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When you install Kontakt for instance, it asks you for locations for all three components. The Samples - these are the actual sound files, normally located on a different drive for best performance These are sometimes called the installation files or program files. The Support Files - help files, documentation, other DLL libraries, etc used by the VST instrument. The VSTi DLL File - this is used by the host program (Finale or some other notation program or DAW) to interface with the VSTi what's wrong with doing that procedure?įirst, it's good to look at what makes up a VST Instrument (VSTi). Windows Vista/7: C:\ProgramData*\MakeMusic\Finale 201x\VST Support

Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data*\MakeMusic\Finale 201x\VST Support Paste the Kontakt4.dll file to the following folder: Windows Vista/7 C:\Programs\Native Instruments\Kontakt 4\VSTPlugins Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Native Instruments\Kontakt 4\VSTPlugins Copy the Kontakt4.dll file from the following folder:

For instance, this information (straight from the Finale knowledgebase) is not really the ideal way of setting up Kontakt 4 to work in Finale:Ĭlose Finale. I often see a lot of strange advice regarding installations of VST instruments to work with Finale. If not, then GIFF needs to be installed.MakeMusic Forum > Public Forums > Finale - Windows - FORUM HAS MOVED! > Tutorial: VST Installation and Management Strategies

If "Garritan Instruments for Finale" is listed, then you have GIFF.

From the menu at the top of the screen, select MIDI/Audio > Sound Map Priority.

Close the Launch Window if it appears.

Here's how to check whether GIFF is installed so that you can use it with Finale. If you installed and authorized the free trial or you customized your installation, you may not have GIFF installed even if you have Finale up and running. Garritan Instruments for Finale (GIFF) is a library of high quality instrument samples that comes free with the purchase of a Finale license/upgrade/trade-up (for more details, see: Garritan Instruments for Finale (GIFF) vs.