Question regarding Kontakt 5 full version

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Question regarding Kontakt 5 full version

What bennefit is it to have the full version. Would there be any difference in sound or bennefit with the VSTi's (Abbey Road Drums, Alicia Keys etc I already use in the free player?
 
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    Re: Question regarding Kontakt 5 full version 2015/11/29 12:29:38 (permalink)
    Mosvalve
    What bennefit is it to have the full version. Would there be any difference in sound or bennefit with the VSTi's (Abbey Road Drums, Alicia Keys etc I already use in the free player?
     
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    The biggest benefit, aside from more functionality, is the VAST number of HIGH QUALITY
    libraries that require the Full version to function...


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    Re: Question regarding Kontakt 5 full version 2015/11/29 12:38:09 (permalink)
    And some of the newer library designers state that they're quite happy with K5's new scripting abilities that really opens up options for them to do more with their instruments.
     
    Now I'm no techy, so I can't explain just what that means, but this can only be good news.



     
     
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    Re: Question regarding Kontakt 5 full version 2015/11/29 12:38:42 (permalink)
    Thanks Larry. So I should or might get more control options with the sounds I already have which is good. I have had to bypass libraries because they require the full version. Right now I think $200 for the full version is worth it. I'm guessing the libraries that come with the full version are pretty good so Maybe I'll bit on it today.
     
    Thanks again.

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    Re: Question regarding Kontakt 5 full version 2015/11/29 12:40:59 (permalink)
    Don't forget to look into the possibility of a cross-grade price for yourself before you do bite on it there Bob.



     
     
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    Re: Question regarding Kontakt 5 full version 2015/11/29 12:49:02 (permalink)
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    Don't forget to look into the possibility of a cross-grade price for yourself before you do bite on it there Bob.


    What do you mean cross grade. What would I cross grade?

    BobV 
     
     
     
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    Re: Question regarding Kontakt 5 full version 2015/11/29 13:30:23 (permalink)
    I got the full Kontakt. It comes with a number of reasonable instruments. I got it primarily to gain access to products requiring full Kontakt (e.g. some Spitfire, etc.)
     
    $199 is the best price right now, and beats the cross grade ($299). At least that was the case for me with the Kontakt instruments I currently own.
     
    Re Crossgrade: if you currently own any Kontakt instruments, log into your account and add Kontakt Full to the shopping cart. It will automatically tell if you qualify for any type of "cross grade", i.e. an upgrade from a related Kontakt-based product.
    post edited by AllanH - 2015/11/29 13:42:35

    Sonar Platinum, EWHO/D, Spitfire, Miroslav, Pianoteq, ....,  Kurzweil.
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    Re: Question regarding Kontakt 5 full version 2015/11/29 14:21:47 (permalink)
    The crossgrade price is usually $249 USD but they have the crossgrade option turned off because of the current sale.
    The $199.50 deal is the best right now. Go for it.  :-)
    Plus, it is free shipping so no hidden surprise there.
    Also, what Allen said about getting access to products that require "full",  including all the free libraries that hobbyists create and make available.
     
    post edited by mikedocy - 2015/11/29 14:33:48
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    Re: Question regarding Kontakt 5 full version 2015/11/29 14:35:54 (permalink)
    Thanks all for your help. I bought it and am downloading. So far a little over 12 gig of the 23 gig only took 45 minutes so not bad.

    BobV 
     
     
     
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    Re: Question regarding Kontakt 5 full version 2015/11/29 14:49:00 (permalink)
    Mosvalve
    Thanks all for your help. I bought it and am downloading. So far a little over 12 gig of the 23 gig only took 45 minutes so not bad.



    Cool!
    I ordered the product box so hope to have the disks in a week or so.
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    Re: Question regarding Kontakt 5 full version 2015/11/29 22:16:57 (permalink)
    I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Full Kontakt has a very sophisticated scripting system that I'm looking forward to understanding. I just bought mine through the BF deal as well.
     

    Sonar Platinum, EWHO/D, Spitfire, Miroslav, Pianoteq, ....,  Kurzweil.
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    Re: Question regarding Kontakt 5 full version 2015/11/29 23:09:23 (permalink)
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    Don't forget to look into the possibility of a cross-grade price for yourself before you do bite on it there Bob.


    What do you mean cross grade. What would I cross grade?


    Hi Bob - sorry for the late delay, but now that you've purchased it, I think you'll enjoy it.
     
    There are updates for it as well so when you run the Service Center, make sure you grab those.
     
    Some newer libraries require those updates.



     
     
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    Re: Question regarding Kontakt 5 full version 2015/11/30 11:14:46 (permalink)
    Mosvalve
    Thanks all for your help. I bought it and am downloading. So far a little over 12 gig of the 23 gig only took 45 minutes so not bad.


    With the full version of Kontakt, you are entering a whole new world of high-end libraries.
     
    You can blame the guys in this thread when you have to file for bankruptcy and the wife/girlfriend leaves you.  (Notice I kept silent).

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    Re: Question regarding Kontakt 5 full version 2015/11/30 20:31:50 (permalink)
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    Mosvalve
    Thanks all for your help. I bought it and am downloading. So far a little over 12 gig of the 23 gig only took 45 minutes so not bad.


    With the full version of Kontakt, you are entering a whole new world of high-end libraries.
     
    You can blame the guys in this thread when you have to file for bankruptcy and the wife/girlfriend leaves you.  (Notice I kept silent).


    Haha so you know my future. I'm in the club now ain't I.

    BobV 
     
     
     
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    Re: Question regarding Kontakt 5 full version 2015/11/30 20:35:47 (permalink)
    I also got nice surprise. NI gave me Retro Machines for purchasing K5.
     I guess everyone with get it.
    post edited by Mosvalve - 2015/11/30 20:47:08

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    Re: Question regarding Kontakt 5 full version 2015/11/30 21:08:35 (permalink)
    Mosvalve
    I also got nice surprise. NI gave me Retro Machines for purchasing K5.
     I guess everyone with get it.


    Yup - I got that last year too. Get the update for that as well, while you run the Service Center.



     
     
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    Re: Question regarding Kontakt 5 full version 2015/11/30 21:51:18 (permalink)
    Mosvalve
    Haha so you know my future. I'm in the club now ain't I.

    Yes, you're definitely in the club now Bob.
     
    ...when you have to file for bankruptcy and the wife/girlfriend leaves you...
     
    Don't be surprised if the bankruptcy folks actually celebrate and throw you a party not if but when the 'wife/girlfriend' leaves you.
     
    Then you'll be in another club altogether. Some might say a better, happier, more peaceful club even.
     
    Just sayin'...
     
    post edited by jimusic - 2015/11/30 22:02:35



     
     
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    Re: Question regarding Kontakt 5 full version 2015/12/01 10:23:53 (permalink)
    Mosvalve
    I also got nice surprise. NI gave me Retro Machines for purchasing K5.
     I guess everyone with get it.



    I think that is one of the normal included products with Kontakt 5 full.
    See web page here that shows what is included:
    https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-5/library/
     
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    Re: Question regarding Kontakt 5 full version 2015/12/01 11:11:10 (permalink)
    BTW, Bob, I didn't mean to imply that all of the quality libraries are expensive.  There are several that are free or dirt cheap.
     
    Some of the vendors that come to mind are Wavesfactory, Bolder Sounds, and Indiginus.  Check 'em out when you get a chance (And, of course, do your own searching - dozens of gems to be found out there).

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