EastWest instruments - Leopard compat when?

elambo · 16th January 2008

Any ideas? I have to use Leopard because I had to buy a MacPro and none of my EastWest instruments will work. EWQLSO is one of my most-used instruments.

tsd · 16th January 2008

i have colossus and its not even intel compatible. expect a very long wait

tsd · 16th January 2008

BTW i fixed my problem by buying native instruments kontact

clonewar · 16th January 2008

EW has said that the PLAY version of QLSO will be released soon (maybe a NAMM suprise??), which will make it UB and Leopard compatible.

If you can't wait you can pick up a used copy of Kontakt 2 to use QLSO.

elambo · 16th January 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by clonewar

EW has said that the PLAY version of QLSO will be released soon (maybe a NAMM suprise??), which will make it UB and Leopard compatible.

If you can't wait you can pick up a used copy of Kontakt 2 to use QLSO.

I didn't realize Kontakt 2 was good with Leopard. True?

Heiko · 16th January 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by elambo

I didn't realize Kontakt 2 was good with Leopard. True?

Also very interested if that works. Bought a new iMac with Leopard and want to run QLSO and Hardcore Bass, if necessary with Kontakt 2. I often see it used for reasonable prices.

hduncan · 6th February 2008

I have Hardcorebass as well and an intel mac.

I tried the demo of Kontakt 3 and it gives me an error about not being able to open the library files because they havent been registered..

I cant describe just HOW registered these samples are... Trust me... They are authorized/registered/validated/authenticated on so many levels.

I dont get it..

I even found an article that tries to fix the problem, but it didnt fix it for me of course.

mfender · 6th February 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkEcho

I even found an article that tries to fix the problem, but it didnt fix it for me of course.

Is this the article you followed?:

EastWest Soundsonline FAQ - Kontakt 2 or 3 in Leopard is telling me that my Kompakt/Intakt library is not registered even though it is, what should I do?

I had the exact same problem as you, but following the instructions in this note worked perfectly for me; I'm running all of my EastWest libraries in Kontakt on 10.5.1 on a new Mac Pro. If it doesn't work for you, contact both EastWest and NI support - I've found them very helpful and responsive.

Also: yes, the latest version of Kontakt 2 (2.2.4) works fine in Leopard.

hduncan · 6th February 2008

that's the one does it matter that my samples are stored in an external drive? Also, they are referring to Hd/user/username/library right? Cause they don't exactly type it that way but I think that's what they mean.

Also wonder if having the demo of kontakt 3 makes a difference

mfender · 6th February 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkEcho

that's the one does it matter that my samples are stored in an external drive? Also, they are referring to Hd/user/username/library right? Cause they don't exactly type it that way but I think that's what they mean.

Also wonder if having the demo of kontakt 3 makes a difference

It shouldn't matter where your samples are stored; mine are on a second drive (though it's not external)

Yes, they do mean the file in HD/Users/username/Library/

It wouldn't surprise me if you can't load third-party libraries in the demo version of Kontakt 3, so I imagine that's most likely your problem; drop NI an email and ask them. Do you have the full version of Kontakt 2?

hduncan · 7th February 2008

I do not. I will email NI, thanks for the suggestion... I really would like to get goin here.. haha.

elambo · 7th February 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfender

Is this the article you followed?:

EastWest Soundsonline FAQ - Kontakt 2 or 3 in Leopard is telling me that my Kompakt/Intakt library is not registered even though it is, what should I do?

This fixed the problem for me

musikwerks · 7th February 2008

I really didn't want to have to buy Kontakt but I have Colossus, Choirs, Platinum Orchestra and Ra and can't use any of them on my MacPro. Seriously thinking of selling them all and getting VSL for strings.... anyone want to buy some unopened and unregistered software?

Heiko · 12th February 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkEcho

I do not. I will email NI, thanks for the suggestion... I really would like to get goin here.. haha.

Any news from NI? I have the Kontakt 3 demo installed, and also wondered if I can use it to playback other libraries from EastWest etc.

hduncan · 12th February 2008

EW was more helpful than NI on this one...

by using the PLIST fix (at least I think it was the plist fix) I got the XP library to work, yet the main Hardcorebass library still pops up an unregistered error in Kontakt3..

but for those of you curious, it seems as though Kontakt 3 can run the EW XP library fine... I dont know if this means universal working with all other libraries, but at least one seems to open and play fine.

