Since its founding in 2008 by Steven Slate and Fabrice Gabriel, Slate Digital has been known for accurate digital modeling of boutique and high end analog audio hardware, making it one of the most respected names in professional audio. For many budding audio engineers and music producers, purchasing such analog hardware is simply out of […]
Client-side software is not a locked box; it’s open to reverse engineering. In the first article in this series, we looked at the dangers presented by in-app cryptography. Thankfully, the problem isn’t new. Technologies exist specifically to mitigate the risks and allow in-app cryptography to be used safely. Let's look at the problem of distributing […]
The need for software security in client-side applications has never been greater. That’s an easy statement to make, and it quickly becomes justified by the stream of news stories about malware targeting mobile apps, compromised desktop applications, and websites leaking credit card information. Research shows that upwards of 81% of consumers would stop engaging with […]
Grammy-winning mix engineer and producer Andrew Scheps is renowned for his stellar mixing and production techniques, which he has applied to some of the biggest acts today, including Adele, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Low Roar, Metallica, and Hozier, among others. Moving from a fully analog to completely in the box production set up 10 years […]
Neural DSP creates cutting-edge sound processing software and hardware that allows users to be more creative and efficient while lowering barriers to entry to world-class sounding results. With Chilean roots, this Helsinki-based company officially started in 2017. Not long after beginning development of their first plugin, Neural DSP contacted PACE Anti-Piracy to help them secure […]
PACE Anti-Piracy introduces a new generation of cryptography tools Over a decade ago, white-box cryptography was developed to provide a more cost-effective and flexible alternative to hardware security cards used by Cable and Satellite TV companies for secure Conditional Access. Since then, the applications of white-box cryptography have expanded to securing various other technologies, including […]
PACE Licensing and Security Supports MATLAB Projects An increasing number of universities are designing graduate programs centered around entrepreneurship in addition to publishing their work. This bridge from academia to industry is particularly interesting to PACE Anti-Piracy because PACE has worked with companies in transitioning software to commercial products for nearly four decades. With extensive […]
Earlier this month, Apple and Microsoft disclosed independent vulnerabilities in their digital signature infrastructure, affecting a huge range of operating systems. In Apple's case, it was possible to create a fake signature and get macOS to trust it. (Details) This is like a fake ID that fools the bartender into selling alcohol to a teenager. […]
Solid State Logic (SSL) is a world leading manufacturer of advanced audio production systems for studio, live sound and broadcast. With more than 3000 SSL-equipped facilities operational today, SSL consoles and recording studio hardware and software are universally recognised for their reliability and outstanding sound quality. From Hardware to Software Founded in 1969, SSL has […]
I made a plug-in and want people to try it! How do I do that? Maybe you’ve been making audio software for decades, or perhaps you’ve just finished your first plug-in with JUCE, and now you want people to try it for a certain period of time. Let’s talk about some quick and easy ways to […]
PACE Anti-Piracy was featured in a recent edition of Cyber Defense Magazine with an article titled “Are We Shifting Left Enough” written by Douglas Kinloch, VP of Business Development. The term “shift left” is centered on the idea that Application Security efforts are now happening at earlier stages of the development lifecycle. Mr. Kinloch adds […]
Home-grown Licensing vs. Professional Licensing: A Boomerang Story Freehand Graphics is a global leader in software solutions for the screen-printing industry. Some of their software, notably Separation Studio NXT and AccuRIP Emerald, makes pre-press functions, like color separation, a simple and easy process for their customers. Some History As art students living in New York […]
