KVR Audio

Examigan · Post by **Examigan** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 11:38 pm

I found out I can upgrade to HALion 6 for $99 from Sonic 3. I am tempted to go for it.
Seems like a good deal to me, but I was wondering what you guys think of HALion.

Examigan · Post by **Examigan** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 11:54 pm

I just saw on NI's site I can get Kontakt for $124.

decisions, decisions

Googly Smythe · Post by **Googly Smythe** » Wed Jun 09, 2021 12:10 am

Apples and oranges. You should get both for a balanced diet.

codec_spurt · Post by **codec_spurt** » Wed Jun 09, 2021 12:11 am

codec_spurt · Post by **codec_spurt** » Wed Jun 09, 2021 12:15 am

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jancivil · Post by **jancivil** » Wed Jun 09, 2021 3:08 am

I've taken out two trials of it. I don't like the GUI at all. But, if you are using the liter version(s) you're familiar.
there's not enough reason for me to outlay the money, the third party situation is rather poor. It's a quite good granular synth but ergonomically it ain't happenin for me.

Alchemedia · Post by **Alchemedia** » Wed Jun 09, 2021 9:14 am

Yes, rumor has it FM will be included in H7, whenever that may be. I have both and far prefer Falcon.

Examigan · Post by **Examigan** » Wed Jun 09, 2021 11:52 am

I like how HALion doesn't require a dongle anymore. I used to use one for some Waldorf plugins but I don't think those require it anymore either.

Examigan · Post by **Examigan** » Sun Jun 13, 2021 5:47 pm

I bought the upgrade yesterday, all set!

twal · Post by **twal** » Sun Jun 13, 2021 8:46 pm

Examigan wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 5:47 pm I bought the upgrade yesterday, all set!

Just waiting on a sale for it, and I'm not really wanting to buy anything else until this beast (Unless MSoundFactory goes on a sale) is good for non owners..

Trensharo · Post by **Trensharo** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 5:40 pm

I have Absolute 4 and Komplete 13. HALion > Kontakt, except for 3rd party support.

Sound design paradise, bested only by UVI Falcon 2.

HALion's UI is better than Kontakt's. There is just a LOT more in it than Kontakt.

Amazing Sampler.

However, I'd go with Kontakt first simply to secure access to that ecosystem. There are some decent free or cheap Kontakt libraries that require the full version. There is almost nothing for HALion, beyond what Steinberg sales.

I actually think the Absolute bundle is better than buying HALion on its own. Just wait for a sale. Some pretty good synths in there, though thr value is lower if you're a Cubase user (as some are bundled with the DAW).

HALion feels like if NI were to merge Kontakt, Reaktor and Komplete Kontrol into one application...

Upgrade to HALion 6