If you are currently using Kontakt 7, the upgrade price is $99 (usually on sale). Here is the breakdown for Windows users:

This guide covers what’s new, system requirements, installation tips, and why this update matters for producers working on PC.

Kontakt has long been the industry standard for sampling. With version 8, Native Instruments has shifted focus from just a “sampler” to a more creative —without abandoning the deep scripting power that pros need.

As the days turned into weeks, the Sonic Boom team found themselves becoming increasingly obsessed with Kontakt 8. They spent hours exploring its vast capabilities, pushing the boundaries of what was thought possible. They created everything from eerie ambiance to pounding electronic beats, all with an unprecedented level of detail and realism.