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Re: S3 or D-command?
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If I did own an S6, I would be astounded if it only cost $600 to keep it current. That's a deal!
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Re: S3 or D-command?
The issue is that requiring a subscription for a nearly $100,000 console is a new development. Now, if that $600 support plan also covers the mechanical servicing as well it might well be worth it.
Some of us remember when HD updates were significantly less expensive and at the option of the user. During that time the software appeared to be improving as well. The last great features were elastic audio and disc cache, although I suppose the under the hood improvements in 11 could also be included. IMOYMMV It also explains why the D-Command and D-Control remain viable even though they are out of production. Best....H |
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Re: S3 or D-command?
the facilities I know of lease their gear, especially S6, D-control, and have already been on avid support plans that cost more than $600. the next day overnight shipping of a replacement part is a major reason.
but... the avid advantage support plan for pro tools hd is $400/yr and includes software updates. is that being phased out? you can see a few of the avid advantage support plans here http://www.fullcompass.com/category/...rand%5B%5D=AVD http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search...op+Nav-Search= Avid's whole structure is very confusing and vague. |
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Re: S3 or D-command?
When you buy the S6 M10 or M40 system it comes with a full year of hardware support and software upgrades included. From our website:
"S6 comes with one year of Avid Advantage ExpertPlus support with Hardware Coverage, which includes 7x24 support access, priority phone support, advance hardware exchange (next business day), complimentary S6 software upgrades, and more to keep you up and running." If you wish to cover every module or only some modules for the 24-7 support plan after that first year - you can choose to do so for a price based on what you have. If you only wish to cover the Master Module and also receive software enhancements/updates for that next year it is roughly $ 600 for the M10 and roughly a $ 1,000 for the M40.
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These are completely different things! So let's say avid fixes bugs, I just said bugs didn't I, that's right, avid actually fixing things they screwed up to begin with, well you can't get any of those updates unless you're paying the $600 year ProTools HD support plan! That's what's so freaking insane!
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HD Native Pcie, PTHD 11, PT12 Vanilla, Omni, Lynx Aurora 16, 192 I/O (16 in/8 out), 24 Fader D-Command, lots of preamps and compressors. MacPro 5.1 (12) Core (2009 MacPro 8 Core Upgraded to a 12 Core MacPro), 56 Gig Ram, SSD System & 3 - 2TB Drives, OSX 10.9.5, Windows 10 Via Bootcamp |
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Re: S3 or D-command?
Also, I've been using a pro control, for well over a decade, and I have never, not once, ever needed any support for it!
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HD Native Pcie, PTHD 11, PT12 Vanilla, Omni, Lynx Aurora 16, 192 I/O (16 in/8 out), 24 Fader D-Command, lots of preamps and compressors. MacPro 5.1 (12) Core (2009 MacPro 8 Core Upgraded to a 12 Core MacPro), 56 Gig Ram, SSD System & 3 - 2TB Drives, OSX 10.9.5, Windows 10 Via Bootcamp |
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Software Upgrades: Software upgrades for the system will be provided to Advantage customers at no charge It's very confusing what Avid has going on here. |
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Re: S3 or D-command?
It's a tiered system to try to take in some money.
Obviously every company needs to, it's just with the new Board's direction it seems that the most important goal It's weird I suppose more of a software company's situation, b/c I don't see other hardware companies slumming to get subscription fees It is what it is.......acceptance is the first step
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Re: S3 or D-command?
The main issue to me is that the S6 was not finished when it was released. Paying for support and upgrades is one thing. But the line between software update and software upgrade has disappeared. So to get bug fixes and base functionality now you have to upgrade rather than simply update.
One year just does not seem long enough at the current development rate.
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