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Subject:PLEASE HELP!!
Posted by: Al Nico
Date:3/16/2008 9:15:01 AM

I apologize for my extreme ignorance but could someone explain the different purchase options for the SF9 upgrade ???
I do realize that each option has an explanation but I am a bit confused.
In laymans(sp) terms, what is the difference (physically) between the 3:

Upgrade to Sound Forge (Packaged)
Includes Sound Forge 9 software (with Noise Reduction 2.0 plug-ins), CD Architect 5.2 software, Mastering Effects Bundle by iZotope, Sound Forge and CD Architect Quick Start Manuals and Keyboard Command Shortcut Lists.
US$149.95


Upgrade to Sound Forge (Download)
Includes downloadable versions of Sound Forge 9 software (with Noise Reduction 2.0 plug-ins), CD Architect 5.2 software, Mastering Effects Bundle by iZotope, and product manuals (PDF).
US$134.95


Optional Shipped Components
Includes application DVD (with Sound Forge 9, CD Architect 5.2, and Mastering Effects Bundle from iZotope), Sound Forge 9 and CD Architect 5.2 quick start guides and keyboard command shortcut lists. Shipping charges may apply.
US$15.00

Thank you, and in return for your kindness at least you get to roll your eyes and chuckle at me...
Thank you,
Al

Subject:RE: PLEASE HELP!!
Reply by: Chienworks
Date:3/16/2008 9:49:47 AM

1 (Packaged) - they ship you a baggie containing install discs and some documentation. You have to wait until it arrives in the mail/ups before you can install and use it. Your serial number will be printed inside the front cover of the manual.

2 (Download) - you can immediately install, register, and use the software by downloading it. Your serial number will be emailed to you. You won't receive any physical items.

3 (Optional) - This lets you get the benefits of the physical shipped items if you choose #2. You'll still be able to download and use immediately, and a week or two later you'll get a package with the discs and documentation. Your serial number will be in an email and not in the manual.

Note that there is no reason to do both #1 and #3. In fact, the order screen probably won't let you.

Subject:RE: PLEASE HELP!!
Reply by: Al Nico
Date:3/16/2008 9:59:40 AM

PERFECT !!!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it !!!
Quick question....What size is the download?
You see my music pc is not connected to the web so I download on my home pc, then burn to CD, then take and install on music pc.
Will this be a problem??
Thanks again for your quick response.
Al

Subject:RE: PLEASE HELP!!
Reply by: Kennymusicman
Date:3/16/2008 11:29:05 AM


Subject:RE: PLEASE HELP!!
Reply by: Al Nico
Date:3/16/2008 12:15:13 PM

Thank you,
Those are the trial versions... Correct?
I am still a bit confused, Is the trial the same size as the full ??
Also how is the Ozone trial done?
Do you essentially unlock the trial versions when purchasing or download a completely different version.
Sorry, I have never done the trial version thing before.
Thank you,
Al

Subject:RE: PLEASE HELP!!
Reply by: Kennymusicman
Date:3/16/2008 12:34:03 PM

http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/download/trials/soundforge
this is the trial url. Size is the same. The previous link I gave was for the full updated version (9e).

The trial is the same size as the full - you can unlock the trial AFAIK into full upon entering a correct serial number. I don't think there is even an MEB trial - only an installer for the full package,(6.4MB before you ask!). which requires a serial to authorise.

I could be wrong on this bit - The trial is basically a short-term serial number - after 30 (?) days it stops the application running at all.

Subject:RE: PLEASE HELP!!
Reply by: Al Nico
Date:3/16/2008 12:50:45 PM

Thank you folks so much.
I am still pondering between SF9 and the MEB or just Ozone 3 (as we talked about in other posts).
I could get SF9 and the 4 of 6 that would ONLY WORK in SF9 like you said for $100..
Or spend $200 and get 6 of 6 that work in Sonar and SF8...
Man I am struggling with this.
Are there any other major factors I am missing ??
Thank you all for all your help.
Al


Subject:RE: PLEASE HELP!!
Reply by: Geoff_Wood
Date:3/16/2008 2:50:14 PM

No, though it will take an additional trip back to your internet PC, or a phone call to get an authorise code.

geoff

Subject:RE: PLEASE HELP!!
Reply by: Geoff_Wood
Date:3/16/2008 2:52:01 PM

Your authorisation sticks for upgades, unless uninstalled bewteen upgrades. Ozone is a separate download and install/authorise.

geoff

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