VST are particularly nasty for a reason though, because when they have a signature sound widespread usage by freeloaders will actively ruin that sound for those who paid. Exclusivity is a feature, the inverse of network effect.
Is there something like a "steam for VST"? Maybe it should exist, to ease the DRM pain for legitimate customers.
Is there something like a "steam for VST"? Maybe it should exist, to ease the DRM pain for legitimate customers.