Alndln · 12th February 2008

On my PC, I can open and play any East/West library with Kontakt as long as the app for that library(Kompakt etc.) is installed and registered on the same machine, otherwise I get the same error message.

mpmusicny · 12th February 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by musikwerks

I really didn't want to have to buy Kontakt but I have Colossus, Choirs, Platinum Orchestra and Ra and can't use any of them on my MacPro. Seriously thinking of selling them all and getting VSL for strings.... anyone want to buy some unopened and unregistered software?

musicwerks - just pm'd you..

Doug Rogers · 13th February 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsd

i have colossus and its not even intel compatible. expect a very long wait

Goliath replaced Colossus and is already released in PLAY format which is Intel Mac compatible. More info here (upgrade is available also) ...
Quantum Leap Goliath :: Virtual Instruments :: Sounds Online

Not only that, but PLAY (from version 046 and later) can access all of your system ram on 64-bit Macs, even with 32-bit hosts, check out this link ...

EastWest Soundsonline FAQ - How do I utilize all of the Memory on my computer with Play? (Mac)

Symphonic Orchestra PLAY is close to release, more info here ...

A Sneak Peek at the PLAY version of Symphonic Orchestra - Soundsonline-Forums

The other PLAY conversions are in development.

If you use our instruments with Kontakt 3, make sure you have the latest update which fixed an earlier problem NI had.

Cheers,

- DR

Heiko · 13th February 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Rogers

Goliath replaced Colossus and is already released in PLAY format which is Intel Mac compatible. More info here (upgrade is available also) ...
Quantum Leap Goliath :: Virtual Instruments :: Sounds Online

Not only that, but PLAY (from version 046 and later) can access all of your system ram on 64-bit Macs, even with 32-bit hosts, check out this link ...

EastWest Soundsonline FAQ - How do I utilize all of the Memory on my computer with Play? (Mac)

Symphonic Orchestra PLAY is close to release, more info here ...

A Sneak Peek at the PLAY version of Symphonic Orchestra - Soundsonline-Forums

The other PLAY conversions are in development.

If you use our instruments with Kontakt 3, make sure you have the latest update which fixed an earlier problem NI had.

Cheers,

- DR

Sorry for my ignorance... from the way you write this post I assume you are an official EastWest representative? Then I would like to ask one question about what you say about "the other PLAY conversions". Will ALL exisitng Kontakt/Kompakt/Intakt player instruments be converted? I am especially keen on Symphonic Orchestra Silver - which I know now is close to release - and Hardcore Bass XP. Any confirmation (or even a SMALL hint on a roughly guessed release date) for Hardcore Bass XP?

Thanks for any info!

Doug Rogers · 13th February 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heiko

Sorry for my ignorance... from the way you write this post I assume you are an official EastWest representative? Then I would like to ask one question about what you say about "the other PLAY conversions". Will ALL exisitng Kontakt/Kompakt/Intakt player instruments be converted? I am especially keen on Symphonic Orchestra Silver - which I know now is close to release - and Hardcore Bass XP. Any confirmation (or even a SMALL hint on a roughly guessed release date) for Hardcore Bass XP?

Thanks for any info!

Heiko,

We gave up trying to estimate release dates, we were obviously hopeless at it as others will confirm, I can only tell you SO will be released in the next quarter. HCB is likely to be second half of 2008, maybe sooner.

Converting Symphonic Orchestra to PLAY was no easy task, it had to be completely re-programmed and overall it's been a four year project for me.

Cheers,

- DR

Heiko · 13th February 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Rogers

Heiko,

We gave up trying to estimate release dates, we were obviously hopeless at it as others will confirm, I can only tell you SO will be released in the next quarter. HCB is likely to be second half of 2008, maybe sooner.

Converting Symphonic Orchestra to PLAY was no easy task, it had to be completely re-programmed and overall it's been a four year project for me.

