1. The account is not the musical source of truth
The account is used for access, entitlements, and some preferences. Working projects remain local-first. Signing in does not automatically turn local projects into cloud projects.
2. Desktop is available without a new web payment flow
The public Desktop version does not present a new web payment flow. Existing entitlements remain managed according to their status, while Android follows its separate distribution model.
3. Cross-device is based on .dw, not mandatory cloud sync
To move a project between Desktop and Android, the reference mechanism is the portable .dw project. Project compatibility does not depend on permanent server sync.
TIPS
Keep these in mind
- Export your project before changing devices.
- Treat the account as an access layer, not a musical backup.
- For entitlement issues, check the account page; for project issues, check local storage and .dw first.
AVOID
- Expecting a local project to automatically appear on another device.
- Confusing Android subscription with project storage.
- Using account deletion as a way to clear local files.