The "7" series brought some of the most significant visual and functional changes in the software's history: A Brand-New Browser:

According to the Native Instruments Support page, the requirements for this version are:

The new, sleek browser makes finding the perfect instrument faster.

The software allows users to play hyper-realistic acoustic instruments, complex synthesized textures, and highly tweaked custom sample libraries. It functions as a standalone application or as a plugin (VST3, AU, AAX) inside major Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) like Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, and Pro Tools. Key Features of the v7.8.0 Update

Runs as a standalone application, or as a VST3, AU, or AAX plugin inside DAWs like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and FL Studio. Why Upgrade to Kontakt 7.8.0?