Native Instruments - Kontakt 8 v8.13.1 STANDALONE, VST3i, AAX for Windows

• Intelligent Performance Tools: Integrated MIDI generation utilities (including smart Chords and Phrases) to trigger progressions and melodic motifs from single keystrokes.
• Advanced Sound Synthesis: Modernized wavetable engine, Leap loop/one-shot module, and factory instruments.
• Versatile Integration: Operates as a Standalone audio application, VST3 instrument, or AAX plugin for Avid Pro Tools.
• Coexistence Support: Can be installed and operated side-by-side with Kontakt 6 and Kontakt 7 without registry or path conflicts.
• Dedicated Library Utility: Includes the «Kontakt_Button» tool for fast, direct library registration into the application environment.
• Maintained by bobdule: Features the Full Options Patcher for streamlined offline deployment and execution.

Step-by-Step Installation Procedure:

1. Install Base Application:

   • Run Kontakt 8 8.12.1 Setup / Kontakt 8 8.13.1 Setup PC.exe as Administrator.
   • Follow the setup wizard and install to the default recommended paths.

2. Apply bobdule Patcher:

   • Temporarily disable real-time antivirus shields (to prevent false-positive removal of patching binaries).
   • Extract the archive Kontakt 8.13.1 Full Options Patcher.7z.
   • Right-click Kontakt 8.13.1 Full Options Patcher.exe and select Run as administrator.
   • Click the Patch button.
   • Note: If you unchecked AAX or VST3 during the main setup, the patcher will notify you that it cannot find the missing file; simply click NO to proceed.
   • Wait until the status text DONE appears in the lower-left corner of the patcher window.

3. Adding Libraries:

   • Once patched and registered, add sample libraries using the utility Kontakt_Button located in:
     C:\Program Files\Native Instruments\Kontakt 8\
   • Note: If this utility is missing, verify your antivirus quarantine to ensure it was not blocked during extraction or setup.

• Q: Can I install this release over an older bobdule installation of Kontakt 8?
  A: Yes, you can install directly over a previous version, provided you keep the default installation directories unchanged.
• Q: Can Kontakt 8 run alongside Kontakt 6 or Kontakt 7 on the same system?
  A: Yes, Kontakt 8 operates as a distinct product and can run simultaneously with Kontakt 6 and Kontakt 7 without conflict.
• Q: What should I do if the patcher reports a missing plugin file?
  A: If you deliberately opted out of installing a specific format (e.g., AAX), simply click "NO" when prompted by the patcher so it skips that component and finishes the rest.