Kontakt 5 Player

Kontakt 5 Playerfor Mac

Rating
4.6
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App info

LAST UPDATED:
2022-10-15
DEVELOPER:
Native Instruments
LICENSE:
Free
VERSION:
5.3.1
DOWNLOADS:
193
OPERATING SYSTEM:
Mac
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Thomas Lucero
Thomas Lucero
Appsitory Reviewer

Composition tool for musicians

About Kontakt 5 Player

Kontakt 5 Player is a free sampler from Native Instrument based on Kontakt's technology. This multimedia software is a lite version of Kontakt 5. This slightly stripped-down application allows you to download various music libraries and is suitable for elemental music composition.

However, many features of the total paid version are disabled, and many samples are limited to demos only. Kontakt 5 Player is a derivative of Kontakt 5. But while it allows you to use some of Kontakt 5's functionality, it's pretty limited. In this version, for example, the various editing features of the tools are disabled. Of course, you can still edit settings via Performance View, but if you want advanced music editing features, you should consider buying the full version or looking for similar apps. You're also limited in which libraries you can import into Kontakt 5, so it's only worth trying if you update the app.

More features

To start with, Kontakt 5 Player is essentially the same application as Kontakt 5. The main difference is that Kontakt 5 Player is a free and trimmed-down version, which means it lacks some features. However, you can get by with this version if you're not into composing orchestral music. The app will allow you to manage music using various libraries. You can also edit the parameters of your composition. In addition to being free, the app can be used as standalone software or as a plug-in for any popular music sequencer.

You can also extend it with a wide range of downloadable packages available for different music styles and genres. Kontakt 5 Player is easy to download, install and customize. It also offers various customization options, including sound quality. Kontakt 5 Player is the Lite version of Kontakt 5, the full version of the application. It is suitable for elemental composition but not for more, as Kontakt 5 Player's editing features are disabled, and many samples are demos only.

Why download this software to your Mac?

Kontakt 5 Player might be a good tool if you're an amateur trying to hone your music composition skills. But if you're a professional looking for a sample with more features, you might want to try the full version or look elsewhere. While working great, the free version has several feature limitations. Its compatible libraries are also limited. Overall, this app is only suitable for casual users.

You can access the libraries with Kontakt 5 Player. But your options will be minimal. You can also access some of them using the demo mode for only 15 minutes. And even the demo mode has a limitation. You can only download third-party Kontakt libraries created for Kontakt 5 Player. You can use unlicensed libraries in demo mode, one at a time, but without the option to save your work.


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Pros
  • Powerful composition tools
  • Slick interface
  • Lots of third-party libraries
Cons
  • Many features disabled
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