[Benoni]

as much as I dislike iLok, I also like it for the ease in authorizing. I think Plugin Alliance has the best auth system out now. You can auth a computer and/or a regular USB flash drive. You can deactivate a computer anytime and the auth will be automatically added back to your account, so no need to email and ask for a reset. You have 3 auths Forever! You can activate your studio computer, laptop, and a USB stick all at the same time, making it easy to use the software you paid for wherever you want.

You have easy online and offline activation, and when using a USB stick, its compatible with your Wave auths as well.

I wish all manufacturers would move to this platform. Forget having to spend money on an overpriced flash drive (iLok) and just use a regular flash drive and have the option to authorize certain computers at the same time. Your auth'ed computer crashes? NO PROBLEM, go online to your account, de-activate the computer. and you have that auth right back in your account. No ZDT to pay, no shipping in a flash drive filled with ALL your auth's, no fees, no wait, no worry. Its like an iLok without all the restrictions, pumped up fees, and unfriendly terms.

That said, Fxpansion has been pretty good. The longest I've had to wait was 24 hours after sending an email. Hopefully it goes that smooth when I need to re-auth all plugs/expansions after the switch to Win8 in Oct.

PS. now is a great time to get into BFD2, I know a seller on eBay who can get you BFD Eco and BFD2 for under $200.

If you prefer Superior Drummer, then checkout AudioDelux, under $200 get Superior and an Expansion pack.