Release Year/Date : 02.2021
Version : 6.5.2
Developer : Native Instruments
Developer Site : Native Instruments
Format : STANDALONE, VSTi, AAX
Bit depth : 64bit
Tablet : cured
System requirements : Windows 7 and above, Microsoft Visual C++ 2015/2017 pre-installed redistributable package /2019, 4GB RAM minimum, Intel Core i5 / AMD Athlon II X2 processor
Description: Kontakt is the standard in the world of samplers. Native Instruments Kontakt 5 provides a set of high quality filters ranging from classic analog circuits and state variable models to modern format filters. Some of the 37 new filters use the new Adaptive Resonance concept, which automatically controls the filter response to prevent annoying sonic artifacts from excessive resonant peaks. The fifth version of the sampler also adds TimeMachine Pro time-scratching, which provides better sound quality for harmonic solo instruments.
The effects section in Native Instruments Kontakt 5 has been expanded with several key additions that focus on the studio style of sound processing. New Solid G-EQ and Solid Bus Comp algorithms, borrowed from the Solid Mix Series, allow equalization and compression, and the separately purchased Transient Designer has been integrated into the Kontakt effects section in its original form. In addition, a new analog Tape Saturator can add natural compression and a subtle organic overdrive, while vintage sampling modes taken from the Native Instruments Maschine have been integrated into the Native Instruments Kontakt 5 feature set.
For sound designers and professional samplers, Native Instruments Kontakt 5 offers a new instrument bus system and KSP-based MIDI file support. The 16 internal stereo busses with their individual built-in slots provide increased routing flexibility, the MIDI file feature in the Kontakt Script Processor allows you to create advanced instrument types from instruments with versatile integrated MIDI playback.
Additional functionality :
1. Activation of protected libraries is not required, the ability to register (add to bookmarks) in batch mode.
2. Ability to edit patches of protected libraries.
3. Possibility of resaving with samples patches of protected libraries.
4. Ability to edit password-protected scripts.
PORTABLE version features :
0. Not integrated into NI Maschine and Komplete Kontrol !
1. Installation, including additional software (Service Center, Native Access, MS VS C++ runtime), is not required.
2. All settings are saved in the program’s portable folder (the Windows registry and other system storages are not used, administrator rights are not required*).
3. Integrated Library Manager, which provides full control over protected libraries, and also allows you to register unprotected (self-made) libraries without generating nicnt files.
4. Ability to work simultaneously with the installed version of the Contact without conflicts and with different settings.
Notes:
* Requires (super)administrator rights if the portable program folder is placed in a protected system storage (for example, in Program Files) – such a location for portable programs is unnatural and not recommended
How to install Kontakt 6 PORTABLE:
1. Create an empty folder. The name of the folder itself and the path to it MUST NOT CONTAIN CYRILLIC. The folder MUST BE WRITTEN.
2. Run the installer KontaktPortable_v652.exe
3. Press the Browse … button and select the created empty folder
4. Press the Extract button
How to update Kontakt 6.xx PORTABLE to Kontakt 6.5.2 PORTABLE
1. Run the installer KontaktPortable_v652.exe
2. Press the Browse … button and select the folder where the Kontakt 6.xx PORTABLE files are located
3. Press the Extract button
4. When the Confirm file replace window appears , confirm the replacement of files (Press Yes to All )
How to roll back Kontakt PORTABLE to one of the previous versions
1. Delete everything in the Kontakt PORTABLE folder except the UserData folder
2. Download the installer of the previous version (KontaktPortable_v6xx.exe)
3. Run the installer KontaktPortable_v6xx.exe
4. Press the Browse … button and select the folder where the Kontakt 6.5.1 files were located PORTABLE (after deletion, only the UserData folder with your user data remained)
5. Press the Extract button
How to transfer settings and libraries from Kontakt 5.7.x – 5.8 PORTABLE to Kontakt 6 PORTABLE
0. Close all copies of Kontakt 6 PORTABLE, including VST plugins.
1. Copy the UserData folder from the Kontakt 5 Portable root folder to the Kontakt 6 Portable root folder.
2. Open the copied folder UserData , find the subfolders Kontakt and Kontakt 5 there . Delete the contact folder . Rename the Kontakt 5 folder to Kontakt
3. Open the Settings.cfg file in the copied folder in a text editor, find the line [Kontakt 5] , replace it with [Kontakt Application] Save changes.
How to add a Kontakt 6 PORTABLE VST to a host (DAW)
Method 1 :
Open your host settings and add the Kontakt6Portable\Kontakt\x64\VST\ folder (or Kontakt6Portable\Kontakt\x86\VST\ if the host does not support 64-bit plugins) as an additional plugin scan folder. Please refer to your DAW manual for details.
Method 2 :
Run Kontakt6Portable\Install.exe and create a link to portable Contact’s VST plugins in one of the folders already scanned by your host
How to add Kontakt 6 PORTABLE to ProTools
Run Kontakt6Portable\Install.exe and select “Add AAX to ProTools” (on the component selection page).
