| Feature | | Kontakt Library (Motif) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Sound Engine | Integrated Effects + AWM2 (pristine DAC) | Raw Samples + Kontakt FX (good, but different character) | | Polyphony | 128 notes (hardware limit) | Limited only by CPU/RAM | | Weight/Portability | 63 lbs (Back-breaking) | 0 lbs (Laptop) | | Interface | Tiny LCD Screen, buttons | Large GUI, mouse control | | Arpeggiator | Massive database of presets | Usually missing or simplified | | Resale Value | High (Hardware holds value) | Zero (Piracy kills resale value of libraries) |
: Just like the hardware's "Performance Mode," Kontakt interfaces often allow you to mix up to seven or eight different timbres simultaneously, such as layering a Full Concert Grand with lush pads or strings. yamaha motif xf8 kontakt