Members Tomkeen Posted January 24, 2011 Members Share Posted January 24, 2011 Is it worth it? Will it run (at least kinda) smooth on my 2GB 2.4 Ghz white macbook? So many questions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mildbill Posted January 25, 2011 Members Share Posted January 25, 2011 Worth it - yes. (I'm still on K5). I don't know about mac specs though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gribs Posted January 25, 2011 Members Share Posted January 25, 2011 I would say that it is absolutely worth it if you don't have any software synthesizers and a good sampler program. You get an added benefit if you have any interest in experimenting with programming in a modular audio processing and synthesis environment (Reaktor) but if not you still have access to a large library of factory and user-contributed ensembles. If you play guitar and/or bass you also get guitar rig which is a decent modeling program and has effects that can be used as general plugins too. Otherwise I would take a look at what you have already and decide whether Komplete 7 will add anything significant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tomkeen Posted January 25, 2011 Author Members Share Posted January 25, 2011 I would buy it just for the scarbee samples actually.. But massive seems pretty cool too, abbey road drums sound very cool. I think I'll just buy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mildbill Posted January 25, 2011 Members Share Posted January 25, 2011 Ya - it depends what you're looking for, I guess. You can do just about anything with Reaktor (with a little time investment). Lots of people use Kontact for their main sample playback duties. Absynth and Massive are fine synths. And while you lose a couple from previous versions (like Pro-53 and B4II), you gain a lot more.It's got something for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gribs Posted January 25, 2011 Members Share Posted January 25, 2011 Don't forget FM8 and also the new physical modeling synth Prism built on Reaktor. Also Reaktor Spark is included now as well as some classics from the electronic instruments expansions for Reaktor. Prism and Spark are excellent synthesizers on their own and can provide you with plenty of very interesting new sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mildbill Posted January 26, 2011 Members Share Posted January 26, 2011 ...Don't forget FM8 ... FM8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members realtrance Posted January 26, 2011 Members Share Posted January 26, 2011 Komplete 7 killed my G.A.S. forever, I think. It's simply amazing. And yes, it should work ok on that system, though it's much happier with more RAM, of course (especially Kontakt). Kontakt is a rather spectacular sampler, and the sample library that comes with K7 is quite extensive, and professional. Absynth is just amazing; Reaktor is to lose yourself in forever (I've been interested in Reaktor since before it was called Reaktor), FM8 is all the FM synth you'll ever need, Massive puts most VA analogue to utter shame in terms of flexible and extensive modulation matrix.... you miss this suite at your peril. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tomkeen Posted January 26, 2011 Author Members Share Posted January 26, 2011 I have the new basic 21.5" imac too, it should run better on that. But I want to use it on my macbook for jamsessions too sometimes, that's why I asked. I ordered it today, should be here tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crawling Wind Posted January 26, 2011 Members Share Posted January 26, 2011 I'm on Komplete 5 and in no hurray to obtain anything else. I need a newer OSX to load any upgrades. I bought it on that summer sale and figured I would find out if soft synths are something I would be interested in working with. As an old-time hardware guy, it changed my whole perspective! Full of possibilities. When I need a new piece of gear, I go to the Reaktor user library and try out something new. I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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