Light Guide when using Kontakt w/ multi instrument

Martin Schmid

Hi Folks - I have a MK2 S88.

I've setup a Maschine project with a 3rd party Kontakt instrument. Each instrument in the Kontakt multi has a different 'range' of notes indicated.. and when in Kontakt, when I pick the different instruments (Snare, Tenor, Bass or Cymbals), the lightguide on my S88 updates accordingly. However, when I 'map' additional sounds to route to each instrument, the light guide doesn't update... all LEDs are lit. (see setup vid here: https://youtu.be/bQq4hPS2jFg)

If I use a single instrument from Kontakt.. the light guide updates depending on which sound in Machine I select... so perhaps I just do that instead?

I assume (?) it is better to have one instance of Kontakt from CPU standpoint (?)... but, as outlined above, if I do that, I lose the light guide. is there a different/better way to setup this up?

Uwe303

Hello,

yes do it like you said at the end of your post. In this case, if i understood it correctly, i would open several kontakt instances. And cpu wise it should be no problem, just try it out.

Uwe303

Hello,

yes do it like you said at the end of your post. In this case, if i understood it correctly, i would open several kontakt instances. And cpu wise it should be no problem, just try it out.

Martin Schmid

Hi Uwe303... thanks much! I did it this way now (see vid), and will see how it turns out. Lightguide updates... glad to hear about the CPU.

https://youtu.be/dT8CAf8YsqM