EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

> James Ryan wrote:

No I didn't.
>>> 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.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> 
>>> Best regards,
>>> Henrik Buus Jensen
>> 
This is my quote:
>> Uh....no....not legal - stealing, just like downloading music and not paying
>> for it.
>> 
>> James
> 
> But what do you think about the statement on the Linplug site?
> 
> "The only restriction that applies to
> demo versions is that they emit a noise about once every minute."
> 
> Doesn't this imply that these don't come under the licence of the actual
> instruments and that they are actually giving you permission to do what
> you want?
> 
> -- 
> Pete Thomas
> www.petethomas.co.uk
> - Free Logic Icons, Environments and EXS Instruments

Hi Pete,
I didn't write the original post but I will answer your question.  The "only
restriction...." refers to your using the software - it's going to bleep you
every so often.  It's a performance of the instrument restriction.  You
won't want to use it on a project.

As for the sounds contained in the instrument, I would be amazed if they
didn't have some copyright restriction on them.  This was probably written
by a salesman and not the legal team.  Had the legal team written it, it
would have probably read more like:  You may use this software demo freely
to explore it's capabilities.  It may not be used in professional projects
and will emit a sound occasionally to prevent misuse.  This software and all
sounds contained are the property of Linplug.  They are copyrighted
worldwide and copying and using them in other software, or reselling them in
any way, shape or form is strictly forbidden.......

Or some such thing.  Yes, I live with a lawyer.

Cheers,
James