4. Installation and Setup
Before you can make music with YANGQIN, you must install and setup the necessary software.
Follow these instructions to get started:
Native Access
Native Access is where you will install the software for YANGQIN. If you are new to Native
Instruments, you will rst have to create your Native ID. To learn more about Native Access, visit
our support page here.
1. Download and install Native Access here.
2. Login to Native Access using your Native ID.
3. Click the Not installed tab.
4. Click INSTALL for the following products:
• KONTAKT or KONTAK PLAYER
• YANGQIN
→ The software is installed automatically.
If the software is already installed, click the Available updates tab and check for new
updates before proceeding.
YANGQIN via KONTAKT
Once installed, you can start using YANGQIN in KONTAKT. YANGQIN is not an independent plug-in,
so you rst need to open an instance of KONTAKT or KONTAKT PLAYER:
1. Open KONTAKT as a plug-in in your host software (DAW), or as stand-alone application.
2. Locate YANGQIN in the Browser, on the left side of the user interface.
3. Click Instruments to open the product's content.
4. Double-click the Yangqin.nki le to load the instrument.
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