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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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Cremona Quartet update 2.0: authentic performed vibrato
We've got some exciting news for all Cremona Quartet Solo Instruments users. You asked, and our friends at e-instruments listened! By popular demand, the Cremona Quartet Solo Instruments have received a Version 2.0 update that brings a highly requested feature: authentic performed vibrato. Just like the beautiful, distinct…
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Session Percussionist – Update Available!
Hey everyone, We’ve just released Session Percussionist v1.0.1. What’s new? This update cleans up some old behind-the-scenes code that won’t be supported in the upcoming Kontakt 8.4 (coming mid-May). Don’t worry, it doesn’t change how the instrument sounds or plays. Why update now? If you install Kontakt 8.4 before…
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Important update about Electric Keys – Ivory
Hi all, Due to a trademark concern, the instrument Electric Keys – Ivory has been renamed to Electric Keys – Moonshell. While the name has changed, the instrument itself remains 100% identical in every way. If you already own the instrument, here’s everything you need to know to ensure a smooth transition: Your updated…
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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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Can't Load Updated Session Guitar Libraries
I saw the news today that updates were available for all past Session Guitar Libraries, so I updated all available. Now Picked Acoustic, Electric Sunburst, Strummed Acoustic, Strummed Acoustic 2, Picked Nylon, Electric Vintage Guitars are not loading. Instead I get: Your version of Kontakt is too old to load this file,…
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Pls a link to download the Kontakt 8.6.0
Hi, I installed the update of Kontakt 8.6.1 and I now I can't load some Cubase projects that Have Kontakt 7 with instruments missing. Cubase freezes. Previously it worked fine with K8 8.6.0 so I would like to reinstall it but I don't know where I can have this version. Thanks
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NI have not fixed the issues with recent Session Guitarist Updates
NI seem to be closing down discussion about the issues related to the botched up updates of the Session Guitarist Series. They are simply saying if you are having troubles you should roll back to previous versions not containing the update. Yes this a fix of sorts to get back your capabilities to use the Software. however…
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Careful What you wish for
I was pleased and fac#scinated to hear that NI were going to update all the Session Guitarist Series with updates to bring them in line with newer releases of the series. Progression builder was potentially what fascinated me the most. So I did the update through Access. However i was a bit disappointed with the upgrade to…
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Regarding the installation of chamber strings
I installed chamber strings from Spitfire Audio and entered the serial code in Native Access. Normally, “Install” or ‘Locate’ should be displayed for that product, but “Add product” is displayed instead. Why is that? Also, when I click “Add product,” a folder selection screen appears, but if I want to move it to an…
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Hard drive space optimizing and standalone apps
I want to ONLY have kontakt and all the plugins and stuff be ONLY in my DAW of choice, logic as AU. I've already cleared vst and other formats. Lastly, I deleted all the standalone apps because they take up a lot of space and I don't need them. But now when I goto native access it shows many things as needing repair and it…
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No sound in Kontakt 7 or 8
I have a problem. I can't get any sound of my kontakt 7 or 8 i my DAW. How come ?
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No working MIDI CC assign (Learn or Drag and drop) on Omnia Choir
There is really no working MIDI CC assign (Learn or Drag and drop) on Omnia Choir with Kontakt 8 via the MIDI Automation Side Panel. For example, when trying to either Learn or drag and drop (MIDI Automation sidepanel) assign MIDI CC 108 for the first fader Close Mic Volume it does not work. But I can assign the parameters…
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Kontakt Slow to load even before I load an instrument/Sample Library
Hi Guys. So I updated Kontakt. It was working fine before, but now it takes over 2 minutes, just to Load an empty Kontakt instance, before even Loading an instrument or Sample Library. I am using FL Studio 2025, all up to date. I even tried it in Reaper and Studio one. It takes the same amount of time. It also takes the…
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Use NOIRE in Kontakt 8 on stage
Hello everyone, I'd like to use NOIRE in Kontakt 8 on stage. I'm testing it by running my backing tracks in Cubase 14 and using NOIRE in Kontakt 8 standalone. I have two questions: The volume level of NOIRE in Kontakt is very low compared to other Kontakt plug-ins. I already go to > Preference > Default volume for new…
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AR50s Spring Kit Articulation problem
The articulation for "Bongo, Cowbell, Tambourine, Claps, Sticks" on the AR50s Spring Kit is grayed out.
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Why does the Kontakt team keep neglecting UX—starting with poor tagging capabilities?
Hello I wanted to touch base on the tagging feature handicap that has been mentioned in multiple threads over past few years without any comment from the Kontakt/KK product team, leaving us with tedious workarounds that do not work as we'd expect anyway: With thousands of presets being added each year by library developers…
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Cannot import audio sample files into Circular.
I'm using Circular (1.0.2). I'm trying to import my own audio sample files, but dragging and dropping the files doesn't work. When I try to import, the Circular logo just spins endlessly. I'm using Kontakt 8.6. Has anyone else experienced this issue?
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We Sound Human
I just bought two We Sound Human packs. Is anyone else using them? First problem was they don't operate inside the free version of Kontakt. So I upgraded to the Full version of Kontakt 8. That's a whole new learning curve! After a lot of to-ing and fro-ing (NI had to guide me through Go>Library>Application Support>delete…
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What's going on with Extension Electric Guitar?
Purchased paid Downloaded and installed Now it is missing from installed but is in waiting to download Tried to reinstall failed no error Deleted the files and re-installing but has a warning mark Serial number is missing from my account? Anyone else having this type of ******?
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NI would you PLEASE create a real, legit uninstall app/functionality
In the name of mercy NI, create some real uninstall programs/functionality already. Please. To uninstall something by deleting it is so low-tech and oh btw as often as not doesn't work, at least in my experience. I recently deleted two things (Kontakt 7 and something called Little Amber) and they still show up in Native…
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Session Percussionist (MIDI not recording from sampler)
Hi there, For some reason, when I hit the ableton "record" button to record myself playing keys from Session Percussionist, I'm getting no sound when I play back the recording. I can hear the sound from Kontakt, but I cannot hear the sound when I play back the recorded MIDI track. Please help :(
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How to record leap expansions automations in Ableton Live’s session view?
When I record a session in Ableton Live I have no problem recording the automations of Kontakt instruments. However, if I try to record in Leap Expansions, for example the cutoff, the changes I make don’t get recorded. Can anyone help me please? Thanks a lot in advance.
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Upgrade to kontakt 8
I just paid $99 to upgrade to Kontakt 8 from Kontakt 7. I currently have komplete standard 14. I did not know if I had upgraded to Komplete 15 standard, it would have included Kontakt 8. The upgrade to Komplete standard 15 is $199. Since I already paid $99 for Kontakt 8, would I be able to pay $100 for Komplete standard…
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Issues with trying to purchase Kontakt 8
Hello, i heard that i could purchase kontakt through klarna so i decided to pull the trigger on it but every time i go to click buy now i get a screen that says oops! something went wrong. Ive tried logging in and out and even made a new account as i havent made any purchases yet but nothing seems to work. is there just…
