Default Native Instruments Library Location Mac

Files with nicnt extension can be found as sample libraries for KONTAKT audio sampling tool developed by NI.

Software that open nicnt file

  1. Here are the default system folders: Macintosh HD:/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/ (AU.component file extension) Macintosh HD:/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/ (VST 2.vst file extension) Macintosh HD:/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/ (VST 3.vst3 file extension).
  2. Apr 19, 2021 How to Make the Library Visible Permanently. Apple hides the Library folder by setting a file system flag associated with the folder. You can toggle the visibility flag for any folder on your Mac. Apple chose to set the Library folder's visibility flag to the off state by default. Here's how to change it.
  3. How to install VST or AU plug-ins on Mac. Download the latest installer file from the plug-in manufacturer's website and run it. Most plug-ins will install themselves to the default system folders, others might simply need to be moved to the correct folder. Here are the default system folders.

Oct 16, 2019 Launch Native Access from the following location: Mac: Macintosh HD Applications Native Access; Windows: C: Program Files Native Instruments Native Access; Install the latest update of KONTAKT or KONTAKT Player, if available. Click Add a serial: Add the serial of your Library and click the ADD SERIAL button: Click the BROWSE button.

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NICNT file extension- Native Instruments KONTAKT library

What is nicnt file? How to open nicnt files?

File extension nicnt is associated with the Native Instruments KONTAKT, a professional software sampler for Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OS X (macOS) operating systems.

The typical nicnt file contains various data related to the KONTAKT sample library.

Updated: September 11, 2020

Default Native Instruments Library Location Mac Os

The default software associated to open nicnt file:

Company or developer:
Native Instruments, Inc.

A dedicated audio sampler for Microsoft Windows, KONTAKT delivers a number of large-scale enhancements, extending the creative power of the industry standard sampler further than ever before.

Help how to open:

You can import these libraries to NI Kontakt. It is unlikely any other program can work with *.nicnt files.

How to convert:

Some sort of export using NI Kontakt is perhaps possible, but a straight conversion is unlikely.

List of software applications associated to the .nicnt file extension

Public Library Location

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and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open nicnt file, edit nicnt file, convert nicnt file, view nicnt file, play nicnt file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Software that open nicnt file - Native Instruments KONTAKT library

Programs supporting the exension nicnt on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about KONTAKT for open nicnt file action.

Default Native Instruments Library Location Mac Os

Microsoft Windows:

Note: If you wish to set up a KONTAKT Library provided by Native Instruments instead, read this article.

KONTAKT allows you to add third-party Powered By KONTAKT Libraries to the Browser. These libraries can also be used with the free KONTAKT Player. Please check the third-party manufacturer's product page to find out if your Library is Powered By KONTAKT.

Default native instruments library location mac freeInstruments

Note: Third-party KONTAKT Libraries that do not have a serial number cannot be added to KONTAKT's Library Browser. Please use the Quick-Load Catalog to organise these libraries, as explained in this video.

Please choose from the following chapters:

1. Setting Up an Already Registered Third Party Library

  1. Launch Native Access from the following location:
    • Mac: Macintosh HD > Applications > Native Access
    • Windows: C: > Program Files > Native Instruments > Native Access
  2. Install the latest version of KONTAKT or KONTAKT Player, if available.
  3. In the tab Not installed, find the Library that you want to set up and click ADD LIBRARY:
  4. Click the BROWSE button:
  5. Navigate to the Library folder. In our example we are adding Rhythmology by Sample Logic. Confirm your selection by clicking Select Folder.
  6. Click INSTALL to finish the set up process.
  7. Open KONTAKT. The Library box will now appear in the Libraries Tab:

2. Setting Up a New Third Party KONTAKT Library

Library

  1. Download and unzip the third party KONTAKT Library.

    Note: If you have questions about downloading and unzipping the Library, please contact the Library's manufacturer support.

  2. Launch Native Access from the following location:
    • Mac: Macintosh HD > Applications > Native Access
    • Windows: C: > Program Files > Native Instruments > Native Access
  3. Install the latest update of KONTAKT or KONTAKT Player, if available.
  4. Click Add a serial:
  5. Add the serial of your Library and click the ADD SERIAL button:
  6. Click the BROWSE button:
  7. Navigate to the Library folder. In our example we are adding EXHALE by Output. Confirm your selection by clicking Select Folder.
  8. Click INSTALL to finish the set up process.
  9. Open KONTAKT. The Library box will now appear in the Libraries Tab: