For a limited time, Universal Audio offers the native version of the Century Tube Channel Strip plug-in for free. This article lists frequently asked questions regarding the Century Tube Channel Strip UAD plug-in and its associated giveaway.
How do I get the plug-in?
To get the free license added to your account, follow the steps below:
- Log in to your account on the UA website. You can then access the promotion and claim the plug-in on this page.
- Install and launch UA Connect.
- Log in to your account using UA Connect. If this is your very first time using it, the application will ask if you'd like to create an iLok account or link an already existing one. If you already have an iLok account, we recommend using it.
- Navigate to the UAD Plug-ins tab in UA Connect to download and install the plug-in.
What are the system requirements for this plug-in?
- Operating systems: macOS 10.15 Catalina, 11 Big Sur, 12 Monterey, or 13 Ventura, or Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit editions).
- Processors: Intel, AMD or Apple silicon.
- Internet connection to download software and authorize native UAD plug-ins.
- Free iLok account with iLok Cloud or iLok USB (2nd generation or higher).
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Free UA Connect application for managing native UAD plug-ins.
I already own the Century Tube Channel Strip plug-in. Can I get something else?
There are no replacements available for acquiring the plug-in during the associated promotion, even if you already own it.
What are the main differences between this free offer and the original Century Tube Channel Strip?
There are no differences between the free plug-in and the purchased version. Both the native and UAD-2 plug-in licenses are provided.
For more information about the plug-in, please navigate to the product page, or read the manual.
Do I need internet access to authorize the plug-in?
Yes, you will need to connect your computer online in order to authorize the plug-in and be eligible for the promotion. The UAD-2 version of the plug-in requires Apollo to be authorized and used. You can authorize it with Apollo connected to your computer by following these steps.
Note: The Customer Care cannot manually authorize the plug-in for you.
How many times can I authorize the native plug-in?
The plug-in can be activated on a maximum of three (3) locations, which can be iLok machine authorizations or iLok USB authorizations. The plug-in cannot be authorized to an iLok Cloud Session.
To authorize the UAD-2 version, Apollo is required. You can authorize it with Apollo connected to your computer by following these steps.
Help! I just bought a new computer and ran out of activations for the native license. What can I do?
No worries, you can deactivate a license from a previously authorized machine in the iLok License Manager. After logging into your iLok account, follow the steps below:
- Open iLok License Manager on the computer you wish to deauthorize, and sign in.
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Select your local machine or the iLok USB hosting the authorized license you want to deactivate in the left sidebar.
- Right-click the dedicated license then select Deactivate – the activation is now returned to the Available tab on the top. You can also access it via the View menu > Available Licenses.
You will then be able to authorize one of the licenses onto your new computer.
Note: You will still need to install UA Connect and log in to your account in order to download and activate the plug-in.