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Official update status - Komplete Kontrol (current version: 3.5.4)
This thread provides information about upcoming patches for Komplete Kontrol. It will be updated whenever new information becomes available.
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The currently available software version is 3.5.4. Please make sure that your installation is up to date.
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3.5.4 - 2026-07-15
Minimum OS requirements:
- MacOS 14, 15, 26.
- Windows 10 (latest Service Pack), Windows 11.
ADDED NKS Connect support in Komplete Kontrol, starting with AKAI MPK mini IV as the first compatible partner controller
ADDED NKS Mode integration for compatible NKS Connect controllers, including hardware browsing, preset loading, parameter control, and parameter page navigation
FIXED performance issues when changing plug-in parameters from Kontrol S-Series MK3
FIXED an issue where Kontrol S-Series MK2 level meters could stop working in Cubase on Windows
3.5.3 - 2025-12-17
Minimum OS requirements: macOS 14, 15 (latest update), Windows 10 or 11 (latest Service Pack). Final testing for MacOs 26, cofficial compatibility coming soon.
ADDED Integration for Partner Hardware: Akai Professional MPK mini MK4
ADDED Sub banks are now displayed in the browser for 3rd-party products
ADDED User preset metadata can be edited in the browser
ADDED Temporary user interface workaround to reduce kernel panics when using high resolution monitors with macOS. We anticipate a permanent macOS-side fix to arrive via future macOS update(s).
FIXED Browser pre-hear volume not persistent across sessions
FIXED KKS MK2 accessibility does not pick up system settings (fixed for MacOS 14 Sonoma only)
3.5.1 - 2025-09-10
Minimum OS requirements:
- MacOS 13.
- Windows 10 (latest Service Pack), Windows 11.
FIXED Issue where Reaper Hangs
FIXED Performance issue cauing plugin parameters not to update smoothly
FIXED Plugin scanning failing for certain plugin vendors
3.5.0 - 2025-05-15
Minimum OS requirements:
- MacOS 13.
- Windows 10 (latest Service Pack), Windows 11.
ADDED Integration of Partner Hardware: Arturia KeyLab mk3, Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3, Arturia MiniLab 3
IMPROVED Browser preview speed while using arrow keys to navigate the preset list
FIXED UI resizing loop that could occur when moving the Komplete Kontrol UI between monitors
FIXED UI scaling issue on Windows when setting a monitor scaling greater than 150%
FIXED Issue where some VST2 plugins did not appear in the plugin list on platforms that still support VST2 plugins
3.4.1 - 2025-03-27
Minimum OS requirements:
MacOS 13.- Windows 10 (latest Service Pack), Windows 11.
FIXED Komplete Kontrol freezing in Reaper with certain NI plugins loaded
FIXED issues stopping several NKS products from showing in the browser
FIXED a freeze during plugin scanning
FIXED Update the scanning splash screen to provide more info on progress
FIXED modal dialogues blocking UI in Logic Pro
FIXED NKS hardware partner naming fixed
FIXED Updated controller scripts included for Maschine+
3.4.0 - 2025-02-20
Minimum OS requirements:
- MacOS 13.- Windows 10 (latest Service Pack), Windows 11.
ADDED Integration of Partner Hardware (Akai Professional, M-Audio, Nektar, Novation and Korg)
ADDED 3rd-party hardware product tag filtering
ADDED Parallel plug-in scanning
ADDED Ability to load MP3, MP4, FLAC, OGG
ADDED Show controller mapping help guide
ADDED New notification widget in the Browser and Midi Template view
ADDED Preference option to opt out of using specific plugin formats (only for VST3, VST2 will follow for Intel systems)
ADDED MIDI learn and 3rd-party hardware browser in separate tabs
ADDED Can now use native macOS close button for Komplete Kontrol standalone
ADDED Kontrol S MK3 keyboard connection compatibility updated
FIXED Minimising and maximising Komplete Kontrol with Massive X hosted in Windows leads to graphical glitches
FIXED Tempo label in the header is visually offset in plugin
FIXED Browser window is cropped sometimes when reopening plugin
FIXED Third-party plugins could start at the wrong size
FIXED A crash that would happen in some cases where users did not have plugins to load in Komplete Kontrol
FIXED Quick browse fixed for all supported keyboards
3.3.4 - 2024-12-10
FIXED An issue that would cause Kontakt 7 and other plugin UIs not to load correctly when closing and opening them
3.3.3 - 2024-09-24
ADDED Compatibility for Kontrol Mk3 ondevice smartplay features
ADDED New Sampler and Audio modules assets
FIXED Sampler and Audio module not loading correctly when loaded from the browser in the desktop software
3.3.2 - 2024-08-08
FIXED An issue with text entry intercepting and blocking keyboard shortcuts.
