MEP 2016 Plus - Dealing With Digital Download?

CarpentersMate wrote on 4/30/2019, 9:09 PM

Hi Gang

Although I'd prefer an actual 'Disc' for installation there just aren't many unregistered versions of MEP 2016 Plus for sale on Ebay or anywhere else .... This are however a few 'Brand New Sealed' packages with digital download. For my needs I prefer that version which does NOT have the 'Up Date Service.' With that in mind does anyone have any cautions regarding the digital download? Of course I have an excellent fast cable connection...

Thank You ...

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CubeAce wrote on 5/2/2019, 2:43 AM

@CarpentersMate

I think the reason no-one has answered your question yet is they are confused by it.

What are your concerns or dislikes about this process?

 

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CarpentersMate wrote on 5/2/2019, 3:40 AM

Hi Again CubeAce

Very sorry for the confusion - I was trying to avoid a 'Digital Download'. I don't trust that method .. Anyway just today I finally located a 'NEW' sealed version of 'MEP 2016 Plus' (with Install DISC)! It should be fine for my purposes. Aside from 'Updates - Fixes - Bugs' would rather not deal with the 'Update Service.'

Thanx Again!

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CubeAce wrote on 5/2/2019, 5:37 AM

@CarpentersMate

I'm glad you are sorted.

On a personal note, I've never been bothered by the MEP digital update service. The first I'm aware of updates is normally when I visit here. Then I go into the program and get the updates. The benefit for me is getting to know what additional effects are available at the shop, which only seems to show up when the program is updated.

 

Windows 10 Enterprise. Version 22H2 OS build 19045.5737

Direct X 12.1 latest hardware updates for Western Digital hard drives.

Asus ROG STRIX Z390-F Gaming motherboard Rev 1.xx with Supreme FX inboard audio using the S1220A code. Driver No 6.0.8960.1 Bios version 1401

Intel i9900K Coffee Lake 3.6 to 5.1GHz CPU with Intel UHD 630 Graphics .Driver version Graphics Driver 31.0.101.2135 for 7th-10th Gen Intel® with 64GB of 3200MHz Corsair DDR4 ram.

1000 watt EVGA modular power supply.

1 x 250GB Evo 970 NVMe: drive for C: drive backup 1 x 1TB Sabrent NVMe drive for Operating System / Programs only. 1X WD BLACK 1TB internal SATA 7,200rpm hard drives.1 for internal projects, 1 for Library clips/sounds/music/stills./backup of working projects. 1x500GB SSD current project only drive, 2x WD RED 2TB drives for latest footage storage. Total 31TB of 10 external WD drives for backup.

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Running MMS 2024 Suite v 23.0.1.182 (UDP3) and VPX 14 - v20.0.3.180 (UDP3)

M Audio Axiom AIR Mini MIDI keyboard Ver 5.10.0.3507

VXP 14, MMS 2024 Suite, Vegas Studio 16, Vegas Pro 18, Vegas Pro 21,Cubase 4. CS6, NX Studio, Mixcraft 9 Recording Studio. Mixcraft Pro 10 Studio. CS6 and DXO Photolab 8, OBS Studio.

Audio System 5 x matched bi-wired 150 watt Tannoy Reveal speakers plus one Tannoy 15" 250 watt sub with 5.1 class A amplifier. Tuned to room with Tannoy audio application.

Ram Acoustic Studio speakers amplified by NAD amplifier.

Rogers LS7 speakers run from Cambridge Audio P50 amplifier

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