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chrono1081
Jun 19, 2008, 04:43 AM
This is a long shot since I don't know if anyone is familiar with this software but...


I am using logic express combined with some instrument packages I found at soundsonline.com. (I bought Goliath, Voices of Passion, and Gypsy). I am new to digital music but I really liked what I bought so I ordered a package called "Complete Composers Collection" and I thought it would install and play just like my others did...well, not so much. Logic Express doesn't see it like it does my other ones. The software did have a note saying I needed something called Kompact to play them, (my others did too but they still worked). Has anyone used this software and gotten it to work on Logic Express?

I emailed the website tech support a few min ago but I thought I would try my luck here too.


WinterMute
Jun 19, 2008, 06:53 AM
It's a Kompact library, you need the Native Instruments sampler instrument called (oddly) Kompact to use those samples.

There may be a converter that will convert the instruments for EXS24 playback , which then means you can use them in Logic....

.....or you could just go and buy Kompact.:)
junior
Jun 19, 2008, 06:59 AM
It'll set you back $140, but CDXTRACT is a very good app for converting multiple sample formats into any other of your choice.
Maybe there are freebies that exist. Try some googling.
chrono1081
Jun 19, 2008, 07:28 AM
Argh I wish I would have researched more before I bought. I know nothing about music on a computer and thought Id give it a whirl (I've played different instruments all my life but never anything on the computer).

Ill check out that CDXTract. I was looking at buying Kompact too but I can't find it anywhere on Native Instruments site. Did it's name change?
WinterMute
Jun 19, 2008, 03:50 PM
It's part of the Komplete package I think, which is very good but very expensive.
junior
Jun 19, 2008, 05:37 PM
Argh I wish I would have researched more before I bought. I know nothing about music on a computer and thought Id give it a whirl (I've played different instruments all my life but never anything on the computer).

Ill check out that CDXTract. I was looking at buying Kompact too but I can't find it anywhere on Native Instruments site. Did it's name change?


I don't follow. Are you sure both of you aren't talking about KonTakt?
In which case, here you go:
Kontakt (http://www.native-instruments.com/index.php?id=kontakt3&ftu=8cb0b97d7bfabda)
chrono1081
Jun 20, 2008, 12:33 AM
The pdf in the software said Kompact which was why I was confused. I found it :) Thank you all for the replies.
pkoch1
Jul 2, 2008, 09:22 PM
kompakt is different than kontakt.

if you decide you don't like it and want to sell it, let me know ;)