File Extension Library


.NKX File Extension

  • Developer by: Native Instruments
  • Category: Audio Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .NKX files and how to open them?

Can't open .NKX file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .NKX file.

What is a .NKX file extension?

.NKX file extension is created by Native Instruments. .NKX has been classified as Audio Files. The format of .NKX file is Binary.

.NKX is Kontakt Monolith Container File

Audio file used by Kontakt, a professional audio sampling application; saves a "monolith," which combines the audio samples and the patch information into a single file; enables the data to be stored together instead of in separate files, which can cause file path referencing problems.

NKX files save the audio information in a proprietary format. Therefore, sometimes audio engineers prefer to keep the sound samples separate from the patch information so that they can use the samples freely with other applications.

NOTE: More recent versions of Kontakt use .NKS files for monolith container files.

List of all softwares that can open the Kontakt Monolith Container File
Windows
Native Instruments Kontakt
Mac
Native Instruments Kontakt

How to fix problems with .NKX files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .NKX files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .NKX file format
  2. You need to check the .NKX file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)