Final Cut Pro X Free Trial

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Final Cut Pro X Free Trial

Hi everyone. Last week I started the free trial for Final Cut Pro X and I think it's super fun. So fun, in fact that it inspired me to order a new MacBook Pro 13" which will arrive next week. I'm super stoked because I've been using an early 2015 MacBook and it's time for an upgrade.

My question is this: Does anyone know if the free trial for FCPX will transfer over to my new MacBook when I get it? I'm not sure if the trial countdown 'timer' is attached to my old (current) MBP or to my email address. I'd like to mess around with the free version a little longer before I decide if I want to invest $300 in the full version.

Stay cool.

MF

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on May 29, 2020 6:53 AM

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MikeMF Author

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May 29, 2020 7:03 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

Cool, thanks! I'm planning on migrating everything and don't mind if it's still running. I only have a week into the 90 day trial so no biggie.

I have Catalina on my 2015 MBP and the trial works fine other than running really slow with 3D titles and stuff. Is this specific to the 2020 MBP, I wonder? I'll look it up in the forums.

Thanks again for your help.

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MikeMF Author

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May 29, 2020 10:54 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

Hahaha! So I'm just watching tv and glanced at my coffee table. Sitting on my table is a book I just bought, 'From iMovie to Final Cut Pro X' and I managed to put 2 and 2 together that you wrote it. Far out. Have a great day!

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Tom Wolsky

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May 29, 2020 7:07 AM in response to MikeMF

It seems specific to 2020 laptops with integrated graphics MacBook Air and 13" MacBook Pro.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251404053

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251396075

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Tom Wolsky

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May 29, 2020 11:01 AM in response to MikeMF

That book was based on 10.3 of course. If you have any questions about it, you can contact me through my website.

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Tom Wolsky

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May 29, 2020 6:58 AM in response to MikeMF

It depends how you migrate. If you migrate everything it will probably be started already. If you do a clean install and reinstall the applications, the clock will probably reset. I haven't tested this. The counter is not set to the email address.

A word of caution. The 2020 MacBook 13" will not work properly at this time with FCP and Catalina. It might need a software update or firmware update. The problem's widely reported on the forum.

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