Videopad 13.62 unlicensed, private use, suddenly disallows use of most audio filters

[leokhorn]

Hello!
I started using Videopad 13.62 on September 21st 2023, in unlicensed mode, for a personal non-commercial project. Worked multiple days on it and completed it successfully, using a variety of FXs, video and audio, including the Amplify filter ("Amplifier" in my French version).
I know for sure that it's the case because when I load the final project version, I can see the FX applied to a number of audio clips.

Problem: on a new project AND when now editing this older project, if I try to add Amplify to an audio clip, Videopad refuses, saying the feature is only available in Professional Edition and -- oh -- there happens to be a sale at this very moment, until the end of December. I hope I'm wrong, but that's a strangely coincidental coincidence.

I don't remember hitting any limitations during that first project, and, again, it includes the very FX I can now apparently not use without paying. I can't have added the FX a few months ago unless it allowed it. So why can I not do so anymore and why does it seem like the rules changed while I wasn't looking?

Of note: I did not update the program at any point through that time.

[borate]

The unlicensed trail period eventually ends.  Three things you might try to overcome the amplify limitation...

1.  License the program

2. Install the latest 'professional' unlicensed version

3.  Install the latest free release (where some features are disabled)