Reviews - https://www.toolfarm.com/category/reviews/ After Effects Plugins | Cinema 4D Plugins | 3D Software Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:03:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Reviews: Native Instruments Traktor Pro 4 https://www.toolfarm.com/news/reviews-traktor-pro-4/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:52:00 +0000 https://www.toolfarm.com/?post_type=news&p=126546 Today we're featuring 3 reviews of Traktor Pro 4, a popular modular DJ system unveiled by Native Instrument in mid-July.

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Today we’re featuring 3 reviews of Traktor Pro 4, a popular modular DJ system unveiled by Native Instrument in mid-July. The new release features user-requested adaptable beatgrids for accurate effects, looping, navigation, and blending between tracks with varying tempos. The Ozone Maximizer, empowered by iZotope’s acclaimed technology, enhances loudness while maintaining transients and dynamics. Additionally, there is built-in stem separation powered by iZotope RX.

As a bonus, purchasers will receive two complimentary months of either Beatport Streaming Advanced or Beatsource Streaming

Alright, let’s get to the Traktor Pro 4 reviews. Below, check out a few highlights.

Native Instruments Traktor Pro 4 is a game-changing DJ suite for performers

Music Tech 9/10

Review by Hollin Jones, Music Tech

Music Tech gives Traktor 4 Pro a 9/10. Their review bullet points the pros and cons and dives into the new features, being familiar with the previous release.

With Traktor 4, Native Instruments has built on an already stellar performance tool that’s as approachable for new performers as it is powerful for experienced ones. Stem separation will revolutionise the way you think about mixing and layering, the beat detection is near-flawless and the integration with NI’s hardware for live performance control makes for an outstanding all-round DJ experience. You’ll have no trouble at all getting the party well and truly started.

Hollin Jones, Music Tech

Native Instruments Traktor Pro 4 | NEW WAY TO PRODUCE MUSIC

Review by Polo Tremolo

Polo uses Traktor Pro for production, as he is not a DJ, but the review is full of great insights. He shows his setup and then walks through some new UI changes. He covers generating stems, the Ozone Maximizer, Flexible Beatgrids, the Pattern Player, and more. It’s interesting to see how he sets up his workspace and then shows his workflow for Traktor 4 Pro for production.

He says he’s not the best person to evaluate the system because he’s not a DJ. He loves how easily the stem separation works. He was also impressed with the pattern player for micro arrangements for generating high hats or snare rolls. He says it’s an exciting addition to his system and it’s a lot of fun.

Is this the most creative DJ software?! | Traktor Pro 4

Review by Jono, Bop DJ

Bop DJ IS a DJ Shop in the UK, so Jono reviews Traktor Pro 4 from the perspective of a DJ. He walks viewers through the Beat Grid Analysis and Stem Separation, playing some examples while giving some tips. He also covers the Pattern Player and Ozone Maximizer.

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Native Instruments Traktor Pro

Native Instruments Traktor Pro

Professional 4-deck DJ software

Native Instruments’ flagship 4-deck DJ software Traktor Pro 4 is used from house parties to bars to the biggest stages around the world.

Traktor Pro 4 empowers DJs of various levels, from casual mixing to headlining festivals. This latest version offers cutting-edge tools like adaptable beatgrids, high-quality stem separation, Ozone Maximizer, and Pattern Player. Furthermore, Traktor's consistent fan base is attributed to its studio-grade effects, dependable sync, club-ready sound, and compatibility with a wide range of hardware. Regardless of location or genre, Traktor Pro 4 provides the freedom and flexibility for DJs to create their own unique mixes.

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SketchUp Pro 2024 Review: The Performance Upgrades You’ve Been Waiting For https://www.toolfarm.com/news/sketchup-pro-2024-review/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:09:12 +0000 https://www.toolfarm.com/?post_type=news&p=126387 Brightman Designs reviews SketchUp Pro 2024, released this spring. Mike covers features like ambient occlusion and much more.

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Brightman Designs reviews SketchUp Pro 2024, released this spring. Mike covers features like ambient occlusion, LayOut Experimental Graphics Engine, LayOut Draft Mode, New LayOut Inferences, and New ConDoc Express Tools.

This year, it’s not just an upgrade; it’s a transformation. Imagine smoother operations, ‘buttery’ graphics, and features like Ambient Occlusion that redefine the SketchUp look. Whether you’re tweaking graphics settings for peak performance or exploring new visual styles, this update is a leap forward. Plus, get a sneak peek at our ConDoc Tools extension, now fully compatible with SketchUp Pro 2024, enhancing your professional output.

