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Free Kontakt Player Instruments #745002 12/16/22 03:07 AM Off-Topic
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OP Paj Journeyman P Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 350	There's probably more out there right now (Please, chime in!) but here's a list of some Free Kontakt Player libraries/instruments that I've come across recently: Native Instruments (a few Kontakt Player libraries, and more): https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/bundles/komplete-start/ https://www.native-instruments.com/en/specials/holiday-gift-2022/ Project SAM (orchestral library): https://projectsam.com/libraries/the-free-orchestra/ Evolution (buy/put it in the cart): https://www.evolutionseries.com/product/world-colors-clar-duduk/ Sonokinetic (Use the "Free" or "Claim . . . HERE" button to put them in the cart): https://www.sonokinetic.net/products/instruments/vivace-legacy/ https://www.sonokinetic.net/products/instruments/carousel/ https://www.sonokinetic.net/products/contemporary/emp/ https://www.sonokinetic.net/sleighbells/ Heavyocity (Four instrument freebies, so far): https://heavyocity.com/product-category/foundations/ Impact Soundworks (unusually prepared piano): https://impactsoundworks.com/product/the-88e/ Soniccouture (Five free libraries): https://www.soniccouture.com/en/free-stuff/ Keepforest (Ferrum Free) https://keep-forest.com/store/libraries/225185 Strezov Sampling (Creative ToolboX: Drums & Percussion is new): https://www.strezov-sampling.com/products/view/the-creative-toolbox-drums-and-percussion.html https://www.strezov-sampling.com/products/view/Diamond-jazz-trio.html https://www.strezov-sampling.com/products/view/the-felt-seiler-free-edition.html Paj 8^) Added 12/20/22: Just found five more: https://cinesamples.com/productGroup/freebies Last edited by Paj; 12/20/22 12:25 PM.

Re: Free Kontakt Player Instruments Paj #745154 12/16/22 07:15 PM Off-Topic
Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 365 Arcachon, France TheMaartian Journeyman
TheMaartian Journeyman Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 365 Arcachon, France	I don't know about any of the others on your list, but one surprising feature of the free Heavocity Foundations instruments is that they are licensed Kontakt instruments, so they work in the free Kontakt Player. Last edited by TheMaartian; 12/16/22 07:16 PM. ThinkPad i9 32GB RAM 7TB SSD; Win11 Pro; RME Fireface UCX II; BiaB 2024 Ultra Bitwig Studio 5; Studio One Pro 7; Melodyne Studio 5; Acoustica Premium 7 Gig Performer 5; NI S61 MK3; Focal Shape 65; Beyerdynamic DT 880 & 770

Re: Free Kontakt Player Instruments Paj #745199 12/17/22 02:56 AM Off-Topic
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MountainSide Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,404 Lake Keowee, South Carolina	Thanks for posting Paj. Great List! Jeff Win11, Intel i7 7700K 4.2Ghz, 32Gb RAM, 2x1Tb HD, 500Gb NVMe, BIAB/RB 2024, MOTU 828MK3 audio, MOTU Midi Express, Yamaha Montage 7, DX7II, TX802, Motif XS Rack, Roland Fantom XR Rack, Oberheim Matrix 1000, VoiceLive3 Extreme, Kontakt 6, SampleTank 4.3

Re: Free Kontakt Player Instruments TheMaartian #745279 12/17/22 03:05 PM Off-Topic
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OP Paj Journeyman P Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 350	Originally Posted By: TheMaartian I don't know about any of the others on your list, but one surprising feature of the free Heavocity Foundations instruments is that they are licensed Kontakt instruments, so they work in the free Kontakt Player. Everything that I posted in this list is licensed for the free Kontakt Player. I wanted to include more recently available free ones rather than some older Kontakt Player standby freebies like Embertone's Arcane or Sennheiser's drum kit. @MountainSide: You're welcome. Paj 8^) Last edited by Paj; 12/17/22 03:08 PM.

Re: Free Kontakt Player Instruments Paj #745287 12/17/22 07:22 PM Off-Topic
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TheMaartian Journeyman Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 365 Arcachon, France	Originally Posted By: Paj Originally Posted By: TheMaartian I don't know about any of the others on your list, but one surprising feature of the free Heavocity Foundations instruments is that they are licensed Kontakt instruments, so they work in the free Kontakt Player. Everything that I posted in this list is licensed for the free Kontakt Player. I wanted to include more recently available free ones rather than some older Kontakt Player standby freebies like Embertone's Arcane or Sennheiser's drum kit. @MountainSide: You're welcome. Paj 8^) Guess I should have read the first line, instead of just scanning the list. A useful one. A belated extra thanks. Last edited by TheMaartian; 12/17/22 07:23 PM. ThinkPad i9 32GB RAM 7TB SSD; Win11 Pro; RME Fireface UCX II; BiaB 2024 Ultra Bitwig Studio 5; Studio One Pro 7; Melodyne Studio 5; Acoustica Premium 7 Gig Performer 5; NI S61 MK3; Focal Shape 65; Beyerdynamic DT 880 & 770

Re: Free Kontakt Player Instruments TheMaartian #745303 12/18/22 12:58 AM Off-Topic
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OP Paj Journeyman P Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 350	[/quote] Guess I should have read the first line, instead of just scanning the list. A useful one. A belated extra thanks. [/quote] No problem---I'm actually also surprised at the current number of developers that are digging into their own pockets to provide NI-licensed freebies (including NI). Paj 8^)

Re: Free Kontakt Player Instruments Paj #745321 12/18/22 04:10 AM Off-Topic
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rharv Veteran Joined: May 2000 Posts: 21,859 Mi., USA	Yes, thanks Paj Anyone else notice how slow Native Access is today? Last edited by rharv; 12/18/22 04:12 AM. I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome Make your sound your own!

