Pro Tools Reinstatement Is Back BUT Only Until 31st December 2021
Many Pro Tools users who have let their support plans lapse have discovered that there was no longer a way to reinstate a perpetual Pro Tools licence. Avid has announced a time-limited reinstatement promo, with new 1 year upgrades available for sale until 31st December 2021. We have the details.
Pricing in USD is:
Pro Tools | Ultimate Upgrade with Software Updates + 1-year Support Plan - $499
Pro Tools Upgrade with Software Updates + 1-year Support Plan - $249
Sibelius | Ultimate Upgrade with Software Updates + 1-Year Support Plan - $129
Sibelius Upgrade with Software Updates + 1-Year Support Plan - $59
These 1-Year Upgrades will be sold both directly by Avid as well as through resellers. To get yours use the buttons below to go to the Avid website.
To find out more about the promo visit the promo page and follow these links to upgrade Sibelius and Sibelius Ultimate.
What Happens At The End Of The Year After I Activate My Upgrade?
You'll have the option to renew your Software Updates + Support Plan while it is active to add another year of software releases, bonus plug-ins and support. This Upgrade provides a perpetual (non-expiring) license, so if you do not renew you can continue to run the versions provided up through the end of your Plan, but will not be able to run versions released beyond that or use some of the bonus plug-ins provided.
FAQ
What is a 1-Year Upgrade with Software Updates + Support Plan?
A 1-Year Upgrade with Software Updates + Support Plan enables customers to upgrade their older perpetual Pro Tools or Sibelius license to the latest version and get access to the latest releases, plugins, and more for one year. These 1-Year Upgrades are available for a limited time only.
How long will the 1-Year Upgrade with Software Updates + Support Plan be available?
1-year Upgrades will be available for purchase from Avid through December 31, 2021, but there is no deadline to activate the upgrade (i.e., a purchased 1-year Upgrade code can be applied in future)—1-Year Upgrades do not expire.
What 1-Year Upgrade with Software Updates + Support Plans are available and what versions of Pro Tools and Sibelius can be updated?
Upgrades can be used for the following versions of Pro Tools and Sibelius (note that any Software Updates + Support Plan included with more recent versions should be expired):
Pro Tools 9 or later
Pro Tools | HD/Ultimate 9 or later
Sibelius, Sibelius First 5–7 (previous paid version), Sibelius Student, Sibelius G7, or Sibelius Instrumental Teacher Edition
Sibelius | Ultimate or Sibelius 5–8
Although any of the versions above can be upgraded via an upgrade purchased through a reseller, only licenses listed in a MyAvid account can be upgraded directly from Avid. For example, Pro Tools 9 and 10 and Sibelius 7.5 and earlier releases were both pre-MyAvid and can only be upgraded via an upgrade purchased through a reseller.
How do I purchase a 1-Year Upgrade with Software Updates + Support Plan?
Customers can purchase Pro Tools and Sibelius 1-Year Upgrades directly from Avid or from their preferred Avid reseller—with the caveat that only licenses registered in a MyAvid account can be upgraded directly from Avid, while Upgrades purchased through a reseller can be applied to all eligible SKUs.
How do I apply a 1-Year Upgrade with Software Updates + Support Plan to my expired Pro Tools or Sibelius perpetual license?
The process to purchase and redeem an upgrade differs depending on whether the customer purchases from Avid or a reseller.
From Avid From a reseller
Login to your MyAvid account
Locate your expired Pro Tools or Sibelius perpetual license under the “My Products” section
Locate the dropdown menu on the right-hand side and select the “1-year Upgrade”
Follow the instructions to complete purchase and authorization
Purchase your Upgrade, which will give you a redemption code
Go to Avid.com/register to log in or sign up for a new account
Enter your redemption code on the “REDEEM YOUR CODE” page
Follow the instructions to complete the upgrade—check out Kbase articles for Pro Tools and Sibelius for details