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Re: [Mellotronists] Re: Mike Pinder CD For SoftSamplers

2007-10-05 by Thomas Doncourt

I used the Pinder Cd in Kontakt but had to bring in
each sample and format it separately. It was worth it
though. Hey wait a second -you are Tom Kittel!
--- bayofkings7 <tomkittell@...> wrote:

> Thanks, Jeff.  I think I can use it as KOMPAKT reads
> AKAI 1000/3000 
> samples.
> 
> Actually, KOMPAKT is/was (NI doesn't market it
> anymore) a 
> standalone/plug-in sampler, much like a poor man's
> Kontakt.  I bought 
> it and INTAKT separately, and the two pretty much
> make-up one Kontakt 
> (almost).  KOMPAKT strictly samples, and INTAKT
> time/pitch-stretches 
> and syncs.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Tom
> 
> PS - Nice intact/INTAKT reference.
> 
> 
> --- In Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, jeffc@...
> wrote:
> >
> > On Thu, 4 Oct 2007, bayofkings7 wrote:
> > 
> > > Sorry if this was covered before - Can I use the
> Mike Pinder CD 
> in a
> > > SoftSampler?  I use NI's KOMPAKT (note - not
> Kontakt), and am 
> assuming
> > > I can play the CD.  I sent an e-mail to the
> sellers, but have not 
> heard
> > > from them.  I would like to be sure before I buy
> it.
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > Tom
> > 
> > 
> > if i am reading it right, 'kompakt' is its own
> format.
> > you would need a translation utility to translate
> the
> > cdrom [which is in akai format] to that format.
> there
> > is a program called "cdxtract" that will read and
> > convert akai cdroms [and many other formats] to
> the
> > native instrument "kontakt" format [and many other
> > formats], but it does not mention "kompakt".
> > it's available here:
> > 
> > http://www.cdxtract.com/cdxtract2.php
> > 
> > i use the pinder cdrom in my ensoniq asr-10 and it
> > works without any problems at all, loding each
> > sound with all parameters intact [or is that
> "intakt"
> > in 'native instruemnts speak'?]
> > 
> > "kompakt" appears to be a dedicated player for
> each
> > library that includes it - does not seem to be
> able
> > to be used as a standalone software sampler the
> way
> > that "kontakt" can/is.
> > 
> > ...jeff
> >
> 
> 
> 



       
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