Freelance Soundlabs NKS News October 2024

 

 

 

 

 

The new acoustic piano instrument EARTH Piano NKS library is now also available. This new instrument offers a selection of different acoustic upright and grand pianos with over 130 different presets to select from. Control over the core sound functions is available and the library offers full compatibility with the latest Maschine/Komplete Kontrol software and MK3 keyboard

Note, as this is a new instrument it is not included as part of the Roland Complete NKS Bundle 

 

 

 

Update Available: Roland Cloud Libraries Updated

https://freelancesoundlabs.com/index.php/downloads/komplete-kontrol-vst-packs/itemlist/category/131

Last month was pretty much just focusing on updating the Roland Cloud collection to add all the latest presets and also to update all library images for MK3 compatibility. This is a free update for existing library users however feel free to donate using the links below if you want to show your support.

Libraries have been updated to add new content and update/fix a few minor things in some templates. This mostly applies to expansion content so if you only own the factory libraries of any collections, much of this will not apply. 

Also, I have just released a new option for Roland Cloud libraries called the Complete Bundle which now includes ALL content in a single bundle and is also updated for free periodically making it much easier to update your full collection. For any users that may have purchased past bundles and would like to upgrade to the complete bundle simply Contact Me to find out what your upgrade cost will be.  

AIRA Expansion Collection Update

This applies only to the Expansion Collection for the AIRA instruments

Added Expansion Bank: System-8 Mello

Legendary Expansion Collection Update

This only applies to the Expansion Collection for the Legendary Bundle

Added Expansion Banks:
D-50 Experiments In Sound
Juno-60 Analog Discourse
Juno-60 Analog Stars
Juno-60 Brothertiger
Juno-60 Outrun
Juno-60 Vital
Juno-106 Axion Fields
Jupiter-4 Shockwave
Jupiter-8 Aphelion
Jupiter-8 Cinematic Ambient
TR-606 Josh Wink Collection
TR-707 Proto707
TR-808 A Guy Called Gerald
TR-808 Egyptian Lover
TR-909 A Guy Called Gerald
TR-909 John Tejada
TR-909 DJ Perre's Phuture Collection
TB-303 A Guy Called Gerald
TB-303 Acid Essence
TB-303 DJ Perre's Phuture Collection
TB-303 Techno
JX-3P Modern Classic
JX-3P Vivid
JD-800 Brothertiger
XV-5080 Sky House

Zenology Expansion Collection Update

This only applies to the Expansion Collection for the Zenology Bundle

Added the following SDZ Sound Banks:
SDZ117 Yacht Rock
SDZ118 Spectral Spaces
SDZ119 Futuristic Pop
SDZ120 Galactic Ambient
SDZ121 90s Essentials
SDZ122 Lush Keys
SDZ123 Industry Standards
SDZ124 Pop Legends 2
SDZ125 Rock Out
SDZ126 Awakening
SDZ127 Pop Magic
SDZ128 Angelic
SDZ129 Lo-Fi Streets
SDZ130 Indie Chill
SDZ131 Kinetic Waveforms
SDZ132 Zen Garden
SDZ133 Fideloty
SDZ134 Drop Trap
SDZ135 French Electro
SDZ136 Dark Keys
SDZ137 Modern Country

Added the following ZEZ Sound Banks:
ZEZ001 Hazy Pop
ZEZ002 Dark Adaptations
ZEZ003 Liquid
ZEZ004 Dub Tech
ZEZ005 Light Echos
ZEZ006 Cosmic Horizon
ZEZ007 Electric Film
ZEZ008 Retro Modular
ZEZ009 Lifted Soul
ZEZ010 Discotheque Noir
ZEZ011 Cult of 990
ZEZ012 Bass In The UK
ZEZ013 Lo-Fi Ambient
ZEZ014 Hypnotic
ZEZ015 Tech Function
ZEZ016 Emerald Skyline
ZEZ017 Magnetic Pop
ZEZ018 Ambient Rhythms
ZEZ019 Relentless Flow
ZEZ020 Electronic Age

Also updated templates to include a "Zoom" control that can zoom the plugin GUI from the keyboard

FAQ

How Do I Update My Existing Files? 

The updates are only needed if you have the expansion content but the simplest way to make sure you are up to date: 

- Download all the Roland Libraries you have listed in your Download Area
- If you own the Complete Bundle simply download this full bundle. 
- Unzip the contents to a temp location
- Locate the previously installed Roland NKS content, usually in User Library\Roland Cloud
- Delete this NKS content then copy all the new content in this location. 
- Copy the Image/Database files and be sure to MERGE with the existing locations (updating if existing files are found) 

This should be all that is needed. Upon starting Komplete/Maschine software the new content should be scanned in and if you own an MK3 keyboard you should see artwork now displayed when loading an instrument. 

What about Sound Works DW Drums? 

Testing has found this plugin to be unstable and the VST3 version causes Komplete Kontrol and Maschine to crash when loaded. This was confirmed in tests by several users so at this stage it is not possible to offer NKS browsing of this instrument. While it may load for macOS users and also works in VST2 versions of the plugin in Komplete Kontrol V2, the fact it is not stable on Windows with VST3 means I cannot generate NKS files. The issue is known to Roland, I would suggest people test this and if an issue is found, report it to Roland so the problem can be addressed. 

I Found An issue or Error

Just email me what the issue is, what instrument/bank or if you have operational issues please detail to me the KK/Maschine version, description of the problem and what OS you are on. 

 

Roland Artwork Updated for MK3

All artwork for the Roland Instrument libraries have been updated to include custom artwork for the MK3 display for each instrument. All downloads on the website have been updated and you can either download the updated full library zips from your download area or get just the updated images you can simply drop into your Native Instruments\Image folder from here (readme instructions can be found to guide through updating this image file and the location to copy to):

plugins/system/oyl/src/Redirect.php?oyl=ZyxSZAAG4s7cRwy8iOJsBconMQLa0iIHKlKxx5bv7uw48iWwc6tus1sCg08yBuVrNTyr%2FNPSjp%2BR1tiKFHvWSEd%2B0DJxcqRt8RX%2FOs3ggEr8SBwEt4sNttjVheNTZi9y

Only the MK3 artwork has been updated so if you do not have an MK3 keyboard there is no need for this update.

 

 

 

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