Introduction: Welcome to our customer support knowledge base! In this article, we will explain why Kontakt is showing in demo mode. Let's dive in. 

Kontakt Player and Demo Mode: The demo icon is displayed when you are running Kontakt Player, which is the free version of Kontakt. In Kontakt Player, libraries can be used with full functionality but are subject to certain limitations. One such limitation is the time restriction, where the library will only function for approximately 20 minutes before displaying the "Full Kontakt Required" message. 

Restarting Kontakt for Continued Use: To continue using the library in Kontakt Player, you need to shut down Kontakt and restart it. Upon restart, the library will once again work for approximately 20 minutes before reaching the time limit. This cycle continues, and you will need to restart Kontakt each time to extend the usage period. Please note that this is a limitation of Kontakt Player and cannot be bypassed. 

Upgrading to the Full Version: To remove the demo mode limitation, you will need to upgrade to the full version of Kontakt. The full version offers unrestricted access to libraries and provides a seamless experience without any time limitations. 

Conclusion: We hope this article has shed light on why Kontakt is showing in demo mode. The limitations imposed in the free version are inherent to Kontakt Player and can only be resolved by upgrading to the full version of Kontakt.