Can I use these samples with Dorico?

dons · 2025-04-12T18:33:13+00:00

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I downloaded <CarillondeGand.sfArk> from Sonokinetic. It said it was compatible with VST. I would like to import this library into Dorico.

Is this doable?

Thanks,

Don

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LostInFoundation

As said, you don’t have to “import” it. You have to open Kontakt plugin in Dorico.

You go to Play, then VST and Midi, add an instrument and from the list chose Kontakt. Open its interface with the “e” button and there load Carillon.

In the manual:

https://www.steinberg.help/r/dorico-pro/5.1/en/dorico/topics/play_mode/play_mode_vst_midi_instruments_loading_manually_t.html

dons

This was a great lesson for me. Thank you. Everyything works.

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dons

That was very helpful. I now have Kontakt 6 as well, and I'm installing Carillon. I have a 40 minute wait ahead of me. After that we'll see if it works yet. It seems like I'm making progress.

LostInFoundation

If what you are referring to is the Carillon Kontakt Library from Sonokinetik, you must open the Kontakt VST inside of Dorico and there open the Library

dons

OK, so far so good. But I don't know how to import Carillon Kontakt Library into Dorico, or how to find it once it's there.

Thank you for being so patient.

LostInFoundation

No problem.

You don’t have to look for Carillon. You look for Kontakt (or Komplete Kontrol) and then you’ll find Carillon inside of them

dons

OK, where do I look for them?

LostInFoundation

In Dorico you should have a VST and Midi section. There you can add instruments. In the list appearing you should find Kontakt. Once it is loaded, you can open its interface with the “e” button.

You should find a “how to use plugins” section in Dorico’s manual

dons

I opened Kontakt Player 8, then tried to load Carillon, but it was greyed out.

LostInFoundation

This is another issue. I’m not that expert with Dorico.

By “greyed out” do you mean is not selectable? And…what is greyed out? Carillon inside of Kontakt?

dons

So I opened Kontakt, went to Libraries, clicked load then navigated to the Carillon file. It was not selectable. I haven't even gotten to Dorico yet. My Carillon f is not inside Kontakt. It doesn't recognize the file.

LostInFoundation

You probably need to add the Carillon serial number in Native Access, so it will authorize it

LostInFoundation

One day you’ll reach the point where you will actually be making music…😂

The joy of computers and set ups 😏

dons

So, I have Kontakt 7. It does play Carillon. I can even get it to play in Garage Band, altho it still refuses to record there. What I still cannot do is import it into Dorico so I can use the sounds in my score, which was why I started this so many, many hours ago.

Any thoughts?

LostInFoundation

You’re very welcome 👍🏼

Happy you have it up and running. Enjoy music making

LostInFoundation

As said, you don’t have to “import” it. You have to open Kontakt plugin in Dorico.

You go to Play, then VST and Midi, add an instrument and from the list chose Kontakt. Open its interface with the “e” button and there load Carillon.

In the manual:

https://www.steinberg.help/r/dorico-pro/5.1/en/dorico/topics/play_mode/play_mode_vst_midi_instruments_loading_manually_t.html

dons

This was a great lesson for me. Thank you. Everyything works.

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