The latest version of Native Instruments' Kontakt 8 provides musicians an industry-standard sampling platform to inspire their creativity. New Chords and Phrases Tools generate MIDI content and randomization features to quickly come up with melodies and sequences, sparking ideas that work with any Kontakt library. Meanwhile, Leap offers an ultrafast way to play and manipulate loops, including 12 genre-specific Leap Expansions. Conflux combines samples with wavetable, FM and ring modulation oscillators for real-time sound design.

Tools to Ignite Your Imagination

The innovative Chords and Phrases Tools in Kontakt 8 deliver MIDI content and randomization features to instantly create melodies and sequences. Pair these tools with your favorite Kontakt instruments to unlock new creative possibilities. Whether you're looking to break out of a creative rut or want to experiment with different chord progressions and melodic phrases, these tools provide a source of inspiration to get you started.

Loop and Experiment Without Limits

Leap opens up a world of looping and sonic experimentation. This ultra-fast looper lets you intuitively play and manipulate samples and loops. It includes 12 Leap Expansions curated for specific genres to get you started, such as Afrobeats, Latin Trap, Platinum Pop, Progressive Trance and Soul Gold. Twist, morph and mangle sounds to your heart's content using Leap's hands-on controls and touchstrip.

Modulate Sounds in Real Time

Conflux is a true hybrid instrument that combines organic and synth-based sounds which you can modulate in real time. It uses enhanced wavetable oscillators, frequency modulation and ring modulation to manipulate samples. Twist the sound by varying the waveforms, adjust modulation depths and transform timbres with the touch of a control. Conflux opens up creative possibilities for sound design that blend acoustic and electronic elements.

A Platform for Unlimited Potential

Kontakt 8 provides a platform for thousands of third-party sample libraries and virtual instruments. It features a redesigned factory library with over 900 instruments to get you started. Kontakt's deep integration with Komplete Kontrol keyboards and Maschine groove production systems provides hands-on control of your Kontakt instruments. With its improved tools for building your own instruments, Kontakt 8 lets you harness samples to unlock your creative potential.