Pace iLok 3 USB-C

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USB Copy Protection Key

For software licences protected by iLok licence management
Enables serial use of the stored licences at different workstations
Depending on the size of the licences used, up to 1500 licences can be stored
Compact design and solid metal housing
Can only be used for iLOK protected software - please note the specifications of the respective software manufacturer
Connection type: USB-C

Note: iLok account and internet access required for registration processes

Available since June 2021
Item number 520061
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229 AED 52,94 €

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For licensed software anywhere

The Pace iLok 3 USB-C is a copy protection key – physically, it's a USB dongle – and is used to activate software and plugins based on Pace Anti Piracy's licence management platform, which stores the licences for any compatible software or plugins the user may have purchased. The software in question then continuously monitors the status of the dongle, only running when it is connected. A major advantage of an iLok over other copy protection systems is that the licence is not tied to a single computer, allowing the software to be used on any computer as long as the iLok is connected. The iLok 3 USB-C belongs to the third generation of iLok devices and is designed to work with modern desktop computers and laptops equipped with USB-C ports, while users of other systems can choose the iLok 3 version with a USB-A connector.

Cloud connection

Compared to the first and second generations, the iLok 3 is noticeably smaller and now features a robust metal housing. Each iLok 3 can store up to 1,500 licences, and if that's ever not enough, multiple iLoks can be used on the same computer at the same time. It makes no difference whether the iLok is connected directly to the computer or via a USB hub. The iLok Management Software allows licences to be transferred quickly and easily between different iLoks, and in addition, Pace now offers a cloud service that stores licences on a virtual iLok and accesses them through an encrypted connection. Compared to using a physical iLok, of course, this option is reliant on a stable internet connection.

Insurance included

The Pace licence management system used by the iLok comprises three main components: the software manufacturer's licence, an iLok account on the Pace server (for managing licences), and the iLok dongle. After purchase, the software manufacturer transfers the licence to the iLok account, where it can be stored on the iLok and used as needed. It should be noted that a single iLok can easily contain licences worth three or four figure sums, so careful handling is essential. If an iLok is lost, damaged, or stolen, licences can be restored via the Recovery Programme, although additional costs may apply after the warranty period has expired. There is also a paid "Zero Downtime" service: If the iLok fails, temporary licences are provided so that users can continue working immediately.

About Pace

Pace Anti-Piracy was founded in 1985 in the city of San Jose, situated in the heart of California's Silicon Valley. Since then, the company has developed anti-piracy platforms for software manufacturers which include the iLok, a hardware-based security solution for USB interfaces. According to its own statistics, more than 125 million Pace software licenses are currently active worldwide thanks to the iLok system and Pace's software licensing platform. Pace's iLok Cloud solution also caters to the increasingly widespread use of cloud-based applications: The user's computer connects directly to the Pace license server via an encrypted internet connection in this case, and the iLok dongle is then no longer needed.

The plugin collection is always at hand

A hardware dongle such as the Pace iLok 3 USB-C is particularly useful when artists are working on projects on different workstations, but want to have access to their own individual software setup; users can incorporate plug-ins and virtual instruments during recording in any studio environment, even if they would normally only be used later in the home studio during mixing or production. Hardware-based copy protection is particularly useful for musicians and producers who work on projects while travelling and require full plug-in compatibility between mobile and studio systems. As the iLok dongle reads the licence directly, a laptop can be used even without an active internet connection.

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Derfel 14.01.2025

This works ok. Well constructed, externally. So, hopefully, the electronics is made with lasting components.

The Device has a LED. So, You can see if it is plugged in and working.

However, it is annoying to have pay for something to prove You aren't scamming. Especially, as this was a (compulsory) upgrade from The Old iLok...

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Never had a problem.

Andreas Gidske 18.02.2022

Super easy to use. Trustable. No problems. Plug n play!

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Demsound 24.12.2022

the best version of ilok and can be used with adapter and without and more than this solid design better than old version only thing missing a cover cap for the connector .

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Does the job.

Flack 02.12.2021

It's just an ilok key, what can I say. Definitely better than being stuck with ilok cloud service aka "let's go down at the most inappropriate times".

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