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SketchUp Studio is for design teams that want to advance their workflow. Draw in 3D, import and model on-point cloud data, generate hi-res photoreal renders, and share your designs.

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SketchUp Pro is a full-featured desktop modeler, built to make anything your imagination can create.

SketchUp Pro is a great mix of our classic desktop software, web-based modeler, and our shiny new SketchUp for iPad app – perfect for working on the go. Plus a robust feature set that includes the ability to share and save projects to the cloud, customize your workflow with third-party extensions, and create detailed 2D and 3D construction documentation. Work seamlessly and efficiently throughout every phase of design.

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Nobe OmniScope Review by PostPerspective https://www.toolfarm.com/news/nobe-omniscope-review-by-postperspective/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:13:49 +0000 https://www.toolfarm.com/?post_type=news&p=124810 Troy Smith at PostPerspective reviews Time in Pixels Nobe OmniScope, powerful, flexible, and high-performing color grading scopes.

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Troy Smith at PostPerspective reviews Time in Pixels Nobe OmniScope, powerful, flexible, and high-performing color grading scopes. Troy should know. He has more than two decades of experience as a colorist and online editor, not to mention, he is a founding board member of the Colorist Society Hollywood, a local chapter of the Colorist Society International.

Troy begins his review with how important scopes are to color grading and gives some history of color grading, the types of scopes colorists use, and how software scopes are now the most common. Then, he dives into Nobe OmniScopes 19 scopes and how it works with his current setup.

Recently, to my delight, Time in Pixels released Twin Peaks, which is its version of a Double Diamond display. Twin Peaks makes it very easy to match grades and match shots. In my opinion, the addition of Twin Peaks puts Nobe OmniScope at the top of my list of favorite scopes.

Troy Smith at PostPerspective

timeinpixels Nobe OmniScope

timeinpixels Nobe OmniScope

GPU acceleration, HDR, StreamDeck support

timeinpixels Nobe OmniScopeis a flexible and high-performing set of scopes loaded with powerful features that make color grading easy. Available for various platforms: DaVinci Resolve, Scratch, Premiere Pro & After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, as well as DeckLink, UltraStudio, AJA U-TAP, and more!

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Review: Hit’n’Mix RipX – ‘Do or Die Remix’ https://www.toolfarm.com/news/review-hitnmix-ripx-do-or-die-remix/ Fri, 31 May 2024 19:11:55 +0000 https://www.toolfarm.com/?post_type=news&p=123434 Bishu played around with Hit'n'Mix's RipX DAW and says it's "WILD."  He dabbles with remixing "Do or Die" by playing around with the stems. And can you pick out what he did to Knock2 dashstar*?

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Bishu played around with Hit’n’Mix’s RipX DAW and says it’s “WILD.”  He dabbles with remixing “Do or Die” by playing around with the stems. And can you pick out what he did to Knock2 dashstar*?

 

 

00:00 intro/DAW
04:00 dabbling
16:10 remix of knock2 dashstar VIP with DAW

 

Hit'n'Mix RipX DAW PRO

Hit'n'Mix RipX DAW PRO

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The first of its kind AI DAW, set to revolutionize the world of music production

Introducing the RipX DAW Pro, the first of its kind AI DAW that is set to revolutionize the world of music production. With its award-winning 6+ stem AI separation, this powerful software allows you to dive deep into the intricacies of your tracks and take complete control over every element.

RipX DAW PRO comes with all of the features of RipX DAW, and then adds advanced stem clean-up and audio manipulation tools to the workflow so you can create the highest quality extracted audio, and tweak / create sound at unprecedented levels of detail. Think of it like a built-in iZotope RX suite.

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FabFilter Pro-Q 3 Review by Oliver Peters https://www.toolfarm.com/news/fabfilter-pro-q-3-oliver-peters/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 22:23:12 +0000 https://www.toolfarm.com/?post_type=news&p=117761 Oliver Peters reviews FabFilter Pro-Q 3, a top-quality EQ plug-in. See what Oliver has to say about Pro-Q 3.

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Oliver Peters reviews FabFilter Pro-Q 3, a top-quality EQ plug-in with perfect analog modeling, dynamic EQ, linear phase processing, and a gorgeous interface with unrivaled ease of use.

