Native Instruments has released an update to its software sampler and virtual instrument host. Version 8.5.0 of Kontakt 8 comes with various improvements and fixes, including builder changes.
Imagine any sound – Kontakt lets you find it, create it, and transform it. The latest edition of our revolutionary sampling platform combines a brand-new set of intelligent tools with countless sound design options, redefining how you generate ideas and make music.
Changes in Kontakt 8.5.0
- Added: Scroll to focused instrument in Default View.
- Fixed Crash when loading a recently saved new Bank.
- Fixed Crash on ignoring missing samples when loading an Instrument.
- Fixed Crash on Drag and Drop of a Multi in Kontakt AU in Digital Performer.
- Fixed Prevent automatic switching back to Plugin Page from Browser View when navigating Instruments on Hardware.
- Fixed Default Navigator Artwork for 3rd-party content.
- [Builder] Improved: Updated KUI to version 1.2.
- [Builder] Fixed Errors inside callbacks are not logged.
- [Builder] Added: Modifiers to enable drag and drop functionality on components.
- [Builder] Improved: Enums can now be used as keys in maps.
- [Builder] Improved: Compile time improvements.
The update is available to existing Kontakt 8 users from Native Access.
More information: Native Instruments