Avid Symphony
Symphony 6.5
Symphony is now only available as an add-on option for Media Composer®.
See the new features, then upgrade to Media Composer 7 with the Symphony
Option and gain more creativity time to tell the best story possible.
For questions about the Symphony Option for Media Composer 7,
check out our FAQ page Symphony has been discontinued.
Symphony Option FAQ
Q: What is different between previous Avid Symphony software and the Avid Media Composer 7 with Symphony Option?
A: Nothing – the feature set is exactly the same. Customers are now able to easily enable (or disable) the full Symphony feature set without having to install or uninstall any software – just activate the license through the Avid License Control Utility.
Q: What is different between Media Composer 7 and Media Composer 7 with the Symphony Option?
A: Media Composer 7 with the Symphony Option includes the same feature set as previous versions of the Symphony stand-alone software. By adding the Symphony Option to your Media Composer 7 software, you enable Universal Mastering, the full Symphony Color Correction feature set, which includes secondary color correction, and Boris Continuum Complete v8.x.
Q: Can I activate a Symphony Option on Media Composer: Interplay Edition?
A: The Symphony Option can be activated on either Media Composer or Media Composer: Interplay Edition – the option works the same with both editions of the software.
Q: How does license activation work?
A: The Symphony Option requires a separate Activation ID to activate the license – much like the ScriptSync or PhraseFind Options. Upon purchase of a new Media Composer 7 license with a Symphony Option, customers will receive two Activation Cards – one with a System ID and Download Code for the Media Composer 7 license, and another with a Download Code for the Symphony Option. Customers must redeem both of these Download Codes on the Avid Account page (http://www.avid.com/activationcard) to receive their System ID/Activation ID for Media Composer 7 as well as an Activation ID for the Symphony Option.
Q: How does the Symphony Option activation card work?
A: The Symphony Option is activated or deactivated in the same manner as the editing application like the ScriptSync and PhraseFind Options, which are activated through the Avid License Control Utility.
Q: How do you activate the Symphony Option 30 day Software Trial?
A: Customers will activate the Symphony Option 30 day Trial through the Avid Marketplace menu within the Media Composer Editing application.
Q: Do I have to install anything extra?
A: No, just like the PhraseFind and ScriptSync Options , you don’t need to install anything on top of Media Composer 7. Simply activate the Symphony Option license via the Avid License Control Utility.
Q: Can I deactivate just the Symphony Option?
A: Yes, customers can deactivate the Symphony Option at any time and just run as a Media Composer 7 license - the license is activated/deactivated via the Avid License Control Utility.
Q: Can I activate the Symphony Option on multiple Media Composer 7 systems or is it restricted to just one?
A: The Symphony Option can be activated on one Media Composer 7 system at a time. It is not restricted, however, to a single Media Composer 7 license. Customers my activate the Symphony Option on one Media Composer 7 system, then deactivate it and reactivate the option on a different Media Composer 7 without limitations.
Q: Can I buy/upgrade Media Composer now and then purchase Symphony Option later?
A: Yes.
Q: I currently own an Avid Symphony 6.5 system and have a support contract that includes software updates. Am I able to upgrade to Media Composer 7 with the Symphony Option?
A: Yes, current Symphony systems with a support contract that includes software updates can be updated to Media Composer 7 with a Symphony Option for no additional charge. Customers will receive two activation codes for their software rather than just one – one for Media Composer 7 and one for the Symphony Option. Otherwise, there is no change from previous software upgrade processes or eligibility requirements.
Q: Can I upgrade my current Symphony 6.0 system to Media Composer 7 with a Symphony Option?
A: Yes, customers can upgrade any Avid Symphony system to Media Composer 7 with a Symphony Option through all of the same methods as you have used for upgrades previously:
- Customers can purchase an upgrade for either Symphony v6.5 or Symphony pre-v6.5 to Media Composer 7 with Symphony Option.
- Customers with a support contract can use the flexversioner to upgrade.
