Before Getting Started
Please note the system requirements for our ROOTS libraries:
Mac OS 12 or higher
Windows 10 or 11 (latest service pack)
Native Access 2 is required to download and register. Original version of Native Access not compatible.
Kontakt 7.6.0 or higher
This sample library works with the free version of Kontakt PLAYER and is NKS compatible.
If your machine does not meet the system requirements above you will not be able to use ROOTS on that machine.
How to get the latest ROOTS serial number
If you don't have your serial number for the latest issue of ROOTS, you will first need to head to our website page here.
Make sure you log in or register a Westwood account.
Simply add ROOTS to your cart and proceed through checkout.
Your serial will be email to you!
How to download ROOTS
To download and register your new serial number Native Access 2 is required. Please note the original version of Native Access not compatible.
In Native Access use the left hand menu to Add a new serial, then copy and paste the ROOTS serial from your email.
A success message will display for registration and you will now have the option to Install.
Note* If you do not see ROOTS available after registering, use the refresh button (circular arrow icon) in the top right of Native Access 2. This will populate the newly registered library under a "New" tab in the lefthand menu.
Once you click Install you will see your download progress display.
Once completed, just open up Kontakt 7.6 or higher and you're ready to go! You will see it populate along with your other libraries.