Pro Tools reinstatement plans axed from Jan 1st 2020

[Blinkofani]

Originally Posted by JCBigler

Is Avid still allowing a 30 day grace period to renew your support and upgrade plan?

Not so sure. My plan ends in 4 days and that’s what they’re telling me on my account. From what I’ve read, people were saying that, for example, 3 days before their plan was ending they were having messages saying they had 33 days left.

In any event, I’ll let you know in 5 days...

Blink

PS. Well, in my case, since the reinstatement price is the same as renewal because of the current ‘promo”, you could say I have a 26-days grace period but, anyway....

[adamdgold]

Okay, paid the $199 to reinstate my perpetual license which expired at 12.4. My question now is- when do I need to activate it? Can I put it off for a while? Will it expire if I don't activate by the end of the year?

[YYR123]

Originally Posted by Blinkofani

What they have at heart is their stock holders not their user base....

You my good sir have discovered both the secret and the reason for the lack of successes of yesteryear

[YYR123]

Originally Posted by eesn

You'd expect periodically Avid would develop such a set of new features to make the next version of Pro Tools attractive and worthy of upgrading to. But, instead of that carrot, we get a stick that only makes sense to busy studios and very busy individuals.

Yep this would be too easy, instead “let’s just close all the doors and play hardball”

Not at all reasonable.... I’ve just heard about this and the discount to upgrade....$599 is still too much for software that’s not awesome

I’ll keep 12.4/12.5.2 - I have yet to try 12.8 and I have had access to that for a few years now.

Oh Avid you missed it again.

[syMPh]

Originally Posted by Teej

Meanwhile I walk into a high-end blingy studio running the latest version of PT2019 on HDX here in Berlin that shall remain nameless, and I ask the studio owner about what they think about the update plans etc...his response? (paraphrased) "Oh I have a good relationship with Avid, they just give me PT and keep me up to date...I guess it's good marketing?"


I'm honestly truly sorry to say: y'all have lost it.

your owner at said nameless studio is full of it :)

[Teej]

Originally Posted by syMPh

your owner at said nameless studio is full of it :)

It raised my eyebrows for sure but it wouldn't be the first time a "house-hold" name in pro audio gave him free stuff just for visibility. He's spent (and continues to spend) enough money in the sector so it's not like he's running on handouts, but I honestly wouldn't be surprised.

I will however remove the statement from my original post as I don't have any proof and it's an off-topic moot point that doesn't further the discussion at hand.

[Emi]

Originally Posted by adamdgold

Okay, paid the $199 to reinstate my perpetual license which expired at 12.4. My question now is- when do I need to activate it? Can I put it off for a while? Will it expire if I don't activate by the end of the year?

That I would like to know, but starting to know the greediness off Avid I’m pretty sure they will not let you activated whenever you want/need to.

[eesn]

Originally Posted by JFreak

Not sure what has happened, but maybe it is time to review the forum rules..?

um, i think my post got edited in the process too..

[Southsidemusic]

Probably because it clearly states that namecalling and insults of members or Avid and other companies is not allowed so that ”might” be the reason.

Lets stay off the trash talk and inappropriate wording as we all know how most feel and no need to get this thread closed due to breaking the Forum Guidelines please

[soundtech]

Originally Posted by jscomposer

Before: "reinstate" for $299 regular price.

After: only option for latest version with perpetual license will be to buy new. $599 regular price (for now). You could then keep current for $199/yr.

Most places have both options on sale right now.

Thanks jscomposer, actually I saw where Avid has a special of $199 for the perpetual.