1. Loading Libraries in Standalone Mode

When using Kontakt in standalone mode (i.e., running it without a DAW), you can load libraries in the following ways:

• Method 1: Using the Kontakt Browser

  1. Open Kontakt in standalone mode.
  2. In the Kontakt interface, find the Browser section, usually located on the left side.
  3. Navigate to the library location on your hard drive. You can do this through the File Browser.
  4. Once you find the library folder, double-click the .nki file to load the instrument into Kontakt.

• Method 2: Drag and Drop

  1. Open Kontakt in standalone mode.
  2. Open the folder on your file system where the .nki file you want to load is located.
  3. Drag the .nki file from your file explorer and drop it into the Kontakt window. The instrument will load automatically.

2. Loading Libraries as a VST in a DAW

If you use Kontakt as a VST plugin within a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), here’s how to load libraries:

• Method 1: Using the Kontakt Browser

  1. Open your DAW and load Kontakt as a VST plugin on a track.
  2. Open the Kontakt interface from the DAW.
  3. In the Browser section of Kontakt, locate the folder of the library you want to load.
  4. Double-click the .nki file to load the instrument.

• Method 2: Drag and Drop

  1. Open your DAW and load Kontakt as a VST plugin on a track.
  2. In the Kontakt window, open the file explorer on your system.
  3. Drag the .nki file from the file explorer and drop it into the Kontakt window to load the instrument.

3. Double-Clicking .nki Files

• Method: From the File Explorer
  1. Navigate to the location of the .nki file on your file system.
  2. Double-click the .nki file.
  3. If Kontakt is properly installed and configured on your system, the .nki file will automatically open in Kontakt.

4. Dragging .nki Files into the Kontakt Program

• Method: Drag and Drop
  1. Open Kontakt in standalone mode or within your DAW.
  2. Open a file explorer window where the .nki file is located.
  3. Drag the .nki file from the file explorer and drop it into the Kontakt window to load the instrument.

Additional Notes:

• Library Folders: Make sure that the folder containing the .nki files is well-organized and accessible from Kontakt for easier navigation and instrument loading.
• Compatibility: Check that the version of Kontakt you are using is compatible with the .nki files you want to load (Kontakt Full 5.6.0 or higher).

These methods will allow you to efficiently load and use your Kontakt libraries in various environments and configurations.