Komplete Kontrol s88 won't browse through Kontakt libraries

Barivegguy89
Barivegguy89 Member Posts: 7 Member
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Hello all. I just recently bought a Komplete Kontrol s88 MIDI keyboard. I connected it to my computer. I was able to get Ableton to recognize the keyboard, and I was able to play sounds with it. One of the features that I was really excited about is that you can browse your Kontakt and Komplete libraries from the keyboard itself, no need to look at your computer. The problem is I can't figure out how to put my keyboard into this mode. The beginner Komplete Kontrol s88 video that I watched didn't go over how to get there, it just skipped right to talking about how to use that Browse mode. I tried Googling, but it's hard to find anything while Googling because Google thinks you are asking about the Komplete Kontrol software. So, here I am! Help?

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  • PoorFellow
    PoorFellow Moderator Posts: 7,316 mod
    edited June 7
    https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/45774/komplete-kontrol-s88-wont-browse-through-kontakt-libraries

    For browsing Kontakt libraries on Keyboard using Direct Connection to Kontakt 7 or newer then you need to have :

    A S-Series Mk3 keyboard (the model with one big unified screen) correctly connected to your computer.

    Then you also needs to have the Hardware Connection Service installed.

    Then you need to run and setup audio and Midi settings correct in the standalone app versions of both Komplete Kontrol app and Kontakt 7/8 app (For setup of standalone applications then please check this section of the on-line manual)

    Then you need Kontakt 7/8 or Komplete Kontrol running on the computer

    .

    Be sure to be using latest version of Native Access for your OS

    Also then please refer to the link on section 'Using direct Kontakt integration' on the Learn page as well as please notice the manual on the downloads page.

    How to Set Up a Kontrol Keyboard with Your DAW

    How to Switch a Kontrol S-Series MK3 Keyboard to MIDI 1.0

    .

  • Barivegguy89
    Barivegguy89 Member Posts: 7 Member

    @PoorFellow Thanks for your help. I'm currently going through everything on the list you sent me. The first thing that popped up that I don't believe I have is the "Hardware Connection Service". Can you give me more information about that?

  • mykejb
    mykejb Moderator Posts: 2,598 mod

    You should see the hardware connection service in Native Access. The MIDI connections are only relevant for playing the keyboard so assuming those work there's no need to change them. The browser works over a different protocol and should be automatic between the MK3 and Kontakt/Komplete Kontrol.

  • Barivegguy89
    Barivegguy89 Member Posts: 7 Member

    Ok, figured it out, and this one is probably on me.

    I hadn't completed this step in the setup instructions:

    Step 3: Enter the serial number in Native Access

    What I didn't realize is that if you don't enter this serial number in, Hardware Connection Service will not show up in Native Access. Once I entered the serial number in NA, Hardware Connection Service showed up and everything was pretty straightforward from there.

    Thanks everyone for your help!

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