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Native Instruments KONTAKT 5 Readme File

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CONTENTS
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Introduction
Version History
Important Notes
Known Limitations and Issues
Contact

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1. Introduction
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Thank you very much for choosing KONTAKT 5!
In this document you will find information regarding last-minute
additions, compatibility issues and possible problem causes.
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2. Version History
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Version 5.4.1
- added advanced integration with KOMPLETE KONTROL
- added Snapshot system for NKIs
- added load_array mode 2, nka files can now be stored in the
resource container
- fixed crashes
- improved CPU performance in certain scenarios
- discontinued RTAS support with this update
Please refer to the KSP Reference Manual for script related
additions.
Version 5.3.1
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Fixed
Fixed
Fixed
Fixed
Fixed
Fixed

crashes on OSX 10.9

issues with libraries disappearing in certain cases
a crash closing the plugin window in Fishman Tripleplay
a crash related to purging samples while background loading
a crash with batch resave
a crash loading the Limiter FX from the modules pane

Version 5.3.0
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Added support for Avid Audio eXtension (AAX Native 64 bit)

Advanced integration in MASCHINE 2.0 host software
New 'Simple LP/HP' Filter
New 'Easy Mode' for DBD Envelope

Version 5.2.1
- Fixed crash with Output FX presets
- Fixed issue with KONTAKT Script Processor instruction set for
MIDI Object handling
Version 5.2.0
- New effect: Feedback Compressor
- Improved KONTAKT Script Processor instruction set for MIDI
Object handling
- Fixed rare crash when streaming .ncw files
- Other minor fixes
Version 5.1.0
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Added support for Avid Audio eXtension (AAX Native 32 bit)

New 'Jump' amplifier effect
Mac OS X 10.8 RTAS: fixed crash on startup
Other minor fixes

Version 5.0.3
- Mac OS X AudioUnit: plug-in migration
- Mac OS X 32 bit: fixed rare crash on startup
- Improved loading times of Instruments with many Groups using
TMPro
- Resource Containers for Kontakt Libraries now support .ncw files
- Fixed crash when reloading purged samples in a Group using TMPro
- Fixed crash when importing a Group with missing samples
- Fixed other rare crashes
Version 5.0.2
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Significant Time Machine Pro improvements

Improved file import
Easier and faster activation for Kontakt Instruments
Dynamically resizable 'post-amp' section in Group Effect Chain
Invert and Channel Swap functionality in Group amplifier section
Fixed several issues
Fixed some rare crashes

Version 5.0.1
- Fixed problems with Add Library on Mac OS X Lion
- Fixed activation problems with a few older Kontakt Libraries on
Mac OS X
- Fixed initial pop in Instrument Bus System although Volume was
set to zero
- Fixed wrong modulation behavior with Solid G-EQ
- Fixed TMPro - crackles when moving Tune knob
- Fixed TMPro - wrong knob scaling for Pitch knob in higher range
- Fixed TMPro - improved memory management in critical situations
- Fixed sorting of Library order in Library Tab

- Fixed wrong tempo when dragging MIDI to Host with certain REX2
files
- Fixed zipper noise when setting Send Levels from the KSP Script
- Fixed delay output signal being louder when an Instrument was
loaded into a Bank
- Fixed different crashes
- Other minor fixes
Version 5.0
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New Time Maschine Pro

New vintage compressor: Solid Bus Comp
New vintage equalizer: Solid G-EQ
37 new high quality filters including new adaptive resonance
filters
New effect: Transient Master
New effect: Tape Saturator
New 16-channel Instrument Bus System
Extended KONTAKT Script Processor instruction set including MIDI
file support, and many more
New advanced syncing options

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3. Important Notes
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Please see the KONTAKT 5.0 Reference Manual for important notes!
Version 5.0.2
- User Sets had to be removed from the KONTAKT Database Browser
for technical reasons. This means that User Sets are no longer
visible or adjustable in KONTAKT 5.0.2. or later versions.
Please keep in mind that chapter '12.4.7 Defining Your Own
Attribute Sets' in the KONTAKT 5 Application Reference
is outdated.
Version 5.0.0.
- Colors and ratings are not longer part of the KONTAKT Database
Browser, starting wih KONTAKT 5.0.0. The referring chapter
'12.4 Database Tab' in the KONTAKT 5 Application Reference is
outdated.
- Building the KONTAKT 5 Database referencing a very large sample
collection can cause the Database to reach a very big size.
Since the Database is partly loaded in your computers RAM it
will reduce the available memory for loading instruments.
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4. Known Limitations and Issues
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Version 5.1

- Windows: the 32bit VST plug-in does not run reliably in 64bit
hosts. Please use the 64bit plug-in if you are using a 64bit
host.
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5. Software Updates
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KONTAKT 5 is constantly being improved by Native Instruments. For
optimal performance and additional components please make sure
that you always use the latest version of KONTAKT 5. You can
download updates from the Native Instruments homepage in the
"Updates" section.
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6. Contact
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For contacting NI or information about other NI products please
visit the NI homepage
www.native-instruments.com
or contact us directly at
info@native-instruments.com
Your Native Instruments Team