Ableton Forum

Hey guys-
Quick question for anyone using an academically acquired version (or anyone who might just know).

I'm curious to know when the proof of academic status comes into play. i.e. do I provide it when I place the order, or is the check done on Ableton's side, when I go to install & authorize it?

I guess I'm really just concerned to know if I am going to need to have my ID ready on hand when I go to install it and everything, just so I don't get left somewhere with my laptop, unable to install.

Thanks!

I ordered mine straight from Ableton. E-mailed them a scan of my university ID and called them a few hours later to finish the deal. Cake.

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Lo-Fi Massahkah wrote:I ordered mine straight from Ableton. E-mailed them a scan of my university ID and called them a few hours later to finish the deal. Cake.

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Hmm... Interesting. My only concern is that the one I am looking is a retail boxed version, and I don't know if the requirement for academic status comes at the point of sale or during installation. Any idea?

I ordered from Sweetwater, sent my sales engineer a scan of my ID and got the discount.

So it happens at point of sale.

thehuman wrote:

Lo-Fi Massahkah wrote:I ordered mine straight from Ableton. E-mailed them a scan of my university ID and called them a few hours later to finish the deal. Cake.

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Hmm... Interesting. My only concern is that the one I am looking is a retail boxed version, and I don't know if the requirement for academic status comes at the point of sale or during installation. Any idea?

I also ordered a boxed version. You need to provide your proof at time of sale in any case.

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Okay. Thanks for the info, gents (or ladies...). Much appreciated!

The easiest and fastest way is to print the academic application form from the website, scan your picture ID and fax it to them.

You can also e-mail and attach scans. This was also a quick turn around time, but the fax was even quicker.

This form doubles as a purchase form, so unless your status is rejected, they send you a confirmation e-mail with serial numbers etc.

Very quick easy and simple.