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MIDI 2.0 Issues. Any thoughts?
OK Folks, here's a question to spark off some thoughts for you. This is for anyone using the Kontrol S3 series controllers, but it might apply to other versions too… If anyone's encountered the interesting issue as to what happens when you turn on MIDI 2.0 specification within the firmware of your Kontrol S3 series…
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Any official Cubase Script integraton with Komplete Kontrol MK3 keyboards (like the S88 MK3) coming?
We have internal Midi CC editor and controls on the S88 MK3 for universal control but will we see plug and play Cubase controls via the Cubae MIDI Control Editor script? Other keyboard manufacturers (like Arturia) have scripts like this. The S88 MK3 is a composer keyboard and Cubase is the most common composer DAW so it…
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FEATURE REQUEST: NI hardware product firmware checking / updates service
OK, As we're using Native Access to manage our products, register our hardware, etc, one feature is missing and I do think that this would play a huge role in managing our hardware investments better. What if there was a way to check firmware versions for connected NI devices which were registered through Native Access and…
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It's OFFICIAL!!! We have accessibility!
Hello to all, and YES… You heard me right, We have….. ACCESSIBILITY for Komplete Kontrol! :) So, why am I posting this now? Well, if anyone's seen two posts from me, You'll likely understand why I've been rather cutting over a situation lasting nearly 2 years, but now. I think it's time to let certain things go and welcome…
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M-gear sustain foot pedal support
About a year ago, I was one of the first to test a Native Kontrol S61 MK3. At the time, I couldn't get my M-gear sustain pedal to work. Is this fixed in the meantime, or can someone confirm it works?
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2nd hand s49
I want to buy a 2nd hand s49 mk2 from a store but there is no transfer licence. Can I getyhis released at all?
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Kontrol S49 MK3 not connecting to NI Instruments on screen
Hi there, I've just fired up my studio setup and no longer have a link between my S49 MK3 keyboard and NI / Cubase. ie cannot see Komplete Kontrol repeated on my S49 Screen. The S49 Firmware is up to date and I've tried different USB-C cables. Also tried using a USB-C hub and Power cable. Cubase can open the NI Instruments…
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FIXED / Kontrol mk3 issue with Komplete Kontrol and Logic
My Kontrol keyboard perfectly controls Komplete Kontrol plugin * within the standalone version, but not within Logic. Komplete Kontrol appears as if it is a non NKS or native instrument, see photo included. Otherwise I have no issue with Kontakt 8 and other new functions provided by the firmware 2.0. Can any one reproduce…
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Are there companies in the New York City area that service Komplete Kontrol Keyboards?
I bought my keyboard at Guitar Center and they don't service it. I contacted two highly regarded shops that repair all manner of synths and keyboards and neither one repairs NI products. It is long out of warranty. Thanks for your help!
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License transfer problem
Hi there, I'm selling my Komplete Kontrol S61 MK3 bundle, which includes the hardware and a Komplete 15 Standard Upgrade. I purchased these products over 7 months ago- so the 60 days limit is far over. In my account, the hardware license (KONTROL S61 MK3 HW) is ready for transfer, but the upgrade license (KOMPLETE 15…
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Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3 – TypeError getBaseObjectId in Cubase MIDI Remote (HCS 2.0.5 + KK 3.5.0)
Hi, After updating to Hardware Connection Service 2.0.5 and Komplete Kontrol 3.5.0 on Windows 11 (Intel i5-14600K), my Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3 is recognized correctly in Device Manager and by the system. However, whenever I launch Cubase 13.0.20, I immediately get this error inside the MIDI Remote Script Control panel:…
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What do you think of Scan content at start-up K.K.Software
I would like to save my original sounds such as Massive X and check them on K.K.Software, but it is always in scanning mode, so I cannot immediately check the saved state. I think that every time I start K.K.Software, the Factory Library is also scanned. I think we need a "Scan Factory content at start-up" button, but what…
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Bitwig Studio - Bitwig Device Library for NKS-like Integration without Komplete Kontrol
Bitwig Studio has customisable remote controls for devices and plugins which are rather like NKS mappings but with several advantages. For a start the editor for creating them is much more flexible than Komplete Kontrol's NKS editor as you can freely move around pages and also map the same param to multiple pages (eg if…
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Why does Massive X 1.6 still not fully support NI keyboards?
It's been a couple of years since NI brought out poly aftertouch capable keyboards and yet the latest update to Massive X still does not support them. In fact apart from Kontakt (and Reaktor with a bit of work) none of the NI synths support Poly aftertouch, and of course this is also a long standing limitation of Maschine,…
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Does KOntrol S MK3 Hardware support 14 bit MIDI CC HiRes mode ?
Hi. I would like to know if the Kontrol S MK 3 Keyboards support 14 bit MIDI CC HiRes mode. I couldn't find any substantial info, not in the forums and not in the tech specs of the hardware. If the Keyboards support that mode it would be appreciated that the feature be reflected in the tech specs. I know that the hardware…
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Updated Kontrol S61 Mk3, Transport and DAW control are not available in Cubase and Nuendo
I waited on the 2nd update. Kontrol S61 MK3 firmware 2.0.5, I installed and I still have no transport or daw integration. They are dark and inactive. System worked fine before the updates. Using a MAC Sequioa 15.6. DAWS (Cubase, Nuendo and Luna) Any advice? Please advise. Thanks
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Connection issue and solution after installed Kontrol Mk3 firmware 2.0.5
After waiting on the updated update Kontrol S61 MK3 firmware 2.0.5, I installed and I still have no transport or daw integration. They are dark and inactive. Please advise
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My Constant Problems With My New MK3 Since Buying It Last Week
First I would say that I never had one problem with my S88 MK2 during the 8 years I owned it. I every time I loaded it up, it worked. I am the superest of superfans of KK. I have written many dozens of posts on VI:Control and elsewhere on how much I love it, tips, etc. But when a physical issue happened with my MK2 (the…
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How do I edit the properties of Massive X's My Original presets?
How can I edit the "Brand", "Author" and "COMMENT" properties of my original Massive X sound? I also tried using K.K.Software, but I was unable to edit the "Properties."
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How to contact Pre-Sales Support?
Newbie here. Debating whether to buy the Kontrol S88 Mk3 88-key Smart Keyboard Controller. I’ve read that NI’s support ranges from poor to nonexistent. True? I’ve read that NI is struggling and may go out of business. True? I’d like to ask NI some questions about this pricey product. But there appears to be no way to…
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Cubase 14 + Hardware Connection Service 2.0.5 not working
This discussion was created from comments split from: FIXED - Issue with the Kontrol S mk3 new firmware/Hardware Connection Service .
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S61 mk3 Firmware Ver2 and Logic Pro -> Plugin window always Opening issue
I'm running into an annoying issue/bug on the 2.0 Firmware and Logic Pro 11 where my plugin windows open whenever I switch tracks, even if I uncheck the link button. this happens to my plugins hosted within KK and on standalone plugins as well. It's a really annoying behaviour having to uncheck the plugin window every time…
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Fixed my issue with new update and Logic Pro
Mac Sequoia MacBook Pro M3 Komplete Kontrol S88 Mk3 Logic Pro 11.2 Panorama Nektar CS12 Apologies if this is covered elsewhere but I couldn’t see it. It may of course be unique to my installation. After installing new updates (2.05) I had an issue whereby use of the transport controls and Mixer would crash Logic resulting…
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New Komplete Kontrol A49 MIDI controller without Maschine and others
Hello, I purchased a Komplete Kontrol A49 and it arrived today, August 10, 2025. The box says that MASHINE ESSENTIALS, REAKTOR PRISM, and MONARK are included (image attached). However, when I access Native Access, they don't appear. Am I doing something wrong?
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Kontrol S Series Mk3 Feature Wishlist
Wishlist for future Kontrol S-Mk3 updates (please add yours as well!) Basic midi pattern sequencer for ext. gear New Kontakt Tools onboard, similar to onboard play assist
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Komplete Kontrol is stuck in a scan loop and locks up
My Komplete Kontrol is stuck in a loop at start up and throws this error: it does not describe what file or where the problem resides, so i do not know what is broken or where to go to repair or replace missing file or folder.
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Do/Will Komplete Kontrol Keyboards ever integrate with MPC Standalone and its instruments?
Considering the new partnership which brought Play Series and other Maschine expansions to MPC, does/will KK mk3 ever interegrate with Akai’s platform with auto assigned controls and tweakable UI @Jeremy_NI?
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Control pedal calibration fails
Hello, I just updated my Kontrol S-Series MK3 to v2.04 firmware and am very impressed! However, after trying to recalibrate, my expression pedal inputs have stopped working. Now they only respond if set to 'Switch' mode, 'Continuous' mode doesn't work anymore. Please help?
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S49 Not connectiing
I have completed a windows update on my laptop running windows 11 Cubase 14 Pro, Keyboard is connected however Komplete Kontrol And Kontakt not mapping to keyboard. have completed the following on Kontakt My Kontrol Keyboard's Autofocus Function Does Not Work with Komplete Kontrol or Kontakt in Cubase – Native Instruments…
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Why is my S61 Mk 2 having these issues?
Hey folks, over the last few months my S61 Mk2 keyboard has been slowly acting up, not communicating with Logic in various ways and now when I turn it on the screens rotate through random instruments and mixing pages, the keyboard lights pulse with different colours, the buttons pulse along with them. Any ideas? (I tried…
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How's the accessibility with the new firmware update for the Komplete Kontrol SMK3?
Hi everyone! Have any blind people who have the Komplete Kontrol SMK3 tried it since the new firmware update last week? If so how's the accessibility? Wondering because I've read that the newer keyboards have a lot more DAW and Kontakt functionality than the M32 keyboards. I'd be interested to hear anyone's thoughts,…
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"fat" guitar sounds
Hi I'm really new to this field, I have a Kontrol s61. And other guitar packs from Native Instruments. I'm trying to create guitar sounds for different artists.. Dire Straits Eric Clapton David Gilmour I can't really get close to it (I have a lot to learn). Can anyone help me with presets or appropriate settings? I have a…
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I can’t install Hardware Connection Service. I click on “Install,” it installs, but nothing happens!
Hi, Since the update, it is impossible for me to use my Kontrol S88 MK3 MIDI keyboard. I can’t install Hardware Connection Service. I click on “Install,” it installs, but nothing happens, and I notice it’s still available for download, as if it never actually installed in the end. I can’t use my keyboard anymore.…
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DAW mode no longer working on Nuendo 14 after firmware update
DAW mode no longer working on Nuendo 14 after Kontrol S-Series MK3 Firmware 2.0 update. DAW button, play, record, stop buttons no longer light up and aren't accessible.
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midi 2 is not working
I have a s61 mk3 controller Everything works great with midi1. in MIDI 2 mode, which is supposed to correspond better with the hardware, doesn't work. There's no sound at all. What am I missing? Do I need a special template for this? And if so, can I download a ready-made one?
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Generalized "Player Layer" for Maschine+
Hello together. We need one layer only to shrink the selectable modules for the Maschine+. I call it the "Player" Layer. For Reaktor we need this soon, because if the M+ have a selection from Reaktor Moduls which run stable on the M+ hardware, will increase the selling of the M+ drasticly. One idea of a good solution for…
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Kontrol S-Series MK3 2.0 update - Encoder Issue / values jump up only
I have a weird issue with the firmware update in Logic - when choosing smart controls, or any non-NI plug in, or the DAW controls, moving the encoders lets the values just jump up in big steps, but not down (even if I turn them left). It's not usable right now with any non-NI instruments, as all the parameters will just go…
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Cubase MIDI remote script console infinite loop
The firmware and the HCS broke Cubase in my case with an infinite loop of MIDI remote script console. Is there any way to rollback the firmware?
