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How does the KONTAKT Add Library option work?
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With the Add Library function you can add KONTAKT-compatible libraries to the KONTAKT browser. After adding a library, the KONTAKT browser contains a box that lets you easily search and load the instruments contained in the library.
Libraries for the discontinued products INTAKT, KOMPAKT and KONTAKT PLAYER 1 can also be loaded into the current KONTAKT version via the Add Library function.
Note: Only POWERED BY KONTAKT libraries from NATIVE INSTRUMENTS and selected third party manufacturers can use the Add Library function. Third party libraries only containing instrument / multi instrument files (in the .nki / .nkm format) with their respective WAV / AIFF samples cannot be added to the library tab.
The free KONTAKT 5 PLAYER version can be downloaded here.
In order to load a library that is already stored on your system (e.g. on an external hard drive) via the Add Library function, proceed as described below:
1. Start KONTAKT 3.5.0 or higher (standalone mode of KONTAKT recommended)
2. In the KONTAKT browser click on the Libraries tab (second box from the left).
3. Click on Add Library and navigate to the respective library folder within the pop-up window.
4. Select the library folder you wish to add to the library tab. In this example it is the AKOUSTIK PIANO Library. Confirm your selection with Choose.
5. The library box will automatically appear in the Libraries tab. Note that the AKOUSTIK PIANO box displays an Activate button which indicates that the product has not yet been activated on this computer (see screenshot below).
6. Click on Activate in order to proceed:
7. Either click on Continue Demo or on Start Service Center (see screenshot). Note that by choosing Continue Demo you will only be able to use the instruments for a 15 minute time period. We recommend activating the product immediately after adding it to the KONTAKT Libraries tab by choosing Start Service Center.
8. When SERVICE CENTER opens, the appropriate product will appear for product activation:
Type in your serial number and click on ACTIVATE.
Important Note: If you own AKOUSTIK PIANO or ELEKTRIK PIANO as part of the KOMPLETE 4 / KOMPLETE 5 bundle, it is recommended to run the respective KOMPLETE installer on your new system in order to use these Libraries in KONTAKT. When installing from a KOMPLETE installer select Custom and tick the products and libraries you wish to install. It is not recommended to use the Add Library function if no previous KOMPLETE installation can be found on the new computer. This can cause problems during the activation process!
Final Note: KONTAKT 3.5.0 and higher requires the latest AKOUSTIK PIANO 1.1.3 / ELEKTRIK PIANO 1.5.0 R4 versions for a successfull implementation of the Add Library function.
With the Add Library function you can add KONTAKT-compatible libraries to the KONTAKT browser. After adding a library, the KONTAKT browser contains a box that lets you easily search and load the instruments contained in the library.
Libraries for the discontinued products INTAKT, KOMPAKT and KONTAKT PLAYER 1 can also be loaded into the current KONTAKT version via the Add Library function.
Note: Only POWERED BY KONTAKT libraries from NATIVE INSTRUMENTS and selected third party manufacturers can use the Add Library function. Third party libraries only containing instrument / multi instrument files (in the .nki / .nkm format) with their respective WAV / AIFF samples cannot be added to the library tab.
The free KONTAKT 5 PLAYER version can be downloaded here.
In order to load a library that is already stored on your system (e.g. on an external hard drive) via the Add Library function, proceed as described below:
1. Start KONTAKT 3.5.0 or higher (standalone mode of KONTAKT recommended)
2. In the KONTAKT browser click on the Libraries tab (second box from the left).
3. Click on Add Library and navigate to the respective library folder within the pop-up window.
4. Select the library folder you wish to add to the library tab. In this example it is the AKOUSTIK PIANO Library. Confirm your selection with Choose.
5. The library box will automatically appear in the Libraries tab. Note that the AKOUSTIK PIANO box displays an Activate button which indicates that the product has not yet been activated on this computer (see screenshot below).
6. Click on Activate in order to proceed:
7. Either click on Continue Demo or on Start Service Center (see screenshot). Note that by choosing Continue Demo you will only be able to use the instruments for a 15 minute time period. We recommend activating the product immediately after adding it to the KONTAKT Libraries tab by choosing Start Service Center.
8. When SERVICE CENTER opens, the appropriate product will appear for product activation:
Type in your serial number and click on ACTIVATE.
Important Note: If you own AKOUSTIK PIANO or ELEKTRIK PIANO as part of the KOMPLETE 4 / KOMPLETE 5 bundle, it is recommended to run the respective KOMPLETE installer on your new system in order to use these Libraries in KONTAKT. When installing from a KOMPLETE installer select Custom and tick the products and libraries you wish to install. It is not recommended to use the Add Library function if no previous KOMPLETE installation can be found on the new computer. This can cause problems during the activation process!
Final Note: KONTAKT 3.5.0 and higher requires the latest AKOUSTIK PIANO 1.1.3 / ELEKTRIK PIANO 1.5.0 R4 versions for a successfull implementation of the Add Library function.
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