Native Instruments DRUMS OverKILL User manual

Operation Manual
powered by
KONTAKT PLAYER 2

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Table Of Contents
System Requirements...............................................................................................................4
Installation under Windows XP.............................................................................................4
Installed Folders, Files, and Links.....................................................................................5
VST, DXi, and RTAS Plug-in Installation ..........................................................................5
Updating ...................................................................................................................................5
Installation under Mac OS X ...................................................................................................6
Installation Type .....................................................................................................................6
Updating ...................................................................................................................................7
Authorizing the Library........................................................................................................7
Methods of Using KONTAKT PLAYER 2...............................................................................8
Standalone Use.......................................................................................................................8
Plug-in Use..............................................................................................................................11
Native Instruments Kore................................................................................................... 12
VST Plug-in................................................................................................................................. 14
Cubase and Nuendo by Steinberg................................................................................ 14
Audio Units Plug-in ................................................................................................................ 15
Apple Logic Pro and Logic Express............................................................................... 15
MOTU Digital Performer................................................................................................... 16
Apple GarageBand ............................................................................................................. 17
Cakewalk Sonar.................................................................................................................... 18
Digidesign Pro Tools .......................................................................................................... 19
Using KONTAKT PLAYER 2.................................................................................................... 20
Browser ................................................................................................................................... 20
Main Control Panel ............................................................................................................. 24
Output Routing.................................................................................................................... 26
Purge Menu........................................................................................................................... 33
View Menu............................................................................................................................. 34
System Performance Meters...........................................................................................34
Minimized Player View...................................................................................................... 35
About KONTAKT PLAYER 2............................................................................................... 35
Multi Area............................................................................................................................... 35
Instrument views.................................................................................................................36
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 39
Standalone ............................................................................................................................40
Plug-in..................................................................................................................................... 42
Error Messages ..................................................................................................................... 43

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Welcome to DRUMS OVERKILL
Powered By KONTAKT PLAYER 2
Thank you for purchasing DRUMS OVERKILL, powered by Native Instruments
KONTAKT PLAYER 2. This manual is designed to get you up and running quickly
and guide you through the installation process as well as show you around the
features available to you in the program.
DRUMS OVERKILL may be used either as a standalone application or as a plug-
in within a sequencer. We will describe the installation and registration process
that applies to both modes, and then go into detail about how to use DRUMS
OVERKILL in a variety of situations.
When you rst install DRUMS OVERKILL, it will be usable immediately in a 30-day
demo mode. You must register the library within the rst 30 days to continue
using it. We will discuss the registration process below.
System Requirements
• Mac OS 10.4 or later, G4 1.4 GHz or faster, 512 MB RAM or more
• Windows XP, Pentium IV or Athlon 1.4 GHz or faster, 512MB RAM or
more
• CD/DVD drive
Installation under Windows XP
If this is your rst KONTAKT PLAYER 2 product, then the Player will be installed
with the library. If you already own a KONTAKT PLAYER 2 library, the Player
installation will be skipped and the library will be installed.
• Insert the DRUMS OVERKILL disc into the optical drive.
• Use the Windows Explorer to view the contents of the disk.
• Start the installation by double-clicking DRUMS OVERKILL Setup.exe.

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• The setup program will suggest C:\Program Files\Native Instruments
KONTAKT PLAYER 2 as the path for the destination folder. You may also
choose another folder.
Installed Folders, Files, and Links
The setup program creates a new folder called KONTAKT PLAYER 2 in the
installation directory (Program Files\Native Instruments). This folder contains
the les required to operate the software. If you do not choose a dierent
program path during installation, links to KONTAKT PLAYER 2 and a ReadMe
le are added to the Start menu under Programs\Native Instruments.
Important: Do not move the installation folder to another location!
VST, DXi, and RTAS Plug-in Installation
When the choice is given by the installer, tick the correct plug-in from the list
of components to install.
For VST, you can choose to automatically search for the VST plug-in folder,
or manually select the VST plug-in folder of your choice. Please select the
option that best suits your installation requirements.
If you decide to install the VST plug-ins at a later date, simply copy the
“KONTAKTPlayer2 VST.dll” from the VST folder of the installation folder into
the VST plug-ins folder of the host program.
Note: If the VST plug-ins are not visible in the Windows Explorer, select
the Show All Files option. This option is located in the Explorer menu
View -> Folder Options...on the View tab below Hidden les. Optionally,
you can set up your host programs so that they all use the same VST
plug-ins folder.
Updating
Be sure to check the Native Instruments web site for any possible KONTAKT PLAYER
2 updates that have occurred since the time your software was manufactured.
Software is frequently updated and a more recent version may be available.
Library updates may be available at the DRUMS OVERKILL partner’s website.
Please check the Library Info box (Browser) for relevant links.

