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Heads up - the updates to Noire and Ethereal Earth require Kontakt 8.6
If you only have Kontakt 7, don't update the Noire and Ethereal Earth libraries or they won't work!
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Session Guitarist updates and compatibility with Kontakt 7/6
Hey everyone, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Session Guitarist series, there was an update for all the libraries, with the MIDI drag’n drop feature, updated riff and phrase modes, and NKS2 support. Unfortunately for those who were using these libraries with Kontakt 7 or 6, this breaks compatibility. For those who…
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Previous versions of recently updated Kontakt libraries / compatibility with K6 older libraries
Hey all, There are a lot of recent updates for Kontakt libraries to port those to 7.6 and taking more advantage of the MK3 keyboard new possibilities. Some of you expressed the need for previous versions as you do not wish to use Kontakt 7 for various reasons. Here are the installers for those libraries. Let us know if you…
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Problem: Displaying the View menu in Kontakt 8
Hello, I've had the problem from the beginning that there's no View menu in Kontakt 8. Unfortunately, what I've found through search engines or here in the forum hasn't helped me so far. Updating to version 8.8.0 didn't fix the problem either. I'm just mentioning this in case anyone suspects it worked before and now it…
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After Rebooting Computer, Logic Pro can't find the Kontakt Plug-In
Hello everyone, I ran into a problem in Logic Pro 11.2.2 in MacOS Sonoma 14.7.5: I have a project that has been working great, uses 3 plugins (Ivory, Kontakt 8, and Superior Drummer 3). But now this Logic project can't find Kontakt, but still can find the other two plug-ins. $Background: Playback was suddenly crackling, so…
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How to Fix Long Load Times for Instruments
Hello, When I load an instrument in the Kontakt 8 library, it can take up to 30 seconds to load that instrument before I'm able to use it. I'm using Cakewalk, by the way, to run Kontakt 8. I currently have all my Kontakt vst's on an external hard drive connected USB. I'm wondering if this is why it takes so long to load?…
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How do we fix this pattern Sync issue with Empire Breaks
There is a major sync issue when using patterns in Cubase and Abelton. In Cubase the loop starts fine but then retriggers out of time, In Ableton It is late from the beginning 29 Ms consistently but doesn't drift.…
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Kontakt 8 can't load in Reaper
I have the latest version of Reaper. Upgraded to Kontakt 8.4.1 via current version of Native Access. now Reaper can see Kontakt 8, but it will not load in DAW. it loads fine as stand alone. this is the error message I get. The following effect plug-in could not be loaded: VST3i: Kontakt 8 (Native Instruments) (64 out)…
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Why can't I open Kontakt factory library 2 in Kontakt 8 (full version)?
From Native Access I installed Kontak 8 and also Kontakt factory library 2. When I open up Kontakt 8, the KFL2 is shown. Howver, when I try to open it, nothing happens. Please help. Ihave been working on this for hours. Thank you
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Content missing
does anyone know that behaviour? i did save a project. after opening the error appeared. did not change paths. kontakt8→chords tool→adios berlina windows search did find three locations: i did resolve via D:\Native Instruments Content (content location) search… does this happen often?
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Kontakt syncing bug with Cubase quick controls
I'm experiencing a problem in Cubase which seems to be specific to Kontakt (same experience with Kontakt 7 or 8 in Cubase 13 or 15) - does it ring any bells with anybody else? For example, if I use a quick control (track or focus) to reduce a mapped parameter value to zero, the parameter will be set correctly, but the…
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Kontakt 8 Player - Systematic Failure: 1) Audio/Samples Not Loading & 2) Chronic "DEMO" Status (M3 /
Hi everyone, I am experiencing a persistent system failure with Kontakt 8 Player (v8.8.1) on an M3 Mac (macOS Tahoe 26.3) and need help breaking out of a loop that standard troubleshooting hasn't fixed. Issue 1: Total Audio/Sample Blockage Symptoms: Zero audio output when clicking virtual keys or using an external MIDI…
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HOW I FIX THE LOCATION PROBLEM WITH SHREDDAGE HYDRA 3!? "PATH IS INVALID"
I have a problem installing the VST plugin Hydra 3 Shreddage. In native accsess version 3.16.0 on my Mac OSX Sonoma 14.6.1 (23G93). Contact Player 7. I have purchased, registered and downloaded the plugin and now I should do the following: In order to successfully finish the installation, please locate shreddage 3 hydra…
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Using DP K7 projects on two identical computers ?
I use Kontakt within Digital Performer and need to be able to move between a studio setup and a home setup. What steps can I take to make it more likely that a project started on one machine will open just the same on the other machine? Are there preference and settings files that I can copy over? I already set up matching…
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Opening libraries in Kontakt 8 Player makes them incompatible with my full version of Kontakt 7
I have the full version of Kontakt 7, and only the Player version of K8. I only really use K8 for some newer libraries that won't work in 7. If I open an older library in Kontakt 8, for example Symphobia (fully updated it's compatible with K6.5.3+) - it now won't open in K7 anymore - an error message says: "Your version of…
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Digital Performer 11.38 quit unexpectedly
Kontakt seems to be responsible for the crash according to the Digital Performer crash log. After launching Digital Performer I get a pop up message with the choice to relaunch, ignore or send the crash log to Apple. Note that if I click Ignore, Digital Performer continues to work without problem. Can someone enlighten me…
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Bug 7.10 for Cinematic Studio Series (KT-9890)
Found a new annoying bug when updating from 7.9 to 7.10. When I use it for CSB and CSS and have a long legato line that ends with a long note, the sound of that last note suddenly goes very silent after a few milliseconds instead of staying the same for the whole duration. As if CC1 jumps from whatever it was to a very low…
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Latest Kontakt 8 automation problem
Last update Kontakt8 , cannot hold automation parameters anymore on Masch+ on a self configured sound/instrument !?
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Buying Kontakt 7.8.1.
I currently have Kontakt 7 player. Since my Mac Book Pro can no longer be upgraded, I am unable to purchase the latest Kontakt. How can I install a version of Kontakt Full compatible with my computer?
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Kontakt 8.8 - all libraries show as Demo
I fired up my home installation yesterday, intending to do a bit of piano practice using a couple of Kontakt libraries, and found I couldn't access anything - every one of my 311 libraries was marked 'Demo'. I followed the procedures listed on the Support site but nothing worked. I raised a ticket and despite having both…
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sustain pedal functionality Rickenbacker
I need my Rickenbacker bass to respond to my sustain pedal even if that's not meant for a bass. I just need it. Any ideas?
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impossible to downlad Kontackt 8.8
Hello ! on one computer I have 8.8 and on the one for music, with the same account only 8.1 is possible so I don't have access to some instuments like Neon Session Guitarist I just bought On the website with the same account I have to pay for 8.8… How can I do please ?
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Unable to load Kontakt Library
Hello, can I just say this is the first time I have ever tried to install a plugin on my MacBook, for use with Logic Pro X. I've successfully managed to download and install Kontakt 7 along with the Kontakt 7 update. Unfortunately, no matter how I try, I can't seem to download/install the "Library". I've checked online and…
