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Installation and Setup

Abstract

Learn how to install and setup the necessary software from Native Access to start making music with Fables. Follow these instructions to get started.

Before making music with Fables, you must install and set up the necessary software. Follow these instructions to get started.

Installing via Native Access

Native Access is where you will install the software for Fables. If you are new to Native Instruments, you will first have to create your Native ID. To learn more about Native Access, visit our support page.

  1. Download and install Native Access here.

  2. Create a Native ID if you do not yet have one.

  3. Login to Native Access using your Native ID.

  4. Click the Not installed tab.

  5. Click INSTALL for the following products:

    • Fables

    • Kontakt or Kontakt Player

    The software is installed automatically.

Note

If the software is already installed, click the Available updates tab and check for new updates before proceeding.

Loading Fables in Kontakt

Once installed, you can start using Fables in Kontakt. Fables is not an independent plug-in, so you first need to open an instance of Kontakt or Kontakt Player:

  1. Open Kontakt as a plug-in in your host software (DAW) or as a stand-alone application.

  2. Locate Fables in the Browser, on the left side of the user interface.

  3. Click Instruments to open the product's content.

  4. Double-click the .nki file to load the instrument.

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Tip

If you are new to Kontakt and want more information, visit Kontakt Player and Kontakt.