Re: Free Kontakt Player Instruments Paj #745780 12/20/22 12:27 PM Off-Topic
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OP Paj Journeyman P Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 350	Just added five more from Cinesamples to the list, above: https://cinesamples.com/productGroup/freebies Paj 8^)

Re: Free Kontakt Player Instruments Paj #745793 12/20/22 01:24 PM Off-Topic
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rharv Veteran Joined: May 2000 Posts: 21,859 Mi., USA	Thanks again! I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome Make your sound your own!

Re: Free Kontakt Player Instruments Paj #749642 01/17/23 02:47 PM Off-Topic
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DrDan Veteran Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 11,850 Wauconda	If I may, this little gem just became avialable today and I have already found a possible place for it in my newest project. https://heavyocity.com/product/emotive-choir/ The Foundations series from Heavyocity is one of the premiere "free" offerings for the Free Kontakt player. I have and use all of them so I am comfortable recommending this is worth the download and diskspace. https://heavyocity.com/product-category/foundations/ _________________________ Dan, BIAB2023, SoundCloud Win11, i7(12thGen), 32GB, 1TB SSD(M.2 NVMe SSD), 2TB VI-Libraries (WD-Black 7200 rpm), 1TB Data, Motu Audio Express, Reaper Final Tour - Not with a Bang but with a wimper!

Re: Free Kontakt Player Instruments Paj #760457 04/04/23 03:27 PM Off-Topic
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OP Paj Journeyman P Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 350	Here's another free Kontakt Player library. An intentionally overhyped April 1st release and somewhat strange. https://www.audioimperia.com/collections/best-sellers/products/otamatone-freebie Paj 8^)

Re: Free Kontakt Player Instruments Paj #765009 05/11/23 01:52 AM Off-Topic
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OP Paj Journeyman P Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 350	Just released freebie for Kontakt Player: https://www.strezov-sampling.com/products/view/the-creative-toolbox-piano.html Paj 8^) Last edited by Paj; 05/11/23 01:53 AM.

Re: Free Kontakt Player Instruments Paj #765010 05/11/23 02:08 AM Off-Topic
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DrDan Veteran Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 11,850 Wauconda	Originally Posted By: Paj Just released freebie for Kontakt Player: https://www.strezov-sampling.com/products/view/the-creative-toolbox-piano.html Paj 8^) .... that Steinway Grand is soooo sweet. Final Tour - Not with a Bang but with a wimper!

Re: Free Kontakt Player Instruments Paj #765052 05/11/23 09:04 AM Off-Topic
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JohnJohnJohn Veteran J Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 3,670	Originally Posted By: Paj Just released freebie for Kontakt Player: https://www.strezov-sampling.com/products/view/the-creative-toolbox-piano.html Paj 8^) Thanks! FYI, it will not work with Kontakt 6 but it does work with the free Kontakt 7 player (at least it appeared to work in my brief test.)

Re: Free Kontakt Player Instruments Paj #765063 05/11/23 11:02 AM Off-Topic
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Planobilly Veteran Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 2,537 Cow Country, Florida	Thanks, guys! The Creative-toolbox-piano sounds really nice. Billy New location, new environment, new music coming soon Seize the moo-ment If you feel like you’ve herd all these cow puns before, you probably have deja-moo

Re: Free Kontakt Player Instruments Paj #765307 05/13/23 12:27 PM Off-Topic
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DrDan Veteran Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 11,850 Wauconda	Turned out to be an extremely easy download. It will load the free V7 if it needs to. Ya, I picked it up. I am a sucker for a Steinway Grand B-211. Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in) Screenshot 2023-05-13 182928.jpg (66.46 KB, 207 downloads) Final Tour - Not with a Bang but with a wimper!

Re: Free Kontakt Player Instruments Paj #767686 06/05/23 07:28 AM Off-Topic
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OP Paj Journeyman P Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 350	Here's another new one from Native Instruments (free until July 3): https://www.native-instruments.com/en/specials/komplete/irish-harp/ Paj 8^) Last edited by Paj; 06/05/23 07:34 AM.

Re: Free Kontakt Player Instruments Paj #768259 06/11/23 12:05 PM Off-Topic
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OP Paj Journeyman P Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 350	This one was just made available from Orange Tree Samples: https://www.orangetreesamples.com/products/indie-melodica Paj 8^)

Re: Free Kontakt Player Instruments Paj #769081 06/20/23 01:26 PM Off-Topic
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OP Paj Journeyman P Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 350	Here's an improved update/version, free for all, now made available for Kontakt Player: https://soundiron.com/products/desk-bell Paj 8^)

Re: Free Kontakt Player Instruments Paj #771169 07/15/23 08:12 AM Off-Topic
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OP Paj Journeyman P Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 350	This one just went from Kontakt Retail/Full to a Kontakt Player version. Details on website; a small bandwith fee ($5) suggested: https://impactsoundworks.com/product/shreddage-3-stratus-free-kp/ Also, another Kontakt Player instrument from Strezov Sampling (a small sample set from their expensive Afflatus library): https://www.strezov-sampling.com/products/view/afflatus-freebie.html Paj 8^)

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