Convert NKI to PCG

What is NKI file?

NKI (KONTAKT Instrument File) is a file format developed by Native Instruments primarily used for sample-based instruments used by their sampler software, KONTAKT. NKI files are composed of digital audio samples and settings used to create various sound effects. The format prevents audio samples from becoming corrupted due to incorrect changes to the settings, thus increasing stability. [ ⏩ ] NKI file extension

What is PCG file?

PCG (KORG Instrument Bank File) is a file format mainly used by KORG-brand electronic musical instruments, such as synthesizers, music workstations, and groove machines. It is used to store various settings and data for KORG products such as sound patches, rhythmic patterns, and other audio-related information. A PCG file can contain a variety of information including samples and settings for effects, controllers, keyboards, or synthesizers. [ ⏩ ] PCG file extension

How to convert the file from NKI to PCG?

To successfully convert the NKI file to PCG, you should install one of the applications from the list. After installing the software, open the program and select the file you want to convert (file-name.NKI). The next step is to select the target format from the list, in this case PCG (usually converters allow you to convert to several different formats, so check out their features - maybe one of the available formats will suit you more than PCG).

What is a file conversion?

A data conversion is normally an automated process to some extent. The effect of the operation of one program is automatically the input product of another application. If that does not happen we need to help the process a little bit and convert the file on our own, e.g. NKI to PCG. To obtain a matched structure of the data, it is necessary to use an appropriate converter.

Program for converting NKI files to PCG files is a kind of a "binary code translator" compensating for the differences in the code or translating it in such a way so that another application could use it. For us, as users, the visible change will be only another file extension. (After converting the file, it will be the extension PCG, while before this step we had the NKI file). For the programs, the difference is on a much higher level – either the application will be able to open a new PCG file, or not.

Other NKI and PCG file conversions