3.3.1 - 2024-08-02
FIXED Issue that caused connection issues for some Kontrol A, M and SMK2 keyboards.
3.3 - 2024-08-01
ADDED Support for latest version of Kontrol S MK3 OS 1.7
ADDED Quit button for macOS standalone application
ADDED Komplete Kontrol now supports parameter ID remapping as defined in VST3 SDK
3.2.1 - 2024-03-25
FIXED Issue causing an erroneous disconnection error message to display in Studio One when used with Kontrol S MK3
FIXED Issue causing no user interface to display for certain VST3 plug-ins in Ableton Live (Please update to the latest version of any affected plug-ins, and also perform a plug-in rescan in order to properly evaluate this fix)
3.2.0 - 2024-03-05
ADDED Sonoma Compatibility
ADDED VST3 Toggle parameters with “isBypass” flag set show up as power buttons on Kontrol MK3
ADDED Publishing of unmapped plugin parameters for automation
FIXED KK PluginEditor has wrong position after moving to different screen
FIXED Lightguide unexpectedly resets when loading presets from NKS partner plugins
FIXED In LOGIC, the KPI view is drawn on top of rest of KK UI when scrolling
FIXED HiDPI issues on Windows in the Plug-in view when moving KK to different screen
FIXED Cubase Flicker And Crash When Focusing On Another App and Back Again
FIXED Enter search text not responding when browser is resized in Logic
3.1.2 - 2024-02-13
FIXED An issue causing a crash in Cubase when showing/hiding user interface(s)
3.1.1 - 2024-01-29
FIXED An issue causing an empty black window in Logic Pro
FIXED An intermittent crash when showing or hiding the user interface on Windows 10 and 11
3.1.0 - 2023-12-18
ADDED The Komplete Kontrol browser can now be resized
ADDED The design of the MIDI learn parameter menu has been updated to match the rest of the application
ADDED The icon of the plugin scanner has been updated to the latest version
FIXED An issue where the Decay parameter of the Sampler was falsely stated as Demo
FIXED An issue that lead to delayed response when adjusting parameter knobs for some Arturia plugins
FIXED An issue that lead to empty lines showing in the MIDI-learn parameter menu
FIXED An issue that lead to NKS2 resources not being identified correctly on case sensitive file systems
FIXED A bug on Windows that resulted in a white bar appearing when the menu is opened
3.0.3 - 2023-11-21
Minimum OS requirements:
- MacOS 12, 13.
- Windows 10 (latest Service Pack), Windows 11.
FIXED NKS2 plug-ins made with JUCE are not detected as NKS2 plug-ins
3.0.2 - 2023-11-03
Minimum OS requirements:
- MacOS 12, 13.
- Windows 10 (latest Service Pack), Windows 11.
NOTE: VST2 is removed when installing on Windows. If you wish to keep the VST2, please copy the plug-in and move it back to your plug-in folder after installing Komplete Kontrol 3. All users should stop using the VST2, as it will be phased out in the coming months.
FIXED Some users experiencing CPU spikes when using Komplete Kontrol in large DAW projects without having the Kontrol Mk 3 NIHardwareConnectionService installed
FIXED A bug that led to more RAM being used than required, affecting users with a large amount of Komplete Kontrol instances in a DAW project
FIXED The Komplete Kontrol Sampler and Audio module parameters jumping values when being selected from Kontrol Mk3 keyboards
FIXED Unable to name sections in Native Map when users created NKS1 user presets
FIXED One-shot and Loops not appearing in the correct section of the browser
3.0.1 - 2023-10-26
Minimum OS requirements:
- MacOS 12, 13.
