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Kontrol S-Series MK3 Firmware 2.1.3 Hotfix Released
Hi everyone, We have released Kontrol S-Series MK3 Firmware 2.1.3. This is a small hotfix update focused on stability and plug-in-chain navigation improvements when using Kontrol S-Series MK3 with DAWs, Maschine, Maschine standalone, and Logic. The update includes fixes for DAW plug-in-chain navigation, Logic startup…
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Bitwig Studio - Bitwig Device Library for NKS-like Integration without Komplete Kontrol
Bitwig Studio has customisable remote controls for devices and plugins which are rather like NKS mappings but with several advantages. For a start the editor for creating them is much more flexible than Komplete Kontrol's NKS editor as you can freely move around pages and also map the same param to multiple pages (eg if…
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FL Studio support for Kontrol S Mk3 DAW control is here!
Hey everyone, support for the new Kontrol Mk3 Firmware v2.0+ DAW Control features has finally landed in FL Studio. Here is how to set it up: https://support.native-instruments.com/support/solutions/articles/69000879652-how-to-set-up-a-kontrol-keyboard-with-your-daw#FL-Studio
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FIXED - Issue with the Kontrol S mk3 new firmware/Hardware Connection Service
WINDOWS Windows users cannot install Hardware Connection Service with Native Access 3.20.0 - The Native Access team is working on it. MAC The Hardware Connection Service update in Native Access fails to install the Cubase scripts, but doesn't uninstall itself. Only affects Cubase users. SOLUTION While we are working on…
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Tips: Fixing Logic's Komplete Kontrol host/transport integration
If you are experiencing issues with your mk2 or mk3 keyboard and the integration with Logic, here are the main troubleshoot steps: Make sure that everything is functional in the Komplete Kontrol standalone appliication. For MK3 keyboards: Make sure you have the latest firmware installed and the latest version of Komplete…
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Kontrol S-Series MK3 2.0 Extended DAW Control and Accessibility
What's New – Kontrol S-Series MK3 Firmware 2.0 Kontrol S-Series MK3 just got a major upgrade. With Firmware 2.0, we’re unlocking powerful DAW control features and full accessibility support, making your flagship keyboard more versatile and inclusive than ever before. Extended DAW Control Control any plugin or DAW device…
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TIP Sequoia adds an extra step when installing NI Hardware (Keyboards or Maschine) and Native Access
I found when updating to Sequoia that Apple now requires many apps and processes to be added to the Local Network for them to function correctly and this seems to include NIHostIntegrationAgent as well as most DAWS, and things like iLok. (It did also ask me to add NTKDaemon but it looks like that is not required) So if…
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DAW Integration for Reason
https://www.reasonstudios.com/new-in-13 I just wanted to raise my hand and say I would very much like to have proper DAW integration with Reason :)
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Serial number already registered
Title: Traktor Kontrol F1 – Serial Number Already Registered (Second-Hand Purchase) Hello everyone, I recently purchased a second-hand Traktor Kontrol F1, but when I try to register it in Native Access, I get the message "This serial has already been registered." I contacted the seller, but he explained that after several…
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Komplete Kontrol MK3 transports blacked out
Hello, My transport control buttons are occasionally blacked out on my keyboard from time to time so I am unable to use any transport functions for my DAWs. This also happened before I updated my Mac to Golden Gate 27.0 btw FIXED* My "IAC Driver" was accidentally using the same port as my Komplete Kontrol MK3 in FL Studio…
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Komplete Kontrol has vanished from Plugin Manager in Logic
Komplete Kontrol has vanished from the plugin list and from the Plugin Manager in Logic. It is still installed on my Mac and I can open it is standalone. I have tried: Closing Logic, opening Kontrol, closing Kontrol and then opening Logic Removing the component from the folder, opening Logic, closing Logic and then putting…
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Anyone else having this issue? Cannot load plugin/preset in Komplete Kontrol - Mac M1
I just upgraded to Tahoe, and now I'm having this issue. Whenever I try to load ANY Kontakt preset into Komplete Kontrol I get a "cannot load plugin preset". I have attached a screenshot. I have rescanned the database, done all the updates… NOTHING works. I can however, load the same presets into Kontakt and they work…
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Sustain Notes Cutting Off
I've been having an issue lately where my sustain notes are cutting off. (If I use my sustain function in logic pro X, not just the pedal it does the same thing) It doesn't happen if I use stock plugins, just the ones I got from NI. I've tried changing the amount of voices and everything but still no luck. Can anyone help…
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How to access/Apply for NKS Developer tools
Does anyone have a link to the application page for the NKS developer tools? On the NKS Developers page, there's nothing after "get in touch," so the link seems to be missing, at least on my end. Thanks in advance!
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I changed my computer
I used M32 in MacBook Pro so far. Recently, I bought Mac mini and I transferred every data from previous MacBook. In DAW logic, it’s possible to record or play every keys. However, every buttons and dials don’t work. Can anyone help me with this problem?
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MK3 S61 does not connect to Kontakt 8, 7 or Komplete Kontrol
Hi, i am having trouble using my keyboard, my kontakts do no not pair to the midi keyboard, and I have tried everything, uninstall, update, restart… But it does not allow me to use the midi, or browse presets… sometimes it allows me to play without any control from the midi, but after 10 minutes, it stops working
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Kontrol S mk3 - firmware 2.0 integration inside Studio One
Hello NI community ! I am hesitant to buy the Kontrol S61 mk3 as Studio One 7 does not support the firmware updates from August 2025 and on. Is there any update on the integration of this firmware from NI or Presonus? (Or Fender, whatever it is now) Has anybody been able to find a workaround to integrate those features in…
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Komplete Kontrol Mk3 Vapor Grey Anniversary editions when ???
Could really go for a Vapor Grey S88 Mk3 right about now. Being the first widely available, weighted, hammer action 88-key, that incorporates polyphonic aftertouch is fairly significant, given how rapidly evolving the number of virtual instruments incorporating that form of expresssion is today. Offer us some pretty…
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KK3: Let's talk about Preset Edit and View improvements
This thread is intended to discuss Preset Edit and View Capabilities - which is one of the next topics we're focused on. So far, the list of things I'm aware need to be addressed includes: The ability to delete user presets from within Komplete Kontrol The ability to edit properties for user presets The ability to edit…
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No Midi In/Out options for S49 in Standalone Komplete Kontrol
I'm trying to fix an issue I'm having with getting my S49 (mk1) to work with Ableton and also the standalone Komplete Kontrol program. I have Version 2.9.6 installed since I believe that is the last working version with my keyboard. In Komplete Kontrol (standalone), my s49 is recognized and the keyboard says "Press…
