How to create a new instrument in Kontakt?

Last updated:

20191013

 

1. Open the Kontakt plugin
2. Select File > New Instrument

   

3. Enter Edit mode

   

4. Open Mapping Editor

   

5. Drag and drop a sample into a key.https://apps.badjoerichards.com/apps/musichack/how-to-drag-and-drop-a-wav-sample-file-into-kontakt-in-the-new-cubase-9-or-10-onwards/
6. If TEMPO sync is required for the SAMPLE LOOP, see:
   https://apps.badjoerichards.com/apps/musichack/how-to-tempo-sync-a-wav-sound-sample-file-in-kontakt/
7. To create different groups of items, i.e. LOOPS with TIME MACHINE PRO, and HITS with DFD/SAMPLER modes, you need to create new groups. Make sure to uncheck ‘Edit All Groups’ ,’AutoSel. Grp’ and check ‘Selected Groups only’

   

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Super informative video (start from 10minute to create new instrument):