- Dongle customers can redeem the activation codes they receive with their upgrade to get an updater.avd file athttp://www.avid.com/US/support/upgrade/video The updater.avd they receive will update their dongle to Media Composer 7 with Symphony Option
Q: I have Symphony 6.5 currently installed – how do I upgrade to Media Compose 7 with the Symphony Option?
A: First, you will need to purchase the 6.5 to 7 upgrade to Media Composer and the Symphony Option. Then you will redeem the 2 Download Codes from the Media Composer 7 and the Symphony Option Activation cards from your Avid My Account vis your Master Account. You will receive access to the Media Composer 7 installer via a download link and you should copy the Activation ID’s for both Media Composer 7 and the Symphony Option.
Next, uninstall the current version of Symphony on your system, and complete the installation for Media Composer 7. Upon first launch you will be prompted with a dialog to license your new software. Enter in your Activation ID’s for both Media Composer and the Symphony Option and you will be activated for both.
Q: How does the FlexVersioner work with the Symphony Option?
A: Customers with a valid support contract who are entitled to software upgrades will be able to upgrade to Media Composer 7 with the Symphony Option and use the FlexVersioner that is provided on the Download Center.
- Place the FlexVersioner.avd file in the editing application folder:Launch the Editing Software. If you are switching from a dongle to software licensing, your dongle must be plugged in.
- For Windows: C:\Program Files\Avid\(Editor Application)
- For Mac: Mac HD > Applications > (Editor Application)
- At the Licensing Prompt, when you select the Electronic Activation option, your upgrade Serial Number is automatically populated in the correct field, as is your Machine ID and System ID.
- Proceed with standard Activation procedures. If switching from dongle to software licensing, the dongle will deactivate at this time and can no longer be used to launch your software.
Q: Can I register my Symphony Option?
A: Yes, the avid.com Registration page has fields for registering your Symphony Option.
Q: Can I continue to use my Dongle with a Symphony Option?
A: Yes, if you are upgrading and would like to continue to use your dongle, you can visit the Dongle Redemption page to redeem your Activation ID codes for an updater.avd file that will update your dongle to Media Compose 7 with the Symphony Option. You must redeem both your Media Composer and Symphony Option upgrade Activation IDs to receive your Dongle updater file.
Q: I am an Education Institution; can I run a Symphony Option with a node-locked license? What about Volume License Server?
A: The Symphony Option is available for both node locked and VLS (Volume License Server) licenses for Educational Institutions. New Academic Institutional customers can purchase the Symphony Option (node locked or VLS) either at the same time as purchasing Media Composer 7 or can chose to purchase the option at a later time. Customers with a node locked license on Avid support can use the FlexVersioner to upgrade their current Symphony licenses to Media Composer 7 with Symphony Option. VLS customers on support can use the VLS Upgrade page to get their upgrade licenses: http://www.avid.com/US/support/LicenseUpgrade/UpgradeActivation
Q: I have a Media Composer Academic 6.5 Student license – can I get the Symphony Option?
A: No, there is no Symphony Option for Academic Students. Students wishing to use the Symphony Option will need to purchase the Symphony Option commercial license at full price.
Q: Can I use the Symphony Option and the PhraseFind and/or ScriptSync Options at the same time?
A: Yes, you can activate multiple options on a system at once through the Avid License Control Utility. This has not changed from prior ScriptSync/PhraseFind support.
Q: Can I run my Media Composer with a Dongle and my Symphony Option with a software license (or vice versa)?
A: Yes. The Symphony Option is similar to the PhraseFind and FilmScribe options in that you can use a Dongle license for your Media Composer application and license the option via a software Activation ID.
Q: I just purchased Symphony 6.5. Am I eligible to receive an upgrade to Media Composer 7 with the Symphony Option for free?
A: If you purchased Symphony 6.5 within the Avid Protection period (April 7th through June 26th), and you redeemed your download code for Symphony 6.5 during that same time period, then you are eligible for an upgrade to Media Composer 7 with the Symphony Option. Simply access your Avid Account between June 27thand July 1st to download your Media Composer 7 installer and the Activation codes for Media Composer 7 and the Symphony Option.
