EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

Henrik Buus Jensen wrote:
> 
> Is it legal to download a demo of a VSTi, sample the sounds, then 
> use the samples in EXS24 without buying the original product?
> 
> I'm thinking no, but not sure.
> 

I would imagine no, but I bet you'd find lawyers happy to take on the 
fight - but not on a no win no fee basis!

For example, look at the Linplug download page:

"The Demos are fully functional. The only restriction that applies to 
demo versions is that they emit a noise about once every minute."

A lawyer would argue that the words "only restriction" pertaining just 
to the burst of noise gives you carte blanche to do what you want. The 
legal stuff at the bottom of the page doesn't say anything specific 
about permission.

However if you ask them they will say you can't do what you are 
suggesting. If you do it you have to decide if you can afford to argue 
that you can if it comes to court (which is very unlikely - they won't 
know unless you get a big hit and then I think you will be happy to pay 
for the full version)

It's an interesting question. It's strange that most supermarkets here 
in England now trust people to scan their own food. Most garages trust 
you to fill up before paying. The percentage of honest people is 
surprisingly large where physical theft is concerned, but not, I think, 
where intellectual property is concerned.

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Pete Thomas
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