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V-Control Pro Licensing

V-Control Pro uses iLok licensing to enable its powerful features. A license can be activated on the computer running V-Control Pro or on an iLok USB key which makes it very easy to move the license between computers. You can learn more at ilok.com.

V-Control Pro supports different licenses depending on your system requirements.

See the license option list

RAVEN Info

RAVEN users do not need to use a V-Control Pro license.

Legacy iPad App V 1.9 Info

The original V-Control Pro iPad app (version 1.9) users do not need to use a V-Control Pro license.

iLok Account

To use an iLok license you must have an iLok account so that you have an iLok User ID. When you get a trial license of purchase a license, the license is deposited to your iLok account using your iLok User ID. You can create an account at https://ilok.com.

Get A License

Activating A License

When you purchase a license or you request a trial license, a license will be deposited to your iLok user account. To use a license, it must be activated. You can activate a trial or purchased license in two ways:

1️⃣ Activate A License Using V-Control Pro

  • Launch the V-Control Pro app on the host computer.

  • Select Activate License….

  • Select Activate when the license authorization prompt appears.

  • Enter the ilok ID and password used when purchasing the V-Control Pro license.

  • Select the V-Control Pro license to activate it and select Next.

  • Choose the location to place the license. V-Control Pro licenses can be activated directly on the computer or on an ilok USB key. An iLok USB key is most convenient because you can easily move it between computer systems.

2️⃣ Activate A License Using iLok License Manager

  • Launch the iLok License Manager application on the host computer.

  • Log in to your iLok user account.

  • Locate the V-Control Pro license.

  • Drag the license to your iLok or computer.

The V-Control Pro license will now be activated and V-Control Pro will operate with all supported features and functions.

Deactivating A License

If you want to move an activated license to a different computer or iLok USB key, you must first deactivate the license.

  • Launch the iLok License Manager application on the host computer.

  • Log in to your iLok user account.

  • Locate the V-Control Pro license on your computer or iLok USB key.

  • Drag the license to your account.

Moving A License

You can move a license between iLok USB keys registered to your account or to any computer using your iLok account credentials. You can not move a license to a different iLok user account. If a different user needs to use the license you can give them an iLok USB key that has an activated license on it or you can use the iLok License Manager on their computer to activate the license using your credentials.

If you are upgrading your DAW to a new computer or new hard drive, you should carefully move your license so that your work will not be interrupted.

Subscription Licenses

A V-Control Pro subscription license must be refreshed annually. The refresh is an automatic process that is done through an internet connection. If your computer does not have an internet connection, you must place the license on a computer that has an internet connection for it to be refreshed for the next monthly period. This has to be done once a year if your license is not on a computer that is connected to the internet. You can use the iLok License Manager or log in to your account on ilok.com to check on the expiration date for the license.