Unrivalled Range of Features
 Explore a whole new world of sampling combined with unprecedented convenience and flexibility. KONTAKT 2 incorporates five different sampler modes, ranging from classic sample playback to real-time pitch shifting, time-stretching and precise drum loop slicing. Ingenious mapping, group and loop editors as well as over 30 filters and effects including Convolution Effects pave the way for fantastic sounds. And the vast modulation section lets you add constant variations.
More Than Just Sampling
 
KONTAKT 2 offers numerous new and innovative features. Create inspiring 3D soundscapes: The powerful new surround sound features offer up to 16 channels of enveloping, spatial manipulation. The KONTAKT Script Processor fuses conventional sampling with intelligent MIDI processing and elements of macro programming. Use the included scripts to create instrument simulators and other custom features, such as chord generators or dynamic tuners. Or write your own scripts and witness the power of KONTAKT 2's open architecture. The potential within these features is immense!
Flexible, Modular Architecture
KONTAKT 2's modular architecture guarantees near limitless possibilities. Arrange the modules within the interface to meet your exact, individual needs. Customize the signal flow within KONTAKT 2 for truly unique results. The browser offers a concise overview of your samples, the modules, the virtual rack and more. This invaluable feature distils all essential information into a compact yet detailed summary and by keeping processes transparent, enhances your creative potential. Simply drag and drop the various effect and filter modules, surround panner and modulators displayed in the browser into your virtual rack and create distinctive, iindividual instruments.
Powerful New Engine and Universal Import
The highly advanced new sample engine delivers sparkling sound quality and performance-enhancing efficiency that exceeds all expectations. Having established its place in studios and on stages all over the world, the next generation of this state-of-the-art sampler supports almost every single professional hard and software sample format making it a truly global player. Not to mention the huge, high-quality library that is already part of KONTAKT 2.
New Functions in Version 2...
Awards given to KONTAKT 1 and 2:
 
Top Features192 KHz, 32-bit sample engine with 64 fold multi-timbrality and unlimited voices
Sample library with more than 15 GB
Brand-new, intuitive user-interface offering dozens of innovative features
Advanced surround sound features allowing up to 16 channel mix-downs
KONTAKT Script Processor for profound engine and feature customization
Convolution effect adds real-life reverb characteristics or special effects to the sound
6 different sample modes: Classic, DFD, Tone, Time I and II as well as Beat Machine
Detailed browser functionality affording a concise overview of essential information
Universal Import ensures compatibility with virtually every sample and library format
Vast selection of effects, filters and modulators. Convenient Group, Mapping and Loop editors for easy use of zones and slicing loops
 Import and CompatibilityGigaStudio™
EXS24™
Reason™ NN-XT™
HALion™
MachFive™
SampleCell™
Akai™ S-1000™, S-3000™, S-5000/S-6000™, Z-4/Z-8™
Emu™ EOS™/E4B™, E3™, ESi™ Roland™ S-5x, S-7x™
Kurzweil™ K2x00™
Ensoniq™ EPS/ASR™
More compatible formats...
InterfacesVST™, Audio Units™, RTAS™, DXi™, Core Audio™, ASIO™,  DirectSound™
System Requirements Mac OS 10.4.x, G4 1.4 GHz or higher, 512 MB RAM
Windows XP, 1.4 GHz or higher, 512 MB RAM
 
DVD Drive, 16 GB of available hard drive space, 1 GB RAM or more recommended for plug-in use, Windows systems must have Service Pack 2 installed
Support for Intel-based Macs not included but coming soon.