Welcome back to Music Nation TV – I’m Jacko… and yes, it’s sumo week in Japan 🥋😄
But today, we’re diving into something WAY more useful for composers…
👉 Kontakt multi-channel routing (MIDI + audio outputs) in Reaper (or any DAW, but Reaper is the GOAT)
If you’ve ever looked at Kontakt and thought: “I know this is powerful… but what on earth is going on?” — this video is for you.
🔥 What You’ll Learn
How Kontakt MIDI inputs actually work (all 16 channels explained)
How to use Reaper to set up crazy easy multi-output routing in Kontakt
The difference between global outputs vs individual outputs
Why Kontakt’s mixer is really a patchbay (and why you shouldn’t mix in it!)
How to auto-build routing in Reaper in seconds
⚡ Key Takeaway:
👉 Treat Kontakt like a routing hub, not a mixer
👉 Do all your mixing inside your DAW (Reaper)