Are Kontakt instruments free?
Not all Kontakt Instruments are free, but Native Instruments and other developers offer many free Kontakt libraries. Whether it’s loving captures of acoustic instruments, innovative sound design libraries, or lush-sounding synths, you can build a formidable Kontakt collection with free instruments alone.
Before you start, though, it’s worth getting familiar with the two versions of Kontakt that are available. The Kontakt Player is entirely free to download, and will run all Kontakt instruments and many more instruments from third-party developers.
Be aware, though, that not all free Kontakt libraries will run on the Kontakt Player. For some of them, you’ll need the full version of Kontakt 8. This paid-for software also offers powerful creation tools, making it a good choice for producers wanting to explore the Kontakt universe more deeply.
