+4 GB Free Sound Samples For The Free KONTAKT 4 Player OR Kore 2 Player ( But Not Only!)

Hi friends!

Now that you have been introduced in the music software industry, with Proteus VX, or the previous Magix Samplitude 10 SE , or Magix Music Maker 15 … Let’s supply some sounds for the tools you’re using.

The freebies we’re talking about in this post are the free sound samples found in some promotions. Most of them are compatible with the free sampler - KONTAKT 4 Player.

Paul has shared the Sidsonic libraries advent calender promotion, when this has started, in December 2009. Note that these sounds are “in wave format 24bit 96khz and mapped in exs and nki format.” … Where nki is a dedicated format for KONTAKT from Native Instruments ( see below ).

Being very busy at the time we have simply put the info on our list … And now, lucky as real 4Free’ers , we can all:

a. Have the hole list of Sidsonic’s gifts ( from December 3rd to December 25 ) - a total of 999,3 MB of free Samples still available;

b. Add four times more other similar free sound samples !

c. Have the latest version - 4.05 - for the free KONTAKT 4 Player .

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So if you have had troubles with the older ( but FULL ) Proteus VX, now you can download the free version of the other industry standard sampler -KONTAKT 4  - from Native Instruments GmbH ( Germany ).

KONTAKT 4 is the industry-standard sampler from Native Instruments. Its outstanding audio engine and state-of-the-art modular architecture provide unlimited sonic potential for your music. Universal file import ensures global compatibility.

… BUT THE FREE VERSION  …

KONTAKT 4 PLAYER is a sample player that utilizes KONTAKT’s powerful Kontakt Script Processor allowing for innovative, highly playable instruments that leave technological limitations behind. KONTAKT 4 PLAYER is a free application and can be expanded with the best NI and 3rd party sounds powered by KONTAKT.

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Limitations for the free version - from the FAQ Page :

KONTAKT 4 and the new KONTAKT 4 PLAYER are now the same application. The main differences being that KONTAKT 4 PLAYER has most instrument editing features disabled, although you can still edit parameters via the Performance View. Demo limitations also apply for non-KONTAKT 4 PLAYER compatible content such as samples or 3rd party sample libraries in KONTAKT format.

Only 3rd party libraries which have been produced for KONTAKT 4 PLAYER may be loaded. Non-licensed libraries can be used for 30 minutes at a time in demo mode and without the ability to save your work.

With the full KONTAKT 4 … Besides the 43 GB premium sound library (including Vienna Symphonic Library orchestra) and the new Authentic Expression Technology, you can access virtualy limitless editing possibilities at the Instrument level, add insert effects, expand script functionality, reprogram MIDI controller assignments and much more. Furthermore, there are no demo limitations such as the 15 minutes time out.

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Download page for The Free Kontakt 4 Player ( Windows or Mac versions ) HERE

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Getting Started With Kontakt 4 player - PDF Manual HERE

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Now talking about free sounds samples

1. You can already notice the Free Sound Library coming with Kontakt 4 Player.

Download the Free Sound Library

- For Windows XP/Vista HERE

477 MB! … With 50 instruments for the free KONTAKT 4 PLAYER
Requires activation. A free serial number and the download link come via email.
Registration HERE

- For Mac OS 10.4.x / 10.5 HERE

600 MB! … With 50 instruments for the free KONTAKT 4 PLAYER.  Sounds are taken form the KONTAKT 3 library
Requires activation. A free serial number and the download link come via email.

Registration HERE

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2. Also from Native Instruments there was a Christmass 2009 promotion for the other impressive free instrument - Kore 2 player ). Kore is not a sampler but can work as a sampler too. Actually Kore have several sound engines, including the brillant synthesyser Absynth from the same Native Instruments.

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KORE 2 is the full-blown Super Instrument, a software-hardware workstation offering complete analog-style control over all sounds via the KORE hardware controller. It is compatible to all NI instruments, instuments powered by KORE, and 3rd party plug-ins, allows to easily create completely new sounds in the powerful sound matrix, and offers powerful performance features to perform on stage.

KORE 2 PLAYER is the advanced sound module to use and control the sounds of the instuments powered by KORE, which are based on the integrated engines. It is a free application which can be individually fuelled with the best NI sounds at a highly attractive price.

KORE 2 PLAYER brings world-class Native Instruments sound within your reach and can be used both as a stand-alone application or within any sequencer/DAW host as a VST, Audio Units or RTAS plug-in.

