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Published on 01/22/12 at 15:59I run this in Kontakt 5 in Logic 9, Ableton 8 and as a Standalone program on a Macbook Pro i7 with an RME Fireface 800. So far, I have had zero issues with any of the instruments included. They all sound remarkably good and with my configuration can be run at 126 samples while still running a ton of other software. I can't stand latency and at 126 samples, I hear none. I have never reached for the manual for this sampled instrument set as it is pretty straight forward if you have used Kontakt before. Simply load up your library and select the instrument you want (I love the C3!!), maybe a preset if you care to, and you are off. All the expected controls such as tone bars, drive, leslie controls and such are easily found and manipulated.
SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE
A big thing I have come to realize is that with some libraries (Vintage D by Galaxy) there can be pretty drastic pops and audio drop outs when really getting down (lots of notes or sustain pedal holds). This library experiences none of those problems. Good solid sound that never waivers and I run a lot of software at the same time on my laptop. So far, it has never crashed, lost any saved presets (although thats more dependent on Kontakt really) and has performed flawlessly every time I load it up. I give this a solid 10 not only because it sounds fantastic, but the organ selection is great! I don't know any other C3 software out there off hand, and I was super excited to see Native Instruments make one. I have been using this software for about 5 months with more extensive time spent with it in the last month.
OVERALL OPINION
What I love most is of course the C3 I have mentioned. I also really like that they setup the sustain pedal automatically to make use of the Leslie on/off function. I also really love the Farfisfa and the Vox samples which are solid and unique. I should mention that the B3 is also exceptional, especially for any Blues/Jazz Gigs you may have. I guess I am a little tired of the B3 sound in general though as you can't escape it in a working studio. Honestly, I can think of anything I don't like about this particular sound set. It's simple, very well organized and cleanly laid out (as is usual for NI) and sounds fantastic. I have had the privilege of being around a real B3 quite a bit. To say this Library is just as good sounding would be a lie, but not a big lie. It retains a remarkable amount of the warmth, fullness and percussive attack you would get on the real thing and it doesn't way a ton. I have used several different Sampled Organs in my life most notable NI's B4 ii and GSi B4. I have to say that this set beats both as it not only has that B3 but the C3 as well. I highly recommend this to Kontakt owners. I definitely would make the same choice again.
SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE
A big thing I have come to realize is that with some libraries (Vintage D by Galaxy) there can be pretty drastic pops and audio drop outs when really getting down (lots of notes or sustain pedal holds). This library experiences none of those problems. Good solid sound that never waivers and I run a lot of software at the same time on my laptop. So far, it has never crashed, lost any saved presets (although thats more dependent on Kontakt really) and has performed flawlessly every time I load it up. I give this a solid 10 not only because it sounds fantastic, but the organ selection is great! I don't know any other C3 software out there off hand, and I was super excited to see Native Instruments make one. I have been using this software for about 5 months with more extensive time spent with it in the last month.
OVERALL OPINION
What I love most is of course the C3 I have mentioned. I also really like that they setup the sustain pedal automatically to make use of the Leslie on/off function. I also really love the Farfisfa and the Vox samples which are solid and unique. I should mention that the B3 is also exceptional, especially for any Blues/Jazz Gigs you may have. I guess I am a little tired of the B3 sound in general though as you can't escape it in a working studio. Honestly, I can think of anything I don't like about this particular sound set. It's simple, very well organized and cleanly laid out (as is usual for NI) and sounds fantastic. I have had the privilege of being around a real B3 quite a bit. To say this Library is just as good sounding would be a lie, but not a big lie. It retains a remarkable amount of the warmth, fullness and percussive attack you would get on the real thing and it doesn't way a ton. I have used several different Sampled Organs in my life most notable NI's B4 ii and GSi B4. I have to say that this set beats both as it not only has that B3 but the C3 as well. I highly recommend this to Kontakt owners. I definitely would make the same choice again.