Kontakt 7:Checking the new features, factory patches, and browser

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Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:30 Kontakt tips
2:10 GUI
4:43 Browser
6:28 Factory Library 2 differences
10:12 Beats
11:50 New Orchestra
14:30 Acoustic + Synths

[@PendelSteven]

1:45 You have _a_ Komplete Kontrol keyboard. So do I, but mine is the S49mkII and yours is the S61mkII. The A-series don't have those keys though they are still Komplete Kontrol keyboards. That said, it may just be mispronounciation, no big deal, just want to inform the people who don't know that it is a series of keyboards.

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks Steven, I gotta be sure to point out the S next time!

[@Sicolirics]

sorry, I am looking for a 61-key keyboard to use Komplete 14 and Kontakt 7, which one do you recommend I buy?

[@PendelSteven]

@@Sicolirics I'd recommend the S61mkII. When I first got my S49mkII I was amazed I didn't use my mouse or keyboard for at least half an hour if not 45 minutes. You can clearly see what virtual instrument you are using, the presets are easily findable (unless you know the name, of course). Oh, and the lights are so handy if there's a sound in a sample library that's just on 12 keys, you know? Just look at the lights and you know where you need to play. That's why the S-series is awesome!

[@Sicolirics]

@@PendelSteven thank you very much Steven I had the idea to take it but before I would prefer to ask a person who was experienced in the matter, as you say there are many compatibilities that the keyboard of the same brand gives you, you are very kind I am very grateful for your advice 😉

[@neofaizan]

the slide shot at 2:46 💯 You're one of the only ones who covered what's actually new compared to the old factory library / Kontakt 6 in a video, and it's apparent you're closely familiar enough to the earlier stuff that you can clearly spot the differences VS other videos where they just put the shiny new product on screen and click around. respect

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks! Yeah I’ve been using it since it first came out… long time!!

[@Nightowl427272]

I thought that too. All the other videos seem to mostly focus on the factory library…not the real differences in the software’s upgrade. Props to Jeff for that.

[@pettinhouse]

Proud to have participated in the creation of the Factory Library. In addition to some old guitars and basses, already included in the previous library, now there is my FunkyBass, AcousticGuitar, the ClassicGuitar samples, and other stuff. I provided the samples and Native Instruments created the patches. Not having Kontakt 7 yet I have no idea how they sound but I'm sure a good job has been done. Greetings, Andrea

[@winstonhulley626]

You Should have gotten the Kontakt 7 as an nfr for all your efforts

[@TrainsBigandSmallUK]

You're Humbucker is still my go to for lead. Best there is. An NKS update would be great.

[@pettinhouse]

@@winstonhulley626 if I ask them they probably will give me an NFR copy, i simply forgot to ask it :)

[@pettinhouse]

@@TrainsBigandSmallUK thanks you! :) hmm…NKS is a bit costly to me

[@jefgibbons]

Great work on it! That's a huge accomplishment. Think of the amount of music with your samples on it!

[@TVOFFICIALblackout]

Finally someone comparing the old version with the new one instead of just clicking around. Thank you, good job!

[@Nightowl427272]

Kontakt’s Outputs section is the most cumbersome, obtuse thing in all of computer software. I was really hoping they would update that. Even though I don’t use contact multitimbrally anymore, there are still multi-out instruments (like Drum instruments) that would benefit from an updated Outputs setup.

[@LowHeatBeats]

Thanks for the shoutout Jef! Nice and proper review of K7 as well! Much love and respect 🙏

[@darrenhirst9900]

Jef, I appreciate you making these platinum videos. I love watching them all. Thank you Jef.

[@maus3454]

Jeff always brings us up to date with new NI stuff. Thanks for that 👍

[@aaabron1972]

Thanks for another great review Jeff! That tip about switching the MIDI channel assignment to omni is a lifesaver! 🙌

[@JeffyG]

Great video, Jef! I love the comparison and demo and I always learn something new from your analysts. 😊

[@scattermish]

Omg that 2 instrument in an instance has been killing me for ages 😅 Also, I know it seems small, but the new browser and new instrument interface is a big deal for me, makes it heaps more inviting and accessible and easy to browse and then tinker.

