On Oct 1, 2004, at 6:48 AM, <thomas.bleicher@...> wrote: > From: Fernstudio <fernstudio@...> > >> Apparently, when Logic starts up, there is an AU validation that >> occurs and the NI plugs fail this. > > Hi all, > > please keep in mind that AU validation is not a Logic/Emagic invention > but provided by Apple since more than a year for developers. > > AU validation helps developers to test their plugins before release > and has been a prerequisite for manufacturers to brand their plugins > as "AU compatible". AU validation checks certain technical areas > of plugins and qualifies the results. > > If a plugin fails AU validation, then this simply means that the > developing company did not work according to Apple specs (and in > return should not have branded their plugin as AU compatible). This is just not true. Apple has JUST released a NEW version of the AU code, and this new validation issue is just that, new. While your correct that the AU has been going for a while, the current issue is this one: Apple changed the rules, and now people have to adapt to follow them. If you want to know what's up, check out the core developers list (you need to become a developer to do this, but that's not too hard, just sign up). So by implying that NI or any plugin manufacturer hasn't been doing their work, is wrong. The FACTS speak for themselves. George ________________________________________________________ www.utopiaparkwaymusic.com Now both Mac OSX and Windows XP... the only way to fly ;-) Some cool Logic tips: http://www.courseptr.com/cooltips/