His final thought of the review reads, “It’s hard to go wrong with any of the FabFilter products. Pro-Q 3 is a prime example, which is why it’s a choice that many mixers can’t do without.” Learn why he gives FabFilter Pro-Q 3 and FabFilter such high marks.

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FabFilter Pro-Q

Highest Possible Sound Quality, Unrivaled Interface Workflow

FabFilter Pro-Q 3 is a top-quality EQ plug-in with perfect analog modeling, dynamic EQ, linear phase processing, and a gorgeous interface with unrivaled ease of use.

An equalizer is probably the tool you use most while mixing and mastering, so you need the best of the best.

With FabFilter Pro-Q 3, you get the highest possible sound quality, a very extensive feature set, and a gorgeous, innovative interface with unrivaled ease of use.

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Pro-Q 3 is also available in these bundles.

FabFilter Total Bundle

FabFilter Total Bundle

A must-have bundle for every mixing engineer

Get professional EQ (Pro-Q), reverb (Pro-R), compressor (Pro-C), de-esser (Pro-DS) and gate/expander (Pro-G), and FabFilter's inspiring and creative distortion/saturation (Saturn) and delay (Timeless) plug-ins.

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FabFilter Total Bundle

FabFilter Total Bundle

The Total Bundle is a set of all FabFilter plug-ins at a heavily discounted price!

Get the Professional mixing and mastering tools, creative effects, synthesizer plugins, and more!

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FabFilter Pro Bundle

FabFilter Pro Bundle

Mixing and Mastering tools from FabFilter

The FabFilter Pro Bundle contains invaluable tools for mixing and mastering: their professional EQ (Pro-Q), reverb (Pro-R), limiter (Pro-L), multiband dynamics (Pro-MB), compressor (Pro-C), de-esser (Pro-DS) and gate/expander (Pro-G) plug-ins.

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FabFilter Mastering Bundle

FabFilter Mastering Bundle

High-quality mastering tools from FabFilter

The Mastering Bundle contains FabFilter’s essential plug-ins for mastering: their professional limiter (Pro-L), EQ (Pro-Q), multiband dynamics (Pro-MB) and compressor (Pro-C) plug-ins.

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Review: Boris FX Optics Reviewed by Arlo Guthrie Gadget Man https://www.toolfarm.com/news/review-boris-fx-optics-reviewed-by-arlo-guthrie-gadget-man/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:31:10 +0000 https://www.toolfarm.com/?post_type=news&p=115771 In this review, learn about the workflow and effects of Boris FX Optics with Arlo Guthrie Gadget Man.

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In this review, learn about the workflow and effects of Boris FX Optics with Arlo Guthrie Gadget Man. The show also features a special guest Caroline True, George Michael’s photographer. Caroline shows how she uses Optics on some photos of their postman and some workers at the local pub.

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Boris FX Optics

Boris FX Optics

Cinematic Effects Plugin for Photoshop & Lightroom

Enhance your photos with awe-inspiring effects and stunning aesthetics using Optics. Crafted by renowned experts in the field of visual effects, this comprehensive toolbox brings you top-notch lighting and lens effects inspired by Hollywood films, handpicked cinematic styles, and the ability to create lifelike particles. Elevate your photography and digital artistry with Optics, a must-have tool for professional visual enhancement. Unlock new creative possibilities and captivate your audience with stunning visuals, all within your reach.

Highlights include over 180 filters and 1000s of gorgeous presets in 10 categories: Color, Diffusion/Blurs, Film Lab, Grads/Tints, Image, Lens/Distort, Light, Render, Stylize, and Particle Illusion.

Optics is available as a plugin for Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom and a standalone application.

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Get it all with Boris FX Suite

Boris FX Suite

Boris FX Suite

The Ultimate Visual Effects Package

With the Boris FX Suite, you can have ultimate creativity and cutting-edge technology at your fingertips. Get the best of award-winning tools such as Sapphire for visual effects, Mocha Pro for planar tracking and Optics to revolutionize rotoscoping - all accessible with one incredible annual price point! Unlock a world of possibilities with just $1,295 per year.