[@jefgibbons]

Glad to hear you’re digging it, thanks Hamish!

[@lukewilliams7020]

But why is there no vendor category

[@MichaelSmith-mb1gm]

Always the teacher. We appreciate your work sir!

[@slipperz87]

Always love your content Jef. Was wondering if you could do a video about your "connectivity" setup? Specifically, how you manage storage, connection of all your devices, usb hub/dock, audio interface etc.

[@randypiano11]

Thanks Jef! Great Job!

[@KaitavSapreMusic]

Great video, Jef. Useful as usual. Kontakt 7 isn't what everyone would have wanted, but some good things in there. Will be interesting to see how it evolves in the new few months/years.

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks Kaitav! I could see a redesigned program in the coming years… but they’re still doing a good job of making things fresh but still backwards compatible!

[@KaitavSapreMusic]

@@jefgibbons Yeah, an excellent job with the new browser and factory library 2 indeed. Kontakt is a complicated software, so changing it dramatically would be insanely difficult, especially while keeping it backwards compatible. Looking forward to its future!

[@pinkbuddha_samplepackreviews]

great video, nice overview! 👌

[@swanjaymusic]

Once again Jef thank you for your take on Kontakt 7. I got Komplete 14 standard from 13. 13 failed to save in Cubase 12 pro, But kontakt 7 saved and reloaded in 12 with no issues... I am so happy, this year was a nightmare for me having to work around Kontakt. Loading K6 would crash in C12 what a nightmare. Any way am back to producing every day and am so happy.. God bless you jef and keep doing what your doing, you have helped me a lot over the years...Forever grateful..

[@jefgibbons]

Great to hear! Thanks for sharing that… and thanks for the support!

[@wurlbfree1981]

Great vid as always thanks!

[@sleudianfrip]

Good honest review Jef. I remember treating myself to the first ever version of Kontakt, which was boxed of course back then. Pretty sure that was around November 2002.

[@jefgibbons]

That sounds about right! I gotta dig through my storage and find the disks…

[@jordanrazowskymusician8178]

Thanks for the vid! Great info.

[@leepride7978]

I bought Kontakt 7 yesterday and I’m very impressed!!

[@jefgibbons]

Great to hear! What are you digging?

[@leepride7978]

@@jefgibbons the acoustic guitars. Although you said some things sound the same, things are a little more rich when I play them. I didn’t purchase K14. I’ve been buying things a la carte all year so I have most of the expansions and play series units. I bought Ignition Keys ASAP!! The minute I heard it months ago!!

[@RubyOnyxx]

what a cool setup

[@TechTraction]

Great video. Thanks Jeff. I was hoping for a scalable interface with a true full screen option. Looks like they aren't there yet.

[@PeterHarket]

Great as always Jef! Really seems like a missed opportunity thought... And it is not like NI is missing the dough to create a new library built for the present day...

[@jefgibbons]

I’m hoping this was a last effort to bring all of the old stuff into new computers… M1 M2 etc… and next maybe we get the redesign that isn’t backwards compatible that we all want. If they never released a version that could go past Rosetta everyone would have lost their minds! We’ll see where it all goes..

[@PendelSteven]

@@jefgibbons I just want to add that just like in the game industry, especially in the sampler section, audio software is getting bigger and bigger and people just expect all that work for next to nothing. Or more for their money, which is essentially the same. And even faster done. Ludicrous. Besides that since Apple can't stay on a platform somehow, as Microsoft can, there is that added problem.

[@danymalsound]

43GB is pretty small for the content, which is amazing! Also, that marimba riff you played reminds me so much of the Exorcist haha Good stuff!

[@JTFuller]

OUTSTANDING TUTORIAL JEF.. I do not understand why you're not over 100K by now.. That baffles me.. Your channel is the doo doo man.. But you explained the new features with your sauce.. Thanks again dude.. That Jef Sauce.. lol Only you got it too bro.. I need to watch your video on quantization in Machine.. I can't get my beats to swing the way I want them too.. I'll check it out after this.. lol.. Have a blessed weekend Jefski!! Man, last thing.. Will you make a video making a jazz hip hop joint.. Your style is bananas.. Don't let these nasty rappers mess up your beats man.. That's disrespectful.. lol But yeah, the way you process and orchestrate your music, Lord Knows.... lol..

[@jefgibbons]

Hey JT! You’re the best man, let me know if you can’t find the quantization vid, it’s a weird one in Maschine! Definitely on the jazz hip hop thing. Let me know what aspects of the process you’d really like to see!

[@nico5]

Thanks for the concise overview, Jef! Really useful for those of us, who are on the fence about upgrading at this time! Kontakt is such an amazing case study in the trade-offs between superb backwards compatibility vs. keeping up-to-date with new hardware, operating system and DAW capabilities. Clearly Kontakt has been prioritized to maintain amazing backwards compatibility for even ancient libraries. As a result those old Kontakt libraries have survived dramatic technology discontinuations. From Power PC to Apple Silicon, 32 to 64bit and VST2 to VST3. So while I'm not necessarily excited about Kontakt 7, I do respect Native Instruments deeply for their commitment to Kontakt library backwards compatibility. It comes with trade-offs, but dragging so many legacy libraries into the present technology is remarkable. For Apple Silicon Users ( M1 and M2), Kontakt 7 is probably a shorter term higher value proposition, also because it's VST3. For many Windows users and MacOS on Intel users, the urgency to upgrade to Kontakt 7 is probably quite a bit lower in the short term.

[@jefgibbons]

Good thoughts my friend! It is crazy… loading instruments almost 20 years old!!

[@Notmehimorthem]

Very useful thank you

[@LittleRichard1988]

I have only been using Kontakt for a few years, I installed the Player version 5 several months before version 6 came out and it gave me a few higher quality sounds like basses for me to use in Mixcraft alongside the Acoustica instruments library. Then in 2020 I bought Abbey Roads Drummer Collection followed by the full version of Kontakt 6 so I could use free Kontakt libraries without it always going into Demo mode. But I think I will be sticking with Kontakt 6 for the foreseeable future and only upgrade when Kontakt 6 becomes obsolete.

[@sirloathsome]

Great video, nice overview :) It's almost unacceptable that the UI isn't scalable yet... they really need to do some work here.

[@Markrspooner]

Appreciate your honesty appraisal of the changes Jef

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks Mark!

[@tjosselin]

Hi Jef, thanks for the video. In the new design of the library, I see that you can add presets as favorites. Also, I understood that you can add your external libraries in the browser. Is this is synchro with Komplete, it could really simplify the access to my preferred presets in external libraries😊 It could even make me move to the new version before the Black Friday ;-)

[@Mark-vf8op]

Hi do you have a video on swapping from an old to new computer….the do’s and don’ts? Love the channel, really e z to listen to, very informative, very good presentations overall

[@ohheyitskevinc]

Thanks! One thing I found was if you save favorites in standalone Kontakt 7 library view - they actually show up as favorites in KK as well (and vice versa) as long as they’re not third party obviously. Unfortunately when you run Komplete 7 in KK and use Kontakt’s new library view, it doesn’t work well with the KK browser since you now have two separate browsers and my KK S49mkII only controls the KK browser, not the Kontakt one. Standalone, the new Kontakt is better than 6, but I’m not sure it’s really worth it to buy on its own. And why Kontakt still doesn’t play nice with the KK keyboards when running standalone - who knows. No arp/chorus, no light guide. Anyway, those are just my observations. Quick load remains which is nice too

[@uselessoldman7964]

For those of us who own the S series NI keyboard the default program to use is Komplete Kontrol since not only does it give you access to your Kontakt library but also with NKS you have control over many of your vst instruments including many that are 3rd party in addition it allows you full configuration of the keyboard itself. Kontakt 7 is just a cut down version of Komplete Kontrol but it should be noted from my own experience you cannot get another manufacturers Midi keyboard controller to work inside Kontrol only those made by NI.

[@ronaldboykin9755]

I wish NI would develop a GM compatible sound library for Kontakt much like they did in Bandstand! I was lucky to buy Bandstand which is no longer available, it’s a 32 bit library so I can only use it in Cubase version 8.5! Music done in Bandstand will play correctly on my GM compatible Roland keyboard sequencer!

[@PASINC]

Good job, Jeff. First time here. I use Kontact in a live music scenario and have upgraded to Kontact 7. I was hoping to see a midi controlled mute on/off button. That didn't happen yet. I use several instruments on the same channel in the stand alone instance of Kontakt. Your thoughts welcome.

[@roy4286]

THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO .I AM HAVING A PROBMLEM RECORDING KONAKT 7 IN FL STUDIO AND GETTUNG IT TO SHOW UP IN ANY DAW EXCEPT FL 20. i AM GOING TO TRY WITH KOMPLETE KONTROL NOW .

[@the_real_kieganjones9932]

Crazy helpful

[@jefgibbons]

Glad to hear it!

[@vznquest]

Hoodie is on point.

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks! Home-made logo...

[@Bashanvibe]

I can’t wait to own Komplet Kontrol 88 I use to have the crack version but my wife has been encouraging me to just get the real thing because I’m making money!!!

[@VentureNW]

Thanks Jef. I like how they laid it out a bit better and I really like the preset player, so you can cycle through things much faster. I don't like the fact that I need to load Kontakt 7 in KK, to see the keys and the functions. I also like that I can now resize the frame. Personally speaking, I think it needs a bit of updating and maturing. Not sure why they didn't put out a new version of Komplete Kontrol in this release.

[@PendelSteven]

Time?

[@VentureNW]

@@PendelSteven time is money, but my money isn’t going in NI’s pocket because they failed to take the time to improve. I am perfectly fine with 13.

[@ErixSamson]

Nice stuff. I've installed it this morning. What's needed to get the full Factory Library? Is it only available whne you purchase the full Kontact product? It seems I only have a limited version of it, with less instruments.

[@jimcabtv]

Hi Jef! Can I ask where you got your amazing wooden studio desk? Also, is it sit/stand? Loving the channel!

[@Rustyboyyy1]

Just wondering if it's actual sampler capability has changed or improved? Great video, thank you🤙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@arturengelhard]

Great video Jef! QUESTION: Do you get the screens on your s61 mk2 working with browsing Kontakt 7?

[@DreamDeepCR]

Thank you Jeff! I feel a bit disappointed with Kontakt 7, it was a big contributor to me upgrading to Komplete 14 but there were no Kontakt 7 details on the NI site when K14 launched, so I do feel a bit short-changed - I should have waited!!

[@johnhill762]

COMPLETELY AGREE - GIANT CASH GRAB RIP OFF

[@nickdeezproductionz]

I wish NI would get caught up and have Retina display like almost every other company out there I’ve been sending that feature request for at least 4 years for the Maschine

[@johnhill762]

Exactly. So out of date STILL

[@user-vv4do6hi7m]

Great video! Thanks! The big problem for me is that I have my BIG orchestra template in Cubase with Kontakt 6. And with the new Kontakt 7 I need to create the new one :(

[@PendelSteven]

12:00 What I can tell you is that Komplete [1] was released in October 2003. Out of the things still in Komplete 14, you got FM7, Battery [1] and Kontakt [1]. Reaktor got added in Komplete 2 and Guitar Rig in 3, if you're wondering. So how old is the Kontakt Library 1? More than 19 years, I presume. For convenience sake, let's say 'about 20 years old'.

[@jefgibbons]

Dang! And I had version 1 ;) I remember having to learn it to show it off at local music stores… one of my first gigs in the industry! Back when it was distributed in Canada by Music Marketing and Steinberg Canada!

[@JonMurray]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen you so underwhelmed by a release hahah!

[@jefgibbons]

And I love it!! So sad… anyhow… the expansion is beautiful 🤩

[@DoitYHWH]

First 10 secs: *There's a bunch of things that I wish were in this version and they're not* Jef you came out swinging lol Also I agree with your overall assessment though!

[@markquavertune2003]

I was hoping that the quick load system could be updated .Worth getting for the orchestral instruments .Especially the harp .

[@afmfintech]

Since you can now add third-party libraries directly to the browser, you don't really need the old quick-load system. The new way allows you to search for patches in one interface, rather than having to navigate a tree.

[@markquavertune2003]

@@afmfintech Thank you .Will wait a while . Until plugins have to utilise Kontakt 7 .Will no doubt be in the future .I have many of the instruments in the Komplete 14 .I got the Komplete 13 collectors last year .

[@Nightowl427272]

The new browser “looks” like what I’ve been hoping for. But the fact that it’s a different page entirely makes me skeptical…I’ll have to get my hands on it to know for sure. But notice how Jeff almost exclusively used the old browser while checking out the factory library…I have a feeling I will too. Sigh…at least they’re trying. The more I think about it, it would be challenging (if not physically impossible) to accommodate a fully-featured browser and a decent sized instrument interface all in one window. Instrument interface scalability (if it were offered) would be dependent on each individual instrument’s wallpaper, I assume…which would be out of Kontakt’s hands.

[@alexlandyhill]

Nice overview! Unfortunately, I believe at some point in the future NI will need to decide if they want to make a new version of Kontakt that is NOT backwards compatible to truly make the UI more modern. Of course, this would require a lot of work for their partners who would be frustrated. Tough decision.

[@jefgibbons]

That’s the conclusion I’ve made as well… thanks Alex!

[@joachimhavefaith6310]

I pick tiny text over not being able to use my collection of libraries :D

[@jefgibbons]

@@joachimhavefaith6310 Excellent point Joachim! And the tiny text is really not something I need to interface with anyhow... Except maybe the patch dropdown...

[@VicTor-bh2kw]

Great video! Quick question! This is in regards to Kontakt instruments. I would like to know the steps necessary to remove the default panning effect generated by key positioning. For example, with Straylight, I have the preset called "As Wide As" loaded. When I press a key on the right side of my midi keyboard, it sounds louder on my right headphone; the same goes for the left side. The problem arises if the project I am working on consists primarily of lower pitches (causing the left headphone or speaker to be louder) or consists primarily of higher pitches (causing the right headphone or speaker to be louder). This causes the track to sound disproportionate when I want it to sound evenly distributed between both headphones or speakers. I want a centered sound instead of a sound dictated by key positioning. I've researched tutorials and gone through the Kontakt manual, but I can't seem to figure it out. How can I resolve this? I would appreciate any advice. Thank you.

[@micwarren21]

They are currently having a sale. See update price from 6 to 7 is $49. That was a fair price. I'll use them both.

[@AndreasvanHaren]

Hi Jef. How did you connect your tablet to your computer? Which software are you using for this? Thanks!

[@DjorMil.CineMusic]

Considering that main reason why you would buy full version of Kontakt is to either make your own libraries or buy and use the libraries that require full kontakt, i think that factory patches are actually decent. You really cannot expect much from buying just kontakt product. For example, Orchestral Tools libs such as Metropolis Ark1 cost 3x more.. Nevertheless its good to spice up the mix with some elements from kontakt and probably not using it too much as a front instrument :D

[@maikvanrossum]

First of all, thanks for a fine and clear guide on this one 👍🏻 I have a question about the instances part. Does version 7 use extra resources when using the separate window or is it technically still the same instance? Is this comparable to the way M+ works when adding Kontakt to multiple pads?

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks Maik! I’m not quite sure what you mean, but adding separate instances of Kontakt would take a tiny bit more resources than loading a bunch of patches in one Kontakt, but I think it’s negligible with todays computers…

[@maikvanrossum]

@@jefgibbons well, I guess that you did understand 😉 as that’s what I meant / would like to know. As far as I know, running a completely separate instance of an application, would require the same amount of cpu and ram for that second instance. Running a second window (so only UI) within the same ‘master application’ would add it to the same thread. May be I’m wrong, but that’s why I’m asking. And, how does this work within Maschine or Maschine Plus? The latter has far more limited resources, so duplicating for instance the Sampler module would be more resource intensive then using the same ‘trick’ over there, too.

[@DaLoveDonkey69420]

Hey man, I recently bought a Drum Sample pack thru Mixwave which makes you use Kontact 7 and I have no idea how to get the drum kit from it to my alesis strike pro se module. please help if you're familiar.

[@marklholloway]

Great review. I find it hard to believe NI cannot properly support Windows HiDPI or Apple Retina display. Small or blurry text and graphics in 2022 is terrible. If Reason can do it, NI can too.

[@sampoetry]

I installed the Kontakt 7 player and it shows up in Maschine but the Factory library 2 is not there, it's still loading the old plugins with the outdated GUI. Is there something I'm missing?

[@BeyondCashed]

leaning towards komplete 13 ultimate or collectors edition since its onsale on sweetwater. just not sure how much better 14 is for the $400 increase from the $799 sale for 13 ultimate

[@jefgibbons]

If you’re new to it, komplete 13 is more than enough to keep you busy!! Big additions are the better guitars and bass… but you’ll have the sunburst in 13… then Lores, piano colors, ashlight… and the extra expansions… definitely worth $400, but if you can wait a year on those the summer of sound sale usually brings updates for 50% off. I’m just not sure if it will be less than $400 or not.

[@Mars_Monkey]

I played with it a little in the new Kontakt player... I don't know?! I kind of felt like they should have kept Komplete as the visual, easy to use, instrument control center. While, obviously, keeping Maschine as the DAW/plugin to use for production in and out of hosts. Everything else (like kontakt) should have just been kept as instrument interfaces. We don't need Kontakt to behave like Komplete Kontrol, when we have Komplete Kontrol to do all that. We need Kontakt to act like the sampler that it is, with intuitive, yet easy, controls to reach our desired effect. I feel like Native Instruments has the bones to build the best product on the market, but management is just missing the details. They could have Native Access as their download/library/settings center, Komplete Kontrol as their seamless software/instrument/effect/audio/midi/controls center, and Maschine as the DAW/production/composition center (think bitwig or ableton level). Where in Komplete Kontrol, when you choose an instrument (instruments), the Komplete Kontrol interface gets completely out of the way, until recalled, that can be controlled with all Native and 3rd party Hardware. Komplete with single to multi instrument configurations to be used as a standalone or plugin; and Maschine as the composition center/DAW with intuitive landscapes for building, with easy to use cross-platform integration. They, pretty much, already have this... they just need to simplify the interfaces, GUIs and the hierarchy when coding for an intuitively based system. I don't want to have to copy library settings or databases from the same product line 3 times. I want to be able to control all of that from Komplete Kontrol, so when I open Maschine, it's there, to just start creating. Scrap the "controller setup" and "creator" apps and just make them a part of Komplete Kontrol. 3 apps to rule them all! Native Access/Komplete Kontrol/Maschine.

[@jefgibbons]

Good points Max! The browser definitely seems redundant when we have Komplete kontrol!

[@Mars_Monkey]

@@jefgibbons Jef, I really feel like this has so much potential to be the best software in the industry. There's so much redundancy in the interface construction, GUI and file management that could be avoided to deliver a beautiful product!

[@luiza177music]

Those are some good Kontakt tips! Here's to hoping Komplete Kontrol will either just be integrated into the indivdual instruments and Kontakt itself... Either that or update KK's interface to not suck (I hate that little browser) TBH I'm not a fan of the new factory library interfaces, the old one seems a little more comprehensive and organic to me. The new one seems overly clean and too much like the Play series.

[@marcovandermeij4521]

Nice hoody, where did you get this Jeff?

[@jefgibbons]

Home made!

[@dynamicalan]

Is it possible to turn the reverb off on all the categories: beats, orchestra and all of the other groups? If so, how does the new orchestral factory sound without reverb and do the sounds come with enough velocity layers for these to sounds realistic? Is the orchestra the only new sounds? Thank you for doing this video. I do buy graphics because this is what attract the buyer but if I can find out the patches are not usable then that helps me not buy the product. I noticed: the guitar had reverb on it and if there is no close mic then that would be difficult to use for me.

[@jeffreycorcoran4964]

Is there any training for maschine software and the KOMPLETE KONTROL A series keyboards

[@SheldonTam]

Wondering is Kontakt Factory Library 2 included in the free Kontakt 7 Player? Thanks.

[@stuartgonsal8443]

I'm having an issue... on the new summary view, the tile graphics of instrument present as really pixelated/ low resolution. Any tips how I can resolve this? Thanks

[@MreenalMams]

So if we buy Kontakt do we get the Factory Library too or is that a seperate purchase?

[@zainhayat]

10:45 shoutout HTDA

[@chasingcolours6789]

Just wondering if your affiliate links will help you if I'm upgrading Komplete 9 to 14?

[@AndreasvanHaren]

Except for the browser, is it worth updating from Kontakt 6 to 7? It looks like the update is mainly about layout, not about new sound.

[@Ericuf]

Is there a keyboard shortcut to get to the browser? Thanks!

[@constair]

When In Kontakt will the feature "midi drag" or feature "midi capture" from any library to DAW?

[@danwool]

Re multi-instruments: 3:57 Wait, "That's how we worked back in the day"? I guess I missed a memo. I have a sprawling VEP template document full of Kontakt multis. I'm not sure single instances make sense for large orchestral mockups in VEP or otherwise. Am I wrong about this?

[@jefgibbons]

I’d love to do a test, but I stopped using VEP years ago… RAM was always the issue before… not any more!

[@danwool]

@@jefgibbons RAM, and CPU somewhat. Running VIs on a slave machine frees up the master, but this too is becoming irrelevant (yay!). At this point the only real advantage of multis may be organizational.

[@larryfinke6133]

I really don’t care how pretty the pictures are. I would prefer the controls for each instrument were laid out in a logical fashion like a good hardware synth.

[@dicktempelaar]

Full kontakt or player

[@flexiblemusica]

Do you know why kontakt closes every time I load Beats from the factory library? Thanks

[@JohnMarshall-NI]

Is the performance significantly improved over Kontakt 6? No changes to how Kontakt handles multi-outputs? Seems like just an updated GUI and an updated stock library. Really disappointing...

[@emanuel_soundtrack]

exactly; maybe that’s why my negative review got deleted on vi-control…

[@shemusmcquillaide]

Pharlight and Straylight don't work that well in Maschine apparently because of the enormous cpu demands of some patches in the old Kontakt. My cpu meter in Ableton (I run Maschine within Ableton) goes up to 120% at the push of one Maschine pad and it sputters and crackles. Judging by the many people who have commented on this problem on the NI forums I know its not just me. I'm hoping they have done something about that problem but as we know fixing stuff doesn't sell software and NI's attitude doesn't suggest they have done anything about the issue for Kontakt 7. On the NI forum their official moderators just spin it as, yeah thats how it supposed to be, as though wow isn't it awesome, these instruments are so cutting edge you can't use them 100%. Clever chaps. I have tremendous computing power, I can stack tons and tons of instruments and tracks without any problems, but with certain patches just one instance of Pharlight or Straylight in Maschine 2(it all seems to work OK as a plug-in track in Ableton) and the computer is on its knees horrifically crackling, begging me to stop. I can suffer through having all of my tracks in Maschine and then having a QWERTY keyboard controlled Pharlight or Straylight as an Ableton track, but I prefer using the Maschine Controller. I see Straylight and Pharlight as tragically semi-broken plug-ins, not as a Masserati I can't reall use because I'm out of money to purchase a quantum computer as the NI forum moderators seem to suggest. They sound so amazing on patches where they work but its not fair to ask people to shell out money to the samee tune as other plug-ins that work 100% witout the use of a quantum computer.

[@TheVideogamemaster9]

The modern Kontakt Factory Library is honestly not as good as the original ones from the early 2000s. I still have the Kontakt 1 library (made by Yellow Tools), and the Kompakt factory library. Both still get tons of usage in my compositions.

[@GRACFUL1]

can I uninstall kontact 6, and everything that was in kontact 6, will still be in kontact 7?

[@JustinMoralesTheComposer]

I’ve always opened up one instance of Kontakt and/or one instance of Omnisphere and then several midi tracks mapped to ch 1 - 8. When it comes time to mix I print them down to audio tracks. A little time consuming sometimes, but old habits die hard.

[@tylerhill6706]

Overall I’d say that’s still best way to use Kontakt unless you have extremely powerful computer

[@KatieRoseine]

The new library unfortunately means things like the harpsichord from the old Orchestral library isn't there. Also the old factory library doesn't seem to show up in the new browser. Though I really like the inclusion of draggable MIDI loops, and the new art is much nicer.

