Thanks to all who've replied. I appreciate the comments so far, and I'll be interested in any more. Still a few days to decide . . .
 
BTW, Glyn Barnes points out in another thread in the Software forum that NI have several products, not just Kontakt, at half-price this week. I tried including a link to the sale in my original post here, but it kept vanishing. I'm glad other people possess greater eptitude.

Anyone think we might see Komplete 10 next month?  I skipped 8 and 9 and wouldn't mind getting Kontakt 5 but would be happier with the next version of Komplete if it's coming out soon.
 
Cheers,
 
jayson

jayson
Anyone think we might see Komplete 10 next month?  I skipped 8 and 9 and wouldn't mind getting Kontakt 5 but would be happier with the next version of Komplete if it's coming out soon.
 
Cheers,
 
jayson

 
 
Ummm, I didn't think Komplete 9 was out all that long ago...? Was it?

Komplete 9 and Komplete 9 Ultimate just came out in March.  Komplete 10 wont be out til next year 2014.
 
I personally wouldn't buy Kontact 5 standalone I would buy Komplete 9 and get not only Kontact 5 but a bunch of libraries to use with it.  But on sale yea buy Kontact 5.
 
Kontact is very good, worth the having for all the 3rd party libraries out there and ya really kinda need the full version as the free player is limited.

Ah ... that's right.  I thought that they usually put Komplete on sale sometime during the late summer or fall.  Guess I'll just wait a bit longer as I want the Ultimate version.
 
Cheers,
 
jayson

Kontakt 5 at half price is a no-brainer.  I've been craving the Action Strings, also at half price now.  Any input on that?

Thanks for the info -
well I'm in!! Ordered today
- At least its easier to smuggle into the house than a guitar
Just need to hide that credit card statement!!!   

Congrats!! You'll love it. If you want to go indepth or even learn the basics with Kontakt, check out Groove3's video tutorial.
 
Funny you mentioned "hide the credit card".........at the time I bought K4, I also had to jump some hoops. :))  

The trick is to buy your wife something of comparable value beforehand. My studio monitors cost me a Rolex.

I think you're right Bit
 
I've been thinking Fabfilter Pro-C  .... what do ya think????