Paid for Pro unlock; now unable to use
I paid for “21 Pro” some years ago, figuring I could at least continue to use what I paid for indefinitely. It turns out that isn’t true at all. I’m no longer able to even install a build that respects my previous purchase, meaning I essentially paid for nothing.
I do understand the appeal of ongoing revenue, but if the “permanent” unlock is going to be time limited due to availability of a particular app version, what’s the point? What I paid for was apparently a subscription in all but name, except worse because you have no idea when the version you’re paying for will become unavailable.
Response from developer
Hi, you can ALWAYS redownload a previously purchased paid-for version of Wotja. It is easy to do, and we have a FAQ on that here: https://wotja.com/help/#wotja-redownload. If you have any difficulties in doing so, we recommend reaching out on our contact form. NB: We hope you can update your review once you have successfully completed your reinstall - tx! As you know, we no longer sell paid-for versions which only got updates during the year in question. In 2023 we moved Wotja to be a free app with In-App Purchases and that was to allow us to provide rolling free updates for it - whether or not a user wishes to Go Pro to unlock New Features in any major version (and there are 3 different ways to Go Pro according to user preference). Wotja is a very deep App and the two of us we work very hard on it, both to maintain it and to evolve it. Ongoing revenues are *not* a luxury for us (even though they are small). Without what we get from those who Go Pro in any major version then we would simply not be able to continue working on it - period. I hope our explanations help and we have lots of detail in our FAQs, for example see: https://wotja.com/help/#iap-cost. Best wishes from Tim and Pete.
Too complex as a Plugin Host
To add, unless you get the Pro version you can't use the free version without a timeout with a popup dialog prompting to buy the full PRO version.
If you're looking for something more than a Plugin Host, maybe you'll like it if you're willing to spend signficant time figuring out the UI. Otherwise, there are much simpler apps out there for free to host plugins.
Response from developer
Hi. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Wotja is not a general purpose DAW and we never claim it to be. At its heart it is a music generator system - but is *also* an AUv3 Host. Yes, Wotja is free to use in Lite mode which has various timeouts. We have to put some limitations on free use because it is only those who Go Pro that support Wotja's continued development. We have a range of low cost options to Go Pro, including doing so for only 30 days. If you are looking for a totally free no restriction multi-featured general purpose AUv3 hosting DAW then you would need to search the Mac App Store or internet. You might well find that to get the features you want you will have to pay something to the developer to help them continue to fund development of their app (unless the developer is independently wealthy or has another way to fund development), even if that is just a tip. Best of luck!
Unique & Powerful
In over 20 years of producing music and sound I have never seen a tool like Wotja.
It's easy to get started and yet allows for an immense depth of control.
Highly recommended!
Response from developer
Thank you for such a lovely review. We really appreciate it and are glad to hear that you are enjoying Wotja! Best wishes from Tim and Pete.
Wow. Just wow
Update: using this with the "Environments" preset and the RedShrike pad presets yields some interesting results as well... Thanks for the gift that keeps on giving
Response from developer
Thank you so much for your lovely review and comments, and for telling us what you discovered and how you are using Wotja. We really appreciate what you wrote! Best wishes from Tim and Pete.
Wotja continues to improve year on year
I suffer with stress. Wotja has been a great comfort though these challenging times. A very big thank you to Tim and Pete of Intermorphic.
Response from developer
Thank you so much for your support and lovely review. We really appreciate it! Best wishes from Tim and Pete.
Wow. Just wow
Response from developer
Thank you so much for your lovely review and comments, and for telling us what you discovered and how you are using Wotja. We really appreciate what you wrote! Best wishes from Tim and Pete.
Crashes at the start
Response from developer
Hi, this issue is we think fixed in v23.13.1 which is now available on the App Store. Could you please let us know via our Contact form if that is not the case? Assuming it is resolved could you please update your review? :) Many thanks! Tim and Pete.
A Ambient Game-Changer for Beginners and Experienced Musicians Alike
I'm particularly excited about the potential to export Wotja creations to Logic Pro X and empower my existing set of libraries. I think the people behind Wotja are geniuses, and they clearly know inside out the science of sound.
If you're interested in creating music, I highly recommend Wotja. It's a must-have tool for any musician, regardless of experience level.
I'm not trying to promote Wotja in this review. I just wanted to share my experience with others, because I'm so grateful for this app. It is starting to help me to express my creativity in a way that I never thought I would be in conditions to make it possible.
Response from developer
Hi there! Thank you for your support - your words are truly very kind indeed, and we appreciate them very much. We look forward to continuing to improve, extend and evolve Wotja. Best wishes from Tim and Pete.
Thanks love this
Also incredibly Relaxing
Response from developer
We're so glad to hear you're enjoying Wotja, thank you! Best wishes from Tim and Pete.
Discover new worlds of sound!
Response from developer
Thanks so much for those nice words Aric, we really appreciate them. Thanks, too, for bringing a couple of issues to our attention as that has allowed us to fix them! Best wishes from Tim and Pete.
