This page provides information on how to purchase Test Pattern Generator. For information on the Test Pattern Generator, please go to the product page.
Test Pattern Generator - How To Buy
Test Pattern Generator is available as a full featured temporary demo, which allows you to confirm your workflow is supported. Once you have confirmed your workflow is supported, relicensing provides delivery of the permanent key.
How to Try
There are links to request a demo on each of the products pages (links above).
Go to the product page, click the Download tab and click the download button for your OS.
Fill out the form.
We will send links to download the software.
Download and install the software.
How to Get a License
Drastic software installs with a 10 second media duration, watermarks, nag screen, and length of run limitations. However, we are happy to provide temp licenses so you can remove these limitations and test the software. Here is how to obtain a temp key: Run the license application installed with your software. It will look something like this: Click on the Request Trial Get Fully Functional Temporary License option. This opens the Trial Request window. Paste the Site Key into the license app and click Register. A successful registration will provide a 7 day trial. (More detailed instructions can be found here: http://license.drastictech.com/)You'll need a License. Here's how to get one:
Enter your name and email address and press Send.
We will send back an email with a temp key. [Note: if the auto reply seems to be taking a long time you can use the Offline Registration to create a site code to send us. You may also want to check your spam folder.]
Run the license application again and click the Offline Registration option to open the licensing dialog.
How to Buy
For payment, we accept Visa or MasterCard, or we can send you a PayPal invoice.
For a PayPal invoice please send us an email and confirm the following:
Company Name:
Contact:
Street address:
City, State/Province:
Code, Country:
The correct email recipient for the invoice:
...and whether you would like to add the support option:
If you would like to pay using a Visa or MasterCard, you can fill in the Credit Card Form and either fax it back to (416) 255-8780, or scan and send a PDF to
Once we receive payment we can provide the permanent license. The license is single system, single instance.
Test Pattern Generator Software |
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Test Pattern Generator Base |
$250.00 US |
Base Version. Supports single channel output via desktop, ScopeDirect (for UnReal), AJA, Blackmagic, Matrox, and Bluefish444 boards, or NDI. Provides hundreds of static test patterns for signal validation and setup. Select between patterns, add audio tones and blips, metadata. Overlays include watermark, text, frame markers, time code, bouncing balls. Available for Windows. TPG-TST-V8 |
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Test Pattern Generator Advanced |
$999.00 US |
Includes Base Version. Supports multichannel output via capable multichannel hardware, and AJA/Grass Valley control protocol. TPG-4CH-V8 |
Options |
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A/V Sync option |
$250.00 US |
Provides A/V Sync motion patterns and related tones, QC code overlay, and flash screen for audio video synchronization throughout a signal chain. TPG-SYNC |
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2110 Output option |
$1,500.00 US |
Requires capable ST-2110 hardware and special setup to enable 2110 output. TPG-2110 |
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IP Stream Output option |
$1,000.00 US |
Adds support for RTP, UDP, SRT, and RIST IP stream output. TPG-IPS |
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VVQ option |
$2,000.00 US |
Provides motion patterns for Visual Video Quality analysis. TPG-VVQ |
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Support option |
15% of retail annual |
The Drastic Maintenance and Support Program is available for 15% of retail price, per year. This option provides priority technical support, bug fixes, and all version upgrades. OPT-SMP |
Drastic Catalog 2026
We offer a pricing and a brief description for each of our products in the Drastic Catalog. You can click the image to the right to view a PDF.
All prices are in US dollars
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