Didn't see this posted here yet:

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https://www.musicradar.com/news/native-instruments-360

But what does that really mean for the everyday loyal end user?

What do you do think about this move and how will it affect your use of NI tools?

 

If they keep the perpetual licenses, then I'll purchase the Komplete upgrade every 3 versions or so, like in the past. If not, I'll keep using what I have already. It's not like the industry is moving to a new standard just yet.

So I'm good, no change here.

 

I think it's too pricey. No rent-to-own, no discounts for loyal customers.. Pfff. I rather have both Melda (rent to own) and UVI sucsription at the same price :D

 

Friends don't let friends get into software subscriptions.

 

Imagine a world without property, where everything is common, you want to live in such a world

 

Yes, can I have your house?

 

That pretty much nails it.

You will own nothing and be happy, someone said, I think.

 

This is the official word:

So 30 days of offline usage... as I don't use rented software (well I do, but that's on internet connected non-audio computers) I can't tell if this is workable for most or not. Maybe check the activation status just prior to a session coming up, or mark it to a calendar.

What I do know is that nothing kills creativity and productivity faster than having to fuck about with the computer.

 

If you are a NI kontakt library fan (I confess) and want their full Komplete ultimate CE edition (I would if I could afford it) it is not to bad for 500 a year (or 50 a month). Full price is 1799 with yearly updates of 499. And with the subscription you get new libraries straight away.

 

More subscriptions???

It isn't like people do not understand the price mechanism, but it's obvious the vendors do not understand the people mechanism.