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After the library has been installed, it needs to be registered. You are given
a 30-day grace period for each library before registration is required, but it
is recommended that you register as soon as possible. Information on the
registration procedure is given below.
Installation under Mac OS X
If this is your first KONTAKT PLAYER 2 product, then the Player will be
installed with the library. If you already own a KONTAKT PLAYER 2 library,
the Player installation will be skipped and the library will be installed.
• Insert the OEM PRODUCT disc into the CD/DVD drive of your
computer.
• Double-click the installation program INSTALL OEM PRODUCT to start
it.
• The start screen appears rst. After clicking Continue and conrming the
license agreement, a window opens where you can select the installation
location and the destination folder.
Installation Type
Easy Install
The easy install method installs all components of the software. This
includes, but is not limited to, the standalone application, all plug-in versions,
and documentation. In most cases, you will want to use the easy install
method.
Custom Install
You also have the option to perform a custom installation of your software.
This is practical in two situations:
• You want to (re)install just one or more items without installing everything
again. If this is the case, check only the necessary boxes.
• You know that you do not need certain items to be installed. In this
case, leave the necessary items unchecked.

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Updating
Be sure to check the Native Instruments web site for any possible KONTAKT PLAYER
2 updates that have occurred since the time your software was manufactured.
Software is frequently updated and a more recent version may be available.
Library updates may be available at the DRUMS OVERKILL partner’s website.
Please check the Library Info box (Browser) for relevant links.
After the library has been installed, it needs to be registered. You are given
a 30-day grace period for each library before registration is required, but it
is recommended that you register as soon as possible. Information on the
registration procedure is given below.
Authorizing the Library
After installing the library, it will run in demo mode (also called a grace period)
for 30 days. When you launch KONTAKT PLAYER 2, in the Browser you will
see a little caution icon to the left of the library title.
Yellow means the library is running in demo mode.
After a library has been properly registered, the caution icon disappears
entirely.
Red means the demo period has expired and the library can no longer be used
until it has been registered. The red icon may also appear if the system ID of
the computer changes due to new hardware components (CPU, motherboard,
etc.) If this occurs, the library will need to be re-registered.

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To authorize the library, you should use the Native Instruments Service Center
application, which was installed along with the KONTAKT PLAYER 2 software.
You can start Service Center through the Info box registration tab. For more
information on how to use Service Center please see the accompanying
documentation in the Service Center application folder.
Methods of Using KONTAKT PLAYER 2
There are two main ways to use KONTAKT PLAYER 2: as a standalone
application and as a plug-in within a host sequencer.
Standalone Use
Standalone operation is ideal for situations in which KONTAKT PLAYER 2 is
the only audio software you need to run on the computer, for example, in a
live performance situation in which you have all your patches loaded and wish
to call them up for use individually.
To use KONTAKT PLAYER 2 as a standalone application, go to the Program
Files or Applications folder and launch KONTAKT PLAYER 2. When you do
this, KONTAKT PLAYER 2 communicates directly with your computer’s audio
and MIDI hardware interfaces.
Audio Setup and Soundcard settings
KONTAKT PLAYER 2 works in standalone mode with ASIO, MME, and
DirectSound drivers on the PC, and CoreAudio drivers on the Macintosh.
For PC users, ASIO drivers are recommended because they usually give the
best performance. You can also use Directsound and Multimedia (also called
MME), but expect a signicant delay (called latency) between the time you
play a note and the time you hear it.
ASIO (Audio Streaming Input Output): this protocol was developed by Steinberg.
It is highly recommended for its low latency, multi-channel audio card support,
and high performance.
DirectSound: Developed by Microsoft, this is a is a component of DirectX 5.0
or higher for Windows. How well DirectX works well depends on your sound
card. If you adjust the interface for an acceptable amount of latency, you
may hear glitches and clicks in the audio output that can only be xed if you
increase latency.

