Well you cannot convert a Kontakt script into a MachFive script. That's what I meant by "nothing replicates Kontakt's scripting". And also there are some things you can do in Kontakt that MachFive still cannot do (purging via scripting, for example - not happening in MF, then, Kontakt can set up a much smaller DFD buffer, has background loading and lossless compression, all of which makes loading instruments REALLY FAST - not happening in MF yet). Allegedly some of these things are coming in an update, but first we need to see it to believe it.
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Not if it's a Kontakt Player library (encrypted NKX sample monoliths), or a library done for Kontakt v4.2 and above (because of the new binary format for which NI withholds the specification from 3rd parties).

Seriously, I don't know how they do it. I've tried using libraries on a PC where I haven't authorised Kontakt yet (I don't want to waste and authorisation on that particular PC) and it's a nightmare.

I wish they could sell a Kontakt "Lite", for 400$ I can buy the fully featured FL Studio Signature (boxed version)...

I would be stoked to get just the sampler. I don't need the libraries, I just want the sampler. still making do with EXS24 (which I am happy to have)..

Which is a great feature, and one that Halion has as well. However, it's limited in scope compared to scripting.

Honestly, it's the third party support and the COMPANY support of Kontakt(I'm talking about NI releasing updates often and creating new libraries for it) that will keep it ahead. Both Halion 4 and MachFive3 have features that Kontakt currently can't touch. But Kontakt still has the support mentioned already, along with a better streaming engine and other features like the compression, etc. And you can use the Orange Tree Samples script(don't remember the name) to essentially replicate the megatrig functionality in Kontakt.

We'll see how it pans out. It would be great to have some good competition, and there are now three samplers capable of being the front runner if played right. But it's Kontakt's mountain to capture, and I see it taking quite a bit to knock them off at the moment.

Brent

exactly, I just want the dawn sampler, I don't need the giant soudnlib that comes with it! And NI, sell it for a nice round 100$ & I'll buy it right away!

I would also like the ability to use Kontakt instruments without buying the full Kontakt. If I was really interested in building instruments, then of course I would get the full version, but I am not a developer. Or at least, I don't want to be a developer when I am trying to make music. I don't mind putting together patches to get the sounds I want, but scripting is the last thing I want to do. I also don't want to put out the bucks it takes to get the full Kontakt. For the same money, I can buy Alchemy, Blade and Wusik Station. If I can get an expanded Kontakt Player for say $100 that would play third-party instruments, I would be all over that.

The library is included FREE... what you are paying for is the development and support of the app. And even WITHOUT the included library it would still cost the same. NI have said as much.

NI had Kontakt on sale for around $200 recently.

Do they charge per title or is it simply a flat fee for the right to make Kontakt libraries.

well, there goes that pipe dream.

Thank you!

First thought I had

(except for those acousticsamples and their damned ilok/uvi )

Depends on the deal you have with NI, I guess...