A tip that could be of help with the Continuata downloader
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 25852 posts since 20 Jan, 2008 from a star near where you are
Here's an experience I share as some other users might find themselves in a similar situation at some point:
I bought a sample library from a vendor that uses the Continuata downloader.
I thus thought I needed to use that Downloader app, and installed it, and then downloaded my files.
However when the download was finished it turns out that some of the rar part files are corrupted, even though the download app says they are downloaded 100%
After some head scratching I find that Continuata actually supports downloading using a browser: http://continuata.com/technical-support/
So then I quickly manage to download new file parts for those that are corrupted, and problem solved.
But why wasn't it stated in big blinking red letter from the start that I didn't have to use the Continuata download app, I could have used my browser? I would of course much prefer using my browser to download, which is much quicker and I don't have to install a separate product to do so.
So if anyone buys a product that uses Continuata downloader, and the vendor just points you in the direction of downloading that app to get your files, know that you can also use your browser to download the sample library you have bought
I bought a sample library from a vendor that uses the Continuata downloader.
I thus thought I needed to use that Downloader app, and installed it, and then downloaded my files.
However when the download was finished it turns out that some of the rar part files are corrupted, even though the download app says they are downloaded 100%
After some head scratching I find that Continuata actually supports downloading using a browser: http://continuata.com/technical-support/
So then I quickly manage to download new file parts for those that are corrupted, and problem solved.
But why wasn't it stated in big blinking red letter from the start that I didn't have to use the Continuata download app, I could have used my browser? I would of course much prefer using my browser to download, which is much quicker and I don't have to install a separate product to do so.
So if anyone buys a product that uses Continuata downloader, and the vendor just points you in the direction of downloading that app to get your files, know that you can also use your browser to download the sample library you have bought
- KVRAF
- 2119 posts since 10 Apr, 2002 from Saint Germain en Laye, France
click on the menu contact then sub menu support :
there is a faq with this link :
http://continuata.net/manual_links.php
there is a faq with this link :
http://continuata.net/manual_links.php
- Beware the Quoth
- 33159 posts since 4 Sep, 2001 from R'lyeh Oceanic Amusement Park and Funfair
The only company I deal with regularly that uses Continuata is SoundIron, and they tell you how to do manual downloads in the purchase information email.
my other modular synth is a bugbrand
- KVRer
- 3 posts since 21 Apr, 2007 from San Francisco
Just an update on this: Continuata have changed their policy and you now get this message when you enter your download code into the manual download page:
Manual Links Requested.
To prevent fraud and piracy we no longer issue manual links automatically. Your vendor has been notified and will send you your links once your purchase has been verified.
Manual Links Requested.
To prevent fraud and piracy we no longer issue manual links automatically. Your vendor has been notified and will send you your links once your purchase has been verified.
- KVRAF
- 5564 posts since 13 Jan, 2005 from the bottom of my heart
No problem with Continuata in the past but what i don't like is that it immediately start to unpack the files after a finished download. Not always welcome. An option would be great.
Whoever wants music instead of noise, joy instead of pleasure, soul instead of gold, creative work instead of business, passion instead of foolery, finds no home in this trivial world of ours.
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- KVRAF
- 5691 posts since 24 May, 2004 from []1
Continuata is a piece of crap.
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- KVRist
- 69 posts since 6 Jul, 2005
I had big trouble trying to download Symphony Series Brass. The program is really something that I personally don't want to use anymore. I really think that at some point it will start to impact the sales if the problems are not solved, it's that bad.
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- KVRAF
- 5179 posts since 16 Nov, 2014
Yes, i totally agree....i hate it too and it never worked without trouble for me. I wish some developers (like Heavyocity f.e.) would use something else! Please!Musical Gym wrote:Continuata is a piece of crap.
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- KVRAF
- 5179 posts since 16 Nov, 2014
+1 for this too!nbd wrote:I had big trouble trying to download Symphony Series Brass. The program is really something that I personally don't want to use anymore. I really think that at some point it will start to impact the sales if the problems are not solved, it's that bad.
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- KVRAF
- 10309 posts since 2 Sep, 2003 from Surrey, UK
... I'm curious - what are the stated / expected benefits of Continuata?
- KVRist
- 393 posts since 12 May, 2010
You prefer manual download links?
Actually, this topic comes very handy to me right now. I have a pretty big library (~60GB) on the works and I was thinking on distributing it using Continuata.
What do you guys think it's the best method?
Actually, this topic comes very handy to me right now. I have a pretty big library (~60GB) on the works and I was thinking on distributing it using Continuata.
What do you guys think it's the best method?
- Wavesfactory.
https://www.wavesfactory.com
https://www.wavesfactory.com
- KVRAF
- 23101 posts since 7 Jan, 2009 from Croatia
Per-user library watermarking is about the only thing.DarkStar wrote:... I'm curious - what are the stated / expected benefits of Continuata?
- KVRist
- 393 posts since 12 May, 2010
I was referring more to the way of downloading that many GB. A downloader seems much simpler as you only have to enter the serial and it manages all files at once, generally increasing the download speed by doing multithreading and also decompressing the files (I still get a lot of e-mails asking how to load a RAR file into Kontakt).EvilDragon wrote: Per-user library watermarking is about the only thing.
But how would the per-user watermarking work? I set the script to display the name of the buyer on init but I have to re-compile the NKR and NKC per each user, right? Would that work on a Kontakt Player encrypted nki?
Maybe doing it in a separate script slot?
- Wavesfactory.
https://www.wavesfactory.com
https://www.wavesfactory.com
- KVRAF
- 23101 posts since 7 Jan, 2009 from Croatia
You'd need to discuss about watermarking with Stu from Continuata... It has nothing to do with KSP scripting - it's hidden in the NKI itself (and yes, works with any kind of NKI).