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MME (Multi Media Extension): This is the standard Windows audio driver.
Most sound cards support this interface and work with it quite well. However,
MME is even less suitable than DirectSound for real-time applications due to
its comparatively high latency.
Core Audio: This driver for MacOS X is integrated tightly into the operating
system, and works with external soundcards, as well as the Mac’s integrated
audio output (known as built-in). Nowadays, many audio interfaces support
Core Audio out of the box. They are simply “plug and play.” Others, however,
may require an additional driver to be installed. Please check your audio
interface’s documentation for further information.
When using KONTAKT PLAYER 2 as a standalone application, the program
communicates directly with your soundcard. Therefore, it is necessary to
specify Audio and MIDI settings, as well as the preferred driver protocol.
Setup for Mac and Windows machines is essentially identical, except where
indicated. Note that if you change your soundcard, you will need to re-adjust
these settings.
Call up the Audio and MIDI Settings dialog from the Setup menu.
You’ll see two tabs: Soundcard and MIDI.
Interface: Choose the fastest driver protocol supported by your sound card,
which will be ASIO (for PC users) or CoreAudio (for Macintosh users).
Note for Windows users: avoid using any drivers listed as “emulated,”
as they provide poorer performance than other drivers. For example,
although DirectSound drivers generally outperform MME drivers, MME
drivers will outperform emulated DirectSound drivers.

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Sample rate: The drop-down menu will display compatible sample rates for
your audio interface. 44.1kHz is the same sample rate used for CDs, and
is the most universal choice. However, some audio interfaces offer 48kHz,
96kHz, and higher. These higher rates stress your computer more, but oer
somewhat better high frequency response. If you are using KONTAKT PLAYER
2 in standalone mode, choose whichever rate you prefer.
Output Device: Use ASIO written specifically for your audio interface (not
“ASIO DirectX” or “ASIO Multimedia,” unless no other choices are available),
or for the Mac, Core Audio.
Output Latency: This eld displays the output latency. For some drivers you
can adjust the latency individually using a fader. If a fader is not present,
then you need to open the ASIO Conguration by pressing the ASIO Cong
button in the Soundcard tab and adjust the latency using the buffer size
setting in the control panel of your audio card. Higher buer sizes result in
higher latency and vice versa. However, lower buer sizes place more strain
upon the computer’s CPU. If a computer’s CPU is strained too much, you
may begin to hear audio artifacts such as pops and clicks. Experiment with
the latency setting until you nd the best compromise between fast response
and clean audio performance.
MIDI Setup
If your MIDI interface offers multiple ins and outs, you can choose which
one(s) connect to KONTAKT PLAYER 2. When you click on the MIDI tab,
you‘ll see a list of all available MIDI inputs and outputs. Click on any „off“
designation to turn it on.
When used in standalone mode, KONTAKT PLAYER 2 supports MIDI input

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from 4 simultaneous ports, yielding a maximum of 64 simultaneous MIDI
channels. You can access this by enabling up to four dierent incoming ports
in the Input Interface section. They are assigned in order; the rst enabled
port will appear in KONTAKT PLAYER 2 as [A] 1-16, the second enabled port
as [B] 1-16, and so on.
The Output Interface section is used to specify where the MIDI is channeled
to (similar to MIDI THRU ports). Typically this is not used for most sampling
applications.
Plug-in Use
Used as a plug-in, KONTAKT PLAYER 2 is not a standalone program, but
rather a “module” that can be used within a host sequencer. While standalone
mode is often useful when KONTAKT PLAYER 2 is all you need, plug-in mode
is more useful when sequencing, or when other plug-ins may be in use. For
example, in a sequencing environment you may wish to record 16 channels of
KONTAKT PLAYER 2 instruments then combine them with other audio or MIDI
tracks and create a mix. Plug-in operation provides other benets such as:
• MIDI sequencing of KONTAKT PLAYER 2 and audio mixdown of the
MIDI tracks within a single program
• Comfortable automation of KONTAKT PLAYER 2 parameters in the
host sequencer
• Further processing of KONTAKT PLAYER 2 signals using additional
plug-ins
• Restoring of all plug-in settings when the host sequencer recalls a
project
• Integration with other instruments into a "virtual studio"
KONTAKT PLAYER 2 is available for use in VST, DXi, and RTAS formats on
the PC, and in VST, AudioUnit (AU), and RTAS formats on the Macintosh.
Note: Some hosts include “wrappers” that convert one plug-in format
to another. Try each one, as one may offer better performance than
another.
VST (Virtual Studio Technology): This cross-platform plug-in format was
developed by Steinberg, and is used by programs such as Steinberg Cubase,
Nuendo, Native Instruments Kore, and Ableton Live. It is one of the most
common plug-in formats, and many programs are optimized to work with
VST plug-ins.

