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Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: SCRIPTS :: Vertical & Horizontal Drag n Drop v2

Modified April 2026

this 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

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Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: Basics :: various use cases for buttons (toggles, disabled buttons, reading & setting button states)

Modified April 2026

This 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 […]

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Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: Sublime Text – advanced functions with arguments & local variables

Modified April 2026

this 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.

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Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: BASICS – user defined functions explained

Modified June 2024

this 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.

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Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: BASICS :: callbacks – on ui_control explained

Modified April 2026

The 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.

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Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: UI :: Drawer or Offcanvas with slide in/out animation [Kontakt 6+]

Modified April 2026

This 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

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Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: BASICS :: Outsourcing and Storing Script Files into the Resource Container

Modified July 2022

Using 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.

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Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: UI :: dialog windows (popovers / modals) with a responsive backdrop [ui_panel + z_layer] [Kontakt 6]

Modified April 2026

with 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).

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Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: set own font types – since Kontakt 6 via custom bitmap font sprites

Modified April 2026

Since 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).

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Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: SCRIPTS :: Reorder FX Slots via Draggables, DLC

Modified April 2026

this 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).

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Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: SCRIPTS :: Main Drag & Drop Script / Draggables for Kontakt 5 & 6+

Modified April 2026

this 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).

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KSP Scripting (NI Kontakt) :: BASICS :: distributing your instruments – best update & upload practice

Modified July 2023

Please 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.

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KSP Scripting (NI Kontakt) :: BASICS :: What’s KSP – is it easy to learn?

Modified April 2026

KSP 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.

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Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: BASICS :: ui_panel explained [Kontakt 6]

Modified April 2026

with 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.

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Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: TOOLS :: Key Color Viewer & Key Color Table

Modified April 2026

This 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)

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KSP Scripting (NI Kontakt) :: BASICS :: Absolute vs Relative File Paths

Modified April 2026

Never check “Absolute path” when publishing your instrument. Because with absolute paths, your customers/users are barely able to use your instrument. Learn more why…

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Screen Capture & Live Stream your DAW audio output, Full Duplex ASIO with Steinberg (UR22) Loopback & OBS Studio

Modified November 2020

If 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 […]

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Charity – Audio Industry for Rain Forests

Modified October 2019

If 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

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Billie Eilish – Bad Guy (Free Massive Synth Presets)

Modified April 2026

CONTENT: 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

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Kontakt Scripting (KSP) :: Troubleshooting :: parser stack overflow error (workaround)

Modified November 2019

If 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.

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MSV Sonar – Submarine Sonar Ping – FX for Massive

Modified April 2026

CONTENT: 5 Presets for NI – Massive 5 different Sonar Ping emulation FX. Also great for cinematic or game projects

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Massive Neuronal FX – Neuronal Droid Presets for Massive (Pop, EDM, DNB, Dubstep, Hip Hop)

Modified April 2026

42 Presets for NI – Massive with Macro Automation. 7 Arpeggios; 16 Basses & Leads; 2 Pads; 3 Stabs & Hits; 14 FX

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The Edge – Filthy EDM & Dubstep Presets for Massive

Modified April 2026

62 Presets for NI – Massive with macro automation. 18 Arpeggio Presets; 34 Basses & Leads; 10 FX

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