Boris FX Suite Includes:

• Continuum – The world’s most complete plugin toolkit
• CrumplePop – Easy to use, AI-drive audio restoration plugins
• Mocha Pro – Award-winning planar tracking & masking
• Optics – Cinematic effects for photos
• Sapphire – The essential visual effects suite
• Silhouette - Roto, Paint & Compositing
• SynthEyes – Fast 3D tracking and matching moving toolset

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Review: HDR Light Studio 8 by 3D World https://www.toolfarm.com/news/review-hdr-light-studio-8-by-3d-world/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:36:19 +0000 https://www.toolfarm.com/?post_type=news&p=109411 3D World Magazine's Luiza Bochniak gives HDR Light Studio 8 a 9 out of 10 and awarded it with the 'Best In Class' accolade!

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3D World Magazine’s Luiza Bochniak gives HDR Light Studio 8 a rave review! She gave it a 9 out of 10 and awarded it with the ‘Best In Class’ accolade!

Lightmap has taken an already excellent tool and managed to improve it, adding great options for lighting scenes in a fluid and intuitive way. Connection to other tools is fantastic too, so no matter your workflow, HDR Light Studio is a must have.

Luiza Bochniak, 3D World

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Lightmap HDR Light Studio Pro

Lightmap HDR Light Studio Pro

The fastest way to perfect lighting

HDR Light Studio Pro is the fastest way to perfect lighting! Create perfect HDRI lighting in minutes. Fast, precise and easy.

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Lightmap HDR Light Studio Automotive

Lightmap HDR Light Studio Automotive

Get Perfect Lighting for your automotive work

HDR Light Studio Automotive brings everything in HDR Light Studio Pro with all of the included connections. In addition, it adds access to VRED, DeltaGen, Patchwork3D, Omniverse Connections, priority support, nad more support channels.

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Lightmap HDR Light Studio Indie

Lightmap HDR Light Studio Indie

HDR Light Studio for the Independent Company

HDR Light Studio Indie is for companies or artists with a revenue of $100k or less. It includes the features in HDR Light Studio Pro, with all the included connections, in one node-locked, single user annual subscription.

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Review: Boris FX CrumplePop Audio Denoise by Integraudio https://www.toolfarm.com/news/crumplepop-integraudio/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:50:06 +0000 https://www.toolfarm.com/?post_type=news&p=108363 Integraudio reviews Boris FX CrumplePop Audio Denoise and demonstrates how well it eliminates background noise.

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Integraudio shows 8 examples of the Boris FX CrumplePop Audio Denoise, one of the plugins included in the CrumplePop package, and reviews how well it eliminates background noise. He shows examples of microphone hiss, noise through an open window, and more extreme examples. He has some tips for best practices when using CrumplePop Audio Denoise.

To summarize, he focuses on the key feature of removing static noise profiles. He also cites that “it’s extremely easy to use and doesn’t require much experience with audio.” He doesn’t recommend it for real-time audio because of the introduced latency but says it’s best for offline processing. He adds that overall it’s worth checking out!

See what he thinks about CrumplePop Audio Denoise below!

Boris FX CrumplePop

Boris FX CrumplePop

Audio restoration plugins for video and podcast creators

Grow your audience with studio-quality sound. No audio experience is required.

With CrumplePop, remove echo, fan noise, wind noise, mic rustle, and plosives, and automatically level your sound – right inside the NLE of your choice. One license gives you access to every supported host application: Adobe Premiere Pro & Audition, Avid Media Composer & Pro Tools (new!), Blackmagic Davinci Resolve, GarageBand, Logic Pro, and more

* Quickly fixes audio problems
* Advanced AI with real-time playback
* Simple UI, easy to use

Learn MoreTry Boris FX CrumplePop for free!

Get it all with Boris FX Suite

Boris FX Suite

Boris FX Suite

The Ultimate Visual Effects Package

With the Boris FX Suite, you can have ultimate creativity and cutting-edge technology at your fingertips. Get the best of award-winning tools such as Sapphire for visual effects, Mocha Pro for planar tracking and Optics to revolutionize rotoscoping - all accessible with one incredible annual price point! Unlock a world of possibilities with just $1,295 per year.

Boris FX Suite Includes:

• Continuum – The world’s most complete plugin toolkit
• CrumplePop – Easy to use, AI-drive audio restoration plugins
• Mocha Pro – Award-winning planar tracking & masking
• Optics – Cinematic effects for photos
• Sapphire – The essential visual effects suite
• Silhouette - Roto, Paint & Compositing
• SynthEyes – Fast 3D tracking and matching moving toolset

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Review: Soundtoys SuperPlate, by Alex Holmes, MusicTech https://www.toolfarm.com/news/review-soundtoys-superplate-by-alex-holmes-musictech/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 22:12:27 +0000 https://www.toolfarm.com/?post_type=news&p=108326 Alex Holmes at MusicTech reviews SuperPlate, the latest release from Soundtoys. He cites the beautiful plate models and sonic versatility.

