The industry-standard sampler used in virtually every professional studio — Kontakt 7 is the foundation of the world's most comprehensive library ecosystem.
| Type | Software sampler |
| Libraries | Thousands of free and commercial Kontakt libraries |
| Effects | Built-in FX engine |
| Scripting | KSP scripting language for custom instruments |
| Formats | VST, AU, AAX (NKS compatible) |
| Free Player | Kontakt Player (free) for commercial libraries |
Kontakt is used in virtually every professional studio worldwide. It's the platform that the world's most sophisticated sample libraries — orchestras, choirs, ethnic instruments, cinematic percussion — are built on. Owning Kontakt full version unlocks compatibility with thousands of libraries that require it.
The Kontakt library ecosystem is unmatched. Native Instruments' own Komplete library, plus thousands of third-party instruments from Spitfire, EastWest, ProjectSAM, 8Dio, Heavyocity, and hundreds of other developers. For composers who need realistic orchestral, cinematic, or ethnic instrumentation, Kontakt is the only realistic choice.
Kontakt's sample playback engine is exceptionally transparent and accurate. Time-stretching, pitch-shifting, and convolution reverb are all handled with the quality expected at this price. The built-in effects and modulation routing allow sophisticated instrument building within the Kontakt environment.
Composers, film scorers, and producers who need access to the world's best sample libraries. Also for producers who want access to the vast ecosystem of free Kontakt libraries. The full version is essential for any serious library work.
Native Instruments Kontakt 7 is the most important sampler investment any serious composer or producer can make. The library ecosystem it unlocks is unmatched in breadth and quality. The investment is significant, but the creative possibilities it opens are practically unlimited. Essential for anyone working with orchestral, cinematic, or complex sampled instruments.