Universal file import ensures global compatibility. A huge sound collection connects you to a multitude of instruments, and the reworked interface makes playing and tweaking them effortless. KONTAKT 3 is the premiere sampler for artists and producers from across the musical spectrum.
The KONTAKT 3 library contains more than 33 GB of high-quality sample materials and 1000 production-ready instruments - subdivided into six separate Instrument Collections: Band, Orchestral, World, Synth, Vintage and Urban Beats.
KONTAKT 3 delivers a universe of original, imaginative and immediately usable sounds and, in plus the Library contains numerous exclusive instruments that you won`t find anywhere else.
The palette spans from world music instruments to big band and on to legendary synthesizers and contemporary club sounds - from fuzz tone e-guitars to classical orchestra instruments: from realistic acoustic drum kits to the latest hip-hop loops.
Here are some key features of "KONTAKT Player":
· Six Instrument Collections ??? over 33 GB of sounds
· Ready-to-rock "Performance View" for each of the 1000 instruments
· Reworked Wave Editor with tools for intuitive looping, slicing and editing
· Freely drawable envelopes per sample
· Improved navigation: Modulation Quick-Jumps, Instrument Navigator
· Over 18 high-end effects
· Enhanced workflow for Scripts with tabbed views
· Universal Import of virtually any sample format
· MIDI loop drag & drop into host application
· New Info Pane in the GUI, seven tutorial videos
What`s New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
New features:
· New binary file format for increased saving/loading performance.
· New zero-latency convolution engine with optimized performance for low-latency settings.
· Revised master output section with presets and advanced macro functions.
· Numerical parameter value input for all knobs.
· New Import formats: Akai MPC 5000, Alesis Fusion, Drumagog, Korg Triton, Roland Fantom, Yamaha Motif.
· Mac OS X: 64-Bit VST support.
· Mac OS X: 64-Bit support for Rex import.
· Resource Container for efficient library handling.
· New KSP syncing commands.
Most important fixes:
· Fixed performance issues with Interpolation Mode `HQI: perfect` using mono Samples.
· Loading times have improved for instruments with big scripts.
· Fixed numerous import issues of existing formats.
