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So, they're faced with two choices, they get stolen to death or they get expensed to death.


That's not entirely true. For example, Reaper allows the user to continue to use the product past the 30 day trial period with no degradation in features other than a nag screen. There's really no incentive to go to a warez site to download it.

So why do people buy software in the first place, instead of using a free version? I think it's important not to discount the social aspect. One thing that often distinguishes great software is a supportive community. With computer software, that often takes the form of on-line forums. I believe that forums are instrumental to selling software. People want to belong, and buying software buys them into that community.

BiaB has an outstanding community on the forums, and that's part of what makes buying the software a compelling purchase. (In addition to being a great program with a liberal pricing model and responsive customer support).

-- David Cuny
My virtual singer development blog

Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?