KONTAKT 6 PLAYER VS. KONTAKT 6
FEATURE COMPARISON
KONTAKT is the industry-standard sampler from Native Instruments. The world’s most detailed and innovative sample-based instruments are built using its outstanding audio engine and state-of-the-art modular architecture. For creative sampling and advanced instrument building, KONTAKT provides a unique set of sample manipulation tools and unmatched creative possibilities.
KONTAKT PLAYER is a free application that hosts all of Native Instruments’ sample-based instruments, as well as third-party products made for the platform. Instruments made for KONTAKT PLAYER will also run in the full version of KONTAKT.
KONTAKT PLAYER is a free application that hosts all of Native Instruments’ sample-based instruments, as well as third-party products made for the platform. Instruments made for KONTAKT PLAYER will also run in the full version of KONTAKT.

COMPARISON CHART
KONTAKT 6 PLAYER | KONTAKT 6 | |
Price | Free |
Full version: $399.00 Update from KONTAKT 1-5: $99.00 Crossgrade from KONTAKT-based third-party products: $249.00 |
Included sounds |
50 instruments included when you download the free KONTAKT FACTORY SELECTION This is a > 500MB sound library |
> 1,000 instruments, over 55 GB of sounds |
Creator Tools |
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Included standalone application to support the instrument creation process |
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Instruments Powered by KONTAKT |
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Third-party KONTAKT PLAYER instruments |
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and unlicensed libraries |
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Quick Search function |
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Extensive Instrument editing |
(15 minutes in demo mode) |
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Performance View for each KONTAKT 6 PLAYER library instrument |
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Wave Editor with tools for intuitive looping, slicing and editing |
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Integrated Sample Editor |
(15 minutes in demo mode) |
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Automation and Total Recall in any audio host |
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33 high-end effects | available 15 minutes in demo mode and in master section |
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57 high-quality filters | available 15 minutes in demo mode and in master section |
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Kontakt Script Processor Editing |
(15 minutes in demo mode) |
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