The 25 best free KONTAKT instruments in 2023

As the industry’s leading instrument-building tool, KONTAKT is your gateway to the widest collection of sampled instruments available anywhere.

But more than a sampler, this shapeshifting platform has powered two decades of blockbuster film scores and chart-topping hits, plus thousands of incredible instruments. And with hundreds of officially licensed instruments available from NI and other leading manufacturers – alongside thousands more from boutique developers, sound designers, and composers – you’ll never run short of inspiration.

Whether you’re just starting out with KONTAKT, or looking to add some additional flavor to a well-seasoned library of your own, here are 25 free must-have instruments for your sound sculpting collection.

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