FIR Designer M, Eclipse Audio’s multi-channel custom DSP design software, is now available to buy as a perpetual (one-time-payment) license for USD$979 (plus tax). Until now, all purchases of FIR Designer M were subscription-only, requiring an annual recurring payment to stay active.
Subscription vs Perpetual Licenses
A perpetual license of FIR Designer M is a one-time purchase. The software can be used indefinitely with no additional payments, however the feature set is ‘frozen’ at the time of purchase, with no access to any updates or new features. Any necessary bug fixes will be provided.
To upgrade to a newer FIR Designer M version in the future, perpetual license holders will need to purchase a new license. (Credits may be available for upgrades.)
A subscription license of FIR Designer M requires an annual recurring payment to stay active. The feature set will expand over time, as license holders receive ongoing free updates to the latest version, including all new features & improvements. We will ensure the software remains compatible with all future operating system versions.
Our development efforts will continue to be focused on regularly updating FIR Designer M to expand & improve functionality. Feature requests welcome!