Best to use VE Pro with Play6 or not?

[slinky005]

I was talking about license key for VEPro, not PLAY.

[Dominik Raab]

VE Pro comes with three license codes, I believe. Its main use is connecting computers; would be a bit weird if it didn't come with multi-computer capabilities when you purchase it.

[slinky005]

So the question I seem to not be getting a clear answer - Do I need to buy a 2nd steinberg key to use in the master computer?
The reason I ask is because I have (probably erroneously) understood that the master does not need a license.
So now I assume it still needs the vienna / steinberg key but won't use one of the licences for VEPro, correct?

[Dominik Raab]

All computers that run a server need a license key. The host plug-in does not. If all your VSTs are on your slave and your host computer is only running your host, you only need one key.

If you're planning on running a server on your master computer (host connects to VSTs on the slave and VSTs on the master), you need a key for the master.

Edit: You're using Cubase, right? You can use the Steinberg key your Cubase license is on to store a Vienna license in case you need one for your master.

[slinky005]

So when I install VEP on my host, it won't be looking for a software license key?

[Dominik Raab]

VEP consists of two parts - the server and the plug-in.

Server: Hosts your VST instruments, requires a dongle with a license on it.

Plug-in: Connects to the server, does not require a license.

If your master is only running Cubase with the VEP plug-in in it, your master doesn't need a license. It only needs one if you'd like to run servers on both computers.

[slinky005]

Finally , a clear and concise answer!
Thank you!