Mix utility and IPC beacon. On the surface, Relay is a low-CPU-overhead utility that lets you adjust your tracks’ gain, pan, stereo image, and filter parameters on the fly.
Each purchased copy of Nectar contains a unique serial. After downloading Nectar directly from iZotope or another re-seller the serial number will be e-mailed along with the link to download the product. The serial number should resemble: SN-NECTAR2-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
Launching the Authorization Wizard
The first time you open Nectar 2, the Authorization Wizard will appear. You can choose to either authorize Nectar or use it in Trial mode for evaluation purposes. Please use your supplied Nectar serial number to fully authorize your product.
Trial vs. Demo Mode
For the first 10 days after the first instantiation, Nectar 2 will run in Trial mode, which offers full functionality. After 10 days, Nectar will revert to Demo mode. In Demo mode, Nectar will periodically mute audio output.
Authorizing Your Copy of Nectar Online
After opening Nectar and launching the Authorization Wizard, the following steps will complete the authorization process online:
1. First, click on 'Authorize'.
2. Next, enter the serial number emailed to you. It should look like this:
SN-NECTAR-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
3. You must also enter your name and a valid e-mail address.
Make note of the e-mail address you use to authorize your license. Your license and iZotope account will be linked directly to this e-mail address.
Note: Clicking the 'Advanced' button reveals a set of options that allow you to store your Nectar authorization on a portable hard drive or flash drive. Click here for more information on these options.
4. When you have confirmed that your serial number and e-mail information is accurate, click once more on 'Authorize'.
5. Lastly, click on 'Submit' in order to send your authorization message to the iZotope servers. If the authorization is accepted, click on the 'Finish' button to complete the authorization.
Authorizing Your Copy of Nectar Offline
Some customers choose to keep their audio workstations offline, and a simple offline authorization option has been included. After opening Nectar and launching the Authorization Wizard, the following steps will complete the authorization process offline:
1. When first prompted to authorize Nectar, click on 'Authorize'
2. Next, click on the option for 'Offline Authorization' at the bottom of the authorization window, select 'Authorize with iZotope challenge/response' and click next.
3. You will be given a unique Challenge Code that is specific to your computer only. Write down or make a copy of the exact Challenge Code. It will look like this:
IZ-NECTAR2-XXXXXXXX-XXXX-XXXX
4. Next, using a system with internet access, login to your customer account at the iZotope website: http://www.izotope.com/store/account.asp
5. Click the 'Activate Software with a Serial Number' button, enter your full serial number and click 'Submit'.
6. Select the 'Challenge/Response' option and click on 'Submit'.
7. Read the License Agreement and click 'Agree' if you find it agreeable.
8. Now enter your full Challenge Code copied in step 3.
9. After submitting your Challenge Code, you will receive a unique Response Code. The response code will look like this: IZ-NECTAR2-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
Write this response code or save a text file with the response code onto a flash drive.
10. Type or paste the Response Code into the text field of Step 3 in the Offline Authorization window.
11. Click ‘Next’ to authorize Nectar .
12. You should now receive a message that your authorization has been successful and may click Finish to begin using Nectar .
iLok Support
Nectar does support iLok. Our plug-ins will be able to detect iLok keys and assets if you already use iLok and PACE software on your system. If you don't already have PACE or iLok, we will not install any PACE or iLok software to your system, and iLok authorizations will be unavailable.
Authorizing Nectar with iLok
1. When first prompted to authorize Nectar 2, click on 'Authorize'
2. Next, enter the serial number emailed to you. It should look like like this:
SN-NECTAR2-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
3. You must also enter your name and a valid e-mail address.
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Make note of the e-mail address you use to authorize your license. Your license and iZotope account will be linked directly to this e-mail address.
4. Select 'Use iLok Authorization' and enter your iLok ID.
5. When you have confirmed that all your information is accurate, click once more on 'Authorize'.
6. Lastly, click on 'Submit' in order to send your authorization message to the iZotope servers
7. You will now be instructed to log in to your iLok account and transfer your Nectar license to your iLok.
8. When you have completed this step and have your iLok connected to the computer on which you want to use Nectar , click 'Next'.
9. You should now receive a message that your authorization has been successful and may click Finish to begin using Nectar .
Nectar 2 Vocal Production Suite
If you purchased Nectar 2 Vocal Production Suite, you will also receive the Nectar 2 Pitch Editor and Nectar 2 Breath Control plug-ins. By authorizing your main Nectar 2 plug-in your Pitch Editor and Breath Control plug-ins will also be authorized.
Web Help
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Should you encounter any problems during authorization please consult our online portal with additional information:
Izotope Product Portal Install Location
Contact Support
Should you not be able to resolve your authorization issue please contact the customer at support@izotope.com.
iZotope's highly trained support team is committed to responding to all requests within one (1) business day and frequently respond faster. Please try to explain your problem with as much detail and clarity as possible.