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"I need options" (and not another Linux rant)
So I'm sure people are going to say its emotional or projectionism, and maybe mostly rubbish; I'm tired of having to be a technician/engineer/admin. I wanted to be a musician, a performer and creative. This year Microsoft ended support for Windows 10. Making 3 of my 4 studio PCs redundant. "Throw them away" said Microsoft…
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[Native Instruments - #4836418] Re: Kontrol S49 mk3 update : bug and crach Kontrol Keyboard
Hello, I'm sending out a message like a message in a bottle... I recently purchased a Kontrol S49 MK3 keyboard. Yesterday, I started the update, and like many others, the update crashed, and the keyboard is now unusable. I've tried all the methods available online (change cables, power cords….), and nothing works. When I…
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Overdub Record in Ableton with Komplete Kontrol S MK3
Is there a way to overdub record in Ableton with any of the transport buttons on the Komplete Kontrol S49 MK3? I can do normal recording, and automation, but no shortcut for overdub recording.
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Issues using my keypad in Cubase 15
Sorry if I come off as ignorant here. I have no clue at this point. I can use my s49 mk3 with Komplete Kontrol as a standalone and it is fine. Functions perfectly, same when using Kontakt 8. But for some reason when I load in Cubase 15, and attempt to open an instrument track with any plugin, Komplete Kontrol included I…
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Maschine Hardware: Design That Endures
Proven Design Philosophy The Maschine hardware series, maintaining roughly the same number of buttons and navigation aids for over ten years, clearly proves it's on the right track with design decisions. This is evident in Akai's MPC XL choice, which the company presents as the flagship standalone and adopts similar…
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Intermittent Latency/sampling rate Issue with knobs in Komplete Kontrol
I have an S61 and have an issue where occasionally there will be about a second or so of delay in the knob actions and their response in Komplete Kontrol. The delay is seen on the screen of keyboard itself. If this issue is happening, I also notice on synths like Pigments where I can see the knob movement in realtime, it…
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Komplete Kontrol MK3 Immersive Graphics
Noticed the old Komplete Kontrol MK2 showed real-time recording of MIDI when in the Maschine integration mode. This made me wonder if the MK3 is capable of showing more things like that (not necessarily Maschine) but moving graphics in general, instead of static banner images. Will this be possible in the future?
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Technical Issue: TYPO3 Error during License Transfer
Hi NI Support Team, I am trying to transfer my Komplete Kontrol hardware and its bundled software to a new buyer. However, every time I click "Confirm Transfer" on the website, I receive a "TYPO3 Service Unavailable" or "TYPO3 Error". I have already tried: Different browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari). Clearing cache and…
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Cubase 15 Pro + NI S61 Lost DAW Controles
Hi, Since a week I lost my connect to the DAW. Installed a update of Cubase 15 pro the DAW controles where gone. I installed Hardware controle software than addressed the *.js script in directory C:\Users\Users\OneDrive\Documenten\Steinberg\Cubase\MIDI Remote\Driver Scripts\Local\NativeInstruments\Kontrol_S_MK3 within…
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Kontrol MK3 issues on Mac
I have a new Kontrol MK3 and I have 2 main issues. The first one is that, sometimes, the daw integration will not work and every buttons on the keyboard are useless (can't loop, record, or anything else). The only and annoying solution I found is to shut everything down and delete com.apple.logic.pro.cs and…
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Issues: Quantize + Logic Integration
I have a new Kontrol MK3 and I have 2 main issues. The first one is that, sometimes, the daw integration will not work and every buttons on the keyboard are useless (can't loop, record, or anything else). The only and annoying solution I found is to shut everything down and delete com.apple.logic.pro.cs and…
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S-Series keyboard Mk4 request
I was thinking of getting a maschine micro as it would fit on top of the mk3 keyboard nicely. But then I was thinking, why did NI put in 16 pads into the MK3 keyboard? This way we could have one less controller to add in and maybe when Maschine integration comes back, it wouldn’t need the extra hardware. Lot of your…
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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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KONTROL S88 Power Issue
Greets: I've submitted a ticket over a week ago about this issue, so posting here while in wait. I am having an issue with my S88 MK3 where the keyboard, while not in use, eventually goes dark…no guide lights, no touch strip lights, no buttons lit, and a black screen. However, the power button is still on. Also, I am using…
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Keyboard suddenly not recognized
Hi guys, my keyboard worked perfectly and one day after turning on I got a message if I well remembered with "power". The keyboard isn't recognized by Kompakt anymore or firmware update. Please help ! Thanks
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Native komplete control mk3
Dear Support Team, I recently purchased a Komplete Kontrol MK3. When I first installed it, the start, stop, and record functions worked correctly in Logic. However, I accidentally updated my Mac to macOS Tahoe. Since then, the control buttons (start/stop/record) no longer work. I have searched online and found that the…
