In DEMO mode, after using the plugin for a certain amount of time, it will display a message:
This message will come up periodically unless a license is provided. You can purchase a license directly from Harrison’s web store or from an authorized reseller. Once you’ve purchased a license, install it by entering your license key into the designated field on this screen. Continue to the next section for detailed instructions on how to obtain your license key.
Obtaining your License Key
After you purchase a license, you will receive a license key that will look something like this:
{your name}*AVA-LV*DC-138971-151520-1|gGLbnvCZJe386ULohzfQN6cIsoZ71n7c+AUg==|
This license key is required to install your license and activate the full version of the plugin. The way to obtain your license key varies depending on where you purchased the license from.
If you purchased the license from Harrison’s web store, you will receive an email with a link to download a text file containing your license key.
If you purchased the license from a reseller, you will receive an email containing the license key text.
Licensing your Plugin
When prompted by the plugin, copy and paste your license key into the designated text input field. This will automatically install your license and register it with the plugin.
Once installed, Harrison’s license files are simple text (.txt) files which are stored in the user’s HOME folder. The HOME folder is the folder that contains your Desktop, Downloads and other folders. The location of your HOME folder is different for each operating system:
- Mac OSX: /Users/{your username}
- Windows: C:/Users/{your username}
- Linux: /home/{your username}
You may keep a copy of this file for your own use. The license is a per-user license and you may install the license file on all of your computers. To install the file on a new computer, simply save the file to a USB key or other transferable disk; then transfer the license file to the new computer’s HOME folder. The license file has your name encrypted in it, so you should not share it with other people. Your name will appear on the top of the plugin’s control panel to indicate that it is licensed to you.
The plugin will automatically detect your license key as long as the license file is stored in the HOME folder of the computer you are using. After transferring the license file to a new computer, it may be necessary to close and re-open your DAW in order for the plugin to detect the license.
If you don’t want to keep your license in your HOME folder for whatever reason, you may also store it one of these alternative locations:
- Mac OS X: ~/Library/Application Support/harrisonconsoles
- Windows: ~/AppData/Local/harrisonconsoles
- Linux: ~/.config/harrisonconsoles
Licensing from a USB Drive
The plugin can also detect a license if it is stored on a USB drive. This can be useful if you’re using someone else’s computer and you want to license an AVA plugin without installing your license onto the computer.
In order to do this, you must name your USB drive “HARRISON” and place your license file in its root directory. This is the only way the plugin can detect your license on a USB drive.
For additional questions about the license, please contact our plugin support department via email: plugins@harrisonconsoles.com