repeated activation/de-activation across computers - possible?

one_way_pendulum

I have six Macs being used in theatre orchestra pits with Mainstage/Logic Pro keyboard rigs, and from year to year, I'd like to transfer various Kontakt instrument activations between Macs depending on which sounds are needed on a given rig. I'm about to purchase some libraries with the intent of this type of usage - is this fairly reasonable to accomplish? These would all be under one NI account.

My only experience is with iLok manager, which makes this activate/de-activate procedure very easy. I'm curious if Native Access is a similar experience.

mykejb

You can install and use them without a problem. You should uninstall from the hardware they're not being used on though. There's no counted licensing activation limit at the moment. This is the relevant bit from the licence agreement. I'm assuming this applies in your case. @Jeremy_NI can probably confirm this, or tell me I'm totally wrong :)

3.3 Licensee may install and personally use the licensed software on three devices (e.g. one computer, one laptop, one workstation), provided that the said software is used only on one device regularly. Simultaneous use on more than one hardware device is not permitted. The Products may not be used on a network by multiple users, unless each user possesses a license. In case Licensee changes the hardware, all software on the hardware used must be deleted.

PoorFellow

Quote : "3.3 Licensee may install and personally use the licensed software on three devices (e.g. one computer, one laptop, one workstation), provided that the said software is used only on one device regularly"

I do believe that one should take notice of the word 'regularly' (ref. : provided that the said software is used only on one device regularly")

Anyway , when in doubt with respect to licenses and the limits of use of same then one should always ask account support ! Support holds the final word as far as I know !

mykejb

You can install and use them without a problem. You should uninstall from the hardware they're not being used on though. There's no counted licensing activation limit at the moment. This is the relevant bit from the licence agreement. I'm assuming this applies in your case. @Jeremy_NI can probably confirm this, or tell me I'm totally wrong :)

3.3 Licensee may install and personally use the licensed software on three devices (e.g. one computer, one laptop, one workstation), provided that the said software is used only on one device regularly. Simultaneous use on more than one hardware device is not permitted. The Products may not be used on a network by multiple users, unless each user possesses a license. In case Licensee changes the hardware, all software on the hardware used must be deleted.

PoorFellow

Quote : "3.3 Licensee may install and personally use the licensed software on three devices (e.g. one computer, one laptop, one workstation), provided that the said software is used only on one device regularly"

I do believe that one should take notice of the word 'regularly' (ref. : provided that the said software is used only on one device regularly")

Anyway , when in doubt with respect to licenses and the limits of use of same then one should always ask account support ! Support holds the final word as far as I know !

one_way_pendulum

Got it! Thank you.

Kubrak

I guess, the main thing/intent of NI is "fair use". One licence is used only once at given moment.

one_way_pendulum

Got it. I think my situation fits that bill. The second activation would be on a backup computer, only being used if the first Mac failed. If/when transferring instruments/activation to another rig, libraries will be uninstalled. Thanks for all the assistance!