Native Instruments – Kontakt 8 v8.5.1 VST3, AAX, SAL х64

The virtual instrument platform reimagined. Imagine any sound – Kontakt lets you find it, create it, and transform it. The latest version of our revolutionary sampling platform combines an entirely new set of intelligent tools with countless sound design options, redefining the way you generate ideas and create music.

Kontakt 8

The full version of Kontakt offers all the powerful tools for music production and access to a wealth of unique virtual instruments. There’s the Kontakt Factory library, plus thousands of options from independent instrument developers. A huge selection of sound instruments Kontakt has the world’s largest selection of virtual instruments. Thousands of libraries provide quality sound from Native Instruments, our official partners, and a host of independent developers. Plus, everything is fully customizable, so you can create your own sound. Stunning creativity Instruments add a whole new level of creativity to your ideas. And they work with any Kontakt instrument, old or new. Inspire new ideas for harmonic foundations and riffs with chords and phrases that get you up and running quickly. Create complex, evolving melodies with patterns, a hybrid arpeggiator and polyphonic step sequencer that gives you control over every note, rhythm, and layer. Fast and Fun Loop Control Leap is a super-fast and playful way to play and manipulate loops. Come up with fresh ideas, add expressive performance effects, or just jam. Breathe new life into your sample collection or try something completely new with our new Leap Add-On Series, starting with 12 specially selected kits for specific genres and styles. Fast and Fun Loop Control Leap is a super-fast and playful way to play and manipulate loops. Come up with fresh ideas, add expressive performance effects, or just jam. Breathe new life into your sample collection or try something completely new with our new Leap Add-On Series, starting with 12 specially selected kits for specific genres and styles.

v8.5.1 [2025-07-17]

BUILDER CHANGES:

  • ADDED Komplete UI: Popup feature was changed from experimental to stable
  • FIXED Komplete UI: Arc thickness was not affected by parent frame properties

Installation

  1. Run and install Kontakt 8 Setup PC.exe
  2. Run Kontakt Patcher.exe
  3. Click PATCH and patch the format you installed (VST3 or AAX)
  4. Next, Patcher will ask you to overwrite the NativeAccess.xml file, click “Yes”
  5. Then click EXIT
  6. Enjoy!

Adding libraries

Libraries are added using Kontakt_Button.exe, located in C:\Program Files\Native Instruments\Kontakt 8

Note

The Kontakt_Button.exe file may be recognized by your antivirus system as malware and be deleted.
To avoid this, add the Kontakt_Button.exe file and the C:\Program Files\Native Instruments\Kontakt 8 folder to the exclusions in your antivirus, as well as in Microsoft Defender:

How to do this:

“Right-click the Start icon – Settings – Update and security – Windows Security – Virus and threat protection – Virus and threat protection settings – manage settings – Exclusions – add or remove exclusions”

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