• 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.

Upgrading to G5

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 log in and view all of your registered licences.

5. Select the G5 upgrade option next to the listed plug-in. Click on Checkout at the top of the page, and complete the purchase.

6. If you run into any issues, you can contact our Support Team for help.

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

Important Notes

• G5 plug‑ins are not compatible with iLok 1 devices. You will need an iLok 2, iLok 3, or to use 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

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