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DXi (DirectX Instrument): Based on Microsoft’s DirectX technology, this plug-in
interface for software synthesizers and instruments is designed for low latency
and high performance on the Windows platform. Cakewalk Sonar and Image
Line FL Studio are the most popular hosts to support DXi.
RTAS (Real Time Audio Suite): This format was designed by Digidesign and is
used in all current versions of Pro Tools. Unlike traditional TDM eects that
depend on using Digidesign hardware, RTAS plug-ins are “native,” meaning
that they rely on the CPU of the host computer to do their computations.
AU (AudioUnit): This plug-in format was developed by Apple and is unique
to the Macintosh platform. It is the most popular Macintosh plug-in format,
being supported by programs such as MOTU’s Digital Performer, Apple’s
Logic, Native Instruments Kore, and Ableton Live.
When KONTAKT PLAYER 2 is used as a plug-in in any of these formats, it’s
not necessary to set up Audio/MIDI settings as described above for standalone
use. KONTAKT PLAYER 2 operates within the host sequencer, automatically
receiving the MIDI that the host sequencer sends to it, and sending back its
audio output to the host sequencer. Because of this, settings regarding audio
and MIDI interfaces as well as buer sizes (latency) are governed by the host
sequencer, not by KONTAKT PLAYER 2.
Offline Bounce Mode: If you hear crackles or drop-outs when bouncing /
freezing tracks in hosts, please be aware that not all hosts correctly announce
this mode to their plug-ins; when Kontakt Player 2 is used as a plug-in, the
“Oine Bounce Mode” button in the Engine tab is displayed; when Kontakt
receives the bounce signal from the host, this will automatically turn this
button on; if the button does not turn on automatically, this means the host
does not support this feature and you have to enable it manually (it will turn
orange).
We will now describe the procedures involved in using KONTAKT PLAYER 2
inside each of the major host sequencers on both Macintosh and PC.
Native Instruments Kore
• Launch Kore
• Locate the Browser. If it is not visible, open it and select the Plug-ins
tab.
• Note the View tabs labeled Instruments and Eects. Choose KONTAKT
PLAYER 2 from the list and drag it to the rack (empty space above the
browser).
• This will create a new Sound layer which includes KONTAKT PLAYER

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2. Click on the Sound layer tab to open the interface for editing, e.g.
add more instruments or send eects, assign controls, and thus begin
designing your Sound layer.
• KONTAKT PLAYER 2 now appears in the instrument slot and is ready
to use. The instrument mixer channel will allow you to mix, pan, and
process the software's output.
• If the Instrument interface is not already open, press the E button in
the assignment panel to call up the KONTAKT PLAYER 2 interface.
Here you can control and edit all the features and functions that the
product has to oer.
• After loading an Instrument, you should be able to trigger it via MIDI
using a keyboard controller. KONTAKT PLAYER 2's sound will generate
through Kore and directly to your sound card. If the plug-in does not
receive MIDI or generate audio, then make sure to check the following
areas:
• Open the Setup menu>Audio MIDI settings dialog. Select the MIDI tab
and make sure your MIDI device shows up and is ON.
• Check the channel's MIDI filter settings. Make sure that the MIDI
channel is set to receive on the channel which your keyboard sends.

