• Older Sonnox plugins use G2/G3/G4 licences (2nd, 3rd and 4th generation) that only support 32‑bit plug‑in formats (VST2, AU, RTAS, TDM).
   
• Since the early 2010s, the latest generation of licence has been G5, which support 64‑bit plug‑ins in VST3, AU, AAX, AAX-DSP formats, along with improved compatibility and ongoing updates.

This guide explains how to check your licence type, when you need to upgrade, and how to purchase the correct upgrade.

Check Which Licences You Have

1. Go to the mySonnox portal.

2. Enter your iLok User ID and iLok‑registered email address.

3. You’ll receive a verification code via email.

4. Return to mySonnox and enter this code to view all of your registered licences.

Do You Need to Upgrade?

• If you already have a Native G5 licence → No upgrade is needed unless you require AAX DSP for Pro Tools HDX.
• If you have a G4 licence → You will need to upgrade to G5 to use:

  • 64‑bit plug‑ins

  • Current macOS or Windows versions

  • VST3, AU, and AAX plug‑in formats

Upgrade Options

Upgrade to Native G5

For users who only need:

• VST3 (64‑bit)
• Audio Units (AU) (64‑bit)
• AAX Native

Steps:

1. In mySonnox, select Native from the upgrade selector.

2. Click Checkout to complete your purchase. 
    

Upgrade to HD‑HDX G5

For users who need:

• AAX DSP for Pro Tools HDX

• Plus all Native formats above

Steps:

1. In mySonnox, select HD‑HDX from the upgrade selector.

2. Click Checkout to complete your purchase.

Important Notes

• G5 plug‑ins are not compatible with iLok 1 devices. You will need an iLok 2, iLok 3, or iLok Machine/Cloud authorisation.

• You keep your G4 licence after upgrading. This means you can still run your legacy system alongside your updated system if needed.