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Can’t load Kontakt 8 in Komplete Kontrol
I’m new to the NI ecosystem and picked up the s49 mk3 a few days ago with komplete 15 standard. i think i may have messed up something with my install but I can’t figure out what to do to fix it. I have kontakt 8 and i can open it standalone but in Komplete Kontrol Kontakt 8 is greyed out and I’m not sure why. I see 6 and…
KOntrol in Logic Pro
Hi, I‘ve got following question: When I load Kontrol in a Channel in Logic Pro it get‘s the Audio-Information (in my case 432hz) from the Logic-Preferences, so that the loaded Instrument sounds in 432hz. Is that correct? Thanks for the answers. Kind regards, Ecki
MIDI not playing through Kontakt in LOGIC Pro
I can hear sound from the Kontakt Player itself, but not when I'm playing through a MIDI controller. Can't work it out. Using Kontakt8 All help and advice welcome. Thanks in advance.
Loaded new Native Access on my new computer and no samples play on old Logic projects
Hello, I just got a new Mac mini 4 and I loaded Native Access 3.17.0. I was previously working on an old iMac with an older version of Komplete, Native Access, Kontakt etc. I saved all the libraries on an external drive before scrapping that machine many months ago for a long distance move. When I was setting up on the new…
Opening Logic Projects made with Komplete 9 on Sequoia
Hi, I just got a new Mac Mini and when I open Logic Pro 11 some of my Komplete 9 plugins ( Guitar Rig and Kontakt ) open in demo mode. I haven't actually tried to open a project yet out of fears of the impact it could have on my projects but my questions are: Will my projects created with Komplete 9 plugins open and…
Maschine studio in 2024?
Hi all. Does anyone have any experience with maschine studio? I wondered if it would be a good or bad idea to buy one used as I have maschine 2 software. Would it be compatable with the newer software? And how would the features stack up against the MK3?
Logic Users, you can now record midi from maschine without midi mode
it is now possible to record midi straight from the maschine plugin into logic and from the controller without midi mode Im still testing it but it’s looking good step 1 Turn on the logic and maschine virtual port in logic and maschine (standalone) Open maschine ( not multi timbral ) on a logic track In the logic track…
Maschine+ not connecting to the software after 3.1.0 software update
I am running Logic Pro 11 on an iMac (Intel i7, Ventura 13.7.4, 64g ram). I was trying to test the Ableton Link feature. Here are the steps: Launch Maschine+ 3.1.0 (with a project loaded) Turn on Ableton Link Launch Logic Pro 11 Turn on Ableton Link After enabling "AbletonLink" in Logic Pro 11, the software responds and…
M32 and Komplete Kontrol in Logic Pro X
PLATFORM: Apple MBP M1 Pro/Sequoia 15.1.1 Logic Pro X 11.1 KOMPLETE KONTROL app v 3.33 Komplete Standard 15 After years of drooling over the ads, I took the plunge and bought Komplete 15 and an M32 keyboard. Having had an Arturia Minilab Mk 1, which took a PhD to set up in Logic, I was hoping the M32 would be plug and…
Maschine+ Hardware not compatible with Logic Pro 11 after 3.1.0 update
I am running Logic Pro 11 on an iMac (Intel i7, Ventura 13.7.4, 64g ram). I was trying to test the Ableton Link feature. Here are the steps: Launch Maschine+ 3.1.0 (with a project loaded) Turn on Ableton Link Launch Logic Pro 11 Turn on Ableton Link After enabling "AbletonLink" in Logic Pro 11, the software responds and…
bought new iMac 24" m4 chip, nothing is connecting, everything is crashing
did a old iMac to new iMac transfer applications only now programs are crashing on start up and won't open e.g… cubase, logic. Maschine mk3 won't connect, receives power but doesn't turn on for the program my iloks and installers are up to date, everything is haywire, help currently I just want to get Maschine connected,…
Control Setup Issues on Logic Pro 11 with Maschine Mikro Mk3 & Komplete Kontrol M-32
Hi there! Hope you´re doing well. I´ve been trying to setup my controllers (MM Mk3 & KK M-32) to Logic and only they keys and the pads seem to work. The Buttons aren´t automatically assigned. I´ve downloaded the latest firmware (2020) for both devices and even though I used Rosetta to open the Update Application, they…
komplete s49 mk2 and logic, transport not working
Cheers good ppl. Just got an m4 mac with OS15.3.1 Running logic 11.1.2 Using KK 3.3.2 Keys work alright. But the transport plays notes, doesn’t start recording or playing. The big knob doesn’t scroll the bars, as it did on my ol’ imac. I tried the reseting of logic as linked in another thread - the apogee site. But the mac…
Unable to login
Installed KOMPLETE 15 STANDARD DL (1) but getting the message unable to login when I try via email or Native ID. This is a Mac. Couldn't find a suitable tag for this.
