The drift in pattern player across ALL play series drum instruments is outlandish.
Ableton, Cubase even Maschine have timing issues.
Pattern player - Trigger Pattern + Drift
Pattern player - Drag pattern = No Drift
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Native Instruments became aware of significant Play Series timing and sync issues by at least early 2023, following widespread user reports across various DAWs. Key timeline and milestones of NI's awareness include:
Early 2023 (Initial Major Bug Reports): Detailed community reports in February 2023 highlighted "sync drift" in Kontakt 7 when using Play Series instruments like 40's Very Own Drums and Ignition Keys. Users noted that patterns would lose sync after approximately 32 bars.Late 2023 (DAW-Specific Findings): In October 2023, reports intensified regarding a "bad timing bug" specifically linked to certain BPM values (multiples of 25) and sample rates. It was documented that timing would speed up or "mess up" starting at bar 33 in these specific conditions.February 2025 (Official Acknowledgment): NI's Chief Product Officer officially responded to broader customer frustrations, announcing updates for Kontakt 8 to address longstanding performance and usability concerns.Late 2025 (Ongoing Monitoring): Community updates in November 2025 indicated that while NI has released frequent updates (reaching Kontakt 8.7), users continue to report sloppiness in the sequencer engine at certain sample rates.
