To use a third-party library (a library that has not been encoded by Native Instruments) you must be using the version of Kontakt that the library was created in or newer – Kontakt is not forwards compatible. Most sample libraries you buy from third-party developers, including Xtant Audio, have not been encoded by Native Instruments and therefore won’t appear in this tab nor can they be installed by clicking the “Add Library” button. Only sample libraries that have been sent by the library’s developer to Native Instruments for encoding show up here and they work not only in the full version of Kontakt but also in the free Kontakt Player. The Libraries tab displays all of the Kontakt libraries that have been installed using the “Add Library” button.

If you can’t see the browser you need to open it by clicking the “Browse” button located at the left of Kontakt’s top menu.

It’s the Libraries tab in Kontakt’s browser window. This image is probably one you’re familiar with. The information presented in this guide is applicable to most third-party Kontakt sample libraries but there are always exceptions so it’s important that you read the user guides that come with the libraries you purchase. This excellent free Kontakt library is definitely the one I use the most. Also is compatible with Ableton Sampler (Live Suite only, not Intro or Standard), Presence XT Sampler (PreSonus Studio One 3 Professional), Steinberg. The Free Kontakt Player only will load this Library for 15 minutes in demo mode. KONTAKT full version v2.0 or above (Windows and macOS). Native Instruments Kontakt v5.0.2 (Sampler/Sample Player) for Syntheway KONTAKT Sample Libraries (.nki). DOWNLOAD FREE KONTAKT 6 PLAYER KONTAKT 6 PLAYER is a free application that runs all Native Instruments' KONTAKT instruments, as well as a. Tip: Download KOMPLETE START for free, including KONTAKT PLAYER plus 6 GB of content with 2000 sounds. Here we’re going to focus on the latter as those are the ones that you’re more likely to struggle with loading into Kontakt (the first time at least). Those that run in the free Kontakt Player and those that will only work with the full (paid) version of Kontakt.

Kontakt sample libraries come in two flavours. 5 How to open sample libraries in Kontakt.2 Kontakt (full version) sample libraries.

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