Kontakt/Dan Dean (hopefully) easily resolved problem?

I purchased the AudioMidi Dan Dean no-brainer a little while ago, and went to the Dan Dean site and put in my registration code. 
 
I extracted the download to the Kontakt library folder.
 
Noticed it doesn't show up as a library like SSD or others...
 
Went to the files tab and found and began playing around with the various basses (very nice, actually)
 
However, the various instruments were showing up in "Demo" mode.  After a little while (30 minutes?) it timed out and gave me the option to activate.  So, I did that.  I was brought to Kontakts site where everything I had is listed as activated. 
 
It is only the Dan Dean material that is doing this.   All of my SR stuff, SSD stuff, etc., is behaving as it should.
 
So....what am I doing wrong?  Any ideas?  It's got to be something fairly simple that I'm overlooking.
 
Thanks

Well, I would have to assume (yeah, I Know....one should NEVER assume) that isn't the case, as it would definitely make that no-brainer a pretty useless purchase. 

I was not aware of that restriction, and hadn't noticed it mentioned.

What good is a library that you can only use for 30 minutes at a time?

If there isn't a simple resolution for this, I believe I will be finished with these wonderfully priced no-brainers.

(Having now ranted...I should add that the basses did sound pretty good...they'd sound better without a ridiculous time limitation)

Dave  -- I have the full version with a DD P bass patch loaded.  Where would I look to see if it is in demo mode?

Thanks for the help/clarification -- B

- B, are you timing out at 30 minutes?

I'm surmising that's what it is.

I'm a slow learner when it comes to Kontakt but I'm beginning to understand some of it which scares me.

My comment about the use of the term "Kontakt" wasn't directed at you. We all use the term. With some "libraries" it seems one needs the full version as opposed to just the Player yet we all just say "Kontakt".

Dave-

Dave,

It is a Player vs. full version issue, but by all means, feel free to direct any "hey dumba**" comments my way.  I fully admit I don't get NI's marketing, nomenclature, etc.

I swear our German friends have a quarterly corporate retreat focused on confusing their customers.  Let's see, in the last couple years here's what the line up has been:

Intakt
Core
Core Player Free
Kontakt
Kontakt Player Free
Komplete (yeah I know adds synths and such)
(I am sure I am leaving an other(s) out)
ALL PRETTY MUCH DOING THE SAME THING!  At least that is my perception from a non NI dialed in person.

OK - so 18 months back I order "Kontakt Sax & Brass".  Naturally this would be a Kontakt library needing at least the free Kontakt Player.  Nope that needs Core or the Core Player! WTF!  Will this library play in Kontakt -- I don't think so.

Every time I open Service Center it shows that Kontakt Player 3.5 is UNAUTHORIZED.  However, it doesn't need to be authorized??  Kontakt 4 Player, now that is authorized.

When installing Sonar, the installer without input, immediately started to install G Rig LE.  I have IK Amplitude, and don't need/want an LE version or GR.  I halted this part of the install, but similar to above, SC shows that I have an unauthorized copy of GR.  Does SC report to NI every time I connect that I have pirated a copy?

Will I stop considering their products -- naw.  The quality is by reputation great, so I guess I'll have to work harder getting my head around NI's way.

- B

Ozz, sorry about that. I read the posts carefully AFTER I bought the no-brainer so I could have wound up in the same situation as you. I'd seriously consider asking audiomidi for a refund. I'm sure there'll be more no-brainers in the future that will be worthwhile.

- B, I hear ya loud and clear. After I bought SONAR I thought that was it but, no, there are so many "sounds" to buy. I agree that NI could do a better job of describing all their software. There are just so many options across the board in the DAW game that one can easily get in over their head.

I've had my share of "simple" issues. Just check my threads here BUT thankfully it's a great community with lots of helpful citizens.

Dave-

Ozz


Well, I contacted Audiomidi a couple days ago.....

I haven't yet heard back from them....

Saw your post in the other thread -- concrats on the new purchase.  So is $20 plus $400(+) still a "no brainer"?  Just kidding, sounds like Komplete at that price is a great deal.  I went with the straight Kontakt because I qualified for the 1/2 off upgrade of $149, and Komplete wasn't part of that deal for me.  For the future, a strong perhaps....

Keep us posted on whether AudioMidi gets back to you.  The requirement for a full copy of Kontakt REALLY should have been disclosed before purchase.  It will be interesting to see what they propose as a solution.  XX% off your next purchase??

Also, any impressions of the other VIs in Komplete would be of interest.

Best -- B

As stated above lemonade from lemons!

Enjoy -- B

Well...my issue with the Dan Dean basses is resolved.....and it only cost me $450! ;)

I actually got the package the very next day!  I haven't had time to really dig in yet and I don't really know what to do with a couple of the programs yet....

But, I think I'm really going to like Kontakt.  And although I don't like Guitar Rig 4 as much as Amplitube 3 (yet, anyway)....it does offer some good tones as well.

I'll need to read some manuals and watch some tutorials before I can REALLY comment...but the quality of sounds seems very good!

I never did hear from Audiomidi.  Not even a "We're sorry for your issue but unfortunately there is nothing we can do".

So, my days of doing business with them may be over.  Not a big deal for a $20 item, but if it had been a more expensive item, I would have been a lot less forgiving.

BUT....all's well that ends well!

Yo Ozz, you backed into a great deal.

Keep us informed of the non-Kontakt software in Komplete.

Dave-

Lol....Well....yeah, if I had known, I wouldn't have purchased the Dan Dean material.

BUT....I've always been a bit of a "gear-head" in anything audio (home audio systems and recording gear)

So, in all honesty.....this was an excuse to spend some serious bucks on something.

And so far......I'm LOVING it!  I'm still in the "Let's listen to all the different sounds" phase....but.....I have a feeling this was a GREAT purchase!

The Kontakt samples seem quite good.

Guitar Rig......well......I'm still getting used to it...and I still prefer Amplitube 3, but it does have a lot of potential.  Give me time!

I started fooling with Battery today..and so far, I'm liking it.

The other programs...well....I'll get back to you before I say yay or nay.

The best thing is....I no longer have to worry if a sound library works under "player" or "full" anymore!