Just as a side note, developing Kontakt Player instruments that can be loaded into the Libraries tab requires licensing the Kontakt Player, which is a pretty hefty investment. It's not such a big deal for libraries that are priced $299 upward, but for single instrument, less expensive libraries it's tough. That's why most Kontakt Player libraries are collections of instruments, too.

As an example Soundiron have both "open" and "Kontakt Player" versions of their Olympus Elements choir. - The player version is an extra $20 - a full 20% more expensive.

gregjazz
Just as a side note, developing Kontakt Player instruments that can be loaded into the Libraries tab requires licensing the Kontakt Player, which is a pretty hefty investment. It's not such a big deal for libraries that are priced $299 upward, but for single instrument, less expensive libraries it's tough. That's why most Kontakt Player libraries are collections of instruments, too.

Not worth it, IMHO. I have lots of both and it really isn't a problem browsing for the files. You guys have already covered the really important stuff
 
Regards,
Dan
 

Glyn Barnes
As an example Soundiron have both "open" and "Kontakt Player" versions of their Olympus Elements choir. - The player version is an extra $20 - a full 20% more expensive.

Interesting. That $20 would not come close to covering NI's cut. But you're right: they do indeed offer a player-compatible version for 20 bucks more.
 
This approach has been suggested in the past, offering two versions of Kontakt libraries, one registered and the other open. However, my understanding is that NI actively discourages that by levying the license fee based on units sold. It's the same tactic Microsoft uses for licensing Windows to OEMs, which is why it costs the same to buy a computer with or without Windows preloaded. The OEM pays MS either way. (Note that NI licensing terms are a closely-guarded secret; I've heard you have to sign a NDA just to get a quote from them.)
 
For this reason I'd assumed that if Greg and other Kontakt content developers were to offer such two-tiered pricing it would only result in higher prices for us full-Kontakt users. But it appears that at least one company has figured out a loophole.
 
I also see that SoundIron offers the product on DVD at no extra cost beyond shipping. That's nice.

I've never been a big fan of the picked sound of a bass, so for me this was an easy choice...
 
Downloaded, which took some patience<G>
Installed, which went without a hitch
Played... and played and played and played, literally could not peel myself away. Probably the most fun I've had with a guitar or bass VI. I am a guitar and bass player, so I tend to be a little more picky about these sort of libraries.
 
The thing that fascinates me about this is the play-ability. At first I was a bit confused about the key switching, but once I figured it out I had a blast. I think that the whole articulation assignment screen may be the new gold standard, it takes the concepts introduced in OT Mind Control to a new level! Really, it's that cool.

(at the risk of sounding greedy and ungrateful - Hey Greg! Any chance we'll see the articulation assignment an control find it's way into the guitar libraries?? Pretty please!!!)

Got my head wrapped around the new way of loading the library. This is a really great VI. So many options that my eyes glaze over, but thankfully the presets are great. I like the fact that I can great tones from presets while being free to dig as deep as I want. Now all I need is a midi interface so I can plug in my old P bass as a controller.
 
Great job Greg!

wst3
Hey Greg! Any chance we'll see the articulation assignment an control find it's way into the guitar libraries?? Pretty please!!!)

 
Yes, that's absolutely what I plan on doing! I'm thinking of making the new script (with the fancy, easy-to-use mapping system) for the next Evolution guitar library, and then update the existing Evolution guitars to this new engine as well.

Anymore people who own both the NI and OT Rickenbacker and want to comment on it? I can't make up my mind... ;)

Only one of those two vendors will take product suggestions and answer your questions on forums like this one.

bitflipper
Only one of those two vendors will take product suggestions and answer your questions on forums like this one.

Ain't that the truth...
 
Regards,
Dan