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UAD Powered Plug-Ins Manual - 76 - Using UAD Powered Plug-Ins

Demo Mode

If demo mode has never been activated and a copy-protected plugin is

started, the message “Close the program and run the UAD Meter to start the

timed demo” appears. If you click Cancel, the plugin interface appears and

can be manipulated but audio is not processed by the plugin.

Once the demo mode is activated, the plugin will run without functional limi-

tations for 14 days. Demo mode can only be activated one time. Once the

demo period has expired, demo mode cannot be activated again on the

same UAD card.

Important: The 14 day demo period can only be activated once, and can-

not be stopped or restarted during this period! We recommend you do not ac-

tivate demo mode until you have the opportunity to thoroughly check out its

sound and functionality.

Demo Activation

To activate demo mode:

Ensure UAD Powered Plug-Ins version 4.0 or higher is already installed and

conﬁgured properly (see “Installation” on page 30).

2. Quit all open VST, DirectX, MAS, and Audio Units host applications.

3. Launch the UAD Meter application (page 37).

4. When the UAD Meter is in the foreground, select “Authorizations...” from

the System Menu (Windows; page 37) or File Menu (Mac OS; page 38).

The Authorizations window (Figure 17 on page 74) appears.

5. Click the Start Demo button. A conﬁrmation window appears and the timed

demo can be activated or demo activation can be cancelled.

The timed demo is activated for 14 days.

Important: Demo mode relies on the computer system date and time. Ma-

nipulating the system clock can result in a decreased demo period.