It would be great if we do not have to buy Ableton, but could subscribe just like photoshop - its easier for users, because not so expensive as buying, And I think Ableton team would get new users - its good too.
Also users do not have to worry about upgrades - everyone could use latest version.
Upd. I don't mean replace the buying model, but add an ability to choose: Pay for version or pay for time.
Per month and per year subscriptions for ableton
Per month and per year subscriptions for ableton
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re:dream
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Re: Per month and per year subscriptions for ableton
Many people do not want to use the latest version. Many people don't want to keep paying and paying and paying. Absolutely no!
Re: Per month and per year subscriptions for ableton
Dunno if I like this idea. I use Live every single day. A new Live only comes out what, every three years or so? Photoshop CC single app subscription is £210/year as an example, and I guess a Live Suite model would be similar in price. I'd be paying more (the upgrade to Live 9 only cost me around £239 to use FOREVER). Sure, they might update more regularly, but this is still not worth at least doubling (2 years subscription) (assuming a new Live version every 2 years which wasn't even the case with Live 9) what I paid for a one-off upgrade.
I hate these models.
I hate this idea.
No offense.
Basically, it depends on how often you're gonna use it. If regular, then you'll be paying more. If one-off, sure it's great, but most people probably don't use DAWs briefly and then stop. Or do they?
I hate these models.
I hate this idea.
No offense.
Basically, it depends on how often you're gonna use it. If regular, then you'll be paying more. If one-off, sure it's great, but most people probably don't use DAWs briefly and then stop. Or do they?
Re: Per month and per year subscriptions for ableton
Sorry, you're naive.jinek wrote: because not so expensive as buying,
Subscription models work a lot like subsided cellphones, over time you'll pay AT LEAST as much.
... and not choose to sit out bugs until the next .1 release.Also users do not have to worry about upgrades - everyone could use latest version.
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Re: Per month and per year subscriptions for ableton
This is a worse idea than fixing pdc.
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https://soundcloud.com/sam-steensenThe Finn wrote:Believe you me, after the coming apocalypse, when we are all reduced to huddling around little fires in the smoking ruins, your Ableton Push is not going to make any sounds.
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Re: Per month and per year subscriptions for ableton
Guys, if you don't need it - just continue buying the full version, but why not to allow this to people who want pay per month?
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Re: Per month and per year subscriptions for ableton
This would require Ableton registering as a bank or credit union, it's not going to happen... Use wonga.com and do it that way...
Cheers
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Cheers
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Re: Per month and per year subscriptions for ableton
selling the service does not require to be registered as a bankS4racen wrote:This would require Ableton registering as a bank or credit union, it's not going to happen... Use wonga.com and do it that way...
Cheers
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Re: Per month and per year subscriptions for ableton
Anyway, it's a real popular idea, so Ableton is sure to implement it.
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sorry but you got -1000 down vote from me.
so you'll need at least +1000 vote to be approved.
sorry but you got -1000 down vote from me.
so you'll need at least +1000 vote to be approved.
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Re: Per month and per year subscriptions for ableton
It might make sense for those wanting to try Live and use VST's/Save Progress and have the ability to use Operator, Analog, Tension ETC.
but you should get serious or get OUT.
but you should get serious or get OUT.
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please no.
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it'll start off as a hybrid a la cart system and the next thing you know it'll go all out because it's "easier" (aka more profitable) for Ableton, but will be marketed as though it's going to be better for us. no, no, no...
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it'll start off as a hybrid a la cart system and the next thing you know it'll go all out because it's "easier" (aka more profitable) for Ableton, but will be marketed as though it's going to be better for us. no, no, no...
this.chrk wrote:Subscription models work a lot like subsided cellphones, over time you'll pay AT LEAST as much.
Re: Per month and per year subscriptions for ableton
I can only echo that I think this is not a good idea and I hope it never happens. I really dislike this trend towards subscription based software products rather than the traditional one off purchase. You will always end up paying more.