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Installation and Setup

Abstract

Learn how to install Action Strings 2 using Native Access and your Native ID.

Before you can make music with Action Strings 2, you must install and set up the necessary software. Follow these instructions to get started:

Native Access

Native Access is where you will install the software for Action Strings 2. If you are new to Native Instruments, you will first have to create your Native ID. To learn more about Native Access, visit our support page here.

  1. Download and install Native Access here.

  2. Create a Native ID, if you do not yet have one.

  3. Login to Native Access using your Native ID.

  4. Click the Not installed tab.

  5. Click INSTALL for the following products:

    • Kontakt or KONTAK PLAYER

    • Action Strings 2

    The software is installed automatically.

Note

If the software is already installed, click the Available updates tab and check for new updates before proceeding.

Loading Action Strings 2 via Kontakt

Action Strings 2 is not an independent plug-in, so you first need to open an instance of Kontakt or Kontakt Player before you can start playing.

  1. Open Kontakt as a plug-in in your host software (DAW), or as a stand-alone application.

  2. Locate Action Strings 2 in the Browser, on the left side of the user interface.

  3. Click Instruments to open the product's content.

  4. Double-click the Action Strings 2.nki file to load the instrument.

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Tip

If you are new to Kontakt and want more information, visit Kontakt Player and Kontakt.