Never mind svennilenni here. He can be a sourpuss sometimes? This is the lounge. Where in my opinion people can discuss anything remotely related to Steinberg?
Like jaslan said, if you want EDM synths or similar sounds there’s lots of other stuff out there that will fully satisfy your needs. While many Kontakt libraries can do these type of sounds also it’s real strength lies in the reproduction of acoustic instruments and the human voice. If you do not necessarily need orchestral instruments like strings and brass, choir, grand piano’s, drum/percussion or big band sounds I’d suggest you stick to the more general synths. If you do there’s no instrument more suited for these sounds than Kontakt. But it should also be said that going down this route is all but cheap! Some libraries can be very expensive! Below are some of the main creators of Kontakt libraries. Take a listen and decide if it’s for you:
Spitfire Audio
We make virtual instruments and sample libraries for composers, created with pioneers including Hans Zimmer and the world’s finest musicians and studios.
8Dio
Find Sample Libraries & Virtual Instruments - Kontakt VST, AU, AAX. Big Choirs, Orchestral Strings, Pianos, Guitars, EDM, Epic Sound Design, and More.
Soundiron Virtual Instruments - Where the world is your orchestra!
Soundiron creates professional virtual instrument plugins and sample libraries. We specialize in choirs, vocals, orchestra sections, soloists, epic percussion, folk and vintage instruments, experimental sounds and cinematic SFX. For composers,...
Virtual Instruments, World Instruments, & Sample Libraries | Cinesamples
Cinesamples offers a vast collection of virtual instruments, world instruments, and sample libraries to elevate your music production. Explore now!
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Also electric guitar and bass libraries:
Orange Tree Samples
Highly realistic bass and guitar sample libraries for KONTAKT.
Home - Impact Soundworks
And synths/various:
Output | We help you make music.
Output develops innovative software and gear for musicians, composers, producers and sound designers across all genres. Our focus is simple – groundbreaking concepts, new sounds, new sources of inspiration.
Wavesfactory | Audio plugins | Kontakt libraries
We craft innovative and evocative audio tools. You will find free audio plugins (VST, VST3, AU, AAX), free Kontakt libraries.
Zero-G - Professional Sample Libraries and Kontakt Virtual Instruments
Zero-G create professional Kontakt virtual instruments and royalty free audio sample libraries for musicians, composers and sound designers. Download high quality cinematic, vocal, SFX, acoustic, world instruments and EDM samples. We sell Kontakt...