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New in Kontakt 8 Player

Abstract

Kontakt Player 8 adds new features and improvements to our leading instrument platform.

The following features have been added or improved in Kontakt 8 Player:

  • 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.