- Windows 10 (latest Service Pack), Windows 11.
NOTE: After updating for the first time, please ensure to open the standalone version of Komplete Kontrol 3 and allow a full plug-in scan to complete. This change is necessary to enable Komplete Kontrol 2 and Komplete Kontrol 3 instances to work on the same computer.
Note long-term support of this solution is not possible, and all users should switch to VST3 over VST2 wherever possible.
NOTE: VST2 is removed when installing on Windows. If you wish to keep the VST2, please copy the plug-in and move it back to your plug-in folder after installing Komplete Kontrol 3. All users should stop using the VST2, as it will be phased out in the coming months.
FIXED Komplete Kontrol 2 VST2 not loading in DAW projects after installing Komplete Kontrol 3
FIXED Lightguide not working for some VST2 NKS1 plug-ins
3.0.0 - 2023-10-12
Minimum OS requirements:
- MacOS 12, 13
- Windows 10 (latest Service Pack), Windows 11NOTE: Komplete Kontrol 3 is no longer compatible with Kontrol S MK1 keyboards. Users of Kontrol S MK1 should not update. Kontrol S MK1 remains compatible with Komplete Kontrol 2.9.ADDED Support for NKS 2
More info on Komplete Kontrol S MK1 End Of Life HERE
ADDED Support for Kontrol S MK3 controller keyboard
ADDED Support for HiDPI mode(s)
ADDED Support for host plug-in resizing
ADDED New Visual Browser
ADDED Support for VST3ParameterInfo, which is displayed on the Kontrol S MK3 keyboard
ADDED Ability for the Play Assist ARP to respond to channel pressureFIXED Crash when scanning Waves plug-ins
FIXED Crash on shutdown if plug-in could not be loaded
FIXED Crash when loading Ozone 10
FIXED Crash and UI glitch when loading Sampler or Audio windows, closing and reopening
FIXED Aftertouch data being filtered out when Play Assist ARP is enabled
FIXED First note in Logic does not play correctly
FIXED Kontrol S MK2 screens could become non functional after switching on/off
FIXED Broken scrolling in Sampler or Audio module
FIXED Adjusting parameters interfered with mouse cursor
FIXED Crash when duplicating Komplete Kontrol tracks in Logic Pro
FIXED Issue where Logic Pro would open projects with empty instances of Komplete Kontrol
2.9.4 - 2023-06-05
ADDED Support for moduleinfo.json location change in VST3 SDK 3.7.8
FIXED A crash when closing a Logic Pro session
FIXED A bug where Kontakt 6 migration would load an empty instance of Kontakt 7
2.9.3 2023-05-17
Minimum OS requirements:
- Mac OS: 11, 12, 13.
- Windows: 10 (latest Service Pack), Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, Windows 11.
FIXED Multichannel output not working in some DAWs
2.9.1 2023-03-30
FIXED Crashed that could occur when BROWSER+SHIFT simultaneously pressed on keyboard controller
2.9.0 2023-03-22
ADDED AAX plug-in running natively on Apple Silicon
FIXED Crash in Logic Pro when closing plug-in UI with speech engine enabled
FIXED Handling of MIDI program change messages with VST3 plug-ins
FIXED AAS plug-ins UI are blank after reopening UI in Live FIXED ScanApp crashes
2.8.1 - 2022-12-07
FIXED U-he plug-ins now migrate correctly to VST3
2.8 - 2022-10-31
ADDED Support for Native Silicon
ADDED Support for VST3 hosting
ADDED Support for VST migration. Opening a project that contains VST2s should automatically migrate to VST3 instances whilst preserving parameter settings. This feature is available for plug-ins that have added VST3 migration support.
