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SOFTWARE: Drumatic Creator runs in Kontakt or the free Kontakt Player 5.7.1 or higher (requires a minimum of Windows 7 or Mac OS 10.11). COMPUTER: Because Drumatic Creator is capable of using many samples at once, we recommend users have a current and powerful computer for the best experience.
Retrowave Free try pack is the small part of our new synthwave sample library for KONTAKT - RETROWAVE.
For RETROWAVE library we check out more than a dozen analog synthesizers and drum machines, in order to collect for you a collection of the most popular 80s sounds on more than 12GB.
Ensoniq Mirage, Yamaha DX7, Jupiter 8, Juno 106, D-50, LinnDrum, Elektron Machinedrum ... and this is only half the list
No digital synthesis, just sampled analog instruments. Forget about vst emulations, preset searches, and virtual vst synthesizers. We have prepared for you everything you need to create a new synthwave track.
You can download the Retrowave Free try pack and use it without any restrictions.
Over 900 samples, 14 instruments, 3 leads, 2 basses, 3 pads, 3 plucks, 2 keys and 1 drum kit.
All that remains for you is to plunge into the world of neon 80s and do what you know the best - MAKE MUSIC!
Instruments:
14 Instrument patches
Made for KONTAKT 5.6.8 or higher (not compatible with free KONTAKT PLAYER)
Samples:
945 WAV format samples
44.1kHz / 24bit, stereo
Total samples size: 1785 mb
Patch List:
| INSTRUMENT | FEATURES | CONTROLS |
|---|---|---|
| BASSES2 patches | Volume LFO | Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release. |
| 3 band EQ | Low, Mid and Hi freq volume. | |
| FX Controls | Reveb, Delay and Chorus sends. Reveb, Delay and Chorus bypass buttons. | |
| Pulse | Low Pass filter, Pulse width, Pulse FRQ. | |
| LEADS 3 patches | Volume LFO | Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release. |
| 3 band EQ | Low, Mid and Hi freq volume. | |
| FX Controls | Reveb, Delay and Chorus sends. Reveb, Delay and Chorus bypass buttons. | |
| Pitch LFO | LFO mix level (interface slider or modwheel), LFO Fade in, LFO Freq. | |
| PLUCKS3 patches | Volume LFO | Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release. |
| 3 band EQ | Low, Mid and Hi freq volume. | |
| FX Controls | Reveb, Delay and Chorus sends. Reveb, Delay and Chorus bypass buttons. | |
| Arpeggiator | Note order menu, Octave, Strike, Rate, Swing. | |
| PADS3 patches | Volume LFO | Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release. |
| 3 band EQ | Low, Mid and Hi freq volume. | |
| FX Controls | Reveb, Delay and Chorus sends. Reveb, Delay and Chorus bypass buttons. | |
| Volume LFO | LFO mix level (interface slider or modwheel), LFO Fade in, LFO Freq. | |
| DRUMS1 drum kit | KICK mixer channel | Volume, Pan, Tune, Low pass filter, Hi pass filter, Reverb send |
| SNARE mixer channel | Volume, Pan, Tune, Low pass filter, Hi pass filter, Reverb send | |
| PERCUSSION mixer channel | Volume, Pan, Tune, Low pass filter, Hi pass filter, Reverb send | |
| CYMBALS mixer channel | Volume, Pan, Tune, Low pass filter, Hi pass filter, Reverb send | |
| Built in grooves | Keyboard | |
| KEYS2 patches | Volume LFO | Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release |
| 3 band EQ | Low, Mid and Hi freq volume | |
| FX Controls | Reveb, Delay and Chorus sends. Reveb, Delay and Chorus bypass buttons. | |
| Pitch LFO | LFO mix level (interface slider or modwheel), LFO Fade in, LFO Freq. |
- Full version of Kontakt 5.6.8 or higher (NOT COMPATIBLE WITH FREE KONTAKT PLAYER)
- Mac OSX.10.10 or higher or Windows 7 or higher
- 4GB RAM
- At least 3GB of free hard disc space
Our products are third party libraries.
They aren't Kontakt Player licensed, they won't have serial numbers, and in that case you do not need to go to Add Library on Libraries tab, at all.
Just load them from the Files browser instead.
(Optionally) For fast running and download library’s instruments click the icon of diskette in the interface of KONTAKT.
Choose the 'Batch re-save' in appeared menu. Click «OK» in the dialog box 'Really proceed?'.
Enter the path to the folder in appeared dialog box, for example D:Kontakt InstrumentsSplash sound - Retrowave - Free try pack and click «OK».
Wait for the end of the process of re-saving the library. The library is ready to work!
For any questions or suggestions please contact us by e-mail: support@splashsound.org
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Surely everyone that uses Native Instruments’ industry standard Kontakt sampler has at least 1 favorite free library or instrument.
What I’ve compiled here is a list of my personal favorites.
These are among what I find to be some of the most usable high quality libraries available.
This is not a complete list of free kontakt libraries or kontakt instruments, its simply a curated list of my favorites.
There are hundreds and hundreds of free kontakt libraries, but to be honest, a lot of them simply aren’t that good.
