

Furthermore, with so many libraries available for Kontakt, even I get overwhelmed trying to decide on one to try! So, I figured a list of the best free libraries is long overdue. If you do not own it yet, you can purchase a full KONTAKT license in our webshop.This time, let’s have a look at at some of the best FREE Kontakt libraries available for you in 2023.Īs you probably know, Kontakt is the first word that comes to mind when we talk about software samplers. If you own a full KONTAKT serial number, click the Upgrade button below the error message to launch Native Access and proceed with the upgrade. Note: Unlicensed libraries will not show in the KONTAKT Libraries browser and can only be loaded from the Files tab or the recommended Quick-Load Catalog.

Usually, the third-party manufacturer mentions on their website, if the full version of KONTAKT is required. These unlicensed libraries can only be used with the full version of KONTAKT. To learn more about the difference between licensed and unlicensed KONTAKT libraries, please see this article.

If you receive the message FULL KONTAKT REQUIRED, you are trying to load an unlicensed KONTAKT library in the free KONTAKT Player. You are trying to load an unlicensed KONTAKT Instrument in the free KONTAKT Player. Note: See this article to find more info on setting up third-party KONTAKT libraries. If the library is made by a third-party manufacturer, click Add Serial on the left, to add your product serial number. Note: If using the original version of Native Access, click the Not Installed tab. Go to Library > Available to find your KONTAKT Instrument in the list. If you receive the message NOT ACTIVATED, click the Activate Library button to open Native Access. You are trying to load a KONTAKT Instrument that has not been installed or activated. You are trying to load an unlicensed KONTAKT Instrument in the free KONTAKT Player.You are trying to load a KONTAKT Instrument that has not been installed or activated.

When trying to load a KONTAKT Instrument, you receive one of the following messages:
