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.
This image is probably one you’re familiar with. It’s the Libraries tab in Kontakt’s browser window. 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. 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.
3.1 How to extract multi-part RAR files.2.1 How to check which version of Kontakt you have.2 Kontakt (full version) sample libraries.This program has what it takes to make you really get into creative sound design.
Providing you with professional tools for sample processing, Kontakt can help you create your own virtual instruments. Furthermore, you can apply several effects and filters to your virtual instruments, thus enhancing their sound.
The output section looks similar to a traditional mixing console, enabling you to configure output and auxiliary channels and edit signal processors.Ī waveform editor, a script editor, as well as the amplifier module or the internal modulation system, are additional tools to help your process your sample files. Another section is the 'Master Editor', which offers you a number of global controls (volume, tempo and metronome adjustments) that affect all your created instruments. The on-screen keyboard is designed to replace an actual MIDI keyboard and allow you to generate new notes for the selected instrument. You can customize each item by changing its pitch, panorama position, volume, or other elements, such as the percussion level, the sound, the chorus options and so on. Each sample file you select goes to the 'Multi Rack' section, where the new item contains information regarding its category, name, output / MIDI channels and used memory. You can work with several audio samples at the same time and edit each one of them separately. Fortunately, the program comes with a complete documentation and mouse-over hints to help you get there. While you are able to load and play your audio samples easily, it takes time and practice to learn how to use Kontakt libraries to create your own playable instruments. Enabling all the panes at the same time might make an inexperienced user a bit disorientated, although it is just a matter of how you organize your work. There is a browser window, a database section and the output pane, as well as other sections, which you can activate or not. The interface is divided into several panes, each for a separate task. Process and restore audio samples, create master channels and complex sample-based virtual instruments using this sampler. Kontakt is a professional solution for editing audio files in the comfort of your home PC.