Switching over from old Mac

[nycoach]

I just migrated my old Mac to my new Imac. I downloaded and installed PT 7.3 and everything seemed to go according to plan. The HUGE problem is...All of my favorite plug ins are coming up as inactive. I was told that auth codes wouldn't be affected if I migrated them to the new computer. Does anyone know what to do here? I'm kind of freaking out!

Thanks

[Park Seward]

If these were old, pre version 7 plugs, you will need to update/upgrade them.

[nycoach]

I'm new to this, so how do I go about doing this? Thank you for your help!

[nycoach]

I'm new to this, so how do I go about doing this? Thank you for your help!

[livstone]

Well each company has it's own policy that will depend on which version of the plug-in you have and which version they are currently up to. Generally speaking if your plugins are not too old you should be able to download an upgrade from the company website for a nominal fee or call them and do the same thing.

I would start with the website. That should give you any information you need for upgrades.

[nycoach]

Thank you! This has really turned into a headache!

[jlcnyc]

I just completed the switch to intel.
I have many third party plugs. It was a ton of work - lots of updates to download.
(I probably spent a week preparing for the move - digging up all of my auth codes, checking intel compatibility, etc.)
.......but it was totally worth it.
There is no comparison between my "old" G5 and my Mac Pro.
The intel rocks! tons of plugs, VI's and still low buffer sizes!

plus - despite assurances, I never trust companies to maintain support for older technology (PPC in this case)
the day will come that some new, "must-have" plug (the "Grammy-izer"?) is ONLY intel compatible

With native processing - intel is the way to go.