The method of adding third-party libraries for NI Kontakt 5 platform with a file .Nicnt
Introduction: This method of adding third-party libraries, is the result of simple manipulations with file authorization-protected libraries have
the extension. Nicnt.
The method is effective when using any version of the NI Kontakt 5th generation
Method of adding third-party library for NI Kontakt 5 platform with a file. Nicnt.
As a basis we can take:
Any .Nicnt, which was complete with a secure library for use in NI Kontakt 5 platform. There is a caveat - is preferable to select a file. Nicnt
with a minimum of tools (less editing)
Any unprotected library (aka 3rd-party library).
For example, have been used:
Text editor Notepad ++
Work with the file. Nicnt.
1 - Rename the file. The name you can use any (name of the root of any libraries not affect anything), do not use the Cyrillic alphabet.
2 - Open the file. Nicnt with a text editor Notepad ++ and start to edit it:
In order not to miss anything, we use the function "AutoCorrect." Use the tag "put your library name" and replace them by name, which you have
already registered the file. Nicnt. "Search more - Replace". It's simple, like a bucket of nails
Procedure done "Search more - Replace".
The string " aa0 " also requires revision.
You must change the registration number of the individual library.
aa0 - default registration number, used for example.
Each new library should have its own unique registration number.
restriction of range of letter symbols in a row ххх.
Valid range of literal characters: a-f. Take this into account.
Valid range of characters tsifernyh - the former: 0-9
Individual registration number of the library should contain only alphabetic or alphanumeric-digit combination. Do not use the Cyrillic alphabet
Individual registration number of the library should not only consist of tsifernoy combination.
Save the changes to the file. Nicnt and close the text editor.
3 - Open the NI Kontakt. Bookmark Libraries. Add Library. Specify the path to the root directory of the library. Library added.
Do not use the Cyrillic alphabet in the path to the root directory of libraries
4 - Service Center itself generates a file. Xml directory:
PC: C: Program Files Common Files Native Instruments Service Center
MAC: Macintosh HD Library Application Support Native Instruments Service Center
If you have NI Kontakt 5.0.2, the "departures" from the library file disappearing. Xml should not be.
Data on the library will automatically get added to the following registry branch:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER Software Native Instruments
and
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE Native Instruments.
The structure of the root of the added libraries should contain:
- Documentation (if required)
- Info (if required)
- Instruments
- Multis (if necessary)
- Samples
- Wallpaper (or named Wallpapers in some libraries) (if necessary)
- the edited file .Nicnt
- the edited file wallpaper .Png or .Tga
Removal of the library:
Remove from favorites Libraries - using the REMOVE LIBRARY button.
Complete removal of the library:
1 - Delete the file. Xml from directory C: Program Files Common Files Native Instruments Service Center.
2 - Removing registry keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER Software Native Instruments The name of the
library
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE Native Instruments The name of the library
PS: in the .Nicnt editing you will find folder structures like this:
i made a new way to create the .nicnt files (less editing easier and cleaner)
preview of the final .nicnt file: