Most Native Instruments sample libraries (e.g. the ABBEY ROAD DRUMMERS, the SYMPHONY SERIES or pianos like UNA CORDA) are designed to be used with the KONTAKT 5 Sampler. In case you do not own the full version of KONTAKT 5, there is a free KONTAKT 5 PLAYER version which allows you to use all the features of a KONTAKT-based Instrument.

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How to install VST or AU plug-ins on Mac. Download the latest installer file from the plug-in manufacturer's website and run it. Most plug-ins will install themselves to the default system folders, others might simply need to be moved to the correct folder. Here are the default system folders. Next, open up an instance of 'Finder' on your computer and go to the following location: Mac HD Library Preferences In this folder, search for the name of the instrument, such as 'EXHALE' (the full file name in this case should be 'com.native-instruments.EXHALE.plist'). Please remove this.plist file by moving it to the trash.

This article explains the first steps to follow when you want to use a NI sample library based on KONTAKT, including:

Finding out if your sample library requires KONTAKT.
Downloading and installing KONTAKT 5 (PLAYER).
Downloading and installing your Sample Library.
Loading your Sample Library in KONTAKT 5.
Loading your Sample Library in a Host Sequencer.

1. Finding Out if your Sample Library Requires KONTAKT

To find out if your product requires KONTAKT to run, go to the corresponding product page in the NI webshop and scroll down to the AT A GLANCE section. Here you can see if your sample library has to be used with KONTAKT.

2. Downloading and Installing KONTAKT 5 PLAYER

Download KONTAKT 5 PLAYER from this page and install it. If you intend to use your product within a host sequencer, make sure to install all available plug-in formats.

Note: if you own the full version of KONTAKT 5, you do not need to install KONTAKT 5 PLAYER. You can find a comparison chart of these two products here.

3. Downloading and Installing your Sample Library

If you have not already, install your NI KONTAKT-based product with Native Access.

4. Loading your Sample Library in KONTAKT 5

Open KONTAKT 5 (PLAYER) standalone. By default the location of your standalone application is here:
- Mac OS X: Macintosh HD > Applications > Native Instruments > Kontakt 5 > 'Kontakt 5.app'
- Windows: C: > Program Files > Native Instruments > Kontakt 5 > 'Kontakt 5.exe'
The KONTAKT Browser's Libraries tab displays all your installed KONTAKT Libraries. If your KONTAKT instrument is not listed here, you can add it manually.
Configure the Audio- and MIDI-Settings for KONTAKT 5 (PLAYER).
Click the Instruments button on the Library's icon to open the different available patches for the instrument. You can drag the patch of your choice into the Rack. Alternatively you can simply double-click the patch's name.

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Important note: Whether you intend to use your sample library with KONTAKT standalone or within a host sequencer, you must start KONTAKT in standalone mode once before using it as a plug-in. This step is necessary for KONTAKT 5 to build its database.

To use your sample library within a host sequencer, you must first load the KONTAKT 5 (PLAYER) as a plug-in and then load the sample library into the KONTAKT 5 (PLAYER) plug-in:

Open your host sequencer.
Insert KONTAKT 5 (PLAYER) as a plug-in in your host sequencer.
The KONTAKT Browser's Libraries tab displays all your installed KONTAKT Libraries. If your KONTAKT instrument is not listed here, you can add it manually as explained in this article.
Click the Instruments button on the Library's icon to open the different available patches for the instrument. You can drag the patch of your choice into the Rack. Alternatively you can simply double-click the patch's name.

You can search our Knowledge Base to obtain more information about how to manage and insert NI plug-ins in your host sequencer.

You can find more information on how to operate KONTAKT 5 (PLAYER) and your KONTAKT Instrument in the corresponding manuals. Manuals can be found in the installation folder under 'Documentation'.

Kontakt formatted files and Kontakt Libraries

KONTAKT offers you a number of different tools that let you keep track of your installed sampling libraries and their contents. Ultimately, they all have the same purpose: to let you locate and use any item you’re looking for as quickly as possible.

The main differences between KONTAKT formatted files and KONTAKT libraries are that the KONTAKT libraries require an additional Activation code.

Powered by KONTAKT: Only libraries from Native Instruments and selected third party manufacturers can use theAdd Libraryfunction.
Others third parties Libraries: Kontakt formatted Libraries like Syntheway KONTAKT, containing instruments in .nki format with their respective wav samples, and cannot be added to the library tab. So, in order to load the files, please follow any of these 4 methods described below:

Via Browse icon: from Kontakt toolbar, click 'Browse' icon (folder) and select the Magnus Choir folder location. Open the folder, order by size and it will expand the nki list first. Double click on nki instrument that you wish to add in Kontakt rack.
Dragging in Kontakt rack: Drag i.e. Magnus Choir Kontakt nki files directly onto the Kontakt rack from your desktop or hard drive.
Via Files icon: load via the 'Files' menu (floppy disc icon) in the center of the Kontakt toolbar and select i.e. the Magnus Choir nki instrument.
Via Quick icon: Load via 'Quick' icon. Similar to the Libraries Tab, once you've clicked on the 'Quick' load button, you will see a browser. Drag your Syntheway library onto this browser. It will be there for future quick loading.

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