Kontakt 8 vs player

WEEZIE1982

I like the new concept of the latest update. However keen to understand the difference between the two. Currently have full version of 7. Can I use the player only or am I gaining more via the paid for upgrade?

Vocalpoint

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/180515#Comment_180515

Exactly.

K8 is very new and will be shaky most likely through the rest of 2024.

Where as K7 is very stable, very mature and I did hear is getting another fresh update here in the coming weeks.

Best to focus on that until K8 gains stability and some real road miles.

VP

Vocalpoint

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/36589/kontakt-8-vs-player

The only areas that you gain when buying Full are the ability to design/build/edit Kontakt instruments AND/OR you have any paid Kontakt libraries that are not supported by Player. And they are out there.

If none of the above really applies and you figure these never will - you may just be able to rock on with Player with no issues.

VP

WEEZIE1982

thanks for the feedback. Just a thought version 7 will still remain so I’m assuming I could use that for any that sits out side of NI

Vocalpoint

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/180515#Comment_180515

Exactly.

K8 is very new and will be shaky most likely through the rest of 2024.

Where as K7 is very stable, very mature and I did hear is getting another fresh update here in the coming weeks.

Best to focus on that until K8 gains stability and some real road miles.

VP