[@jefgibbons]

Good point on the Harpsichord! And it’s weird the stuff isn’t in the new browser…

[@joachimhavefaith6310]

I find it more strange that stuff from kontakt factory 1 is duplicated into factory 2 when we also have those patches in factory 1. Sure new UI is cool, but why not for all instruments then? Strange .. Will kontakt 7 owners only not have access to kontakt factory 1?

[@michaelwalston2438]

@@joachimhavefaith6310It does indeed look like if you don't have kontakt 6 you will not have access to the legacy orchestral content. Still, it is a 39 gig library as opposed to the old 24 gig library. It is what it is, if you are new to Kontakt I still feel it is worth getting... But you won't have factory library 1.

[@kristianborisov5928]

@@michaelwalston2438 Another interesting question here would be: even if you already own Kontakt version 6, what will happen, if you reinstall everything from scratch through Native Access - will it download also K6 content with factory library 1, or once you re-install, if you haven't downloaded it locally, version 1 will be gone?

[@jonwatte4293]

On the NI forums, they claim the main software will be more scalable early next year.

[@frankymino8773]

Thanks Jeff. I wish NI would just have 1 software/plugin to work from with a fresh new take on the UI to move away from the 'old school' look of the entire eco system. Don't get me wrong... I like old school though NI seems to be stuck in this theme. In my opinion Kontakt is extremely overpriced and not needed when they have Komplete. I'm not sold on this update unfortunately. A revolutionary update is what's needed to win some of us over.

[@Prodgreenkeyz]

I bought kontakt 7 and I downloaded the kontakt factory library 2 but I get this error when I try to open a instrument : This instrument belongs to a library that is currently not installed" can anybody help?

[@eleonorafenocchio5674]

Is there ADSR? I don't find it

[@anzatzi]

new graphics too artsy for my taste

[@iancurrie3763]

I wish I knew how to toggle between the old view and the new. I can't figure this out grrrrr

[@88keyz]

👍🏾

[@maplefoxx6285]

for someone like myself who already has a lot of orchestral libraries and stuff, I do not need any of these libraries that come with it. I still use Kontakt player. The price of this has always steered me away as I would never use any of the libraries that come with it. I already use Orchestral Tools Sine player and have a lot of their stuff as well as other epic orchestral libraries. It has bothered me for 2 yrs now that I have to avoid companies that don't have licensing to use Kontakt player. I am missing out on a lot of libraries, to me it just feels like Native are the mob and hussling me out of my money, basically i am just paying 400 CAD for the sampler if I was to get it right now. I would not install any of those libraries, that's just me tho. I am sure Kontakt 7 is great for beginners.

[@im2cxe4u]

The new center graphics (while pretty) add zero functionally and simply take up space. Would have been nice if they were functional or if the made the actual controls larger making better use of the space.

[@jefgibbons]

I was thinking the same thing… it really is beautiful design, but larger controls would be good!

[@humanambassador]

Hello everyone, I have complicated Two questions, 1- Kontakt 5 full Kontakt 6 full Kontakt 7 full The KZbin videos But only Kontakt 7 on the marker to buy And 5 and 6 do not exist, so what happened, did they mix them? 2- I try to buy a few libraries. Plugins, synthesizer, some of it say only works with Kontakt 5, others say only Kontakt 6, others say 7 So what happens now what if I purchased software that works with 6 or 5 but it does not exist in the market? I need real help please 😢

[@kristianborisov5928]

Wondering why backward compatibility is so big issue with the scalable UI? Couldn't they just re-work the UI, and leave the same functionality? A basic software design principle is to decouple the UI from the business logic.

[@Gallanitte]

Would anyone know if I get an “upgrade” from Komplete 12 ultimate to Komplete 14 Standard, would I loose the instruments from ultimate that aren’t new in K14?

[@jefgibbons]

No! You’re good…

[@despot666]

I’m too blind for Kontakt. Every library I use on it is varying defrees of inscrutable in the non-scalable GUI. It seems crazy that they can’t do anything about that.

[@jefgibbons]

I hear you, it is tiny on a smaller display!