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Update: I heard back from an email to NI who mentioned being concerned about there being two .nicnt files as in the pic above. I checked with other library instrument folders and noticed which file was the correct one then deleted the extra from the Kirk Hunter folder. Voila'! It now works. Thanks all for the sounding board and input!

@antler possible, but I don’t think so. Problem is it doesn’t site the path it is expecting. That does make me think of another possibility though. I’ll try later this evening. Thanks!

Wasn't it for ProTools (for a while)? While there are far more developers of plugins than DAWs, I would think the same concern would apply. Maybe apples & oranges but certainly the speed at which tech evolves as well as its saturation in the market creates unique opportunities for the young and demands new strategies for the old.

..and if they do, what will happen to WUP? Will there be a deadline to WUP to the latest version before it goes away and your left with only a subscription option for updates?

NA version 3.20 Kontakt version 5.8.1 Trying the Locate function gives me this: The NI fix is to make sure the aforementioned file is present which it is: Clicking on the three dots in the upper right only shows Release Notes and Installation Paths which when clicked shows no path where other NI & third party libs do:

FYI, I was toying with the upgrade again this morning. Left it in my cart and exited. A while later I received an email with another 5% off to purchase at $189.05. EDIT: I just recently upgraded to MPS5

Thanks! Sorry for the thread highjack, but I was intrigued to know if new Hunter libraries still offered Library activation or not per Kirk's remarks. I've emailed (in a very convoluted process!) Native Instruments. Since this is a new PC, there is nothing to delete in the registry per some of the videos I've seen on removing Kontakt Libraries. But that doesn't keep Native Access from showing the library and won't let me "Locate" the library as normal nor remove it.

I like Kirk’s libraries but this last reply leaves me wondering? i emailed him because after loading up a new PC, the most recent Kontakt would not authorize Virtuoso Ensembles telling me the .ncti file couldn’t be found. On my phone so the extension is off the top of my head. However the file is there but won’t activate the Library and the file tab won’t load it because it has an associated Library. Here is Kirk’s response: ”As far as the activation, I would love to help you, but this looks to be an issue with Native Instruments…. Which is why we no longer create libraries needing their authorization.” Huh? Anybody have similar issue?

I just reloaded a brand new PC (thanks @Jim Roseberry!) Surprisingly, Waves mercury installed without one issue (activated to USB stick) - including versions 12-14. I would like to WUP at least one more time but not for $240 ($440 if I include the v14 ones). Awaiting one of the rare WUP discounts via the extra discount hopefully from everyplugin.com!

Fixed!

Happy & Blessed Birthday Larry - you deserve it! https://youtu.be/Vg5HIMnPx7k

$132.61 (JRR w/forum) for MPS 5.1 from MPS 4 will probably be as good as I can do, no? May have to pull the trigger (tho I'd like RX10 Advanced).

Maybe not, but competitive crossgrade, yes. $186.50

Nice

Sensivity? js Thanks for the head's up!

Nice, thanks!

Are you logged into your account? Do you already have products with UVI? If so, you should see this for all your products on that page. Thanks for the alternate Portal setting! Hadn't seen that.

What's not to like about a $12.50 plugin? I've got the SSL 4000 E, AMEK 9099, Crispytuner & Limiter True Peak in my basket at the moment. One click away from adding 4 fine products to my growing collection of unused plugins!

Sweet, thanks OTS!

Perfect, thanks!!!

These Apple's entice me!!

This, for sure. I think Google has accelerated, strategically perhaps, to weave its tentacles into most everything - which also drives me nuts! At the second church I served in Louisville, KY, the Youth Pastor used a Mac and did mostly graphic work for the church and on the side. I was tempted back then however, because of an "awakening" with my first ever computer (a Compaq for the family), I quickly realized how confining and proprietary it was. So, I bought an Amiga :). Speaking of old computers, not my main DAW, but I am still using the first DAW I built (okay, maybe my second) with an Intel DP35DP, quad core, & 8 Gb RAM. I'm about to put it down but it also has been faithful for 15 years now through four Windows OSes (I skipped a few). @Rain, I appreciate your insights and history - there is a lot to like about Apple. I know there are wins and losses on both sides which is really the curse that goes along with the blessings of technology. But waiting over two weeks to recover an account? Nope. We live in a rural area and the closest Apple store is an hour away.

Yep, was thinking the other day maybe I should have a "little black book" where I write down much of what I have digitally. This, not just to remember but also to pass along to my son (or grandkids) who have a propensity for music production all of my login and email information. If nothing else, it makes me feel a bit better about all the money I've thrown at the non-physical items I've purchased. But, I like Excel for that as well. Thanks for the idea.

Yep, in fact it was iTunes that was the beginning of the end of Apple for me. Might have been a PC/iTunes thing but I absolutely hated to wait on iTunes to update my library - just a painful time-consuming ordeal. I'm sure it has gotten better (or not) but I guarantee you I won't be finding out.

I've had a few iPhones and iPads for many years but have tried to avoid them the last several years. I still have a generation 1 iPad that up until recently has worked great even though I can't update the OS any longer for some newer apps. I also have a newer one I purchased last year for a Square POS system. I decided just to downsize and only use the newer one. However, it's been months since I've used it and could not come up with the PIN I set up (I'm old!!). The blood began to boil because I knew it was going to be an ordeal dealing with the mother of the universe. I was encouraged when I was able to get to a recovery process I thought wouldn't be too difficult but soon became irritated when I was told I would receive an email "this time tomorrow" (24hrs) with recovery instructions. Okay, just breathe and wait it out. So, I got the email this morning - one minute short of the 24 hour period. What does it say??? December 16th?!?!?!?! I can't think of ONE non profane word at the moment. "An account recovery request was made for your Apple ID. Dear Wren, An account recovery request for your Apple ID (xxxxxxxx) was made from an iPad near xxxxxxxx,xx on December 2, 2022 at 7:51:44 AM CST. The contact phone number provided was +1 xxx-xxx-xxxx. You will receive a text or a phone call at this number when your account is ready to recover on December 16, 2022 at 7:51:44 AM CST. For updated status information or to provide additional information to help recover your account, visit https://iforgot.apple.com." EDIT: well, I finally came up with my 6 digit pin (I was one number off). But, my rant still stands. After verifying by texting security codes to my phone AND email, why would Apple or any company go to these lengths other than an obsession to control? I've not experienced anything like it even with companies that manage my passwords (ironic, I know), websites, and finances.