What instruments are in Kontakt?

KONTAKT 6 ships with three Play Series instruments: ANALOG DREAMS, ETHEREAL EARTH, and HYBRID KEYS. These libraries combine two morphable sound layers, many of which utilize KONTAKT’s wavetable synthesis engine, for exciting hybrid textures.

How do you get instruments on Kontakt?

To do this you will need to navigate to the Kontakt Factory Library folder by pressing the gear icon and selecting “Open Containing Folder”. Next, open the “Instruments” folder. This is where you can add your own libraries. When you press the “Instruments” button you will see seven categories of factory sounds.

What is included with Kontakt 6?

KONTAKT 6 also introduces Creator Tools, a standalone application that radically streamlines and improves the instrument creation process. It includes tools like a multi-instance Debugger, an Instrument Editor and a GUI Designer.

How do I add a third party instrument to Kontakt?

2. Setting Up a New Third Party KONTAKT Library

1. Download and unzip the third party KONTAKT Library.
2. Launch Native Access from the following location:
3. Install the latest update of KONTAKT or KONTAKT Player, if available.
4. Click Add a serial:
5. Add the serial of your Library and click the ADD SERIAL button:

What’s the difference between Kontakt and Kontakt Player?

KONTAKT is the industry-standard sampler from Native Instruments. KONTAKT PLAYER is a free application that hosts all of Native Instruments’ sample-based instruments, as well as third-party products made for the platform. Instruments made for KONTAKT PLAYER will also run in the full version of KONTAKT.

Is Kontakt a VST?

Kontakt supports the VST, AU and AAX protocols, making it compatible with virtually any DAW, including Cubase, Logic and Pro Tools.

Is Kontakt a DAW?

Kontakt can run as a standalone application but is used most often as an audio instrument (or plug-in) inside a digital audio workstation (DAW, sequencer). Kontakt supports the VST, AU and AAX protocols, making it compatible with virtually any DAW, including Cubase, Logic and Pro Tools.

How much is full version of Kontakt?

I could never pull the trigger on upgrading to the full version for $399. A little to steep. But I just happened to visit the NI site and discovered a sale going on that let me get the full Kontakt 6 for $125 because I had an instrument that qualified me for a cross grade price.

What is the difference between Kontakt and Kontakt Player?