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Вкратце: с 31-го декабря 2013 UA прекращает вообще любые движения по поводу старых карт. Для пользователей проблемы нет - последний файл авторизации останется доступен в профиле всегда. А вот для перепродающих проблема - трансфер отменили, поэтому вторичный рынок старых карт и плагинов несколько пошатнётся.
As of December 31, 2013, we will be shutting down the UAD-1 registration / authorization servers, card transfer functions, and support. We will also be discontinuing the sale of UAD-1 plug-ins in our online store.
UA has not introduced a new UAD-1 plug-in since 2009, and our planned deactivation of the 12-year old UAD-1 servers is a necessary step for us to move the UAD platform forward into 2014 and beyond.
If you are not currently using your UAD-1 card, and/or you would like to upgrade it to a more powerful UAD-2 SOLO, DUO, QUAD or OCTO — or Apollo Interface — we have a great limited-time offer:
Purchase and register any new UAD-2 device (PCIe, Satellite, or Apollo) on or before December 31st, 2013, and you will automatically receive a $200 plug-in coupon in your my.uaudio account upon registration. This coupon is redeemable toward the purchase of any UAD plug-in in our online store by February 28, 2014.*
Remember, your UAD-1 plug-in licenses automatically cross-grade to the UAD-2 versions — free of charge — when you upgrade to a UAD-2 or Apollo.
Don’t want to upgrade? No problem.
Please note that, in every other way, your UAD-1 card and plug-ins will continue to work exactly as they always have. After December 31st, you will still be able to download your final UAD-1 authorization file, but you will not be able to make any changes to it — including adding plug-ins and/or transferring card ownership.
UA has not introduced a new UAD-1 plug-in since 2009, and our planned deactivation of the 12-year old UAD-1 servers is a necessary step for us to move the UAD platform forward into 2014 and beyond.
If you are not currently using your UAD-1 card, and/or you would like to upgrade it to a more powerful UAD-2 SOLO, DUO, QUAD or OCTO — or Apollo Interface — we have a great limited-time offer:
Purchase and register any new UAD-2 device (PCIe, Satellite, or Apollo) on or before December 31st, 2013, and you will automatically receive a $200 plug-in coupon in your my.uaudio account upon registration. This coupon is redeemable toward the purchase of any UAD plug-in in our online store by February 28, 2014.*
Remember, your UAD-1 plug-in licenses automatically cross-grade to the UAD-2 versions — free of charge — when you upgrade to a UAD-2 or Apollo.
Don’t want to upgrade? No problem.
Please note that, in every other way, your UAD-1 card and plug-ins will continue to work exactly as they always have. After December 31st, you will still be able to download your final UAD-1 authorization file, but you will not be able to make any changes to it — including adding plug-ins and/or transferring card ownership.
Вкратце: с 31-го декабря 2013 UA прекращает вообще любые движения по поводу старых карт. Для пользователей проблемы нет - последний файл авторизации останется доступен в профиле всегда. А вот для перепродающих проблема - трансфер отменили, поэтому вторичный рынок старых карт и плагинов несколько пошатнётся.
