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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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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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NI Session Pianoist [feature request]
NI session guitarists and bassists are very popular. In fact, session pianists will also be very popular. There are many different techniques for playing the piano, and they can play different types of music, such as pop, HIPHIP, DANCE, and FUNKY. So, is it possible for NI to launch a more popular session pianist? Are you…
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Kontrol S61/S49 MK3 Velocity Response
Is anyone else having issues acclimating to the action of their S61/S49? I'm finding that the black keys have a much hotter velocity output than the white keys, especially when glissing from a black key to a white key with the same finger. I feel this difference and have this issue regardless of the velocity curve setting.…
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software stuck on INITIALIZING GUI
I've literally tried and done everything under the sun !! clean install , reg edit tool , delete files in appdata folder , etc,,,, it scans plugins but never loads , I didn't do anything different or new to my system to cause this as I'm not a newbie and know how to troubleshoot . I've seen other have this problem so I'm…
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S-Series Mk3 Firmware Feature Request for MIDI Templates
I would like to request a sort function for the MIDI Templates. Either a manual sort by moving the templates up or down in the list or an alphanumeric sort as a default instead of the current sort by creation date. This way I could give them a meaningful order by a suitable naming convention like "01 xxx"
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stuck on display get latest update
Hello Native Instruments team, I have a Komplete Kontrol S61 MK3 keyboard connected to my MacBook (M4 chip, macOS [version]). The keyboard is stuck showing “Get the latest update” even after completing all firmware and software updates through Native Access and the manual firmware updater. I have already: • Reinstalled…
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How do I assign a C11 (Expression) to the modulation wheel, or to one of the knobs?
Hello, I would like to change the CC1 to CC11 (from Modulation to Expression). Is there an easy way to do this? I need to do this for the PLAY VSTi, and other VSTis that are not mapped with KK A25. I looked around but I am finding it very difficult to find a simple and easy way to do this. Failing this, is there a way to…
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Akai MPK 4 and NKS - Will it be an available option soon in Komplete Kontrol?
Will the Akai MPK 4 Keyboard be an available option in Komplete Kontrol soon? NKS compatible?
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Are the Komplete Kontrol Series Keyboards the only ones that can seamlessly modify a knob's value?
When using a Komplete Kontrol Series Keyboard, turning one of the 8 knobs immediately modifies the associated value from the value it currently sits at. When trying with 3rd-party-controllers (one of which is officially supported by Komplete Kontrol software) the value either jumps to the absolute value of the knob or (if…
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Unable to Mark Presets as Favorites in Komplete Kontrol and Kontakt 8
I know this has been posted before but I’ve unsuccessfully tried the solutions and remain unable to favourite presets from any of my NI products. - Battery 4, Kontakt 8 and Komplete 15 standard. So… Hi NI Community, I’m encountering an issue with marking presets as favorites in both Komplete Kontrol and Kontakt 8.…
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Anyone take the plunge and install macOS 26 (Tahoe)?
Anyone using macOS 26 successfully with Komplete Kontrol and Kontact on a Kontrol S series MK3 keyboard? It's annoying that it takes Native Instruments so long to give the green light to new OS installations. Just wondering if anyone on macOS 26 has run into trouble.
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How do I assign a C11 (Expression) to the modulation wheel, or to one of the knobs? (Cubase 14)
Hello, I would like to change the CC1 to CC11 (from Modulation to Expression). I am working with Cubase 14. Is there an easy way to do this? I need to do this for the PLAY VSTi, and other VSTis that are not mapped with KK A25. I looked around but I am finding it very difficult to find a simple and easy way to do this.…
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Komplete Kontrol - the unanswered questions
OK, so obviously the November Community update Q&A is now closed, which means unfortunately, not for the first time, all the questions about the future of Komplete Kontrol will remain unanswered, so I'm opening a new thread. We have seen significant developments for the Kontrol keyboard firmware and DAW integration, as…
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The MIDI output device couldn't be opened. It may be in use by another application.
i use komplete kontrol a61 . i installed native access and komplete kontrol and drivers . the keyboard works well but there is a problem . when i open fl studio this error shows up (The MIDI output device couldn't be opened. It may be in use by another application). i guess the problem is with the komplete kontrol a61 MIDI…
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[DRAFT] Komplete Kontrol A49 Transport Buttons Non-Functional in Cubase 12/13 (NI Integration Script
Hello. I am a Komplete Kontrol A49 user. I am facing a persistent issue where the A49's Transport buttons (PLAY, STOP, UNDO, QUANTIZE, etc.) are non-functional in the Cubase 12/13 environment. Since official support has been unable to provide a solution, I am reaching out to the user forum for assistance. This issue has…
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What did you pick up? Black Friday / Cyber Monday
I managed to hold off buying a bunch of plugins as I normally do, trying to focus on what I need, rather than want. But, I still picked up two things I wanted - FAW Notes, and a Polyend Synth (for £339 at Thomann!). I am interested to hear what everyone else picked up that they like? And does anyone else compulsively buy…
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User Snapshots
https://us.v-cdn.net/6034896/uploads/VZACJVTT9PXH/percular.zip Snapshots for Circular - Native Instruments I wasn't convinced when I first loaded this instrument up, but the ability to just sound design is so easy.
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Kontrol S88 MK3 not connecting to Ableton Live
I just purchased a S88 and had it briefly connected to Kontakt 8 in Ableton Live 12.3 yesterday. I cannot replicate this and have no idea why it won't work now. There is clearly power to it, but the screen doesn't change from "Default MIDI Template." I had trouble with the firmware updater yesterday, but eventually it…
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Kontrol S-Series MK3 2.0: Arturia VSTs "No parameters mapped"
It seems when I first updated to firmware 2.0, Arturia plugins auto mapped (e.g. in Ableton Live 12). Today, when I load any Arturia plugin I only see the plugin name and the message "No parameters mapped." Any idea how to fix this? Things I've tried: - Reinstalling Arturia plugins - Deleting and rescanning all plugins in…
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Deeper Partner Hardware Integration (Q2 Beta)
Regarding Novation Launchkey mk4 series. When will we see the 2nd phase of the Deeper Partner Hardware Integration?
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Hiding 3rd party Plugins from Browser
Hi everyone, I’m having an issue with Komplete Kontrol and I’m hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I would like to remove certain third-party plugins from the Komplete Kontrol browser, for example all the UAD effects, because I don’t use them during production and they clutter up the plugin list. However,…
