Spectrasonics FAQ

Q: Can I transfer my license to someone else?
A: Though Spectrasonics will generally not allow license transfers, there are some extreme cases when they will permit it. However, "the license transferee (user who bought a used copy with a license transfer) has full access to all free maintenance updates for that instrument. But the transferee is not eligible for the special UPGRADE offers like the one we just did for Stylus Classic users to Stylus RMX. A Stylus Classic transferee would just have to buy the new RMX instrument in a store. Original, longtime users will always get the best deals. We will be offering more and more special things in the future that are only available to our original users. So ultimately, it's always going to be a far better deal to keep a Spectrasonics instrument and buy them through the authorized dealer network, because of all the cool stuff we have in the works for the future. If you don't, you miss out on the killer offers and major upgrades. But of course the regular software updates are available to all registered users."

Q: Why can't I purchase the upgrade to Stylus RMX from ILIO or my local retail store?
A: All upgrades are handled by Spectrasonics directly. If you purchased your copy of Stylus in 2004, you can go to the Spectrasonics website and upgrade for free. If you did not purchase Stylus in 2004, you will not be eligible for the upgrade. To purchase the upgrade go here.

Q: Do the S.A.G.E. XPanders contain the same material as the Akai Groove Control versions?
A: Yes. However, there is additional bonus material. The Spectrasonics XPanders contain hundreds of interesting grooves from Vocal Planet, Bizarre Guitar and Distorted Reality libraries. The ILIO Xpanders contain killer bonus material from Trancefusions, Phat Fingers, and World Winds. If you have all the XPander titles already in Akai Groove Control format, it's definitely worth picking up an XPander for $99 just for the bonus material.

Q: Can I convert my old Akai Groove Control libraries to work with Stylus RMX?
A: Yes. Just use the S.A.G.E. Converter that is included on the RMX disc. New versions of the converter will be released simultaneously with each Xpander release from the Spectrasonics website. Registered users can download these updates for free.

For more support and FAQ, feel free to visit the Spectrasonics website.