Native Instruments Kontakt 5.0 Setup Guide
Setup Guide
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 Welcome to KONTAKT 5 .............................................................................................
1.1 What is Included in the Box? ...................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Setup Overview ........................................................................................................................... 7
2 Installation ...............................................................................................................
2.1 Read Before Installing ................................................................................................................ 8
2.2 Installing on Mac OS X ............................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Installing on Windows ................................................................................................................ 11
2.2.1 Start the Installation Program ................................................................................... 8
2.2.2 Select the Components to Install ............................................................................... 9
2.2.3 Set the Install Locations for Content ......................................................................... 10
2.2.4 Complete the Installation .......................................................................................... 11
2.3.1 Start the Installation Program ................................................................................... 12
2.3.2 Select the Features to Install ..................................................................................... 12
2.3.3 Define the Application’s Installation Path ................................................................. 14
2.3.4 Define an Installation Path for VST Plug-ins ............................................................. 15
2.3.5 Define a Library Path ................................................................................................. 16
2.3.6 Complete the Installation .......................................................................................... 17
3 Product Activation with Service Center .......................................................................
3.1 Activating Your Product Online ................................................................................................... 18
3.2 Updating Your Product ............................................................................................................... 22
3.1.1 Start Service Center ................................................................................................... 18
3.1.2 Log In Into Your User Account .................................................................................... 19
3.1.3 Activate the Product .................................................................................................. 20
3.1.4 Finish the Online Activation ....................................................................................... 21
3.2.1 Select Updates .......................................................................................................... 22
3.2.2 Download the Updates ............................................................................................... 23
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3.3 Activating Your Product Offline .................................................................................................. 25
3.2.3 Open Your Download Folder and Install Updates ....................................................... 24
3.2.4 Install Updates .......................................................................................................... 24
3.3.1 Start the Offline Activation ........................................................................................ 25
3.3.2 Create the Activation Request File ............................................................................. 26
3.3.3 Enter the Serial Number ............................................................................................ 27
3.3.4 Transfer the Activation Request File .......................................................................... 28
3.3.5 Open the Activation Return File ................................................................................. 29
3.3.6 Finish the Offline Activation ...................................................................................... 30
4 Stand-alone Operation ...............................................................................................
4.1 Selecting an Audio Interface ....................................................................................................... 31
4.2 Optimizing Latency ..................................................................................................................... 32
4.3 Setting up MIDI Connections ...................................................................................................... 33
5 Plug-in Operation ......................................................................................................
6 Other Documentation and Support Resources ..............................................................
6.1 PDF Manuals .............................................................................................................................. 35
6.2 Video Tutorials ............................................................................................................................35
6.3 Knowledge Base/Readme/Online Support ................................................................................... 36
6.4 Forum ......................................................................................................................................... 36
6.5 Updates ...................................................................................................................................... 36
7 Troubleshooting and FAQ ...........................................................................................
7.1 Installation Folder Not Found by an Update Installer .................................................................. 37
7.2 Library Path Not Found by an Update Installer ........................................................................... 37
7.3 User Account Control and Internet Security ................................................................................ 37
7.4 How to Convert Songs Made with an Older Plug-in Version to the Latest Plug-in Version ........... 38
7.5 Location of the VST Plug-ins Folder on Windows ......................................................................... 38
7.6 The Plug-in Does Not Appear in My Sequencer ............................................................................ 39
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7.7 Sequencer Tutorials .................................................................................................................... 39
8 Product Returns ........................................................................................................
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Welcome to KONTAKT 5
What is Included in the Box?
1 Welcome to KONTAKT 5
First of all, thank you for buying KONTAKT 5. This document will guide you through the
basic steps of setting up KONTAKT 5. After reading it, you should be able to install and
activate KONTAKT 5, as well as operate it both in stand-alone mode and as a plug-in in
your sequencer. We recommend that you take the time to read this guide in its entirety.
1.1 What is Included in the Box?
The KONTAKT 5 box contains:
▪ A set of five DVDs containing the KONTAKT 5 software installation program and sam-
ple library
▪ Your KONTAKT 5 serial number, which is located on the inside of the DVD case
▪ This Setup Guide
1.2 Setup Overview
This section provides a quick overview of the various steps necessary for getting KONTAKT 5 up and running: installation, activation, updates, and configuration, all of which will
be described in greater detail in further chapters of this guide.
▪ Installation: Insert the installation DVD into your DVD drive, locate the KONTAKT 5
setup file on the DVD and double-click it in order to start the installation procedure.
Carefully read and follow the on-screen instructions, accept the License Agreements,
and enter the password for your computer if prompted (Mac OS X only).
▪ Activation: Activate your product using the Service Center application. Online and Off-
line activation methods are available.
▪ Update: Download the latest software updates using the Service Center application.
Then browse to the download folder and install all downloaded updates.
▪ Configuration: Configure your new software for use with your audio and MIDI interfa-
ces.
▪ Suggestions for further reading, troubleshooting, FAQs, and information on product re-
turns can be found in the subsequent chapters of this guide.
