Native — Instruments Kontakt 8 -win-mac-

Available as VST3, AU, and AAX plugins, as well as a standalone application. High-DPI Interface

Kontakt 8 introduces several groundbreaking frameworks designed to spark instant inspiration: Native Instruments Kontakt 8 -WiN-MAC-

The UI has been overhauled with a New Default View that puts the library browser directly into the instrument window, significantly speeding up the workflow for searching and auditioning presets. System Requirements for WiN & MAC Available as VST3, AU, and AAX plugins, as

*As of the 8.8 update, macOS 13 is no longer officially supported. However, the update hasn't been without its criticisms

However, the update hasn't been without its criticisms. Some users on the Native Instruments community forum have expressed frustration with the new interface, feeling that it "pushes the library browser heavily," requiring more clicks to access instrument editing, and that it takes up excessive screen space with artwork. Some users also reported that "saving projects takes way longer than it should" in initial versions of Kontakt 8. As with any major software update, Native Instruments is expected to address these performance issues in future patches.