Leap is a Kontakt 8 feature for jamming with samples live, and in Creating beats with Leap, modern loop engine we looked at getting started using the Leap kits included with Kontakt 8.
This time, we’re going to walk through the process of importing your own samples to create custom kits, and make unique new musical ideas.
As part of this process, we’re also going to take a closer look at Leap’s sample processing and playback capabilities, giving you a more thorough idea of what Leap is capable of.
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To follow along with this tutorial, you’ll need Kontakt 8, and this free sample pack.
You can use Kontakt 8 standalone or in your DAW. In this guide, we’re going to use it in a DAW to make a beat. Using a MIDI controller is recommended, but you can also use Leap by sequencing notes in your DAW.
