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Kontakt 7 is the previous version of Native Instruments' sampler, with a new browser and Factory Library 2 of nearly 900 instruments.

Kontakt 7 is the previous major version of Native Instruments’ sampler and virtual instrument platform, with a new browser and Factory Library 2. It suits Mac users on macOS 12 or 13, which Kontakt 8 no longer supports, and anyone who wants to stay on Kontakt 7. It runs as a VST3, AU or AAX plugin on Windows 10 or 11 and macOS 12, 13 or 14.

What is Kontakt 7?

Kontakt 7 plays Kontakt instruments, and its new browser lets you search, filter and audition individual sounds. This page is for the full Kontakt 7 application, not the free Kontakt Player.

Native Instruments’ Kontakt 7 page now redirects to Kontakt 8, the current version. For the newest tools, see Kontakt 8.

Key features

  • New browser to search, filter and audition individual sounds
  • Browse and preview from Maschine and earlier Kontrol keyboard generations
  • New graphics rendering for full Hi-DPI support, starting with the browser
  • Updated time-stretching algorithms
  • Guitar Rig effects, including Psyche Delay for bucket-brigade-style echoes and a new Ring Modulator
  • Runs alongside Kontakt 6 in the same project

What’s included

  • Factory Library 2 with nearly 900 instruments
  • Seven new collections: Orchestral, Acoustic, Band, Beats, Choir, Synths and Vintage
  • Returning collections: Analog Dreams, Ethereal Earth, Hybrid Keys and Retro Machines

Kontakt 7 vs Kontakt 8

Kontakt 8 adds Tools, Leap, Conflux, Traktor and new amp and stomp effects, nearly 30 stereo outputs by default, up to 64 external modulators per group, faster loading and wider high-DPI support. It needs macOS 14 or later, while Kontakt 7 supports macOS 12 to 14.

Kontakt 8 installs as a separate application, so you can keep Kontakt 7 and use both in the same project.

System requirements

  • Windows: Windows 10 or 11 (latest Service Pack); Intel Core i5 or equivalent; graphics with OpenGL 2.1 or higher and Direct 3D 11.1 (Feature Level 11_0) or higher
  • macOS: macOS 12, 13 or 14 (latest update); Intel Core i5 or higher, or Apple Silicon (through Rosetta 2, or natively in hosts that support it)
  • RAM: 4 GB, 6 GB recommended for large instruments
  • Host: 64-bit VST3, AU or AAX; VST2 is not supported

Browse Kontakt libraries or see more from Native Instruments.

Specifications

Specifications
BrandNative Instruments
DAWAbleton Live, Bitwig Studio, Cubase, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, REAPER, Studio One
FormatAAX, Audio Unit, VST3
SystemmacOS, Windows
Latest version7.10.7
Minimum OS versionWindows 10 / macOS 12
CPU architecturex64, native Apple Silicon on Mac

Frequently asked questions

Kontakt 7 or Kontakt 8: what changed?

Kontakt 8 adds Tools, Leap, Conflux, new effects, nearly 30 stereo outputs by default and faster loading. Kontakt 8 needs macOS 14 or later, while Kontakt 7 supports macOS 12 to 14.

Is Kontakt 7 the full version or the Player?

This page is for the full Kontakt 7 application. The free Kontakt Player is a separate product from Native Instruments.

What are the system requirements for Kontakt 7?

Windows 10 or 11, or macOS 12, 13 or 14, with an Intel Core i5 or equivalent (or Apple Silicon) and 4 GB of RAM (6 GB recommended for large instruments). On Windows, your graphics must support OpenGL 2.1 and Direct 3D 11.1 or higher.

Does Kontakt 7 run on Apple Silicon?

Yes. It runs through Rosetta 2, and natively in hosts that support it.

Does Kontakt 7 support VST2?

No. Kontakt 7 comes as a 64-bit VST3, AU and AAX plugin only.

Can I use Kontakt 7 and Kontakt 8 together?

Yes. Kontakt 8 installs as a separate application, and Kontakt 7 and 8 can be used in the same project.

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