EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

The agreement is on the outside of the package, not on the CD. It is written
in easy to understand "FAQ" form and as a regular license agreement. Every
package can be returned if the user doesn't agree to the terms.

* If I don't read, I cannot buy a CD then ?

Legally, it's actually quite simple. We sell sound recording licenses. We
own
the license, we set the terms. You agree to the terms when you open the
package. Don't agree? Return it.

It says on the outside of the package that you are not allowed to resell the
CDs. Very clear.

* what about inheritance ? ;o) can my son have a license ??

>you said : " Most all producers including Spectrasonics and ILIO prohibit
>you from
>selling our CDs. "

>Ok, I understand that it is better for "you" to prohibit the resell, but
>is
>it fair ?

We sell a lifetime, unlimited-use license to use thousands of our sound
recordings in your own music for a flat fee that is the same for every user.
This is why we believe our system is incredibly fair.

* yes, true...
*Can a gouvernement sold my sounds CD if I'm in Bankrupt ?? are you sui them
? ( I like this one !! :o)

To license a single sample from a commerical recording ranges in price from
$10,000-$250,000 dollars. This is for a ONE-TIME use. (BTW, you can't sell
those licenses used either)

* for a "song sample" license yes, but you sell sounds not Music.


If those limitations aren't good for hobbyists, then they can buy hobbyist
level libraries, which are available in many places.

* well, some people cannot be hobbyists and want good quality sounds
then...??

>In that direction, u can prohibit to "smoke " near the Cd ? or to sing
>on
>the sound for money in a Bar ?( that can be really strange ! :o)

You are being a bit silly, but in seriousness, every user should look at the
limitations of the sample licenses they purchase. Some companies forbid
multimedia use, library music use, trailer music, or some restrict
commercial
use at all withut an additional license.

* yes, I'm playing with ideas here ;o) scared ! isn't it... but as u said "
better read the license !"


>you said : "The reason is, you only buy the license, not the disc. "
>ok, so I can give it for free, I mean the CD ?

No, that's also included in the the license agreement. You cannot give away
the product either. Again, this is made extremely clear on the outside of
the
package.

* it is worst than a mariage ! :o) u cannot divorce :o)



Hope that helps clarify. We have always had the same policy and been very
open about it. Thousands of professional musicians are able to use our
products without problems and respect our right to our "one user/one license
fee" policy.
Best,
Eric Persing
Spectrasonics

* yes Eric, thx a lot and I hope this relax discussion will open some eyes
;o) oopss I mean some ears !
igor