Free streamlined player that runs Kontakt instruments and third-party Kontakt libraries.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
Kontakt 8 Player vs BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover (2026)
Kontakt 8 Player is best for playing Kontakt-format sample libraries without buying full Kontakt; BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover is best for beginners wanting a free taste of orchestral scoring. Kontakt 8 Player starts at Free and BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover at Free.
Free orchestral plugin with 34 BBC Symphony Orchestra instruments recorded at Maida Vale Studios.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| Kontakt 8 Player | BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | playing Kontakt-format sample libraries without buying full Kontakt | beginners wanting a free taste of orchestral scoring |
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Formats | Standalone, VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | Includes Piano Uno concert grand piano, Chords, Phrases, and Patterns tools, Leap engine with 2 included sound expansions, 62 built-in effects, 61 filters, 15-minute demo mode for non-Player third-party instruments | 34 instruments with 47 playing techniques, Single mix signal (mic position), Steinway Model D concert grand piano included, Recorded at Maida Vale Studios with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Lightweight ~240MB download |
| Developer | Native Instruments | Spitfire Audio |
Questions people ask
Kontakt 8 Player starts at Free; BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover starts at Free.
Includes Piano Uno concert grand piano, Chords, Phrases, and Patterns tools, Leap engine with 2 included sound expansions, 62 built-in effects, 61 filters, 15-minute demo mode for non-Player third-party instruments.
34 instruments with 47 playing techniques, Single mix signal (mic position), Steinway Model D concert grand piano included, Recorded at Maida Vale Studios with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Lightweight ~240MB download.