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What Is KONTAKT?
KONTAKT is a software sampler that should be part of every composer and producer’s toolkit. KONTAKT, developed by Native Instruments, is a software sampler that has established itself as the go-to standard for creating high-quality sample libraries, especially for orchestral instruments.
Learn about Native Instruments KONTAKT, a powerful virtual instrument software used by music producers and composers worldwide
KONTAKT is a plugin that should be part of every composer and producer’s toolkit. A sampler allows users to use pre-recorded audio within their digital audio workstation (DAW) to create virtual instruments as an Instrument Plug-In.
If you’re new to music production, you may be wondering what it’s used for. This post aims to clarify the purpose of KONTAKT and explain why it’s a valuable addition to your toolset.
Why You Need KONTAKT
Native Instruments KONTAKT integrates seamlessly with popular digital audio workstations (DAWs) for a streamlined music production workflow
The plug-in is particularly critical for film, TV, and game composers. These are jobs where you need to have a wide range of instruments and sounds at your immediate disposal.
Even if you produce electronic music, a good sampler could still inspiring to have! To mix organic sounds with synths usually does the trick. Although there are various sampler VSTs available, very few can rival KONTAKT’s power and versatility.
How Does KONTAKT Operate?
It operates similarly to other samplers. Rather than producing tones from an oscillator like a synthesizer, it (broadly speaking) employs pre-recorded audio to generate sounds. This allows users, and manufacturers like us, to create a range of patches, from simple bassdrums to intricate symphony orchestras with numerous articulations.
Sound Editing and effects
The advanced capabilities of the KONTAKT sampler enables you to tweak recorded audio file with effects,, simple sound editing or playback variations.
Wrongtools Instruments
Wrongtools instruments tweak out the best of this platform. With good recorded sounds is the heart. And we use as little processing as possible. To read more about technical setups, please check out our | online user handbook ].
KONTAKT – Full version vs the free Player
KONTAKT “Full version”?
The Full retail version is a crucial for making filmmusic as it serves as a hub for a vast range of virtual instruments. Not only that, but it also functions as a robust sampler and wave editor, making it a highly versatile tool for music production. Wrongtools Instruments are made for the “Full Version” aka. the retail version.
KONTAKT Player?
KONTAKT Player is the no-cost edition of KONTAKT, enabling users to utilize all of Native Instruments’ sample-based instruments, as well as third-party sample libraries licensed by the company. While the name implies that it can only play sounds, the software does have some limitations. For instance, you cannot use it as a sampler to create new instruments, and any advanced functionalities are only available through a 15-minute demo. Wrongtools instruments are not compatible with the Free Player.
Standalone vs plug-in
Although KONTAKT can be operated as a standalone application, it is typically employed as an audio instrument (or plug-in) inside a digital audio workstation (DAW) or sequencer. KONTAKT is compatible with most DAWs, including Cubase, Logic, and Pro Tools, as it supports the VST, AU, and AAX protocols. To utilize KONTAKT, it is loaded onto an instrument track in the DAW, followed by loading an instrument from a KONTAKT library into KONTAKT itself.
How Do You Get KONTAKT?
To obtain it, you simply buy it from the Native Instruments store, or you can purchase it as part of the Komplete bundles. After purchasing either KONTAKT or Komplete, you must install the Native Access application on your computer. After that, log in and follow the instructions to install it on your device.
In order to use Wrongtools’ instruments, you’ll need the retail version of KONTAKT 6.4.2 or newer