Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: SCRIPTS :: Vertical & Horizontal Drag n Drop v2
Modified April 2026this is an update to the v1.0 drag & drop script. You can now set horizontal draggables or vertical draggables like lists (see animation below). For real use cases also see Rearrange FX Slots via Draggables
Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: Basics :: various use cases for buttons (toggles, disabled buttons, reading & setting button states)
Modified April 2026This is a follow up to the Button Picture State tutorial. This article demonstrates various types of buttons like toggles and disabled buttons and some common use cases. Below are the six possible button’s picture states again, listed in the right order. But note via KSP (script) we can only address the on and off […]
Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: Sublime Text – advanced functions with arguments & local variables
Modified April 2026this article explains everything about advanced user defined functions in sublime text. The basic syntax, how to use them with mixed arguments, how to declare local variables and how to return values. It also shows the differences between classic and advanced functions.
Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: BASICS – user defined functions explained
Modified June 2024this article explains the user defined function in KSP. At the end of this article there is also a comparison between classic and advanced functions with sublime text.
Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: BASICS :: callbacks – on ui_control explained
Modified April 2026The on ui_control callback gets executed whenever any ui element is used. So it is an important callback when it comes to creating a custom UI. This articles explains all you need to know about this callback.
Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: UI :: Drawer or Offcanvas with slide in/out animation [Kontakt 6+]
Modified April 2026This article explains how to make a vertical drawer with a slide in/out animation with Kontakt 6 (and beyond). (see video) The download additionally includes a horizontal drawer with a slide right-in/right-out animation. You can customize both the drawer to your needs via some global adjustments
Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: BASICS :: Outsourcing and Storing Script Files into the Resource Container
Modified July 2022Using the Script Tabs in Kontakt is not the only option we got. We can also “outsource” our scripts and store them into our resource container. We can then load them into one of our script tabs. This article and the video shows how this is done.
Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: UI :: dialog windows (popovers / modals) with a responsive backdrop [ui_panel + z_layer] [Kontakt 6]
Modified April 2026with ui_panels and z_layers we can easily create dialog windows and add a backdrop which closes the dialog again when clicking on it. This tutorial shows the essentials of how to create such a dialog window & responsive backdrop combination. The download also provides an additional more advanced version with some controls (see the video).
Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: set own font types – since Kontakt 6 via custom bitmap font sprites
Modified April 2026Since Kontakt 6 we can add custom fonts. Although the ksp coding part is very easy, creating such a bitmap font manually can be a pain in the ass. That’s why we built an online ksp font type generator (currently not working).
Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: SCRIPTS :: Reorder FX Slots via Draggables, DLC
Modified April 2026this is an additional dlc to the drag & drop script. As you may already have seen with other Kontakt instruments we can create draggables to rearrange FX or anything else with up to 16 elements. This script in particular rearranges the instrument FX chain, related to the draggable positions (see video).
Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: SCRIPTS :: Main Drag & Drop Script / Draggables for Kontakt 5 & 6+
Modified April 2026this drag & drop script can be used to rearrange anything with Kontakt. With up to 16 draggable elements. It can easily be customized by adjusting a few parameters like size, position, amount of draggable elements. The draggables can be skinned with custom images as well (see video).
Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: ENGINE :: dynamic routing & bus section – ENGINE PAR OUTPUT CHANNEL
Modified April 2026This article explains the bus section and routing. Manual routing as well as dynamic routing via ksp drop down menu and button (premium).
KSP Scripting (NI Kontakt) :: BASICS :: distributing your instruments – best update & upload practice
Modified July 2023Please note that this article is not about choosing the best and cheapest server for your needs nor is it about any marketing strategies! when your instrument is finally ready to be published, you probably start thinking about a best way to distribute everything including upcoming updates.
KSP Scripting (NI Kontakt) :: BASICS :: What’s KSP – is it easy to learn?
Modified April 2026KSP is a rather simple procedural scripting language for Native Instrument’s Kontakt e.g. to create your own Instruments like those you are probably using all day long already.
Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: BASICS :: ui_panel explained [Kontakt 6]
Modified April 2026with the introduction of the ui_panel since Kontakt 6, things became a little easier when it comes to complex UIs with multiple screens (= panels) inside one script tab. This article explains the ui_panel ind detail and shows some basic examples.
Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: TOOLS :: Key Color Viewer & Key Color Table
Modified April 2026This tool shows all available key colors. Simply select one color from the dropdown menu. And copy the Variable name from the field below with ctrl+c The Key Color Viewer works with Kontakt 5, Kontakt 6 and above. Each key color has also been visualized with a keyboard-screenshots-table (below in this article)
KSP Scripting (NI Kontakt) :: BASICS :: Absolute vs Relative File Paths
Modified April 2026Never check “Absolute path” when publishing your instrument. Because with absolute paths, your customers/users are barely able to use your instrument. Learn more why…
Screen Capture & Live Stream your DAW audio output, Full Duplex ASIO with Steinberg (UR22) Loopback & OBS Studio
Modified November 2020If you want to do live streams or capture the screen of your DAW, including the DAW’s audio output (e.g. for youtube tutroials etc), you need to enable loopback on your Steinberg Interfaces (like the UR22 MK 2 ). No extra Plugins are required! With loopback enabled, the output signal of your DAW is internally […]
Charity – Audio Industry for Rain Forests
Modified October 2019If you want to pack up with audio stuff by doing something good for the nature, you have to checkout this yearly charity: https://go.rallyup.com/charity2019
Billie Eilish – Bad Guy (Free Massive Synth Presets)
Modified April 2026CONTENT: 1 x Bass, 1x Lead (in 2 Variations), 1x Kick Drum [Bonus] FILE NAMES: BS – Bad Guy.nmsv, LD – Bruise A.nmsv, LD – Bruise B.nms, KICK – Bad Type [Bonus].nmsv
Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: Troubleshooting :: parser stack overflow error (workaround)
Modified November 2019If working on big Kontakt projects with large code segments inside the on init you may get confronted with the “parser stack overflow” error. This simple workaround shows how to avoid this error.
MSV Sonar – Submarine Sonar Ping – FX for Massive
Modified April 2026CONTENT: 5 Presets for NI – Massive 5 different Sonar Ping emulation FX. Also great for cinematic or game projects
Massive Neuronal FX – Neuronal Droid Presets for Massive (Pop, EDM, DNB, Dubstep, Hip Hop)
Modified April 202642 Presets for NI – Massive with Macro Automation. 7 Arpeggios; 16 Basses & Leads; 2 Pads; 3 Stabs & Hits; 14 FX
The Edge – Filthy EDM & Dubstep Presets for Massive
Modified April 202662 Presets for NI – Massive with macro automation. 18 Arpeggio Presets; 34 Basses & Leads; 10 FX