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Kontakt - instr/program change via MIDI ?
now I have the problem that I use a lot of KONTAKT instances on my SLAVE machines (VePro connected). During a project I change insruments or banks and I will still save the whole VePro Session for each project. Is there a way to just trigger program changes via MIDI for Kontakt7 ?
Can't double click in Kontakt 7! HELP
Hi there, since a while I (from time to time) can't double click instruments in Kontakt anymore. Meaning I cannot navigate in samplelibrary folders back and forth or choose the instrument I want to use. I have to use right click and navigate through the finder folders and drag and drop it into Kontakt. That's hindering my…
I can’t save presets in Kontakt
I can no longer save my favorite presets to Kontakt. and Maschine Mk3. Is there a solution for this issue? kind regards Ray
Batch Save in Kontakt to decrease loading time
To reduce the amount of time it takes to load some Kontakt libraries, "batch resave" the library. Here is a link to the instructions… https://support.native-instruments.com/hc/en-us/articles/210274985-How-to-Batch-re-save-a-Kontakt-Library Keep in mind that if you batch resave in a later version of Kontakt (version 7 for…
Kontakt Library - trying to resolve missing content
I ran into the issue detailed here: https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8520150#p8520150 I'm trying to understand. One Kontakt specific issue I've isolated is that the help here says: Browse for Files: This option will ask you to locate each missing file manually, one at a time, via a file selection dialog.…
Organizing Kontakt Instruments
I am reposting this because I was unable to add the appropriate tags on my iPad. Sorry if I'm clogging up the discussions… Like many others, I have used Kontakt since at least version 2 and over the years, my instruments library became unwieldy and difficult to navigate. I found a simple solution recently. I had a spare…
Kontakt 6 no longer opens Hybrid Keys. Please help!
I have even tried the legacy download file from this forum and Hybrid Keys no longer shows up in Kontakt 6 anymore. I can manually open Hybrid Keys from within Kontakt 6 but it stays in 'demo' mode now. Please help!!
Real-Time Setup for Live Concerts: iZotope + Kontakt
I’m using iZotope tools with Kontakt to automatically adjust sound in real-time during a live concert. This way, the Kontakt instrument matches the mix or a reference track without needing a lot of manual work. I can play live while I control the sound. This is when I play live without any sound-technician helping me.…
Tips and tricks : Nice Bassline
Hello, When I got stuck to writing bassline, sometimes I used the MIDI pattern from Session Bassist instruments and used other sound/instrument with it. Just choose random presets from Session Bassist (in my case Prime Bass), then drag the midi (use the drag icon) from the plugin to your DAW. Drag multiple midi patterns…
Most indispensable organizational tip I ever got
For the longest time, I didn't realize the Quick-Load catalog existed. For anyone not already in the know, you can organize your instruments, banks, and multis any way you like. For instance, I put all my favorite pianos in a virtual directory called (insightfully) "Pianos." If you wanted a pianos directory under another…
Tip: Quickly Change Default VST Mixer Outputs
Kontakt's default VST outputs are a mess! To create 16 stereo outputs assigned to discreet VST outputs in your host by default (my favourite setup), do this: In the standalone app, hit ctrl/cmd+N 16 times, rename each instrument as desired. Save this as an .nkm. In your host, load up Kontakt and the .nkm file. Open your…
Tip: Use Batch Functions to create a channel per instrument
I prefer to use a single instance of Kontakt plugin with multiple instruments, in my DAW, rather than open up multiple instances of the plugin, containing a single instrument. A key trick is knowing about the Batch Functions in the Outputs View. I will configure Kontakt the way I want it, then use Batch Functions → Clear…
Kontakt files organization
Like many others, I have used Kontakt since at least version 2 and over the years, my instruments library became unwieldy and difficult to navigate. I found a simple solution recently. I had a spare 4TB drive and I created 27 new folders — one for each letter of the alphabet, plus one for numbers and non alphabetical…
Kontakt 5 - demo mode with silicon apple M1
Hello Just had to change computer and i discover that my native plug stay on demo mode…I try to re-install the old version native access but problem stays the same… Any proposition ? regards
Create your own unique Multi Instruments in Kontakt [Komplete 15 Giveaway Entry]
Hi everyone, I would like to share a little tip I like to do in Kontakt. A lot of you probably know this already but I like to load two or more instruments at once into Kontakt and create new interesting sounds that way. To do that simply drag one instrument into Kontakt and then add another one below that. Just make sure…
How can I recover instrument setting from an instance on KONTAKT 6 - if I just installed KONTAKT 7?
