Where Are the Presets of My Kontakt Instrument?

This article explains how to access the Presets or Snapshots included with newer Kontakt Libraries.

Symptom

A new Kontakt Library seems to include only one instrument (.nki) file, but this Library has been advertised to feature a selection of multiple Presets (or Snapshots).

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Cause

Many of the newer first-party Kontakt Libraries (released in 2014 and onwards) feature preset variations of the Instrument (.nki) file, in the form of so-called "Snapshots".

Note: In Kontakt Library nomenclature, the terms "Snapshot" and "Preset" are referring to the same thing.

Solution

In order to access the included Snapshots, please follow these steps:

  1. Select the Snapshot (Camera) symbol, near the upper-right side of the Instrument Header.
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  2. Find the Snapshot Selector menu-tab, near the upper-left of the Instrument Header.
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  3. The Snapshots are listed, and are freely available for selection:
    SnapsList2.png
  4. Additionally, the Snapshots can be switched with the Previous (left arrow) and Next (right arrow) buttons located in the snapshot view.
    SnapArrows2.png