Part of buttons KK S49 haven't been automatically set with Logic pro
Hello there! I have Logic Pro 11.1.2, and my Komplete Kontrol S49 Keyboard isn't able to us such as: Loop, Metro, Tempo, Play, Rec, Stop, Undo, Quantize, Auto, M, S, Buttons using Logic pro. I have checked Logic Pro > Control Surfaces > Setup. In the "New" menu, and "Automatic Installation" is selected. Also I have checked…
How can I activate Kontakt 5?
Hey! I have Komplete Ultimate 10 and I'm able to install and use Kontakt 5 via Native Access, but in Logic it seems like its working in a Demo mode and after timeout asks me to activate. When I click the activate button nothing happens 🤔 Can I ask for help? Am I doing something wrong or expecting too much out of my…
Maschine 3.01 hosted in Logic Pro 11.11: Can not see instrument windows (MAS2-30214)
Hi I have following problem. I'm using Maschine 3.01 as a plugin in Logic Pro 11.11. Sequoia 15.2. My problem is that I can not see instrument windows/plugin windows of Maschine. For example: if I load Guitar Rig 7 or Alicia Keys inside Maschine 3, I get no plugin window, no matter what I do. Clicking the plugin under the…
I can't find Kontakt in my logic DAW
I downloaded the free Kondtakt 8 player in advance of purchasing a few programs.. and wanted to try some of the free things included in the free Kondtakt 8 download. I've downloaded Kontakt 8 and it's in my applications folder… but I can't see it when I open up Logic Pro…. when I buy other programs they automatically…
No sound in midi mode
Hi all, I've had my Micro MK3 for a month now and I've searched through so many YouTube videos and threads in this community and others for answers but I still cannot get the sound to work in MIDI mode. I use the latest version of Logic Pro 11 and have updated the firmware on the device. I am able to play and hear sounds…
Is it possible to turn premade loops from the Leap expansions into individual MIDI notes?
Hello, Logic Pro user (latest version) here with NI KOMPLETE 15 STANDARD. I've been having fun with loops from the LEAP expansions, but would love to customize some of the notes so I'm not just using the loop melody out of the box. I got a premade drum pattern from RUDIMENTS and was able to drag and drop it over to Logic…

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Some instruments get installed and others don't in Native Access
Hi there :) I wanted to install Komplete Kontrol 11 on my new Mac. I downloaded the newest version of Native Access and granted all the permissions it needs (Full Disk Access and Files & Folders). Some instruments were installed properly (e.g. The Grandeur) while others failed (e.g. The Giant). I have enough memory on my…
Key not returning on Komplete Kontrol S88 MK2
Hello, I have a Komplete Kontrol S88 MK2 keyboard that I purchased in 2021. One of the keys does not return to its original position after being pressed. It still produces sound, but the key remains stuck down. I live in South Korea and unfortunately I am unable to carry the keyboard to a repair shop or send it via…
Kontakt 7 only vst3, no AUi
i have some old sessions im opening after resetting my laptop. I decided to use the AUi version of kontakt 7 in my sessions instead of vst3, so i went to redownload the plugin to use again, but its only downloading the VST3 version, and not the AU version. Help!
Enabling flux mode in loops
Hi! I have been really enjoying using Traktor Pro for the past two years (version 3 and then later 4). I use it with either mouse/keyboard, or a Numark Mixtrack Pro 3 and a midi mapping file found off the internet and edited to fit my needs. However there is something that has always bugged me about loops and flux mode.…
Kontakt Factory Libraries are missing?
Hi! I tried downloading Kontakt Factory Library onto my external hard drive, but I can't seem to access it in Kontakt even though native access shows it as being downloaded. Would be great if someone a bit smarter than me when it comes to tech knows what the issue is! I've attached a couple of screenshots to show what I…
How to use modulation and expression in Kontakt Player
Hi everyone, I have a general question about how to automate the modulation and expression parameters using VSTs from Native Instruments. I have the free kontakt player (that I use through Logic Pro) that can load my instruments but am struggling to automate the modulation and expression of my instruments like I can do for…
Kontakt 5 creating huge amount of 'system files'
I've been converting a load of old .gig instruments to .nki in K5 and saving to an external drive. I've noticed my Mac now has 600GB of 'system files' that is growing the more I convert. I haven't been able to figure out where these files are located and how to get rid of them to recover storage. Any thoughts would be…
KK S49 MK2 a few keys not playing Logic
KK S49 MK2 a few keys not playing ( C1, C2, D2, D#2 ) in Logic DAW, but in Logic DAW in the Piano Row the keys mentioned do play Please Help, thank you
can't execute bpm detection due to missing transients please analyze first
i cannot for the life of me get traktor pro 4 to analzye my hard drive full of music. i keep getting the error above when i try to analyze the tracks like it suggests. i have tried everything. i re added the folder in settings. it seems to actually analyze something if i drag it into the track collection but it will not…
Kontrol S3 cross fader bleed and malfunction
Recentky purchased S3 secondhand. Sound bleed from left channel when cross fader is fully in right position. When cross fader is moved to left position in software (Virtual DJ) it immediately jumps back to the centre. First time with NI hardwsre so trying to figure out where the problem is. Does the cross fader need…