: His DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) began crashing every five minutes.

If you love that specific Black Octopus sound but the price is an obstacle, try these "pro-producer" hacks:

: You get access to NKS compatibility (for Native Instruments hardware) and updates that keep the library working as OS versions change.

: Official Kontakt libraries are optimized to run without crashing your session or corrupting your project files.

: Black Octopus Sound and distributors like Plugin Boutique or ADSR Sounds frequently have sales (especially during Black Friday or Summer sales) where libraries drop by 50% or more.