Native Instruments Kontakt 8 Update

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The latest version of the industry standard sampling platform with brand-new features and product additions designed to inspire. New Chords and Phrases Tools offer smart features to quickly spark ideas and can be paired with your favorite Kontakt instruments to unlock new creative possibilities. Meanwhile, Leap opens a world of looping and experimentation, and Conflux, a new hybrid instrument using enhanced wavetable oscillators, allows you to modulate organic and synth-based sounds in real-time.

Key features

• Tools: Chords and Phrases Tools deliver MIDI content and randomization features for creating melodies and sequences, sparking new ideas fast. Works with any Kontakt instrument.
• Leap: An ultra-fast way to play and manipulate loops and samples. Includes 12 Leap Expansions – curated packs for specific genres and styles, including Afrobeats, Latin Trap, Platinum Pop, Progressive Trance, Soul Gold, and more.
• Conflux: A true hybrid instrument combining samples with wavetable, FM, and ring modulation oscillators for real-time sound manipulation.
• Kontakt 8 Factory Library 2 includes over 900 instruments.
• A platform for thousands of third-party sample-based instruments.
• Seamless hardware integration with Kontrol keyboards and Maschine.
• Deep NKS integration with hundreds of instruments to allow quick browsing, preview, and hands-on control for your virtual instruments.
• Improved tools for building your own instruments.

System requirements

Windows 10 or 11 (latest Service Pack)

macOS 12, 13, and 14 (latest update)

• Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, or Apple Silicon, 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
• Supports ASIO, Core Audio, and WASAPI
• Runs in 64-bit VST3, AU, and AAX hosts

An internet connection is required to download, install, and activate the product components. Once installed, all products can be used offline. Requires 50GB of disk space for a complete installation. For the latest updates, please check native-instruments.com

Update and upgrade deals

All upgrades require a qualifying base product to remain registered to your account. Should the base product no longer be registered, additional costs may apply.