To load instruments into kontakt you need the files with NKI suffixes – you can find these either in the main library folder or within a dedicated INSTRUMENTS folder – and you can just drag each individual NKI file into Kontakt and just start playing – it’s as simple as that. Here’s how: Most sample libraries have a main folder that contains both the instrument files or folders with an NKI suffix and other folders and files which relate to samples, snapshots, presets or documentation. For libraries that run only in the full version of Kontakt you need to load them in from the file browser, quickload menu or just drag them into the window. You can browse instruments here and just double click to load.
The libraries tab will display only licensed Kontakt libraries – so just the ones that are Kontakt Player compatible. Check our previous blog post which explains more on how to tell the difference between both versions of Kontakt.įor those using Kontakt Player, your libraries will show up in the LIBRARIES tab – to the left hand side of the main Kontakt window. Firstly, a quick explanation: Native Instruments Kontakt sample player comes in two versions… the free Kontakt Player, and Kontakt – sometimes referred to as Kontakt Full or Kontakt Retail.