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Alex Holmes at MusicTech reviews SuperPlate, the latest release from Soundtoys. He cites the beautiful plate models and sonic versatility.

Aside from a few minor misgivings, SuperPlate is a fantastic and versatile plate reverb plugin. It combines high-quality algorithms, a characterful hardware-style plate sound, and warm preamp modelling, with useful digital controls that can help you quickly sculpt the perfect reverb for your mix.

Alex Holmes, MusicTech

Soundtoys SuperPlate

Soundtoys SuperPlate

Electromechanical Plate Reverb

Introducing Soundtoys SuperPlate, the solution that allows you to bring five iconic electromechanical plate reverbs into your studio. With SuperPlate, you can now achieve the same tonal character and realism without the need for huge investment or back-breaking weight. Thanks to its advanced algorithms, this incredible plugin delivers unmatched authenticity and versatility, raising the bar for what a reverb plugin can do. Say goodbye to the hassle and hello to SuperPlate – your new secret weapon for professional sound.

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Soundtoys 5

Soundtoys 5

Effects as Powerful as Your Imagination

Soundtoys 5 brings together our entire range of audio effects into one powerful collection. Includes all 22 Soundtoys plug-ins.

Get SuperPlate, the solution that allows you to bring five iconic electromechanical plate reverbs into your studioSaturate, compress, and distort with Decapitator, Radiator, and Devil-Loc. Get a virtual history of echo and delay hardware with EchoBoy and PrimalTap. Transform your vocals with Little AlterBoy. Recreate classic studio pitch, chorus, and widening effects with Crystallizer and MicroShift. Take modulation to new levels with the beat-synced rhythmic effects of PanMan, Tremolator, FilterFreak, and PhaseMistress.

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Review: Greyscalegorilla “Plus is stupid simple” – Erik Jensen https://www.toolfarm.com/news/greyscalegorilla-plus-erik-jensen/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:34:30 +0000 https://www.toolfarm.com/?post_type=news&p=106450 Erik Jensen, Owner and Creative Director of Run Kick Shout talks about how Greyscalegorilla Plus is integral to the company's creative work.

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Erik Jensen, Owner and Creative Director of Run Kick Shout in Chicago talks about how Greyscalegorilla Plus is integral to the company’s creative work. Run Kick Shout has been involved with Half Rez events and I remember the cool work they did for Half Rez 7 idents in 2018. Super cool work.

I digress… below, Erik talks to Greyscalegorilla about how they use Plus in the video. He talks about time-saving features, switching between Octane and Redshift. He also talks about all of the great materials that they use more than anything else.

“Plus Is Stupid Simple” – Greyscalegorilla

Greyscalegorilla Plus

Greyscalegorilla Plus

Create stunning, photorealistic renders, faster with Greyscalegorilla Plus.

Jumpstart your creativity in Cinema 4D, Blender, Houdini, and Unreal Engine with Greyscalegorilla Plus! Access thousands of dollars worth of Material Collections, Plugins, and more for a fraction of the price – all available to you at just $468 per year. Get everything you need to craft stunning renders faster than ever before without breaking the bank.

  • Get 5000+ curated 3D materials, textures, models, and HDRIs at your fingertips in one powerful library with Greyscalegorilla Plus.
  • Experience pure creative freedom no matter where you do 3D with Greyscalegorilla Plus.
  • Get 3D assets with unmatched quality, trusted by creative professionals, with Greyscalegorilla Plus.

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Greyscalegorilla Plus vs. Greyscalegorilla for Teams

What’s the difference between Greyscalegorilla Plus and Greyscalegorilla for Teams?

We’ve broken it down for you in an easy-to-understand chart.

Greyscalegorilla for Teams

Greyscalegorilla for Teams

Your one-stop to get everything your team needs

Greyscalegorilla for Teams includes every Greyscalegorilla Cinema 4D plugin, material collection, asset library, and professional training series. An annual subscription includes all upgrades, support, maintenance, and render nodes. There are no hidden fees. Our Teams program is available to customers ordering 5 or more licenses.

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