martibs wrote: ↑Wed Dec 21, 2022 4:35 pm
Does the download from the NI site also come with the Linux VSTs? Doesn't say anything about it...
Hmm. Thanks for pointing out this. When I access the subpages for purchasing the items I am seeing this:
PRODUCT INCLUDES
Installer file downlaoads
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
6 GB RAM (Recommended for large KONTAKT Instruments)
Download size: 50 MB
Free KONTAKT PLAYER (free Download on the NI website!) or KONTAKT.
Please also see the KONTAKT PLAYER system requirements.
An internet connection, a graphics card that supports OpenGL 2.1 (or higher), and macOS 10.15-12 or Windows 10 (or higher) are required to download and activate this product. Please see the Native Access system requirements.
It says the product includes Installer file downloads, but not keys (explicitly). What's weird is that Kontakt Player is stated as being a requirement. Uhm, why? These have nothing to do with Kontakt. Do I really need Kontakt or is this just lazy page formatting and they're using the template from other products by NI?
My guess is that there's a chance that the authorization is being done via NI's own service, which makes me cautious about getting these via this sale. If you the plugs at a regular price via the u-he site or a site like Thomann, you just get the keys (I think they're sent to you in mail, if my memory serves me correct on the previous occasions I've purchased u-he products).