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VST Plug-in
Cubase and Nuendo by Steinberg
KONTAKT PLAYER 2 in Cubase and Nuendo
• Launch Cubase, go to the Devices menu option and select the VST
Instruments menu option or press F11 on your keyboard.
• A window showing the instrument rack appears. Click on an empty slot
and choose KONTAKT PLAYER 2 from the available list of instrument
plug-ins.
• KONTAKT PLAYER 2 will now appear in your list and automatically be
turned on. It will also create a set of audio channels in your VST mixer
that will be used for mix down within your project. This will allow you
to mix, pan, and process KONTAKT PLAYER 2's output just like any
other existing audio track in your Cubase song.
• Click on the Edit (e) button to call up the KONTAKT PLAYER 2 interface.
Here you can control and edit all the features and functions that
KONTAKT PLAYER 2 has to oer.
• Now go to the Project page and add a MIDI track (if you do not have
one already created).
• In the Inspector, go to the Output parameter section for this MIDI Track
and click on the eld. This will show a list of available MIDI out ports to
assign to this MIDI track. Choose KONTAKT PLAYER 2 from the list.
Note: If a product does not appear in the list of available VST instruments,
then you may need to enable it manually via the Devices/plug-in
information window. If the product does not show up there, then it
may not be installed correctly. Please refer to the previous section on
installing the plug-in for both Windows and Mac platforms for more
assistance on setting this up.

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After having loaded KONTAKT PLAYER 2 from the library, you should be
able to trigger it via MIDI using a keyboard controller. KONTAKT PLAYER 2’s
sound will generate through the VST mixer and directly to your sound card. If
the plug-in does not receive MIDI or generate audio, then make sure to check
the following areas:.
• The MIDI channel of your MIDI track must correspond to the receive
channel of the loaded instrument.
• Make sure that you have properly congured your sound card for use
with Cubase/Nuendo.
You may also want to refer to the Cubase/Nuendo manual which oers additional
instruction in using virtual instruments and plug-ins within a Cubase/Nuendo
project.
Audio Units Plug-in
Apple Logic Pro and Logic Express
Launch Logic and create an audio instrument track or set an existing audio or
MIDI track to an audio instrument track by clicking on the track name, holding
down the mouse button and choose Audio -> Audio Instrument -> Inst 1.
• Double click the audio instrument track to open the environment window.
Logic scrolls automatically to the first instrument bus in the Logic
mixer.
• Choose the KONTAKT PLAYER 2 plug-in in the appropriate insert
slot of the instrument track, either in the arrange or mixer window.
To do so, click onto the insert slot, hold down the mouse button and
choose Stereo -> Audio Units -> Native Instruments -> KONTAKT
PLAYER 2. (KONTAKT PLAYER 2 can also be used as a multichannel
instrument.)
• The plug-in now appears in the instrument slot and is ready to use.

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The instrument mixer channel will allow you to mix, pan, and process
the software’s output just like any other existing audio track in Logic.
• If the KONTAKT PLAYER 2 interface is not already open, double click
on the mixer’s insert slot to call up the KONTAKT PLAYER 2 interface.
Here you can control and edit all the features and functions that the
product has to oer.
After loading an Instrument, you should be able to trigger it via MIDI using a
keyboard controller. KONTAKT PLAYER 2’s sound will generate through the
mixer and directly to your sound card. If the plug-in does not receive MIDI or
generate audio, then make sure to check the following two areas:
• Make sure the Instrument track is selected / record enabled in the
Arrange window.
• The MIDI channel of your MIDI track must correspond to the receive
channel of the loaded instrument.
• Make sure that you have properly congured your soundcard for use
with Logic.
You may also want to refer to the Logic manual which offers additional
instruction in using virtual instruments and plug-ins within a Logic project.
MOTU Digital Performer
• Launch Digital Performer and create an instrument track by selecting
Project -> Add Track -> Instrument Track -> KONTAKT PLAYER 2.
• Create a MIDI track by selecting Project -> Add Track -> MIDI Track.
In Digital Performer's track overview window (or in the sequence editor
window) assign the output of this MIDI track to KONTAKT PLAYER 2
and a MIDI channel.