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Komplete S88 Mk3 Knob Issues after Firmware Update in Logic
Hi, After updating the firmware, my knobs will now only increase values (Can only turn things to 100%) and aren't able to reduce values when working in Logic Pro. This happens in both the plug-in mode and the Daw mode. I don't think there's anything wrong with the actual knobs because when I press Settings and try to…
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S88 Mk3 Firmware 2.0.4 is a GREAT update!
After having been an outspoken critic of the S88-Mk3 (less controls than my Mk2, no sliders etc.), two software updates have nevertheless finally won me over to the Mk3: first the ability to create user onboard templates now the incredibly useful 2.0.4 update offering so much hands on functionality beyond NKS, and no…
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Kontrol S-Series MK3 2.0 with Logic Pro Multi-Output KK and Kontakt
First of all, I love this new update. It works well, except for one issue I've run into. The Multi-Output versions of Kontakt and Komplete Kontrol plugins are displayed like this: The stereo versions of these plugins shows up correctly:
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Kontrol S61/S49 MK3 Velocity Response
Is anyone else having issues acclimating to the action of their S61/S49? I'm finding that the black keys have a much hotter velocity output than the white keys, especially when glissing from a black key to a white key with the same finger. I feel this difference and have this issue regardless of the velocity curve setting.…
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DAW integration missing - transport buttons don't work
Hi everyone, I’m experiencing a persistent issue with my Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2 and Logic Pro X on macOS Sequoia, and I'm hoping someone here can help (or share the required file). Problem: DAW integration for Logic is completely missing – the transport buttons (Play, Stop, Record, Loop, Metronome) on my S61 MK2 are…
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the new kk update is not working for me in cubase.
since I'v updated nothing changed in cubase. it says "no instrument/effect loaded" , even though do have plugins loaded. in Logic Pro it works fine, so this seems to be cubase issue. thanks for any help.
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Am I eligible for Kontakt 8 FULL?
I bought the KONTROL S61 MK3. Am I not entitled to the full version of Kontakt 8? That’s what it says at 0:50 in this official NI video: But I don’t see it available in Native Access or in my account.
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S88 MK3 is On, but can't be found on the PC
My setup used to work with Studio One around six months ago, and I'm back to it. Somehow can't get any app to recall the S MK3 even though it looks updated. Native Access 3.20.0, reinstalled Komplete Kontrol, and restarted the PC to be sure. The hardware connection service app is the latest v.2.0.4, and I haven't seen any…
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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…
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Komplete Kontrol S88 MK2 Sustain Pedal Not Working
Hello, I recently purchased a used Komplete Kontrol S88 MK2 master keyboard. The keyboard was in excellent overall condition. However, when I tried to connect my existing sustain pedal and play in my DAW, Logic Pro, I noticed that the sustain pedal wasn't working. So, I Googled and found comments from others who had…
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Why Doesn't My S88 mk2 Work in Maschine 3 Right Now? (MAS2-30458)
The two (S88 MK2 & Maschine 3) were working fine together until I think recent update?? I just updated my stuff yesterday my system has been off for a while - doesn't matter it's up-to-date as soon as I turned it on and before I started running into this as it's the only reason why I use this laptop. I really don't use…
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From a blind composer and producer. Thanks for robbing the blind community.
I'm publishing this post to warn ANYONE who is severely visually impaired o blind to STAY AWAY from Native Instruments S series keyboards, maybe even native instruments completely. Why? I started with NI back in 2016 with one of the early MK1 S88 models and the early builds of Komplete Kontrol, then upgraded to an S88 MK2…