Year/Release Date : 12/04/2025
Version : 8.8.0
Developer : Native Instruments
Developer’s website : Native Instruments
Format : VST3|AAX|SAL
Bit depth : 64bit
Tablet : Present
System requirements : Win 10+
- 1.2 GB
Description:
The Virtual Instrument Platform Reimagined.
Imagine any sound—Kontakt lets you find, create, and transform it.
The latest version of our revolutionary sampling platform combines an entirely new set of intelligent tools
with countless sound design options, redefining the way you generate ideas and create music.
Kontakt 8
The full version of Kontakt offers all the powerful tools for music production and access to a multitude of unique virtual instruments.
It includes the Kontakt Factory library and thousands of options from independent instrument developers.
List of changes :
v8.8.0 [2025-12-04]
Minimum operating system requirements: macOS 13, 14, and 15 (latest update), Windows 10 or 11 (latest service pack).
GENERAL CHANGES:
• ADDED improved support for screen readers and integrations like Soundflow via macOS Voiceover
• ADDED an infobar for contextual product help in the default view
• ADDED automatic scrolling in the infobar on Windows
• ADDED the view menu has been removed and all options have been replaced with contextual icons in the UI or main menu
• ADDED a temporary UI workaround to reduce kernel panics when using
high-DPI monitors on macOS. We expect a permanent fix for macOS to come in a future macOS update.
• FIXED an issue where the Leap UI would appear blank
• FIXED inconsistent selection logic in the default view navigator
• FIXED settings not showing when loading the Instrument Browser
• FIXED instruments not being selectable from Kontrol S MK3 after clicking the add instrument button
• FIXED default save name suffix not being duplicated
• FIXED a crash when adding a second instrument with Kontrol S MK3 attached and “Unwind Automation IDs” disabled
• FIXED random slot selection when loading multiple/combined presets
• FIXED some UI elements not showing info tips on mouseover
• FIXED an issue where starting slot could not be selected when recalling Logic Projects or duplicating a Logic Track
• FIXED a crash when saving an invalid NKB
BUILDER CHANGES:
• ADDED new electromechanical keyboard-inspired Electric C EQ modes to EP Preamp DSP
• ADDED new electromechanical keyboard-inspired Electric P Tremolo modes to EP Preamp DSP
• ADDED info tooltips for EP Preamp Electric C filters
• ADDED Komplete script that now supports the info panel
• ADDED access to all KSP menu items in the Komplete UI
• FIXED KSP/LUA API console output crash in VS Code
• FIXED copy/paste groups causing long delays
• FIXED a bug where setting AHD mode via KSP would not update the envelope GUI correctly
• FIXED changes to the completion script not showing up when creating a project from a template
Installation :
1. Run and install Kontakt 8 8.8.0 Setup PC.exe
2. Run Kontakt 8.8.0 Full Options Patcher.exe
3. Click PATCH to find and patch the formats you installed (VST3 or AAX)
4. Then click EXIT
5. Enjoy!
Adding libraries :
Libraries are added using Kontakt_Button.exe ,
located in C:\Program Files\Native Instruments\Kontakt 8.
Note :
Kontakt_Button.exe may be detected as malware by your antivirus software and removed.
To avoid this, add Kontakt_Button.exe and the C:\Program Files\Native Instruments\Kontakt 8 folder to exclusions in your antivirus software and Microsoft Defender.
How to do this:
“Right-click the Start icon – Settings – Update & Security – Windows Security – Virus & threat protection
– Virus & threat protection settings – manage settings – Exclusions – add or remove exclusions”
