PS, why not DL both and see which one you like the best. I have had Kontakt for many years and the only time I go to change a parameter is so I can use my wind controller on patches that are not set up for a wind controller.Īsking what is better Sampletank and Kontakt is like asking what is better a Chevy or a Ford. The main difference between the two versions is that in the paid version you can change many parameters in most all patches whereas in the free version you are stuck with what they give you. All of the versions that work in the free player will also work in the paid version so if you upgrade you will loose nothing. All of the sites I have been to have indicated what version you can use. You just have to carefully read the third party's information to see if it will play in the free version or if you need the paid version of Kontakt. The free Kontakt Player does accept many third party patches. Not because I think it is terrible, it is not-it has some good sounds, but because I have a ton of Kontakt patches and that is my go to program for sounds. I have the free Sampletank but I rarely us it. What's the advice? or is kontakt a better way to go? are there many free third party instruments that play in sampletank? i use mainly RTs but sometimes fill in with midi tracks and i've got some quite nice sounds that seem ok in a mix so i'm not minded to spend a lot to get more new sounds. I see it comes with some instruments but it's not wildly exciting.

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