The process to purchase and redeem an upgrade differs depending on whether the customer purchases from Avid or a reseller. How do I apply a 1-Year Upgrade with Software Updates + Support Plan to my expired Pro Tools or Sibelius perpetual license? How do I purchase a 1-Year Upgrade with Software Updates + Support Plan?Ĭustomers can purchase Pro Tools and Sibelius 1-Year Upgrades directly from Avid or from their preferred Avid reseller-with the caveat that only licenses registered in a MyAvid account can be upgraded directly from Avid, while Upgrades purchased through a reseller can be applied to all eligible SKUs. For example, Pro Tools 9 and 10 and Sibelius 7.5 and earlier releases were both pre-MyAvid and can only be upgraded via an upgrade purchased through a reseller. Sibelius, Sibelius First 5–7 (previous paid version), Sibelius Student, Sibelius G7, or Sibelius Instrumental Teacher EditionĪlthough any of the versions above can be upgraded via an upgrade purchased through a reseller, only licenses listed in a MyAvid account can be upgraded directly from Avid. Upgrades can be used for the following versions of Pro Tools and Sibelius (note that any Software Updates + Support Plan included with more recent versions should be expired): What 1-Year Upgrade with Software Updates + Support Plans are available and what versions of Pro Tools and Sibelius can be updated? How long will the 1-Year Upgrade with Software Updates + Support Plan be available?ġ-year Upgrades will be available for purchase from Avid through December 31, 2021, but there is no deadline to activate the upgrade (i.e., a purchased 1-year Upgrade code can be applied in future)-1-Year Upgrades do not expire. These 1-Year Upgrades are available for a limited time only. What is a 1-Year Upgrade with Software Updates + Support Plan?Ī 1-Year Upgrade with Software Updates + Support Plan enables customers to upgrade their older perpetual Pro Tools or Sibelius license to the latest version and get access to the latest releases, plugins, and more for one year. This Upgrade provides a perpetual (non-expiring) license, so if you do not renew you can continue to run the versions provided up through the end of your Plan, but will not be able to run versions released beyond that or use some of the bonus plug-ins provided. You'll have the option to renew your Software Updates + Support Plan while it is active to add another year of software releases, bonus plug-ins and support. Our training sessions are all online, self-paced, and led by a certified instructor at a fraction of the cost of. What Happens At The End Of The Year After I Activate My Upgrade? AVID Pro Tools Certified Training is an official AVID certification program taught by an Expert Certified Learning Instructor who will teach you everything you need to know to prepare you for the AVID Pro Tools Certification Exams. To find out more about the promo visit the promo page and follow these links to upgrade Sibelius and Sibelius Ultimate.

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