FIXED Issue where Komplete Kontrol Browser freeze when browsing result lists with Previews ON on M1 ARM Computers
FIXED Miscellaneous reported bugs and issues
⚠️ M1 users might experience issues when loading this update the first time as M1 native means that any incompatible plug-in will not load. We made a dedicated post here:
Komplete Kontrol 2.8.0 update, M1 Native compatibility, VST2 to VST3 migration & compatibility
2.7.2 - 2022-05-16
FIXED S-Series MK2 displays non-responsive when editing Templates via MIDI Assignment Editor
FIXED Hardware non-responsive following installation via Native Access 2
2.7.1 - 2022-05-10
FIXED MIDI templates created in CONTROLLER EDITOR unavailable from KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series MK1 keyboards
2.7.0 - 2022-03-29
ADDED VST3 plug-in target
FIXED - Dialogue box keyboard shortcuts Enter (accept / confirm) and Esc (cancel) not working on Windows
FIXED - VST plug-in UI cropped in Ableton Live
REMOVED - Automatic download of Sounds.com content in Browser
2.6.7 - 2021-12-21
FIXED Lag with Accessibility speech announcements
2.6.6 - 2021-12-09
ADDED Support for recently released & upcoming NI VST3 plug-ins (Massive, Massive X, Guitar Rig, Effects Series, Replika, Raum, RCs, VCs and more)
ADDED Windows 11 compatibility
ADDED macOS Monterey compatibility on Intel-based Macs, and M1 computers (using Rosetta 2)
Re: [Coming soon] Mark your calendar for KONTAKT 7
So now there will be 3 products with this style of browser: Massive X, Native Access 2, and Kontakt 7...
I wonder what that means, are we heading towards every major instrument having its own fancy browser or should we expect a browser like this in KK?
D-One
Re: Absynth is dead
Hey folks. Absynth 5 is no longer part of the Komplete bundle. Of course some of you will be sad, some of you will be angry, it's understandable. Keeping this old synth up to date to modern standards was becoming a challenge, this without even bringing any improvement. Decision has been made to end it's sales and development to be able to focus on other tasks. You'll still be able to use it on Windows 10/11 or on Macs up to MacOS 12.
@MATAKAO Regarding FM8, Battery and Reaktor, these are still in Komplete and will get updates:
[Coming soon] Mark your calendar for KONTAKT 7
Let's get you right to what you're here for.
CHECK OUT NEW FEATURES
An enhanced browser
• New hi-DPI interface: One of the most requested improvements is coming!
• More filtering options: You'll be able to filter by brand, sound type and character.
• Ability to preview audio: Quickly hear the sounds before loading a library.
An overhauled Factory Library
• Improved functionality
• New sounds from Orchestral Tools, analog synths and more
Improved instrument-building technology
• Creator Tools companion app
SAVE THIS DROP CALENDAR
September 7 - Kontakt 7, as part of KOMPLETE 14, pre-order starts
September 27 - Kontakt 7, as part of KOMPLETE 14, drops in Native Access
October Kontakt 7 drops in-store
See more info here.
That's all we can share at the moment. Thoughts? Leave a comment below.
Re: Native Instruments Apple Silicon M1 Compatibility
Hey all, happy to share this is an estimated timeline from our product team regarding a native M1 compatibility:
Already compatible with Apple Silicon native M1
Kontakt
Guitar Rig 6
Komplete Effects
Massive
Will be compatible with Apple Silicon native M1 in early Q4/2022
FM8
Komplete Kontrol
Maschine 2
Massive X
Will be compatible with Apple Silicon native M1 in early 2023
Reaktor 6
Battery 4
Please note that the list above provides an estimation and is subject to change. We'll update here once a native M1 support is added to each product. Thanks all again for your patience!
Kaiwan_NI
[Coming soon] Mark your calendar for KOMPLETE 14
Let's cut to the chase, shall we?
CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW
Platform
Cinematic
Action Strikes Action Strings 2
Synthesizers
Play Series
Spotlight Series
Guitar and Bass
Classical Instruments
Mastering Effects
Studio Effects
Creative Effects
Expansions
Massive X Expansions
CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH APPLE SILICON
Already compatible with Apple Silicon native M1
Kontakt 7
Guitar Rig 6
Will be compatible with Apple Silicon native M1 on release and in early Q4/2022
FM8
Komplete Effects
Komplete Kontrol
Massive
Massive X
Will be compatible with Apple Silicon native M1 in early 2023
Reaktor 6
Battery 4
Please note that the list above provides an estimation and is subject to change.
SAVE THIS DROP CALENDAR
September 7 - KOMPLETE 14 pre-order starts
September 27 - KOMPLETE 14, including Kontakt 7 and Choir: Omnia, drops in Native Access for KOMPLETE 14 owners
September 27 - KOMPLETE 14 drops in-store
October Kontakt 7 drops in-store
October Choir: Omnia drops in-store
MAKE A PRE-ORDER
See what products are included in each bundle, double-check if you're eligible for a crossgrade/upgrade and choose yours:
KOMPLETE 14 COLLECTOR'S EDITION
Questions? Leave a comment below.
Display the name of a Cue on its pad in the track deck
I made a screenshot, but I think everyone knows what I meant?
wayfinder
Re: Finding time to create /make music
What @JesterMgee says, so true.
I am re-entering into producing since I got my Maschine MK3 2 months back but I tinker with electronic music since round about 1985 (yes '85) back than I was totally unorganized and my arrangement su**.
What I learned so far and it seems to work is:
- make a schedule per week (4 or 6 hours) where you make / produce SOMETHING (may be a sketch, an idea or just a nice synthpad or drumloop) and really add them to your calendar. You can be flexible for social stuff or other things, but aim for 4 hours and plan them into one week
- If you make a song and you get the feeling it is bad - FINISH IT nevertheless - just make a 4 Minute version - but it helps to get more comfortable with arrangement - just imagine you produce it for some other guy - because if we produce for us, we tend to wanna be TOO perfect.
- Don't use all the synths you can get, you need (My Mantra: I don't need more VSTs)
- ONE Monophonic (Monark)
- One Polyphonic (Massive OR Massive X)
- maybe One Additive (Razor)
- maybe One other (FM8, Prism/Spark or Blocks)
- If you have some free time, have a look at some masterclasses or tutorials, BUT NOT WITHIN YOUR 4 hours, it will only make you drift.
- Be also aware, you do not need 800 Kick Samples, you can make a whole song just by the sample of a spoon that dropped. LESS IS MORE and you learn the power of the sampler
- and then learn those synths you have
- I am not there yet, but at least this is my roadmap, now I only need to follow my own rules 😁😁
LXNDR_BE
Supreme Edition MOD
For those of you who come from the older forum... Welcome to the new forum! 😉
For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about... Welcome to the Native Instruments forum! Before this forum was created, NI used to have another forum (which can still be accessed, but in "read-only" mode), which is where I originally posted information about this mod.
- You can find my old S5 / S8 / D2 post following this link.
- You can find my old S2 MK3 / S3 / S4 MK3 post following this link.
How to download it?
In order to download this mod, you must first subscribe to my Patreon channel. Once subscribed, you'll find the mod files on my latest post attached as a ZIP file.
Is it free?
No, this mod isn't free to download. You must be subscribed to my Patreon channel in order to download it.
The minimum fee is 5€/month, or the conversion that Patreon applies to your local currency.
Why not? Why a subscription model?
I could explain many reasons why this mod isn't free, but they can be summarized in the following key points:
- I've spent countless hours working on this mod, and I'll probably spend many more. And I don't work for free, do you? By subscribing, you'll be supporting my work.
- It adds huge value to your controllers. Ask other users or read their feedback if necessary.
- It's up-to-date, it guarantees compatibility with the latest Traktor version.
As a freelancer, I must pay a tax every month (60€/month until February 2022, afterwards it will increase to 120€/month). Part of the money I earn from working on this mod is used to pay that tax. In the last year, I made around 450€-550€/month before taxes, which were around 350€/month after taxes. At an extremely low rate for software developers of around 10€/hour, this makes around 35 hours/month.
I've invested way more hours than 35 per month over the last year, rest assured 😰
Compatible controllers
The mod currently supports:
- S2 MK3
- S3
- S4 MK3
- S5
- S8
- D2
Also, a few modifications have been made to the following Pioneer hardware:
- CDJ-3000
- XDJ-1000MK2
- XDJ-700
Personally, I only own the S2 MK3 and a couple of D2s. I do my best to guarantee support with the other controllers, but it's easier for a bug to appear, since the device won't have been tested by me personally.
