Many boutique sample developers release libraries that don't have an official license with Native Instruments. Normally, these must be loaded via the "Files" tab. A patcher can sometimes force these into the "Libraries" pane for quicker access.

While Kontakt 7 is the current flagship, many composers stick to version 6.7.1 because it is widely considered one of the most stable builds ever released. Why Users Search for This Specific Version

This is for educational / backup purposes only. Buy Kontakt if you use it for real work.

In unofficial versions, the patcher serves several specific roles: Unlock Full Options