END OF ACTIVITY

[Text published on April 8, 2026]

It is with mixed emotions that I announce the end of my activities related to eaReckon and the closure of my "micro-entreprise".
eaReckon represents 16 years of my life and overall, it has been a wonderful journey.
I would like to extend my warmest thanks to the users and everyone who has supported me along the way.

QUICK SUMMARY:

For existing users:
> 100% offline authorization tools are available in your user account (Key Files for plugins as since 2011 / New dedicated tool for BloXpander).
If you download and save these tools along with the installation applications, you won't need the website anymore to install/autorize the software on your computers.

> Products will no longer receive updates, but you can continue using them as long as your systems remain compatible.

> If possible, I would like to keep the website active until the end of the year (2026) so you have time to download your files.
However, I would encourage you to download them now, if you haven't already.

For everyone else:
> It is no longer possible to acquire new licenses for paid software.
> It is no longer possible to create a new user account.
> Accounts without an associated serial number have been deleted.

Why?

My most recent product (EARevolve) is now 8 years old, and EAReverb 2 is over 10 years old.
I've always approached product design with the mindset of a passionate craftsman.
After creating the products I dreamed of, I had no desire to create others arbitrarily by compromising my initial vision for purely economic purposes.

As time passed and no new products emerged, it was expected that incomes from this activity would decline sharply.
For quite some time now, it hasn't really sustained me financially, but I've been invested in another job for the past few years (I'm fine).
Still, I wanted to preserve existing eaReckon products for as long as possible because they represent an important chapter of my life.
Ultimately, however, keeping this "micro-entreprise" running costs me more than it brings in.
Additionally, the challenges involved in running a business, no matter how small, change rapidly.

Therefore, the time has come for me to step back and close this chapter.

What does this mean for users?

Products will no longer receive updates.
It is no longer possible to acquire new licenses for paid software.

That said, from the very beginning, it was crucial to me that software authorization wouldn't become an issue if I ever stopped operating.

Plugins :
Authorization (of paid plugins) can work by loading a simple "key file" (since 2011).
For each plugin, as long as you have the installation files and your personal "key file", you won't need the website to authorize the software.

BloXpander :
There is no "key file" method for this one.
In order to address this, I have worked on a tool that lets you authorize the software by simply entering your serial number (offline process — no Challenge/Response needed anymore).
Users with a registered serial number can get this tool from their user account.

Therefore, users with registered serial numbers can install and use the software on any present or future machines they own, provided the hardware, operating system, and DAW remain compatible.
Otherwise, my audio plugins and BloXpander require no server connection to work — they don't communicate with the internet.

I encourage you to download all files related to your products (installation applications + authorization files/tool) and back them up securely, if you haven't already.
Please also note your serial number (especially useful for authorizing BloXpander).
Once you've done this, you won't need the website anymore.

If you have registered your serial number(s) on this website, these files (and your serial numbers) are currently available from your user account ("My eaReckon" page once logged in).

As for freeware products, these install from a simple application with no authorization procedure required.
You simply need the installation files and nothing else (no account needed to download them).

About the future of the eareckon.com website

New user accounts can no longer be created.
Accounts without an associated serial number have been deleted.

If possible, I would like to keep the website active until the end of the year (2026).
This should give registered users enough time to retrieve their installation and authorization files.

For quite a while now (almost 7 years), serial numbers for paid software could only be purchased from a single third-party distributor: Plugin Boutique (many thanks to them!).
This allowed me to drastically minimize the personal data stored in the website database (see "Privacy Policy").
However, if you would like your user account (www.eareckon.com) deleted before the website goes offline, feel free to contact me (see "Privacy Policy").
Once your account is deleted, you will no longer be able to access the files associated with your licenses.

In conclusion, this decision to cease my eaReckon related activities does not come lightly.
These years of commitment and dedication have enriched me far beyond what I could have imagined, and I carry with me what I have learned, the friendships forged, and the moments of pride I have experienced.
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to all those who believed in me, who supported me, and who contributed to this wonderful adventure.

Although this chapter closes, I remain deeply grateful for all it has given me.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
I wish you all the best in your lives, your relationships, your music, your projects, and everything else.
Warm regards,
Philippe