Cheers,

- DR

Thank you lots for the answer! Well, I assumed that release dates could hardly be announced, but the little clue is already very helpful. Most of all, I am very happy to read you are definitely converting Hardcore Bass. Cheers!

hduncan · 13th February 2008

As am I, does this mean I should hold off on buying Kontakt 3?

hduncan · 16th February 2008

will PLAY eliminate any need for a third party sampler?

elambo · 16th February 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkEcho

will PLAY eliminate any need for a third party sampler?

Yes, PLAY will run under Leopard.

musikwerks · 17th February 2008

I just upgraded to Goliath but I am still selling RA, Symphonic Choirs and Platinum Orchestra if anyone wants them (unopened and unregistered. I can't wait for vaporware to materialise, I need strings NOW.... VSL here I come.

hduncan · 3rd June 2008

I'm still waiting for PLAY for HardcoreBass and it's XP expansion.. I have been having limited success with the expansion working in a Demo of Kontakt (which closes itself every 20 minutes or so) But the other library still doesnt work..

I'm hoping that the PLAY version will remedy my issues. Assuming it comes out any time soon!

hduncan · 28th July 2008

A little update... I have both libraries working in kontakt now, still the demo (there are actually TWO different .plist fixes, I didnt know this)

Still no sign of PLAY for HCB... I hate having my bass drop out every 15-20 minutes... I dont think I want to buy the crossgrade for Kontakt though if I will get PLAY for free...

16th January 2008	#1
elambo Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Up here Posts: 6,181 Thread Starter	EastWest instruments - Leopard compat when? Any ideas? I have to use Leopard because I had to buy a MacPro and none of my EastWest instruments will work. EWQLSO is one of my most-used instruments.

6th February 2008	#7
hduncan Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 2,013	I have Hardcorebass as well and an intel mac. I tried the demo of Kontakt 3 and it gives me an error about not being able to open the library files because they havent been registered.. I cant describe just HOW registered these samples are... Trust me... They are authorized/registered/validated/authenticated on so many levels. I dont get it.. I even found an article that tries to fix the problem, but it didnt fix it for me of course. __________________ //Hawk Duncan [2.66Ghz i7 MacBook Pro, 8GB, Logic 9, ProFire2626]

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tsd Gear maniac Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 174	i have colossus and its not even intel compatible. expect a very long wait

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clonewar Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,182	EW has said that the PLAY version of QLSO will be released soon (maybe a NAMM suprise??), which will make it UB and Leopard compatible. If you can't wait you can pick up a used copy of Kontakt 2 to use QLSO.

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hduncan Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 2,013	I do not. I will email NI, thanks for the suggestion... I really would like to get goin here.. haha.

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musikwerks Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 967	I really didn't want to have to buy Kontakt but I have Colossus, Choirs, Platinum Orchestra and Ra and can't use any of them on my MacPro. Seriously thinking of selling them all and getting VSL for strings.... anyone want to buy some unopened and unregistered software?

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hduncan Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 2,013	EW was more helpful than NI on this one... by using the PLIST fix (at least I think it was the plist fix) I got the XP library to work, yet the main Hardcorebass library still pops up an unregistered error in Kontakt3.. but for those of you curious, it seems as though Kontakt 3 can run the EW XP library fine... I dont know if this means universal working with all other libraries, but at least one seems to open and play fine.

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Alndln Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2007 Location: N.Y. Posts: 1,029	On my PC, I can open and play any East/West library with Kontakt as long as the app for that library(Kompakt etc.) is installed and registered on the same machine, otherwise I get the same error message.

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hduncan Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 2,013	As am I, does this mean I should hold off on buying Kontakt 3?

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hduncan Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 2,013	will PLAY eliminate any need for a third party sampler?

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hduncan Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 2,013	I'm still waiting for PLAY for HardcoreBass and it's XP expansion.. I have been having limited success with the expansion working in a Demo of Kontakt (which closes itself every 20 minutes or so) But the other library still doesnt work.. I'm hoping that the PLAY version will remedy my issues. Assuming it comes out any time soon!

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hduncan Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 2,013	A little update... I have both libraries working in kontakt now, still the demo (there are actually TWO different .plist fixes, I didnt know this) Still no sign of PLAY for HCB... I hate having my bass drop out every 15-20 minutes... I dont think I want to buy the crossgrade for Kontakt though if I will get PLAY for free...