these systems running!) and then keep the licenses without transferring to the iLoks? Is that recognized as an official plan? I know legally of course it is because it's purchased but I need to know that we'll be authorized.
Sincerely,
Hugh
We have around 10 HD or native systems running in television production environments that can't be upgraded to PT11 or 12 at this time, the operators will panic and there are compatibility problems. We need to wait for a hiatus and upgrade the entire computer, that will need to wait.
I've read the other post about the $99 upgrade not including PT10, and I've followed all the links that Jeffro has posted, but it isn't clear whether the $199 upgrade plan and the $599 HD plan include PT10. Perhaps I'm just missing it.
Here's an example from the updated licensing FAQ -
Q: Will I have to surrender my old license when I upgrade to Pro Tools 12? Will I lose my Pro Tools 10 license too?
A: The original Upgrade Plans (as well as new/full product purchases) included a Pro Tools 10 license (for 32-bit compatibility) in a bundle along with v11/12, but some upgrades only provide a license for Pro Tools 12 (see the "Info" link next to the price for the Pro Tools Annual Upgrade Plan as an example). Your old license/bundle will need to be surrendered as part of the upgrade, so please check the info/details for the specific upgrade option prior to purchasing.
I'm not sure what the difference is between "original" and "some" upgrade plans, is the $199 plan an "original" and therefore I get PT10, or is there something else I'm not seeing?
Looking at the "Info" link as suggested for the answer, it only says the following -
Pro Tools Annual Upgrade and Support Plan
Select this option to upgrade or crossgrade your copy of Pro Tools 9–11, Pro Tools Express (bundled with Pro Tools | Mbox, Fast Track Solo, or Fast Track Duo interfaces only), or Pro Tools M-Powered/MP 6–9 to Pro Tools 12.
Your upgrade includes a renewable Avid upgrade plan, which provides all future Pro Tools upgrades for one year from the time of activation, plus expert help, renewable annually for $199/year.
Pro Tools 12 requires an iLok 2 USB Key—if you have an older “blue” key, you can purchase a new iLok 2 key here.
Please note that InMusic versions of Pro Tools Express are not eligible for this crossgrade.
There is similar, but slightly different, verbiage for the HD plan but no mention of PT10. With the terms changing regularly from Avid, I can't tell whether we get a PT10 license with our $199 plan or not. Can anyone show me whether that's the case?
If it's not the case and PT10 will not be available, is it possible to purchase before the end of the year to avoid penalties (we're legally obligated to keep these systems running!) and then keep the licenses without transferring to the iLoks? Is that recognized as an official plan? I know legally of course it is because it's purchased but I need to know that we'll be authorized.
Sincerely,
Hugh