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  • bbeliusB
    bbeliusB
    Not exactly. eLicenser is a technology and has a hardware part (eLicenser Key/dongle), and a software part (soft eLicenser and the eLicenser Control Center). All VSL software require the hardware eLicenser Key, so you have to buy one. Vienna Key is just a label for the eLicenser Key.
    Ben@VSL | IT & Product Specialist
  • PaulP
    VSL Team
    PaulP

    Hi carnalex, 

    Our products only work with a hardware USB eLicenser. 

    A simple answer for your question: A hardware key is impossible to crack, and a niche product like ours wouldn't exist without the best copy protection. 

    Best, 
    Paul

    Paul Kopf Product Manager VSL
  • cmC
    VSL Team
    cmC

    hi carnalex,
    eLicenser is a brand for the USB protection device of the same name from Steinberg
    https://www.steinberg.net/en/shop/buy_product/sku/502009050.html

    formerly this protection device was made by a company named Syncrosoft and at this time VSL decided to name it ViennaKey when sold through the VSL WebShop, distributor or authorized dealer and this naming was kept until today.

    all licenses from Steinberg, VSL and several other companies are stored on this "dongle", to download or move such licenses you have to use the "eLicenser Control Center"
    https://www.steinberg.net/en/company/technologies/elicenser.html

    hth, cm

    and remember: only a CRAY can run an endless loop in just three seconds.
  • C
    C

    Thanks for all the helpful answers everyone! Much clearer now.

    I'll be getting my usb unit later today, look forward to get the Essential Orchestra later this week!

     

    Cheers,
  • 1
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    HI Carnalex, I have a Vienna key on its way to me but am running short on usb ports.  Do I have to have the dongle inserted in my mac the entire time I use the software?  Any insight is appreciated.  Thanks.
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    @153775 said:

    HI Carnalex, I have a Vienna key on its way to me but am running short on usb ports. Do I have to have the dongle inserted in my mac the entire time I use the software? Any insight is appreciated. Thanks.
    Short answer: Yes The software won't work without the key plugged into a USB port. Although I've never tried it you could try using an external USB hub.
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    @153775 said:

    running short on usb ports.  Do I have to have the dongle inserted in my mac the entire time I use the software?  Any insight is appreciated.  Thanks.

    It can work if you, having instantiated it with the key in, make absolutely no change [or save] to your project or file. Once you do (or instantiate a library or plugin that requires it say in VE Pro) it will call the key and you'll have to stick it back in and "Retry"
  • F
    F
    Hello, Sorry if this has already been adressed before. I want to buy a new USB key because mine (steinberg for Cubase pro) is older than 5 years and I just learned about the VSL key policy yesterday. I own several VSL libraries. I never remove the key from its USB slot and the computer never leaves the desk. As far as the USB key two year warranty is concerned, does it make a difference to buy a vienna key or the steinberg key ? I mean, in case of key failure, will VSL treat my case differently if my key is a steinberg one ? It’s easy to get a steinberg key where I live ( Switzerland), not the case for a Vienna Key. Thank you for your help. Cheers,
  • PaulP
    VSL Team
    PaulP

    Hi, 

    Yes, you can get a Steinberg key, it will be treated the same. 

    Best, 
    Paul

    Paul Kopf Product Manager VSL
  • F
    F
    Hi Paul, Thank you, I really appreciate your quick answer. I will order the key tonight then. Have a good evening, Francois