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You can download KORE 2 Player :

- Version 2.1 for Windows 7 / XP / Vista (32 Bit) - 303 MB . REGISTRATION PAGE HERE
# Sound Library with 150 instruments & FX sounds included (Free Compilation Vol. 1)
# Can be instantly expanded via Download with the high-value KORE instruments, starting at €49 / $59.
# Runs stand-alone and as plug-in via VST/RTAS
# Requires activation. REGISTRATION PAGE HERE . A free serial number and the download link come via email.

-  Version 2.1 for Mac OS 10.5 / 10.6 - 466 MB. REGISTRATION PAGE HERE
* Sound Library with 150 instruments & FX sounds included (Free Compilation Vol. 1)
* Can be instantly expanded via Download with the high-value KORE instruments, starting at €49 / $59.
* Runs stand-alone and as plug-in via VST/RTAS/Audio Units
* Requires activation. REGISTRATION PAGE HERE. A free serial number and the download link come via email.
* Technical support can only be provided if you have purchased a KORE instruments. Activation support is available.
* 466 MB free disc space required for installation.

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The Free Sounds  Library - HOLIDAY SELECTION 2009 ( Promotion Page HERE ) is a full-featured production-ready sound library that includes 45 Kore Sounds® with 360 Sound Variations, drawn from 12 different KORE / KONTAKT instruments. From classic sampled instruments to futuristic soundscapes and poly-effects, HOLIDAY SELECTION 2009 brings together the cream of this celebrated and diverse range.

For use with the free KORE 2 PLAYER:
No previous product ownership is required to use this instrument – simply download both the free KORE 2 PLAYER and HOLIDAY SELECTION 2009 for free, and get started!

HOLIDAY SELECTION 2009 - Kore 2 Sound samples - Download Page HERE

Windows version - 466 MB

Mac version  - 553 MB

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3. Like said in the beginning of this article - you can grab 999,3 MB of free Samples from the Sidsonic libraries advent calender.

The audio files are in wave format 24bit 96khz and mapped in exs and nki format. These samples are compatible with Kontakt .

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While Googling for details on this issue, we’ve had a very nice surprise!

If you know how much the 4Free Team can’t stand the fake gurus we discover here and there on the web! ( too many, unfortunately !)
… Well you must have also noticed how excited we are to discover, reveal and advertise real human and professional values ! ( remember Radu Cristian Fotescu and his nice site - Planète Béranger? )

This guy - Mihai Sorohan - is GOOD ! You can tell he’s a real artist !

We’re sure he’s also a great artist ( trumpet player ) but he’s certainly generously sharing an important amount of freebies in this thread Freebies Samplers And Sample Libraries on AudioJungle.net.
More : his concised details on each of his threads are extremely useful.

He allowed us to to identify other sources of free sound samples:

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4. Other 240,74 MB of FREE samples on several packs for Kontakt, from HollowSun

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5. 462 MB FREE sample patch from Cinematic Strings Monster Staccato
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6. 120 Mb Tuba Samples from Philharmonia Orchestra: Sample Library

The first file (.zip file 62 Mb) contains all the samples as .aif files, divided into sub-folders.
The second file (.zip file 120 Mb) is a zip file of all the samples, set up for Kontakt

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7. + 900 MB Free Sound samples from Pettinhouse. Great guitar and drumkits !

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8. 80 Mo DrumTaste Free on acousticsamples.net

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9. 60 Mo TinySnare , free 12’ snare on acousticsamples.net

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10. 112 Mo Viby- free vibes, on acousticsamples.net

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11. 329 MB of several packs of loops for free, mostly techno, rave, minimal on Samplemagic

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12. 18,4 MB of Wave Alchemy’s Drum Tools Teaser “samples not loops, 24 bit. Need registration on the site, registration is free.”

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13. Very special sounds for “a rich but often forgotten or misappreciated instrumental patrimony.” on Soni Musicae

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14. From Precisionsound “specialized in sound design and sampling. Their products are multi sampled instruments and loops in different formats: HALion, Kontakt, NN-XT, Battery and Gigastudio.”

Cretone Time Tapper in WAV & Rx2 format.Obscure analogue drumbox with built-in amplifier.

Koestler Rigoletto - an air driven portable organ

The “Red Grand” toy piano. “All notes has been sampled in 2 velocity layers and mapped in SoundFont format.”

ToysToysToys - The free Magic Music Box, Chatedral Chimes and a Chimealong toy instrument.

PeruvianOcarina - keyswitshes are mapped at C1,C#1,D1 and D#1 for EXS24 , HALion and Kontakt.

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Well, that’s all for the moment. We’re sure there must be other free sound samples out there … If you need more than 4GB ! ( We are aware a professional uses libraries of tens of GBs, or more )

Thanks PauL and especially Mihai Sorohan!

Enjoy everyone !

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