They get plenty of burn in my production projects at least, some may even be slept on. So here they are, in table form for your viewing pleasure:
Library | Instruments | Website |
| Ivy Audio | Pianos, Vocals, Drums, Trombones | DOWNLOAD |
| AURORROR by Fluffy Audio | More than 25 sound sources | DOWNLOAD |
| 16PAD by HelloSample | Drums | DOWNLOAD |
| Free HD Orchestra Chords & Sustained String Chords by Sonuscore | Strings | DOWNLOAD |
| Free Fall by Soundethers | Synth | DOWNLOAD |
| NS Drums J13 | Drums | DOWNLOAD |
| Alpine Project | Strings, Woodwind, Brass | DOWNLOAD |
| Ivy Audio | Pianos, trombones, vocals and drums | DOWNLOAD |
| Bicat Instruments | Guitar, Bass, Organ, Pianos, and much more | DOWNLOAD |
| Impact Soundworks Shreddage 3 Stratus | Guitar | DOWNLOAD |
| Waves Factory Whispers | Creepy Voices | DOWNLOAD |
| Cinematique Instruments Landscape | Drone Generator | DOWNLOAD |
| Cinematique Instruments Esemblia | Chamber Orchestra | DOWNLOAD |
| Producer’s Store- Angel’s Harp | Harp | DOWNLOAD |
| Retrosampling- Electric Piano, Breaks and Beats, and More | Piano, Drums, and More | DOWNLOAD |
| Sonic Bloom- Mellotron Samples | Woodwinds, Strings, Brass, Flute and Choir | DOWNLOAD |
| Cymatics Free Kontakt Libraries | Strings, Guitar, Keys, and Much More | DOWNLOAD |
| Red Room Audio- Pallette Primary Colors | Orchestral | DOWNLOAD |
| Detuned Upright | Upright Piano | DOWNLOAD |
AURORROR by Fluffy Audio
Kontakt Library Creator Mac
This excellent free Kontakt library is definitely the one I use the most.
Although it is a limited version of their fantastic AURORA library in terms of NKI presets, it still delivers on usability and sound quality.
AURORROR is advertised as a “horror cinematic and hybrid library” on Fluffy Audio’s website, but it’s a surprisingly versatile and flexible synth.
With more than 25 unique sound sources, 13 different modulators, an arpeggiator and polystep modes, there’s a lot to work with.
The idea is to layer up to 3 sounds and adjust the plethora of parameters to create your own sound. Your new custom preset can then be saved. Check out this review by Saint Joe of Sounds And Gear.
16PAD by HelloSamples
This developer has been around for quite some time and continues to offer a generous amount of extraordinary free and premium kontakt libraries.
Recently they stepped their game up even further by designing their own Kontakt instrument, 16PAD. Here’s a word about it courtesy of the included pdf manual:
To put it simply, it’s a 16 Pad instrument, each Pad has Volume, Panorama, Tune, ADSR, Filter + LFO, Distortion (Lo-Fi, Distortion, Skreamer, Tube) and Modulation (Chorus & Flanger) controls, plus 4
Send controls for 2 global Delay, Reverb and a Convolution Reverb (IR) effects.
There is also a simple on board step sequencer with controls for Volume, Tune and an Assignable Parameter per pad.
The pads can be selected via MIDI and can be colorized individually. The 16-channel mixer can be viewed by clicking the MIXER button to the bottom left of the step sequencer.
I would have liked to have had the ability to load my own samples and have darker more pronounced colors on the pads, but this is a very nice instrument nonetheless. Big up to HS!
Amore Grand Piano
This is a new addition to the list and honestly, we don’t have much to say about it.
It’s a great piano. And it sounds great. And it’s free.
Download it here.
Free HD Orchestra Chords & Sustained String Chords by Sonuscore
Both of these Kontakt instruments have an awesome sound and are dead easy to control.
There is only 1 knob on each interface, low velocity triggers major chords, and high velocity triggers minor chords. On Sustained String Chords, you can control the dynamics with the mod wheel and mix sustain and tremolo chords.
On both libraries, you can play low, mid, and high strings separately or play huge chords altogether. The interface is simple and the design straight forward.
It’s a great library for generating or enhancing your compositions.
Check them out below:
Free Fall by Soundethers
Free Fall is another library that has been out for a while, but I think it’s one of the most underrated free Kontakt libraries.
It’s dedicated to ambient textures and evolving type sounds which are useful in many musical genres.
It comes with 18 otherwordly patches and you are free to create and save your own custom patches.
Custom Kontakt Library Creator Mac
This library just begs to be experimented with and you will have 4 pages of parameters to play with: Main Engine, Effects Engine, Rhythm Engine and Output Engine.
There’s really a lot to go through with this library, once you download it, no doubt you’ll feel the same.
NS Drums J-311 by NS Drums
Just released a few days ago, NS Drum kicks (pun intended) in with a well-crafted and high quality sounding acoustic kit.
Not only does the library sound great, but it offers the ability to really customize your drum sound with a nice set of sensible parameters: Pan, Tune, Room (mic), Attack, Hold and Decay.
There are a good number of presets for each of the 6 drum sounds represented in the intuitive interface: Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat, Tom, Ride and Crash.
NS Drums J-311 also boasts I very high level of detail as there are no less than 27 layers per instrument, so you will be able to dial in just about any acoustic kit sound you like.
In addition, the FX page provides an EQ and Compressor for each instrument, while the MASTER page has an EQ and Compressor for the entire kit as well as a number of presets to choose from. Can’t wait to play around with this one.
It’s a great drum machine, and, you guessed it, it’s absolutely free.
The Alpine Project
If you’re looking for free orchestral kontakt instruments, look no further.
The alpine project is one of the most complete orchestral libraries we’ve seem- and it’s totally free!
There’s strings, woodwind, brass, and more.
Ivy Audio
Ivy Audio is a donation based sample/library producer known for its piano library.
It also offers trombones, vocals and drums, as well custom made libraries, which are of course, not for free.
If you’re looking for some classical piano, check out piano in 162.
If you’re on the hunt for some usable libraries, go check these 5 out. They are sure to inspire. Tell me what you think.
Also, if you’re looking for a cloud based solution to manage all these free libraries + search for buyable options, check out loopcloud.
Custom Kontakt Library Creator Mac
*These libraries require the Full version of Kontakt