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Kontakt and why you need it

Explains what Kontakt is, which Output instruments require it, the minimum version needed, and the difference between the paid version and the free Kontakt Player.

Kontakt is a sampler by Native Instruments. It allows users to create digital instruments by using prerecorded audio inside your DAW as an Instrument Plug-In.

At Output, we create instruments within Kontakt's framework, so in order to use our instruments, you'll need Kontakt 5.8.1 or newer to run them.

Output products that require Kontakt

  • EXHALE

  • SIGNAL

  • REV

  • REV X-LOOPS

  • SUBSTANCE

  • ANALOG STRINGS

  • ANALOG BRASS AND WINDS

Expansion Packs for the above instruments also require Kontakt.

Cost of Kontakt

There are two basic versions of Kontakt: the standard paid version, and the free Kontakt Player. Our software instruments work in either version with no difference in functionality.

Installing Output instruments with Kontakt

Check out our walkthrough article to see how it's done.

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