Restart everything With Version 8?

[Heywood_ja]

Hello,

I am getting back into it with new Quantum HD 2 20 x 24 for Christmas and whatever version of F studio pro is shipping with it. (8.2?). (the Device is where I will be for Christmas, so don't have access yet). I do NOT plan on using Plus after trial- not serious enough yet

I followed Vocalpoints suggestions (thank you) on installation locations, and moved System Disc to NVMe, and have another and SDD for data,.

I started with S1-3 Artist And have updated through 5 (But have lower rights version of 6). I was never that competent on any version, so starting over is not really a drawback.

Q1: I purchased the Presonus Version from Amazon a month ago (With perpetual Fender Studio pro License) when the price dropped. Will it have a set version (8.0/8.1) or do I automatically get upgraded to the latest when I register? (Even though selected from Presonus store page, shipped and sold by Gear Tree)

I guess in theory, it could be NOS and have version 7?

Q2: Should I start over with a fresh install of FSP (Nothing I have done is worth saving/converting), and I don't know if dual installation is possible, or even desirable.

Q3: Any advantage to waiting until after the new year to install/Activate the software? (newer version due?)

Q4: Is Upgrade path calendar year or 365 days from registration? I think I read that if I register 8.2, after 1 year I will get updates until 8.3 or 9.0 comes along.

Thanks in advance

 

[Heywood_ja]

If it matters, Amazon Purchase date was October 21, Delivered on October 24.

Won't have it back in front of my PC until January 4th.

 

[Sebastian Holtzer]

If it says there`s a gift but you don`t receive any code just write that to Fender Support. I received 3 Gifts then, which expanded my license longer because i bought much PreSonus and Fender Gear in the past. Support is friendly and do what they can.

 

[Vocalpoint]

Q1: I purchased the Presonus Version from Amazon a month ago (With perpetual Fender Studio pro License) when the price dropped. Will it have a set version (8.0/8.1) or do I automatically get upgraded to the latest when I register? (Even though selected from Presonus store page, shipped and sold by Gear Tree)

I guess in theory, it could be NOS and have version 7?

Doubtful - v7 is not in scope any longer

Q2: Should I start over with a fresh install of FSP (Nothing I have done is worth saving/converting), and I don't know if dual installation is possible, or even desirable.

I would.

Q3: Any advantage to waiting until after the new year to install/Activate the software? (newer version due?)

The software will only be enabled for you based on when you register the hardware - if I am reading this "bundle" scenario correctly.

Q4: Is Upgrade path calendar year or 365 days from registration? I think I read that if I register 8.2, after 1 year I will get updates until 8.3 or 9.0 comes along.

Post registration - annual updates apply for exactly one year.

So it does not matter what version you register. Whatever comes out in the future - as long as you remain inside your "annual updates" window - you get. Whether it be 8.5.0 or 9.2.0 etc etc.

But as soon as your updates end - AND you choose not to purchase another year of updates - you will be left on the last version of Studio Pro that you installed. No updates are valid after your window closes.

This is free however - you can run that version - forever - if you want - no charge.

VP