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Native Instruments Alicias Keys v1.5.0 rollerball's Lite Version KONTAKT screenshot
AudioZ Exclusive | 21 Dec 2020 | KONTAKT | 2.74GB
This is a light version of the Native Instruments Alicia's Keys piano library. The library is based on a very rare Yamaha C3 Neo Grand Piano, owned by Alicia Keys herself. The library has a quite warm and intimate sound. It sounds the best in the middle range of keys, but unfortunately has something weird going on with the release behaviour in the lower keys. It sounds great in Pop, R&B and Jazz contexts, but does a fine job in Cinematic pieces too.

Since there was no update to the sample content, both the original v1.0.0 NKI as well as the v1.5.0 NKI are included in the release for convenience and backwards compatibility.

The samples in the original release were in 24-bit 48kHz format. The samples were converted to 16-bit 44.1kHz and repacked into NKX containers. A null test results in a peak of -87dB, which won't be audible at all. Also, after quite some testing, no issues were found with noise floor build-up when playing lots of notes. The conversion process takes the size down to 2.74GB from the original 6.98GB, which is a 61% reduction!

NOTE: You may need to batch resave the patches and point them to the sample folder location. Kontakt v5.8.0 or higher is required.

From the manual:





FIX for "No library found." error

KONTAKT might show the error "No library found." when trying to add the library. To fix it, please delete the file named Alicias Keys.nicnt present in the folder.





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comments

  Resident 12.02.2014 1 781
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BRO you are on a roll!!!!
If it ain't loud? I don't wanna hear it!
  Resident 27.05.2020 29 445
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I guess I'm living up to my username!
  Member 20.10.2016 118
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Thanks for this new one and also thanks for the mega links!
  Resident 27.05.2020 29 445
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More than happy to provide the MEGA links! It's easier for both me and many users here.

I'm glad that AudioZ allows it, even though it's stated in the rules that MEGA links can't be used exclusively when there are no UL or RG links. I believe that's why there are official mirrors on every post of mine, and I'm thankful to the mods for going through the extra work!
  Resident 2.10.2008 504
+147
You're definitely doing a great job. Thank you very much. And thanks for the excellent MEGA.
  Resident 27.05.2020 29 445
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Glad to help!
  Member 19.08.2019 81
+12
Another AWESOME Lite version.
THANK YOU Rollerball
  Resident 27.05.2020 29 445
+2617
Hope it is useful!
  Member 20.02.2014 158
+27
Cannot get this to load. No Library found.
Using latest Kontakt.
  Resident 27.05.2020 29 445
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That's interesting. Send me a PM and we'll discuss there.

EDIT: Look at my comment below detailing the fix.
  Resident 30.01.2014 7 2163
+364
Thank you very much, Mr. Rollerball and a great Christmas holidays to you and your family!
  Resident 27.05.2020 29 445
+2617
Thank you for your kind wishes, and I wish the same for you as well!
  Resident 25.12.2017 6 1883
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I have the full version of this and knocking this thing down to under three GBs is impressive.
This piano isn't thick with character, but it's solid as far as a Yamaha C3 goes, and has a practical set of parameters; very nice.
"Rap is a gimmick, but I'm for the Hip Hop, The Culture." ~ Method Man ~
  Resident 27.05.2020 29 445
+2617
What you said sums it up really well! It's just another tool in the toolbox, good to have around.
  Member 10.02.2015 376
+36
Does this run on legit Kontakt? Thanks.
  Resident 27.05.2020 29 445
+2617
No, it won't work in legit Kontakt unfortunately.
  Member 10.02.2015 376
+36
Thanks for answering
  Resident 22.11.2009 424
+43
Hi rollerball thanks a lot, but cannot get this to load. No Library found.
Using Kontakt: 6.4.2
then i replaced ".nkc" and ".nkx" by older "alicia keys" library files and now it works
  Member 15.12.2018 1 33
+91
I can't get it to work, no library found kontakt 6.4.2. How can i make this work? i dont have old files.
only selfies
  Resident 27.05.2020 29 445
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Thanks to both of you for notifying me of the problem. Please look at my comment below for the fix.
Apologies for the inconvenience.
  Member 13.11.2013 106
+18
I get the following error when trying to open any of the instruments:
"This instrument belongs to a library that is currently not installed."
  Resident 27.05.2020 29 445
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You need to add the library first in Kontakt. Look at my comment below if you're facing problems in that part.
  Resident 27.05.2020 29 445
+2617
FIX for "No library found." error:

For anyone who's having trouble in adding the library to Kontakt:
Please delete the file named Alicias Keys.nicnt present in the folder. That should fix the problem of Kontakt showing "No library found" when adding the library.

  Member 15.12.2018 1 33
+91
i can confirm that it works now, appreciated, kontakt 6.4.2
only selfies
  Resident 22.11.2009 424
+43
thanks a lot, rollerball . now it works
  Resident 27.05.2020 29 445
+2617
Happy to know that! And thanks to both of you too for letting me know about the problem.
  Resident 25.04.2020 3 176
+94
thanks, damn those mega links are faast!
~ R2R ~ robinhoods of the underground
true RSA's all the waayy
  Resident 27.05.2020 29 445
+2617
MEGA is awesome!
  Resident 23.04.2017 2 611
+239
Awesome thanks!
Any reason why you only do these Lite Versions for piano libraries?
Orchestral libraries, Horns, etc...could certainly benefit also from your magic shrinkage!
  Resident 27.05.2020 29 445
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Great question! I've been collecting many piano libraries recently, which has been the main reason why I'm currently making LVs for them. Also, it's due to the fact that these piano libraries are, in general, smaller than other orchestral libraries, so they take up less space as well as time during the conversion process.

But rest assured, I will be doing LVs for other orchestral libraries soon! I have a few in mind and am currently working on them.

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