New in Kontakt 8

Tools: Kontakt 8 introduces Tools, a new framework for creatively manipulating MIDI that works seamlessly with all Kontakt instruments. Chords comprises a vast collection of chord sets, letting you play entire chord progressions with the press of a single key. Similarly Phrases lets you play melodies by pressing a single key. For more information refer to Instruments and Tools.

Leap: The new Leap framework lets you play and perform loops and one-shot samples. It comes with new perform effects and a streamlined interface to quickly customize samples. For more information refer to Leap instrument.

Default view: Kontakt 8 comes with a new Default view. The new side pane lets you connect Tools to instruments, mix various instruments in your Rack, and quickly load and swap presets for both Tools and instruments. Classic view is still available using the View menu in the Header. For more information refer to Side pane.

Piano Uno: Kontakt 8 now ships with an easy-to-use piano instrument. Great for kickstarting creative ideas, or to just play while installing the Factory Library. For more information refer to Piano Uno instrument.

Improved Wavetable module: The Wavetable module has received a second Form shaper as well as a modulation oscillator, complete with several wave shapes. It allows for phase and frequency modulation and significantly expands Kontakt's synthesis capabilities. For more information refer to Wavetable.

Komplete UI: With the release of Kontakt 8 we are introducing a new framework to build high-DPI interfaces, called Komplete UI. It features a new language, called Komplete Script, and enables instrument builders to efficiently create instruments that not only sound but also look beautiful. For more information refer to Komplete UI docs.