Click on the link corresponding to your operating system to download the full installer. The table below provides download links to the last compatible KONTAKT (Player) versions that can be installed on operating systems no longer supported by Native Instruments. Tip: do a search function on the web page (ctrl+F on PC) and type in the word “Kontakt”. KONTAKT (Player) Legacy Installers for Older Operating Systems. Since Kontakt Player is free, it will have slightly limited functionality and content compared to the full version, but many users make do just fine with the free version, especially if you aren’t heavy into composing for an orchestra full time.ĪLWAYS remember to check for compatibility when purchasing a new library, as it can sometimes be hard to find in all the fine print. Your own, full, human, first and last name. This section must include your faceit name but if you do not know this then state unknown or not applicable. It can be confusing, because essentially, all versions of Kontakt are “players” of sample content. Please take the time to read each initial Contact Reason that best fits your issue and then choose the appropriate secondary reason afterwards. The biggest thing to remember: anytime you see mention of Kontakt Player, this simply refers to the free version. 3rd party libraries that are not powered by Kontakt will load in demo mode. Kontakt Player can load libraries that are powered by Kontakt without restrictions. Kontakt can load any library without any restrictions. It will be a mandatory upgrade, just not yet. It can be bought at the Native Instruments website.
Many of us are able to get by just fine by still using Kontakt 5, however that will not always be the case, as developers take advantage of the new features and begin to release libraries that are only compatible with Kontakt 6. Kontakt 6 – This is the newest version of the Kontakt sampler, and it’s the latest and greatest, yet it’s benefits and features are yet to be fully taken advantage of, simply because it’s still so new on the market.