04-28-2018, 05:21 AM
(04-28-2018, 03:56 AM)peastman Wrote:Quote:I will likely go with wave or FLAC for the finished product though.
Are there any samplers that don't support FLAC? If not, I think it would be great if all the sample libraries eventually moved to that. Half the size with no loss in quality. A GB isn't what it used to be, but they still add up quickly.
The only problem with FLAC is that it uses CPU to decode (same with any other compressed format). On the other hand, HISE and Kontakt both use compression methods which are perhaps slightly less efficient, but are (I believe) much lighter on the CPU. The compression is still a very good idea for freebie delivery, though.
Not to mention many people get their knickers in a twist if they learn the phrase "file compression" was related to a commercial product, even lossless. I always see a post on some group or forum by someone suggesting that they think Kontakt compression hurts the sound.
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