KONTAKT 6 Explained
Studio guru Thomas Cochran presents a comprehensive video tutorial series all about Native Instrument’s KONTAKT 6 software sampler! Learn all of its features and functions inside and out, as well as helpful tips and tricks when using this industry-standard sampling software instrument.
Basic Interface & Setup
• Setup & Loading Patches (04:45) - In this video, Thomas shows how to set up and load the KONTAKT 6 VST, as well as how to load instrument patches.
• KONTAKT Basics & the Interface (05:27) - Learn the basics of the KONTAKT 6 interface and how to navigate around the instrument's various parts.
• Using the Browser (06:47) - Thomas shows how to use KONTAKT?s browser to find and select patches and samples to load into the instrument.
• Loading Samples (04:53) - Learn how to load sounds from the sample browser and how to create new instrument devices.
• Mapping Editor Pt. 1 (13:01) - Thomas shows how to load samples into mapping editor and the various mapping functions available for the samples
• Mapping Editor Pt. 2 (05:09) - This video wraps up the discussion on the mapping editor and covers the advanced auto-mapping features available for the samples.
• Group Editor Pt. 1 (06:50) - Learn how to use the group editor to organize samples when creating more complicated patches.
• Group Editor Pt. 2 (08:59) - Thomas wraps up the discussion on the group editor by talking about the voice groups and how they can be used to make a drum patch.
• Waveform Editor (12:04) - In this video, Thomas covers the interface of the waveform editor and how it is used to adjust and playback a sample.
• Sample Editor (05:35) - Thomas shows how to use the sample editor to reverse, slice, and silence various portions of an audio sample.
• Sample Loop (08:48) - Learn how this mode is used to create advanced loops within your sampler patches.
• Sync & Slice (09:03) - Thomas explores how to slice and time stretch audio samples inside of KONTAKT's sampler engine. This video also shows how to map the individual slices across the keyboard for live playback.
• Zone Envelopes (09:16) - Thomas shows how to use the zone envelopes to create advanced modulations for the samples in KONTAKT.
• Grid Panel (06:45) - Thomas discusses the grid panel and the two modes that It has for slicing audio samples, the fixed mode, and the auto mode. He also covers how to manually add and edit slice markers.
• Source Module Pt. 1 (09:15) - Learn how the source module controls KONTAKT's main audio engine and the playback of a patches groups. This video also shows the different playback engines available and how they affect your patches.
• Source Module Pt. 2 (07:39) - Thomas wraps up the discussion the source module and talks about how the S1200 and MP60 modes can be used to add texture to your patches.
• Wavetable Module (05:19) - Learn how to use the wavetable synthesizer mode that was added in KONTAKT 6, as well as how to create custom wavetable synthesizer patches.
Effects & Modulation
• Insert Effects (09:13) - This video covers how to use the insert effects section to add effects to your KONTAKT patches.
• Send Effects (05:38) - Learn how to configure the send effects in KONTAKT as well as when you may want to use them.
• Modulation Pt. 1 (07:35) - Thomas shows how to use the different types of modulators and advanced envelopes available in KONTAKT.
• Modulation Pt. 2 (09:29) - Thomas wraps up the discussion on modulation in KONTAKT and discusses the advanced editing options available for editing modulation curves and instrument playback.
• Step Modulator (08:07) - In this video, Thomas explores the step modulator device, and how it can be used to create rhythmic modulations and ever how to use it as an arpeggiator.
Script Editor
• KONTAKT Scripting Basics (07:56) - Learn the basics of the script editor in KONTAKT. This video covers how load and edit scripts in the sampler to unlock advanced fictionality in your Kontakt patches.
Other Features
• Multi Chanel Audio & MIDI Routing (06:24) - Learn how to use KONTAKT as a multi-channel midi rack, as well as how to route multiple audio channels out of a single KONTAKT instance.
• Instrument Busses (04:36) - In this video, Thomas covers how to use the instrument busses inside of KONTAKT and how they can be helpful when adding effects to your patches.
• Automation & MIDI Mapping (06:56) - Learn how to automate and MIDI map the various parts of your KONTAKT instruments to get more interesting patches for your songs.
Play Series Instruments
• ANALOG DREAMS (06:57) - Thomas gives an overview of the ANALOG DREAMS play series device that was added in KONTAKT 6, as well as an overview of the editing options available for the patches.
• ETHEREAL EARTH (06:44) - Thomas shows off a selection of patches from this instrument and shows how the various parts can be edited to quickly create new sounds.
• HYBRID KEYS (05:32) - Thomas explores patches from the HYBRID KEYS instrument and also shows how to create a new patch by editing the parts on an existing patch.
• Making a Sampler Patch (09:55) - Learn how to create an advanced multi-sampled piano instrument by using KONTAKT’s advanced mapping features and effects.