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belgarath · 9th August 2007

I am considering a soft sampler and I am choosing between Kontakt 2 and Tascam GVI. I have done extensive research on both and I am going to test the Kontakt 2 demo this weekend, but I don't think GVI has a demo. From the reviews I found on the net both are excellent programs.

I will be using the sampler more for realistic orchestral sounds than creating my own samples for the interim until I dive in the programs deeper.

I like that you will have more control to alter your sounds with Kontakt, but GVI has a broad and extensive sample library available, but a lot of libaries that were exclusively Giga are now becoming available for the Kontakt.

Kontakt seems to have been more active over the years with updates and info on there site descibing their products while Tascam seems to be a lot slower and less informative concerning updates and information on their site.

They are the same price $299.00 right now.

I am leaning toward Kontakt but would like to get more feedback before I make the final purchase.

Can you all give me some pros and cons for each and why of each program?
I already have Battery 3 and I love it!

9th August 2007	#16
belgarath Gear interested Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 26	I am considering a soft sampler and I am choosing between Kontakt 2 and Tascam GVI. I have done extensive research on both and I am going to test the Kontakt 2 demo this weekend, but I don't think GVI has a demo. From the reviews I found on the net both are excellent programs. I will be using the sampler more for realistic orchestral sounds than creating my own samples for the interim until I dive in the programs deeper. I like that you will have more control to alter your sounds with Kontakt, but GVI has a broad and extensive sample library available, but a lot of libaries that were exclusively Giga are now becoming available for the Kontakt. Kontakt seems to have been more active over the years with updates and info on there site descibing their products while Tascam seems to be a lot slower and less informative concerning updates and information on their site. They are the same price $299.00 right now. I am leaning toward Kontakt but would like to get more feedback before I make the final purchase. Can you all give me some pros and cons for each and why of each program? I already have Battery 3 and I love it!