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S49 Mk3 key velocity issue (one key hitting 127)
Hi, I have a mk3 s49 keyboard. Its in warranty. One of the D keys no matter how soft i press it peaks at 127 as though im playing it hard. I have been in kontakt support chat for 2 weeks and they've got me to test it in midi ox and send videos which clearly show the fault. Does any one have any other idea how to fix this…
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Why is the S88 MK3 limited to -1 Octave? (MK2 could do -2)
I'm really frustrated with a regression in the S88 MK3 design. On the MK2, we could shift down two octaves to reach the low keyswitches (C-2 area) commonly used in libraries like Spitfire and Shreddage. The MK3 has hard-locked the octave down button to -1 only. This makes those keyswitches inaccessible from the hardware.…
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How to put Serum 2 vst3s into Komplete Kontrol
would love a step by step for inserting all user vst3s into Komplete Kontrol
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Mapping knobs of KKM32 to Ableton Live stock devices'
I just bought a KKM32 and it works perfectly fine The knobs only control the track volume (and panning with shift), really useful but I wish I could map them to Ableton Live stock devices' knobs; I swear I've seen a video of that being possible, but it might have been a different NI keyboard? Let me know how I could do that
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cubase API and Kontrol MK3 display Sends
I have been unsuccessfully trying to modify the file officialNativeInstruments_Kontrol_S_Mk3.js (in 'Documents/Steinberg/Cubase/MIDI Remote/Driver Scripts/Local/NativeInstruments/Kontrol_S_MK3/' It works perfectly for displaying instruments and inserts in Cubase, but I would like to add the following functionality: use…
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Kontrol S61/S49 MK3 Velocity Response
When playing the Kontrol S61 Mk3 under normal conditions, I need to apply excessive physical pressure on the keys for MIDI velocity to increase to what would be considered a normal or expressive range. Light to medium playing consistently results in very low velocities, making dynamic and musical playing difficult,…
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Regression caused by Windows Preview Update KB5074105 – Komplete Kontrol S88 MK2 Mixer Metering in C
I would like to report a confirmed regression affecting Komplete Kontrol S88 MK2 in combination with Cubase on Windows. Hardware Komplete Kontrol S88 MK2 Software / OS Windows 11 Pro (25H2) Cubase Pro 12 / 13 / 14 (same behavior) Komplete Kontrol (current version) Problem description After installing the Windows Preview…
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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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NI Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2 - is this discontinued or not?
As many of you know, MK2 is a much better option for those of us who were dumb enough to completely enter the NI ecosystem and base our studio setup on the machine software/hardware. That and machine JAM - for arrangement. So any info if this changed? Or is Kontrol mk2 still being made and/or in stock?
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Terrible that the PRESET UP/DOWN don't generate unique sysex message in MIDI mode
I'm using an M32 and A61 to control third party software - or even NI instruments like REAKTOR outside of Komplete Kontrol. I'm using reaper with reaKontrol. All the controllers on my M32 can be mapped because they spit out midi data. But the PRESET up/down buttons generate the EXACT SAME sysex messages, so they cannot be…
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Does anybody know how to get my S88 knobs and buttons to function for NI software, not Logic Pro?
Could anybody help please? My S88 MK1 piano keys work in Logic Pro but the buttons and knobs only work for Logic Pro, I can’t use them for any of NI software, the buttons clearly work but for the wrong software… how can I get them to recognise NI software instead of Logic Pro software?
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S61 transfer of hardware woes
I’ve just purchased an S61 Mk2 secondhand from facebook marketplace ...the chap I purchased it from could find the transfer id for the S61 in his account (he purchased it used of someone), so he simply handed me his NI ID account details (as he doesn’t want/need anymore) ...I don’t see any hardware ID for the S61 in there…
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Drum Lab change existing sounds to other Drum kits in MK3
Greetings- Is it possible to open Drum lab, choose a drum pattern, then change out the sounds with another Kit in MK3, (keep the original drum pattern in Drum lab, use the sounds from another MK3 kit i.e. True Sckool or Velvet Lounge for example) Thanks in advance for your assistance.
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D 4 not working
D4 either is silent, or blasts at full volume. I can transpose from D3, but that is a bit cumbersome.
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Komplete Kontrol and Reaper
Is there an update for Komplete Kontrol and native support in Reaper? I'm using the DrivenbyMoss to get it working but I'd really like to it integrated or native drivers.
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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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Update problem with Komplete Kontrol S49 MK3
Hello Following the purchase of a Komplete Kontrol S49 Mk3 keyboard in December 2025, the keyboard required an update before first use, but crashes and cannot be restarted for use. Does anyone have a solution, please? Thank you in advance, I would really like to find out! Olivier
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Are the Komplete Kontrol Series Keyboards the only ones that can seamlessly modify a knob's value?
