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The full version of Kontakt is a powerful sampler player and a must-have for all musicians. It will open the door to thousands of free libraries too. In a nutshell, this method is all about crossgrade pricing and good timing.

The first thing to do is head to the Native Instruments website and sign up for an account. Then download and install Native Access.

To get the Kontakt discount, you’ll need to own a library that qualifies for discount crossgrade pricing. You might already own a library that qualifies, check the Native Instruments website for a complete listing of all qualified apps If you don’t currently own any of them go to the Embertone website and look for the free Kontakt Player library Arcane.

Get that downloaded and installed by opening Native Access and registering the serial number that Embertone sends you.

Next, go back to the Native Instruments website, specifically the Kontakt 6 product page. Make sure you’re logged in and check the dropdown box to select CROSSGRADE and the site should now show you the discounted pricing. Now ADD TO SHOPPING CART and complete the checkout process in the normal way.

This crossgrade will get you a reduced price but it will be even better if you wait for the 50% off sale that regularly happens. Which is NOW!

https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-6/


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Good advice, if you're up for it...


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Honestly, I don't believe many here in the PG Retirement Village have any interest. grin But their kids will love it.


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grin;-)


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Honestly, I don't believe many here in the PG Retirement Village have any interest. grin But their kids will love it.


Watch yer mouth
I bit, but the downloads seem pretty painful (multiple fails) ...
Hopefully worth it in the long run.
I have a few of the 'free' Kontakt offerings, but I now have went in full bore
I'm trusting you guys on this one (my birthday is coming up, that's how I justified it)

Edit
OK, I have a bunch of stuff loaded .. but how do I actually (intuitively) use it?
Seems pretty convoluted so far, though I am sure it is user error
I try to answer more questions than ask, but this one ..

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1st - You need to install Native Access. This is the NI program manager which controls all installs and registration. It is tricky but does the job well. You set defaults for where the libraries install so keep and eye out for that otherwise you may put large downloads onto the wrong drives.

2nd - In Native Access you install any and all of the NI products, including Kontakt. So Kontakt installs into Native Access first. Once installed, Kontakt is both a standalone application and a VST3 (and more). So you use Kontakt 6 to play any of the Kontact compatible libraries you have.

3rd - There are two types of Kontact compatible libraries: One is the libraries which directly register with Native Instruments using the Native Access. You get a special access code. This type will appear in the Kontact Libraries window with a nice graphic picture in alphabetical order. But there is also a second type, which does not register in Native Access and does not appear in the Libraries Windoe. This second type you have to load into Kontakt from the "files" window.

Is this helpful...?? Are we on the same page?? Otherwise, just let me know where you may be stuck. Glad to help if I can. Maybe a teamviewer would get you up and going quickly?


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I have Native Access, and a bunch of stuff downloaded .. actually replaced my router tonight because the failed DL's were frustrating .. seems to have helped a little

My issue has been with how to actually USE them in a DAW .. again, probably me not understanding
I've been more focused on decompiling/recompiling some code for work lately, so maybe just lack of focus on my part
With this new distraction, I now recognize I need to focus some time on family for the rest of the day (at least) .. so no rush


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OK, got ya. If your DAW is Reaper, I'm your guy. Otherwise, I am sure other folks here can help when needed. Welcome to Kontakt, its a whole new world of music making. grin


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Originally Posted By: rharv
I have Native Access, and a bunch of stuff downloaded .. actually replaced my router tonight because the failed DL's were frustrating .. seems to have helped a little

My issue has been with how to actually USE them in a DAW .. again, probably me not understanding
I've been more focused on decompiling/recompiling some code for work lately, so maybe just lack of focus on my part
With this new distraction, I now recognize I need to focus some time on family for the rest of the day (at least) .. so no rush


You should have at least two versions of Kontakt on your machine, a stand-a-lone version and a VST version. I use the VST3 version in my Studio One Pro DAW but I believe you have to use the VST version in BiaB. I don't know about RB.

I use the stand-a-lone version to add patches to its Quickload option then I use said patches in the VST3 mode. Like all instrument VSTs you load Kontakt first then choose a patch.

If you need help feel free to ask. I have been using Kontakt since version 3.

{edit} - note that Kontakt has two area for patches. On the left are the Kontakt patches that manufacturers paid a price to have installed there and on the right the Quickload patches that manufacturers didn't pay said price. If you don't see Quickload just right click in the right black space.

Last edited by MarioD; 04/17/22 02:23 PM.

Me, it's not about how many times you fail, it's about how many times you get back up.
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