Hi all, I'm new to the forum and fairly new to Pro Tools. When LE 8 came out I heard so many good things about it that I jumped in the game and really like it. I'm not too keen on the MBox2 however and am thinking about getting the M Powered version of PT. Does that automatically require an iLok? I assume it does, and that the iLok comes in the package. Here are the questions I have before I make any moves.
1. If you have M Powered and lose the iLok how readily can it be replaced? Can you simply buy another one from a good music store? What kind of hassels await if you lose or break an iLok?
2. Is M Powered a totally separate system? Will I be able to run my PT LE 8 as I always have as one system, and M Powered will be another system? Will I have both programs to choose from? (In case the iLok is lost I'm hoping LE 8 is still there and functional as a back up.)
3. I see ads with people selling their laptops with Pro Tools on it. I try to play by the rules and am curious if the registration, title, and everything transfers legally with such a sale. What are the pros and cons of this? If someone has M Powered and sells it, does everything transfer, including the use of the iLok? Does it all have to be re-registered?
4. Is the iLok specific to one machine? If I have a desk top DAW and a laptop and both are running M Powered, does the same iLok operate both systems?
Basically I'm just seeking the basic and necessary info on M-Powered, the iLok, and the transfer of title and registration if someone buys a PT DAW from a friend. Any info any of you can provide will be appreciated.
Thanks!
DS