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Read Before Installing
2 Installation
2.1 Read Before Installing
Before starting the KONTAKT 5 installation process, here are some points to be aware of:
▪ Make sure to keep the KONTAKT 5 installation DVDs in a safe place for future reference,
for example in case you need to install KONTAKT 5 on a new computer.
▪ Please carefully review the installer screens and the suggested installation paths in or-
der to avoid any unwanted folders being created on your hard disk.
▪ Always use the KONTAKT 5 installation program to install KONTAKT 5 on your comput-
er, even if you wish to install individual products. Running the installers from individual disk images will not result in a successful installation.
▪ It is possible to define alternative locations for the sample libraries during installation.
To see the exact default installation paths of the installed components, please refer to
section ↑2.2, Installing on Mac OS X (Mac OS X) or ↑2.3, Installing on Windows (Windows), respectively.
▪ Moving any folders related to Native Instruments software after installation is not rec-
ommended. Future software updates rely on the directory locations set during initial
installation.
▪ Installing all features of KONTAKT 5 requires about 25 gigabytes of free hard disk
space. Most of the space is required for sample libraries.
Installation
2.2 Installing on Mac OS X
By default, this folder, including a number of sub-folders, will be created during installation:
Macintosh HD/Applications/Native Instruments
We strongly recommend keeping this installation path.
2.2.1 Start the Installation Program
1. Insert the DVD labeled KONTAKT 5 Installation Disc into your DVD drive.
2. Once the KONTAKT 5 installation DVD icon appears on your Mac OS X desktop, double-click it to reveal the content of the DVD.
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Installing on Mac OS X
3. Locate the Kontakt 5 Installer Mac.mpkg file on the DVD and double-click it in order to
start the installation procedure.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2.2.2 Select the Components to Install
The components available for installation appear grouped under the themes Applications,
Content, Service Center, and Plug-In Types. Click the triangles to expand the individual lists.
Installation
The components selection screen of the installation program.
The components listed under Content are only useful if their related application listed under
Applications are also installed. We recommend keeping all entries selected.
Applications: Determines whether the KONTAKT stand-alone application will be installed
(along with all files necessary for the software to run on your computer). You must leave
this checkbox checked in order to make use of the KONTAKT software.
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Installing on Mac OS X
Content: Determines whether the KONTAKT Factory Library will be installed. Leave this
checkbox checked to install the KONTAKT Factory Library.
Plug-In Types: Specifies the plug-in types (VST, Audio Unit or RTAS) to be installed. Select
the plug-in type(s) depending on which type is supported by your sequencer software. Audio Unit is used by many sequencers like Logic, Live, Digital Performer or Garage Band.
VST is used by Cubase, while RTAS is the native plug-in format for Pro Tools. Leave all
plug-in types selected if you are unsure which format is supported by your host application.
The Service Center application, which is required for product activation, will always be installed (unless the same or a newer version already exists on your computer).
Updating from KONTAKT 4
It is recommended to leave the sample libraries from KONTAKT 4 installed if you still
have unfinished songs relying on them. If you need to remove the KONTAKT 4 Factory Library beforehand in order to recover disk space, it is still possible to safely delete the library and update it with the new KONTAKT 5. Just follow these steps:
1. Delete the folder named Kontakt 4 Library, which contains all the Instruments and
samples of KONTAKT 4 (don’t worry, the Instruments and Multis you have in your
host project are still safe).
2. Open your project file — a Samples Missing dialog box will appear.
3.
Make sure
4.
Click the
5.
Point the browser to the Kontakt Factory Library folder and click OK.
6. To save time, you can browse for the correct sub-folder within the Samples folder of
the Kontakt Factory Library.
7. Resave the project.
Check for Alternate file types
Browse for Folder
button.
option is checked.
Installation
2.2.3 Set the Install Locations for Content
In the Location column you can select a target folder or volume for the KONTAKT Factory
Library.
Because the content requires a large amount of disk space, it is crucial that you select the
install location carefully. For optimum performance it is recommended to install the content
on a dedicated hard disk.
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Installing on Mac OS X
► After you have customized the installation as desired, click Continue and then follow the
on-screen instructions.
2.2.4 Complete the Installation
Installation
The final screen of the installation program.
► On the last screen of the installation program, click Close to complete the installation.
► Please activate your product using Service Center now, as explained in chapter ↑3,
Product Activation with Service Center of this Setup Guide.
2.3 Installing on Windows
By default, this folder, including a number of sub-folders, will be created during installation:
C:\Program Files\Native Instruments\
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Installing on Windows
We strongly recommend keeping this installation path.
2.3.1 Start the Installation Program
1. Insert the DVD labeled KONTAKT 5 Installation Disc into your DVD drive.
2. Once the KONTAKT 5 installation DVD icon is visible in Windows Explorer, doubleclick it to reveal the content of the DVD.
3. Locate the Kontakt 5 Setup PC.exe file on the DVD and double-click it in order to start
the installation procedure.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2.3.2 Select the Features to Install
The features available for installation appear grouped under the themes Applications, Content,
Plugin Types and Service Center. Click the triangles to expand the individual lists.
Installation
The components selection screen of the installation program.
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