When using a Komplete Kontrol Series Keyboard, turning one of the 8 knobs immediately modifies the associated value from the value it currently sits at. When trying with 3rd-party-controllers (one of which is officially supported by Komplete Kontrol software) the value either jumps to the absolute value of the knob or (if…
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USB C CABLE
Hello, Can you tell wich USB-C cable model reference I should use to connet a Komplet Kontrol S88 Mk3 Keyboard to my PC over a 5 metres length ? Tanks
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I can only use midi on my keyboard
Hi everyone, I’m having trouble getting my Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3 to work as anything other than a basic MIDI keyboard, and I’m hoping someone here might have run into something similar. My setup: MacBook Pro (M1 Pro) macOS Tahoe 26.2 Kontakt 8 / Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3 on the latest firmware Native Access, all software…
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No MIDI arriving in Ableton Live, No DAW-Mode
Hi, I have a problem with my Kontrol S61 Mk3. I downloaded Native Access, Komplete Kontrol and the Hardware Connection Service, all latest versions. Imade sure that the keyboard has the latest firmware. Playing instruments in Kontrol works fine but the problem lies within DAW integration. Ableton Live is listing 3…
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I love my S88 MK3, but why on earth they overlooked this? (KMK3-1756)
This is my first 88 key MIDI controller and I simply love playing it, but however it has at least one critical flaw. Especially when used with VST instruments - even with the official NKS support mind you. This thing can't reach the lowest octaves (-2 OC) so I could quickly change my articulations etc. Even my tiny…
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Plug-in for device "KOMPLETE KONTROL A-Series" is missing
Every time I go to open up Logic I get the pop up "Plug-in for device "KOMPLETE KONTROL A-Series" is missing". This is strange since the keyboard appears to play fine on logic and standalone KK without any issues. I've tried deleting Mac HD/Users/User Name/Library/Preferences/com.apple.logic.pro.cs as another forum…
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Hardware Transfer
I need to transfer the licences of my S88 MK2 and Maschine MK3 to a new buyer. I never redeemed the Komplete Select software for the S88 MK2 since I've owned Komplete Ultimate for a long time. Since he's new to the NI ecosystem, I want to know whether he can still redeem it when he takes ownership of the keyboard and which…
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Complete failure of midi and control surface S88 mk3
I have had the night from hell. I've had my S88 MK3 for a while, but was v busy with work so only now getting round to setting it up properly. I've done 7 midi templates for some of my ext hardware and went well and worked well (-no NRPN). Today I started setting up Logic, but it has been impossible. I have followed all of…
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DAW mode malfunction with Logic Pro
I've recently acquired my new Kontrol S61 MK3 in hopes of the wonderfully seamless workflow heaven seen so many times all over youtube. I've already started support tickets with NA and Sweetwater (my vendor). Until that ball gets rolling, I'll try here. The problem: The actual keyboard is new and in perfect condition.…
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Kontrol Sxx Mk2 only shows last added instrument
Recently upgraded to KK 3.5. Currently my Kontrol S88 Mk2 only offers controls, light guides, screens for the last loaded instrument in my DAW. Actual DAW control has gone away since KK 3.x came along. I was willing to let that go, but now the KK interface to NKS features seems to be limited to the last instrument I…
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Water damage to Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3
I accidentally spilled water on my Kontrol S88 MK3, recently purchased used from Guitar Center. As a result, some knobs are not fully functional, and a few keys (and LED guide lights) are not working. Is this something I could have repaired or fix myself?
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Komplete Kontrol S61 Mk2 Not Working
I recently updated to a newer MacBook, and my Komplete Kontrol keyboard no longer fully works. The keyboard part works fine, but all of the buttons up top (Play, Record, Mute, Solo, etc) won't light up or work. As far as I know, all software is up to date as well, so I'm not sure why it is not working.
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Request for Main Knob Function Rollback after Firmware 2.0 Update
Hi everyone, After the latest firmware update, the main knob on my S49 MK3 in DAW mode now controls the volume of the selected track instead of moving Cubase's cursor/playhead position. This change is frustrating because moving the cursor is a much more frequent action. The eight smaller knobs on the S49 MK3 already…
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deals for S61 of S88 keyboards for Komplete owners
This is a simple suggestion. in the online store I see several deals for NkS keyboards with bundled software but I don't see any deals for people who already own some version of Komplete and might be interested in taking advantage of NKS . I own Komplete 15 Ultimate and might be interested in upgrading my old keyboard to a…
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record midi notes in Maschine 3 software with KK keyboard?
Maybe that's obvious for some, but can you play/record notes into Maschine 3 software using a Komplete Kontrol keyboard, A61? If not, which keyboard is supported? Thanks.
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Can you add white to the Komplete Kontrol Keyboards colour options?
I was setting up my workspace and primarily use white lighting across my PC and setup. I would really appreciate an option to set the LEDs on the Kontrol S88 MK3 to white as well. At the moment, there are only 16 colour options. A white setting would look excellent and integrate perfectly with clean, minimal setups. It…