Will Kontakt 8 / Komplete 15 be part of the Included Software of an S-Series MK3 Purchase?

KD8

For a while now I have been thinking about an s-series purchase and was wondering whether the new release of Kontakt 8 / Komplete 15 Select will be included instead of the now outdated versions.

Vocalpoint

There are 3 new versions of K Select on the way - I would think they will eventually start to be included with the S-Series MKIII sometime after Sept 23 - but exactly when is unknown.

VP

blakarm

I purchased the Mk3 the day before the 15 announcement and part of the sales pitch was Kontakt 7 was included - 24 hours later it's obsolete.

Hoping they give recent purchases of the Mk3 consideration but not holding my breath

KD8

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/176697#Comment_176697

I sent a ticket the other day, asking whether Kontakt 8 / Komplete 15 Select will be part of an MK3 Keyboard purchase and whether there will be a grace period. For example, when I bought the Push 3, it came with Ableton Live 11. Weeks after my purchase, Live 12 came out and I still got the upgrade for free. Im currently inquiring whether this will be the case with NI as well so maybe you're not completely out of luck. Ill post here again when I get a response to my ticket.

GAHTTZ

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/176697#Comment_176697

same i purchased my s49 about a 3 weeks ago hopefully we get a free upgrade path

GAHTTZ

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/176712#Comment_176712

yes please keep me informed too

blakarm

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/176712#Comment_176712

That would be great. Thanks...

KD8

Hi everyone,

I just got my first reply. I was told they are currently looking into whether there will be a grace period made for purchases before the 23rd of September, and that they'll get back to me as soon as they receive more information.

Ill update this thread again once I know more 👍

blakarm

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/177141#Comment_177141

Legend… thanks for following this up. Much appreciated

KD8

Sorry guys, im not getting any more replies... To me it seems like a grace period currently doesn't exist. Best case scenario, they are thinking about it and maybe going to implement one but who knows.

SpeedySax

I will wait until Monday, September 23 and then buy my new NI S61 including the new release. Than I am save.