Dongle Not Always RequiredĮven though the dongle is required by some software, the most common solution now is to simply use the iLok technology for license management on the computer itself. You still need to install the instruments or effects, but either way, the license management is as simple as it gets. Want to demo a song for a fellow musician on their computer? Sure thing - just load up the USB dongle and you have all your licenses ready to go. By doing so you are allowed to use Altiverb on any computer that has the USB dongle plugged in, which is great for both portability and studios with multiple computers.
This means that you aren't licensing expensive software like AudioEase Altiverb to a single computer, but rather to a single USB dongle. So far they have released three generations of their USB dongle What makes iLok stand out from the crowd regarding license management is its hardware accessory, the USB dongle, which enables you to transfer your licenses seamlessly between different computers. The benefit for the users and consumers is the ease of use when you have multiple products that are licensed in the same way you have all your licenses in the same place.
ILok is a software licensing platform that enables software developers - like those who create some of our favorite virtual instruments and effects - to secure their applications.