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• The plug-in is now ready to use. The mixer of Digital Performer will
allow you to mix, pan, and process KONTAKT PLAYER 2's output just
like any other existing audio track.
• To play KONTAKT PLAYER 2 with your keyboard, record-enable the
MIDI track which you have routed to KONTAKT PLAYER 2 and make
sure MIDI Patch Through is enabled in the Studio menu of Digital
Performer.
After having loaded an Instrument, you should be able to trigger it via MIDI
using a keyboard controller. KONTAKT PLAYER 2’s sound will generate through
Digital Performer’s mixer and directly to your sound card. If the plug-in does
not receive MIDI or generate audio, then make sure to check the following
areas:
• Make sure MIDI Patch Through is enabled in the Studio menu of Digital
Performer.
• •The MIDI channel of your MIDI track must correspond to the receive
channel of the loaded instrument.
• Make sure that the instruments track output is correctly set.
• Make sure that you have properly congured your sound card for use
with Digital Performer.
Apple GarageBand
• Launch Garage Band
• Press the “+” button to create a new “Software Instrument” Track.
From here you can choose the icon you wish to use.
• Double-click the instrument track icon or press the “I” icon to get the
Track Info.
• From the Info window expand the Details triangle underneath the
Instrument icon to expose the track settings.
• From the Generator drop-down menu, choose KONTAKT PLAYER 2
from among the Audio Unit plug-ins.

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• Clicking on the pencil icon next to the “Manual” drop-down menu will
open the KONTAKT PLAYER 2 interface for editing.
• KONTAKT PLAYER 2 can now be played using an external MIDI
keyboard.
Cakewalk Sonar
• Launch Sonar
• In the synth rack choose KONTAKT PLAYER 2 DXi 2.
• Route a MIDI track to the DXi 2-Plug-in by selecting KONTAKT PLAYER
2 in the Out drop down list.
After having loaded an Instrument from the library you should be able to
trigger it via MIDI using a keyboard controller. KONTAKT PLAYER 2‘s sound
will generate through Sonar‘s mixer and directly to your sound card. If the
plug-in does not receive MIDI or generate audio, then make sure to check
the following areas:
• Make sure MIDI Patch Through is enabled in the Studio menu of
Sonar.
• The MIDI channel of your MIDI track must correspond to the receive
channel of the loaded instrument.
• Make sure that the instruments track output is correctly set.

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• Make sure that you have properly congured your sound card for use
with Sonar.
Digidesign Pro Tools
• Launch Pro Tools.
• Create a new Instrument track by choosing New Track from the File
menu.
• Locate the channel mixer Window -> Mix
• The dark grey box at the topmost section of the Instrument channel
is the RTAS insert section. Click on the first empty slot to show all
available RTAS plug-ins.
• Choose KONTAKT PLAYER 2 from the multi-channel RTAS plug-in >
Instrument menu
• To open the plug-in interface for editing, click once on the insert
slot.
After having loaded an Instrument, you should be able to trigger it via MIDI
using a keyboard controller. KONTAKT PLAYER 2’s sound will generate through
the mixer and directly to your sound card. If the plug-in does not receive MIDI
or generate audio, then make sure to check the following areas:
• A physical input may need to be assigned to the instrument track.
• The Instrument track fader (Mix window) may be down.
• The instrument track in not selected in the Edit window.

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Using KONTAKT PLAYER 2
Whether you use KONTAKT PLAYER 2 as a standalone application or as
a plug-in, once you’ve set up its audio/MIDI options (in the standalone) or
instantiated it as a plug-in and properly routed MIDI and audio to and from
it, the program will behave identically with very few exceptions.
Browser
On the left side of the screen is the Browser. The Browser gives you the
capability to navigate through your available KONTAKT PLAYER 2 libraries,
as well as view engine information and assign automation.
Libraries
In the screenshot above, the Browser is opened to the Libraries tab. Using
this tab, you will see all installed KONTAKT PLAYER 2 sound libraries. You
can have an innite amount of sound libraries installed here.
In the submenu under the Libraries tab are a few buttons. There is a refresh
button to refresh the Browser and an eject button to eject an optical disc.
You will also see two dropdown menus for User Instruments and User Multis.
Anytime you resave an instrument or a multi using the Load/Save menu, your
saved instruments and multis will appear in this menu. (By default, they are
stored on your hard drive inside the KONTAKT PLAYER 2 program folder/
User patches. Later in this manual, we will discuss the saving of instruments
(in the Load/Save menu section).