DAW or Plugin Host:
Our products do not run standalone, in order to use them they will need to be hosted in a DAW or another plugin host. Common DAWs include Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Studio One, and Reaper, but any DAW that supports VST, VST3, AU, or AAX plugin formats will work just fine.
Spitfire Audio App:
The Spitfire Audio App is our download system that allows you to install our products, regardless of where they run. Libraries that run in our dedicated plugins will be entirely installed from here. You'll know that a library runs in our dedicated plugins from the label on the right side of the page.
Kontakt:
Many of our libraries run in the free "Kontakt Player" plugin from Native Instruments. You'll know that a library requires Kontakt, and will run in the free version because it will say "Kontakt Player" on the right hand side of the product page.
You can download it here: Native Instruments - Kontakt 8 Player
Other libraries will require a full paid license for Kontakt to run. Those libraries will also indicate in the same position that Kontakt Full is required.