Frequently Asked Questions

Sabes Pro is a desktop app for Windows that runs quietly in the background while you produce, mix, or record. It watches your project folder for changes and automatically captures a full snapshot every time you save in your DAW (Ctrl+S). All snapshots are stored locally in an encrypted backup repository on your hard drive.

Sabes Pro supports Ableton Live (.als), Reaper (.rpp), FL Studio (.flp), Cubase and Nuendo (.cpr, .npr), and Pro Tools (.ptx). It works alongside any 64-bit Windows DAW that saves session files to disk.

Sabes Pro is a standalone Windows app. You do not need to insert VST or AU plugins on your master channel or change how your DAW runs. You launch Sabes Pro, pick your project folder, and start working normally.

No. File indexing and snapshot compression run on low-priority background threads. Monitoring uses lightweight OS file system events, so your DAW playback, buffer settings, and ASIO audio performance remain completely unaffected.

Very little compared to raw file copies. Sabes Pro uses content-aware deduplication and block-level compression. If you save a 500 MB session file 20 times and only tweak synth parameters or volume automation, only the altered data blocks are stored. A history of 50 saves often takes just a few megabytes of extra disk space.

Yes. You can browse your complete Take timeline inside the Sabes Pro app, select any previous save state, and restore it directly or export it as a separate project file so your current work is never overwritten.

Your snapshot repository stores independent, encrypted Take snapshots of your project history. If your main session file gets corrupted or deleted from your desktop, you can open Sabes Pro and extract your last saved state back onto your drive.

Take Certification generates a cryptographic SHA-256 digital stamp for a specific mix version. It creates a verified record containing stem file hashes, exact save timestamps, and project details. Audio engineers use it to prove client delivery states or protect unreleased mix candidates.

Loudness matching measures the integrated LUFS level of different mix renders or bounce Takes. It automatically matches playback volumes between two versions so you can judge EQ, compression, and balance changes fairly without being fooled by one version simply sounding louder.

Project Health checks verify that your session folder is complete before major mix handoffs. It scans for missing WAV audio samples, unlinked stem paths, and missing plugin dependencies across your project directory.

BYOS means you can connect your existing private cloud storage accounts (such as Amazon S3, Wasabi, Backblaze B2, Cloudflare R2, Google Cloud, Azure, or Dropbox) directly to Sabes Pro. We do not force you to buy expensive proprietary cloud storage tiers from us.

Yes. All project data and snapshot blocks are encrypted locally on your computer using AES-256-GCM before any network transfer takes place. Your cloud provider receives only encrypted block files and cannot read your session contents.

No. Sabes Pro operates under a local-first design. We do not store your audio stems, project files, or encryption keys on our servers. Everything stays on your machine, or in your own private cloud bucket if you enable BYOS.

The Free tier allows installation on 1 personal computer. Paid licenses (Plus and Studio) allow deployment on up to 3 workstations per licensed user.

Sabes Pro offers a fully functional Free tier so you can test version tracking, DAW compatibility, and system performance on your machine before upgrading. Because you can evaluate the software completely for free, all sales for paid tiers are final. Read full terms in our Refund & Cancellation Policy.

All billing and subscriptions are managed securely by our authorized Merchant of Record. You can cancel renewal anytime using the link in your email receipt. When cancelled, paid features remain active until the end of your billing cycle, then your account transitions back to the Free tier.