Will Kontrol keyboards include new version of Kontakt/Komplete?

Pgrrrr

Now that a new version of Kontakt/Komplete has been announced, will the Kontrol keyboards on sale at retailers be updated to include the new software instead of the old versions? If so, how long could that be expected to take? I was planning to buy the Kontrol S88 Mk3 but I'd like to get the new Kontakt version with it, if possible.

JesterMgee

You download the software so it is always the latest, there is no software in the box, just instructions to download Native Access

Vocalpoint

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/35561/will-kontrol-keyboards-include-new-version-of-kontakt-komplete

Agree with @JesterMgee

Komplete and/or Kontakt (full) has never "come with" any S-Series board to my knowledge.

Regardless of the board you get or when you get it - you will still need to buy the new Kontakt 8 - if that is your thing. Or explore the new Komplete 15 packages and pick one up.

There have been a few rare instances in the past where you IF you buy a new keyboard at full prices - you could (possibly) get Komplete Standard as part of the deal - but that kind of deal is not currently available.

VP

Kymeia

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/176056#Comment_176056

Kontakt 7 is included (and a free library) - so it seems a reasonable question to wonder if that will be changed to Kontakt 8 after it comes out

https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/keyboards/kontrol-s49-s61-s88/?srsltid=AfmBOorMqkklToCdLGYTX6Wj3Tgh9HBXzERVbx5uKmGdG_QHePHu8p3t

Vocalpoint

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/176090#Comment_176090

Kymeia

My apologies - you are 100% correct. Totally forgot about Komplete Select with the S-Series.

Seems there is a "new" Select bundle coming - but no listing (yet) on what is in it:

If Kontakt 8 is part of these - seems reasonable for the OP to wait it out.

VP