Our libraries are engineered so that there is little to zero on-board processing happening during use. However, some libraries with larger sample pools may still be heavy on your CPU depending on variables such as the library directory location, buffer size, or number of instances of the library/other plugins in your project being used. It's been commonly found the following can help reduce the impact on your CPU if needed.
Adjust Kontakt Buffer
- In Kontakt, click File > Options to open the settings window.
- Select Memory on the left side of the window.
- Adjust the preload buffer size to optimize RAM usage. This will override for all instruments that you load.
Relocating Library Content to an External Hard Drive
- Locate where the library is installed.
- Select the main folder of the library directory (ie: Gojira - Mario Duplantier) and move it into a new directory on an external drive.
- Open Native Access. Under the Library tab find the library you moved and click Repair, then click Relocate, then click Choose a location.
- Find and select the main folder of the library (ie: Gojira - Mario Duplantier), and click Open.
Alternatively, you can uninstall your library, change content location settings, and then reinstall the library to the new hard drive.