Avid dropping Falcon PSA - crossgrade to full UVI version $100 includes $100 voucher

[smurfyou]

Maybe you've all seen by now but there was a quiet announcement that Avid is no longer including Falcon with PT licenses. If you are on a current subscription or support plan it will continue to work until the end of that plan period.

It's a shame because Falcon is pretty amazing and capable but I guess it was a good run.

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admin edit: See https://avid.secure.force.com/pkb/ar...UVI-Falcon-FAQ for info and jump to https://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?p=2627422 for the crossgrade offer from UVI.

[unkJE]

Originally Posted by smurfyou

... If you are on a current subscription or support plan it will continue to work until the end of that plan period...

Hope you're right!
If you are, I’ll have Falcon until March 2024 (when my current Standard Plan expires)



I'm trying to work out if there's any ambiguity here:

https://avid.secure.force.com/pkb/ar...m-Requirements
• Support Removed
UVI Falcon removed from Pro Tools as of January 31st, 2022


https://avid.secure.force.com/pkb/ar...UVI-Falcon-FAQ
Tracks show "Plug-In Inactive" where Falcon was inserted.
This can occur on/after Feb 1, 2022 with the version of Falcon bundled with Pro Tools Subscriptions and Perpetual licenses since this was a limited time bundling that ended Jan 31, 2022.

Note that customers still have the use of Falcon during their term up until that renews or expires at the end of their current month (for Monthly Subscriptions) or current year (for Annual Subscriptions and Software Updates + Support Plans).


https://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?...19#post2626719
Avid's bundling of the UVI Falcon plug-in with Pro Tools & Pro Tools | Ultimate will end on Jan 31st, 2022. Products redeemed or renewed starting on Feb 1, 2022 will not include Avid Falcon AAX (existing customers will have use of the plug-in through the end of their current term).

[Stephen Bond]

These third party 'value added' additions are always a concern. A good few people got messed up with Slate Digital and plugins from other parties in the bundle which got dropped. For me, it is another clear reason to not be subscription but old school purchase.

I haven't even bothered adding any of the Avid plugins I don't own licences permanent licenses for. I had a tinkle with Falcon to demo but stayed away for the exact same reason.

Stephen

[AlexLakis]

Originally Posted by Stephen Bond

These third party 'value added' additions are always a concern.

I couldn't agree more, I make it a point never to use third-party stuff (even tho they are part of my active subscriptions.) Its too risky.

[RossH]

Originally Posted by AlexLakis

I couldn't agree more, I make it a point never to use third-party stuff (even tho they are part of my active subscriptions.) Its too risky.

Yup. Wish they'd just lower PT prices instead of packing in the third party stuff.

[musicman691]

Played it smart as I also use Digital Performer and I wanted Falcon to work across both platforms. So I purchased Falcon direct from UVI and have never looked back. UVI does run 30% off sales from time to time on Falcon.

[K Roche]

Originally Posted by smurfyou

Maybe you've all seen by now but there was a quiet announcement that Avid is no longer including Falcon with PT licenses. If you are on a current subscription or support plan it will continue to work until the end of that plan period.

It's a shame because Falcon is pretty amazing and capable but I guess it was a good run.

Humm to clarify are you certain Falcon is tied to the current annual support plan period, and will not continue if you keep your plan current thru annual renewal ? Because for example I still have functioning (add on promo licenses) for things no longer offered like Loom, Twist and Vacuum Pro
If it does expire even with continued renewal ? that is a shame because Falcon is great and I really like the new Piano plugin...

[musicman691]

Originally Posted by K Roche

Humm to clarify are you certain Falcon is tied to the current annual support plan period, and will not continue if you keep your plan current thru annual renewal ? Because for example I still have functioning (add on promo licenses) for things no longer offered like Loom, Twist and Vacuum Pro
If it does expire even with continued renewal ? that is a shame because Falcon is great and I really like the new Piano plugin...

I don't think that Falcon will stop working - there just won't be anymore updates and forget about downloading the program or the Avid Plugsound soundbank. I know about the latter - when I did not renew my support and update plan both the download for Falcon (yes it was in my account even though I purchased it direct from UVI after a short while) and the Avid Plugsound soundbank went away. Check the release limit date on your iLok and see what the date is (if any).

[smurfyou]

Originally Posted by K Roche

Humm to clarify are you certain Falcon is tied to the current annual support plan period, and will not continue if you keep your plan current thru annual renewal ? Because for example I still have functioning (add on promo licenses) for things no longer offered like Loom, Twist and Vacuum Pro
If it does expire even with continued renewal ? that is a shame because Falcon is great and I really like the new Piano plugin...

Yes according to Avid the iLok license will expire so you will not be able to authorize it when it loads.

[musicman691]

Originally Posted by smurfyou

Yes according to Avid the iLok license will expire so you will not be able to authorize it when it loads.

To be sure check the expiration date on your iLok. Mine was tied to the expiration date for my update/support plan for PT. Like I said I played it smart and purchased Falcon when UVI had one of their 30% off sales on Falcon.