I think I may have just screwed myself here.. I have a project with multiple KONTAKT instruments, Asian, middle east so so on.. I had them loaded VIA Kontakt 6 player, I had made some small adjustments to each instrument, y'know refined them to my liking.. Then... I went and installed Kontakt 7 in the native access app..…
Kontakt 7 is causing high CPU usage on Mac Studio M1 Max
I bought Kontakt 7 ( although I have the collectors edition 13) to finally be able to work with Kontakt again under Mac OS Ventura. Unfortunately this is an (almost) impossible task on my computer, because with a single Kontakt instance ( and an instrument like. e.g. Pharlight ) 20% - 30% CPU usage is reached and it goes…
Kontakt Player 7 instrument interface, how to revert?
An old project with a Kontakt Player 6 instrument opens up as a Kontakt Player 7 instance, but the instrument interface itself is the same. However, if I create a new Kontakt Player 7 instance and open up the same instrument, the sound is the same but the interface is completely different. And a terrible downgrade,…
Kontak 7 full version end Cinematique Instrumnet Ens 2 Shorts full version
In 2022 I bought the ENsemble 2 Cinematique Instruments software, for which I bought Kontakt Player. I have also purchased several NI software from NI. Since then I have been using Kontak Player 7 Full version with the latest Upgrade. At first, Cinematique Ens2 worked on Kontakt. but the problems came with the Kontact…
Where dig my Kontakt 7 go?
I am running Pro Tools Studio on a Mac Mini M2, and all the latest software updates: Everything was working fine, and then yesterday, Kontakt 7 disappeared inside PT. I can launch Kontakt 7 as a standalone fine. What do I do now? Thank you. Torben

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Are the high save/load times with Kontakt 8 going to be addressed soon?
As many of you have experienced, Kontakt 8 seems to cause abnormal save and load times. My Reaper project files take 3 to 5 minutes to save when there are more than a few Kontakt 8 instances loaded, and even longer to load the project initially. I still have Kontakt 6 full and Kontakt 7 player installed and these issues do…
Kontakt 8 Plug-in Mode Interface Problem in Reaper
Hi everyone. I recently purchased Exhale and set it up with Kontakt 8 as a plug-in on my Reaper to sound my pre-written MIDI. Worked fine for a week, but then the interface on plug-in mode opens graphically corrupted and its controls are mostly unresponsive (can select sounds on the side pane only). Standalone mode looks…
How to add the effect into a singular sound/sample in Mapping Editor?
Guys, how can I add the certain sound effect into one singular sample/sound and not the entire custom instrument? Here is what I mean: I tried to choose the sample (the chosen sample is yellow) and use the certain effect, but when I play the unchosen, or the blue sample, it has the same effect s the yellow sample, when it…
Kontakt Crashing In Sonar 8.5 Producer Edition
Hi, it's Annabelle. I just recently moved all my instruments from a spinning hard drive to a solid state drive, and no matter what I do, Kontakt sometimes does this "Error Unhandled Exception" thing in Sonar 8.5. It always did this with a spinning hard drive, but I wonder why it's doing it with a solid state drive as well.…
Kontakt 8 question
Can I use the 2 new Kontakt 8 tools named Chords and Phrases in side pane/ Classic mode? Or do these 2 tools only operate in the main mode that Kontakt 8 opens with? Thanks!
Host Automation in Choir Omnia Essentials doesn't appear in Ableton Live
Hi, I would be grateful if anyone could help with this. I have just bought Choir Omnia Essentials. When I am using it from Ableton Live 12 I can't see any host automation parameters other than Device On. (Ableton's "Show all parameters" option is on.) With other Kontakt instruments I can often immediately see the full list…
Action strings latency problem
Hello everyone, I’m experiencing an issue with Action Strings 2 and would appreciate your help. Although the tempo matches perfectly with the project metronome, Action Strings 2 consistently falls behind the click while playing. It feels as though the tempo is generally slower. When I shift the entire MIDI channel back by…
ADSR controls for Factory Library Instruments
Hi, NI Community Longtime Kontakt user. Quick question (hopefully) Are there basis envelope controls for the factory library instruments? I haven't checked all of them, just looking around for the settings on, for example, the orchestral instruments. If there are ADSR controls, where specifically are they?…. and if not……
How to add a channel to Heavyocity's Gravity Pack 01-04
When I load any of the Heavyocity instruments such as Vocalise, Scoring Guitars etc. it reads 'No Snapshot Uploaded'... So the channel remains as an omni instrument with no way to change it. The only work around I have is to use one instance of Kontakt per instrument, which isn't ideal. Anyone got a fix for this? Thanks,…
Kontakt - Noise (after a while) on moving XY pad
Hello, I have just bought Scene : Saffron. I have been using Kontakt 7 standalone to explore the presets and have been extensively using the XY pad with a mouse. After several minutes I get a crackle every time I move the XY pad with the mouse. There is no crackle when the pad isn't moving. The problem steadily increases…

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