How to install the mod?
Currently, you need to install it manually. The idea is to create an installer in the future so that it only requires clicking and executing an installer.
Instructions are slightly different depending on your OS (Mac/Windows):
- MacOS
- If opened, close Traktor 3.
- Navigate to /Applications/Native Instruments/Traktor 3
- Right click Traktor.app, then click "Show Package Contents".
- Navigate to Contents/Resources/qml
- (Optional) Make a backup of this folder.
- (Recommended) You can copy and paste it on that same folder, and rename it qml-original, for example.
- You can back it up on any other local folder you want.
- Delete the CSI, Defines and Screens folders inside the qml folder. The qml folder must be empty.
- Paste the content inside the .ZIP file (CSI, Defines, Screens + Helpers & Preferences folders).
- Launch Traktor.
- Happy DJing!
NOTE: Replacing the ZIP content folders into the qml folder, instead of deleting them from the qml folder and pasting the ZIP content, won't work.
- Windows
- If opened, close Traktor 3.
- Navigate to C:\Program Files\Native Instruments\Traktor 3\Resources64\qml
- (Optional) Make a backup of this folder.
- (Recommended) You can copy and paste it on that same folder, and rename it qml-original, for example.
- You can back it up on any other local folder you want.
- Delete the CSI, Defines and Screens folders inside the qml folder. The qml folder must be empty.
- Paste the content inside the .ZIP file (CSI, Defines, Screens + Helpers & Preferences folders).
- Launch Traktor.
- Happy DJing!
NOTE: Replacing the ZIP content folders into the qml folder, instead of deleting them from the qml folder and pasting the ZIP content, won't work.
How to customize it?
If you are using a S5 / S8 or D2, you can customize most of the mod settings by accessing a dedicated settings menu by holding Shift and pressing the following button on your controller:
NOTE: Settings must be set for each controller, which means D2 users will have to set them for each D2 independently.
If you are using a S4 MK3 you can customize most of the mod settings by accessing a dedicated settings menu by holding Shift and pressing the following button on your controller:
NOTE: Turn/Push the Browse Encoder to navigate though the menu, or press the View button to navigate back. Hold the View button to close this menu.
If you are using a Traktor S2 MK3, or want to modify some very specific settings, you'll need to modify some files manually. These files are located in the qml/Preferences folder and must be modified with a Text Editor (the text editor built-in your OS is enough: TextEdit for macOS and Notepad for Windows). NOTE: Don't use Microsoft Word to edit them.
Other FAQs
Can the S4 MK3 / S5 / S8 / D2 browser show missing information?
No. As of today, the controller screens already show all the information they receive from the software. The browser information sent to the hardware is handled exclusively/internally on the software, which means that I can't add "extra" information to the browser view through QML, only read it.
Will the mod stop working if I unsubscribe?
No, it will not. You'll only lose access to the latest versions I release, but you can subscribe again at any time.
Is there a number of devices/installations limitation?
No, you can install it as many times as you need and it will still work.
Can it damage my controller? Will it void my warranty?
No. The mod only modifies how the software interacts with your hardware. No modifications are made neither to the hardware nor to the firmware of your controller.
So… How does it work?
My mod modifies the QML code layer. This QML code layer communicates with Traktor’s built-in C++ code layer, which is the one that communicates with the HW. If something is mapped/coded wrongly in the QML layer, the C++ layer will simply “not understand” it, and therefore nothing will be sent to your controller. You can understand the C++ code layer like a “safe” barrier, which means there is no risk at all for your hardware.
Is it reversible? Can I uninstall it and revert to the original state?
Absolutely! Reverting to the original state is as simple as deleting the modified QML folder and restoring the original QML folder. If you didn’t back up the original QML folder, you can simply reinstall Traktor Pro.
Found any bug? New ideas?
Don't hesitate to share feedback, questions or other bugs in the comments below, I'll try to read and answer them as soon as possible!
Are you already subscribed and are you really enjoying the mod? Like this post to let other users know so! 👍️
Happy DJing!
