Pro Audio

Licensing built for the way plug-ins actually ship.

PACE provides plug-in licensing solutions that let publishers sell their products securely. PACE is the maker of the iLok Licensing Platform — the trusted standard across the pro audio industry.

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Multiple Platform Support

Every major plug-in format, covered

VST3
VST3
Audio Units
Audio Units
AVID
AVID AAX
Protect & Sell

Protect and sell your application or plug-in

Customize the security and licensing model for each product you ship — you're not locked into one configuration.
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Level of Security
Apply your own protection per product — from easy-to-implement code signing and launch-time license checks, to best-in-class code obfuscation and white-box cryptography.
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License Types
Offer the license types that work for your customers: perpetual, subscription, rent-to-own, multi-seat, trial, NFR, or time-based.
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Activation
Choose which locations your customers can activate to — iLok USB, iLok Cloud, or machine (CPU).
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Marketplace
Use our built-in activation code system to create and distribute licenses on any standard ecommerce platform, or connect directly to our API.
Shopify

iLok License Delivery App for Shopify

Using your Shopify store, your customers can directly deposit licenses into their iLok accounts — no fuss, no hassle.
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JUCEJUCE World
iLok + JUCE

iLok and JUCE are better together

The leading framework for multi-platform audio applications.
Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux
Supports plug-in development for VST, AU, and AAX
One-click deployment of desktop apps to Android and iOS (requires Android Studio and Xcode)
Live-adjust your UI with the Projucer live coding engine
Best available audio performance on iOS and Android
Learn More About JUCE →
Software Security For Everyone

Start simple. Scale up when you're ready.

[Entry Point]
Wrapper
Many developers begin with simple licensing integration and adopt additional protection as their products and security needs evolve. Our integration options support that progression without requiring you to replace your licensing platform.
Learn About Integration Options →
[Security Simplified]
Fusion Express
Built on Fusion's proven, pen-tested code protection foundations, Fusion Express combines advanced code protection with hardened license enforcement — a more highly secured product with minimal impact on your development workflow.
[Full Platform]
Fusion
Fusion protects your software from tampering, reverse engineering, and unauthorized modification. Combined with iLok Licensing, it enables trusted license enforcement backed by the industry's leading software licensing platform.
Services & Tools Available

Protection, and the tools to automate it

Protection
Apply your own protection per product — from easy-to-implement launch-time license checks, to best-in-class code obfuscation and white-box cryptography.
Fusion ExpressFusion
AAX Cloud Signing
Our latest service allows AAX code signing for cloud-based CI build systems — no physical iLok USB required. Complete the code signing process to build a validated AAX plug-in with full automation.
Ask About AAX Cloud Signing →
Let Us Help

Navigating licensing options can be tricky

"I'm always excited to speak with clients about their journey and to understand what inspired them to create their own software. Many developers have been working on their software for years — being able to protect that hard work, while giving them tools to generate revenue from it, is the most rewarding part of what I do."

Derek Heimlich
Derek Heimlich
Director of Sales, Pro Audio
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Why Choose PACE

The trusted leader in pro audio licensing

PACE Anti-Piracy created the software and technology behind the iLok Licensing Platform — the trusted leader in audio application and pro audio plug-in licensing. Our flexible, fully-hosted solutions offer publishers different licensing options, ensuring every customer gets the right combination of security, flexibility, and functionality.
We have over 40 years of experience protecting Mac and Windows desktop applications. Our tools integrate with your build system using Xcode or Visual Studio — the result is a binary with customized security, and licenses delivered through our built-in activation code system or your own API integration.

Features

Strong Security

Leave software protection and license management to us - that's what we do. Your focus can be on developing great products.

Custom Settings

We put the control in your hands. Design your security and licensing model to work for your business.

Multiple License Types

Offer the type of licenses that meet your business needs: perpetual, subscription, network-based, trial, or timed.

Flexible Activations

You define when a license is required, and how it can be activated.

Subscription Support

Expand your user base with a lower entry cost. Subscriptions are easy to distribute and manage.

Demo at Launch Time

Hook your customer at first launch - choose to allow a trial period and specify what the user's options will be once the demonstration period is over.

Fast, Secure Database

Speed and security are serious business - we take care of that for you, processing millions of license activations a week.

Encrypted Communications

Our system uses encrypted channels to protect your software locally; you will never need to send us unprotected source files.

Reporting

Request and download custom reports - even track usage in real-time.

Customer Support

Our customers receive full documentation, quality support, and access to our engineering team.

Proven Track Record

Our protection stands strong for years, not hours or days.

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