I am about to install my Fishman Triple Play software and wondering if I can simply use my NI and Sample Tank 3 stuff or in addition to the Fishman versions. Apparently, you have to use theirs for it to work.
 
Has anyone gone around or beyond this limitation? I am wondering if I can install as per Fishman's "plan", but also include all kinds of other programs that I have.
 
I'm seeking some "been there, don't do that, better do this" type advice......
Michael

Been there ... for the sake of sanity, let it install the Sample Tank stuff.  The existing NI software was found and worked fine without installing the Fishman provided version.
 
I contacted TP support about getting an existing ST installation to work and he gave me some steps.  I lost interest before following them.  I'll post them if I can find them.

Here it is.  I remember why I stopped now
 
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"Install our tripleplay sampletank 3 package download from fishman.com/tripleplay
This won't mess up your current installation, but it will do an update to your full version of ST3 that improves stability in our build (not sure ST has released it to the public yet) and also install the sound libraries necessary for TP factory default patches.

Then you can install 1.4.50.  Then you'll be good to go."

Thank you Bob!  My Kontakt Player is newer than theirs.... so that is a relief.
I would like to use TP with my other VSTi's, so anything else is very much appreciated!
Michael

The only problem with ST is using their presets.  It's not a problem to create your own using your existing ST installation.  That's the reason I lost interest.  That and I decided I prefer a keyboard for MIDI
 
My TP isn't getting used.

I've done keyboard midi with my Kurz K2500 since 1999 (Roland & EPS & Alesis in the '80s & '90s). I want to find out if my much superior guitar skills(almost 54 years Pro) produce better "keyboard" parts.
It ought to be an interesting experience at least! LOL
The East West stuff definitely got my enthusiasm up!
Michael

Nothing wrong with the idea at all.  What I found was that playing MIDI on a guitar requires a much different technique than playing guitar on a guitar.  As I was interested in actually developing some keyboard chops anyway, I decided to put the time into the keyboard.
 
The TriplePlay is really a fantastic piece of kit.  The app and plug make synth layering a breeze.  I'm sure you'll enjoy the heck out of it.

I've played keys for almost as long as guitar, though I am not as disciplined about it (as I was as a teen).  I love to doodle daily on my Kurz K2500 and with each new tune that I might learn on mandolin, lap steels(E and C6th), or guitar, I'll "transfer" that to keyboard, too. Still any nuanced flourishes "required" for a tune, are immediate on guitar, whereas they'll take some practice on keys.
     Maybe I'm less patient, nowadays! LOL
I've downloaded all the components and hope to get it all installed today.
Thanks for all the feedback, Bob!
Michael

Please post back with your thoughts on it when you get a chance to get it all tweaked.  I lost a bunch of hours just playing around with my TP with a big smile on my face.

I will! And your comments have added to my excitement about getting it set up and my own noodling! LOL
Michael