About the eLicenser Control Center
The eLicenser Control Center is a utility that allows for managing music software licenses by a variety of manufacturers.
Via the eLicenser Control Center licenses can be downloaded and stored on a USB-eLicenser (dongle, license key) or in a Soft-eLicenser (virtual license container on hard disk). Many licenses can also be transferred to other eLicensers via the eLicenser Control Center. Possible license transactions depend on the respective software and license.
Operation & Support
The most commonly used task of the eLicenser Control Center is the license activation.
Click here, to learn all about activating and downloading licenses.
This video illustrates the license management by real life examples.
In case you experience difficulties, please install the latest version of the eLicenser Control Center. Download links for both Windows and Mac can be found below.
If you have trouble activating a specific license even though you have installed the latest eLicenser Control Center, please refer to the manufacturer of your software.
Manufacturers using die eLicenser technology
These help articles provide additional information on licenses, the eLicenser Control Center, Soft-eLicensers and USB-eLicensers:
- License on hard disk: Soft-eLicenser help/FAQ
- License on USB-eLicenser (Dongle): USB-eLicenser help/FAQ
eLicenser Control Center Downloads
Latest versions
Most issues with Soft-eLicensers or USB-eLicensers, activation codes and licenses can easily be solved by installing the latest eLicenser Control Center.
After the installation, please open the eLicenser Control Center and apply the 'Maintenance & Online Synchronization' by clicking on 'Perform Maintenance Tasks' (or click on the 'Maintenance' button if not shown).
MacMac OS X 10.9 · 10.10 · 10.11macOS 10.12 · 10.13 · 10.14 · 10.15 · 11 · 12 · 13 Intel-based & Apple Silicon |
WindowsWindows 7 · Windows 8.1 (64-Bit) ·Windows 10 (64-Bit) · Windows 11 (64-Bit) Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 or 4.5 must be installed. |
| February 14, 2023 · < 50 MB eLicenser Control Center 6.12.8.3316 Release Notes (PDF) |
February 14, 2023 · < 80 MB eLicenser Control Center 6.12.8.3316 Release Notes (PDF) |
Alternative versions for support purposes
Mac |
Windows |
Previous versionJuly 2, 2020 · 32 MB Please use this version only if you experience difficulties with the current eLicenser Control Center. License database compatibility for Mac OS X 10.8October 17, 2019 · 35 MB This version allows for updating the license database of the eLicenser Control Center under Mac OS 10.8. This can be done via the "Maintenance" function and is required for the recognition of newer licenses. |
Previous versionJuly 2, 2020 · 63 MBWindows 7 · Windows 8.1 (64-bit) · Windows 10 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or later must be installed. eLicenser Control Center 6.11.10.2272 Release Notes (PDF) Please use this version only if you experience difficulties with the current eLicenser Control Center. |
Downloads for older operating systems
Mac |
Windows |
| August 11, 2014 · 27.6 MB Mac OS X 10.7 eLicenser Control Center 6.8.1.14153 Release Notes (PDF) July 14, 2014 · 26.8 MB Mac OS X 10.6 eLicenser Control Center 6.7.1.8151 Release Notes (PDF) May 30, 2012 · 14.6 MB Mac OS X 10.5 eLicenser Control Center 6.3.6.1098 Release Notes (PDF) August 27, 2010 · 12.3 MB Mac OS X 10.3 · 10.4 eLicenser Control Center 6.0.2.7036 This version does not include an uninstaller. Release Notes (PDF) |
Juy 14, 2014 · 33 MB Windows XP SP 3 · Windows Vista Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 or 4.5 must be installed. eLicenser Control Center 6.7.1.8151 Release Notes (PDF) |