Kontakt is a software sampler developed by Native Instruments. It is one of the leading applications of its type in the market.[1] Since it allows multiple samples to be combined into a single virtual instrument, it is also an example of a multisampler.[2]
Overview
editKontakt
editFirst introduced in 2002, Kontakt combines sampler functionality with elements of synthesis and effects.[3][4] Kontakt works as either a stand-alone application on both Mac and Windows platforms, or as an audio plug-in, available in AU, AAX, or VST format.[5]
Kontakt Player
editKontakt Player is a free, feature-limited version of Kontakt that functions as a virtual instrument for sample libraries, often with a specialized GUI with graphics and controls specific to that library, without the expense and extensive editing capabilities of the full version of Kontakt. Native Instruments manufactures numerous virtual instruments that utilize the Kontakt Player.
3rd Party Libraries
editMany third-party manufacturers program software sample libraries, and Kontakt features the Kontakt Script Processor (KSP) and Creator Tools to help users of the software and sample library developers create their own instruments that utilize the Kontakt sampling and synthesis engine.[6][7] By utilizing KSP, sample library developers can create instruments that can be played and controlled via Kontakt. Third-party sample manufacturers normally bundle their libraries with a customized version of a sample player optimized for that library.
References
edit- ^ Walden, John (December 2024). "Native Instruments Kontakt 8". Sound On Sound. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
- ^ "The 16 best software samplers in the world today". Music Radar. 21 July 2017. Archived from the original on 2021-01-17. Retrieved 2021-01-18.
- ^ "10 Years of Native Instruments". Sound On Sound. Archived from the original on 2016-06-01. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ "Native Instruments Kontakt". Sound On Sound. Archived from the original on 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ "NI Kontakt 6 comes with new instruments and makes it easier for developers to build their own". Music Radar. 6 September 2018. Archived from the original on 2021-03-03. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ Pitman, Toby. "Using Scripts in Native Instrument's Kontakt". Ask.Audio. Archived from the original on 28 February 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ^ Mangus, Nick. "Native Instruments Kontakt 6". soundonsound.com. SOS Publications Group. Archived from the original on 26 September 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
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