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Komplete Kontrol 3.4.0 fails to scan VSTs
Hangs scanning plugins (since update to 3.4.0) in standalone mode. Different plugin each time. Has to be killed using Task Manager. Tried the DB deletion and rebuild suggestion by support but as yet it has not managed to rebuild the DB. Needs an update to generate more error detail to get around this problem. Right now KK…
No Sound except a Piano Sound in Komplete Kontrol after latest updates
It wasn't giving me any sound at all. Then I got it to work, but only a piano sound after loading the Grandeur. Now every intrument plays that one sound. No sound on trying presents in the right list per instrument. My speakers are working. The latests sound drivers. ASIO is working good. I uninstalled Komplete Kontrol and…
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…
Could really find a mentor extremely helpful
I am a professional instrumentalist who’s starting his journey in production relatively late in life. Although I must say everyone I have spoken to has told me the content I have created thus far on the Maschine + is extremely awesome for a beginner producer. That being said, I know the things that I lack in knowledge, and…
Play assist on Komplete Kontrol MK3 still do not record MIDI correctly
Native Instruments just released a big MIDI firmware update for Komplete Kontrol MK3 Keyboards. Just tested it. It still has no working PlayAssist with DAWs like Logic from what I can tell. The Play Assist Midi do not record correctly in Logic - the DAW records what you pressed on the keys, not what Play Assist adjusted…
When attempting to open Komplete Kontrol 3.4.0 I get "waiting for a product scan" error
I have repaired, uninstalled, rebooted, reinstalled, used the NI Uninstall RegTool_64bit.. nothing works. (I'm a former sw engineer of 20 years) General tips I find online is "once open, go to prefs.." or "restart the data base" (??) type answers. I can't do anything, as it just says "waiting for a product scan" and…
Is there a fix for Komplete Control freezing on scanning plugins?
I am just a little confused why plugins that it gets stuck on aren't just skipped and logged as an error in the scanning log such as occurs in daws. Its a little silly to need to hide my vst2 and vst3 folders to even get past the start screen - attempts to actually scan the plugin folders that NKS is suppose to work with…
Komplete - Instrument grouping error
Hello, I just installed a new Spitfire library and since then all Spitfire instruments disappeared except for one, I tried rebuilding the database but the error persists. You can see in the video that I select presets from the BlankFor.ms library, but it does not have a cover image to select the group. The Olafur Arnalds…
Komplete Kontrol problem - Missing presets after installing Spitfire Olafur Arnalds CT (KBDSW-8046)
I’ve reported this issue multiple times, but so far I haven’t received a solution: NI support closed my ticket without resolving the issue. EDIT: to be fair, the ticket was closed because I was redirected to Spitfire support, and it took some weeks until I had more information about the bug. Spitfire redirected me back to…
Can't load user patches after Komplete Kontrol Update 3.4.0
Hi, I've updated Komplete Kontrol about an hour ago. I go to try to load user patches in stand-alone mode and none of them will load. Not even user patches for NI products. Factory patches from NI products work fine, but I've checked all of the directories etc in settings and it all looks good. Any Ideas?
Kontrol S49 MK3 via MioXL
Hello, I recently got a MioXL to assist with midi routing my devices. I've been plugging in my S49 directly into the USB host ports of the MioXL and it's been great for sending midi to my hardware synths. What I didn't realize until now is that the standard connectivity between the keyboard and NI's software has been…
Komplete Kontrol do not open Absynth 5...help!!
I bought a new computer not too long ago. And I installed Windows 10 and I'm installing Native Instruments' products. Then I upgraded Windows 10 to Windows 11 and while installing the product, I confirmed that Absynth 5 won't open in Komplete Kontrol. Please help me!!
NKS Control Tabs in Kontakt as a possible idea
I was thinking something useful for Kontakt would be NKS control tabs / macro knob assignments like in Komplete Kontrol but built in. This would save having to run Kontakt within the Komplete Kontrol host leaving KK for Synths instead. At least that or Midi 2 implementation with round trip info from midi controller to…
S61mkII - only blue lights. Can't see articulations, etc on keyboard
I bought my S61mkII mostly so I could use the different colored lights to see articulation switches and other modifiers for my VSTs. This feature works as expected so long as I'm using Komplete Control and launching VSTs from there. I think Maschine works the same too, but I've never learned that program. But, if I'm…
Komplete Kontrol 3.3.3 Crashing Ableton Live 12.1.1 Projects on Launch
Recently ran into an issue where having an instance of Komplete Kontrol 3.3.3 on any Ableton Live 12.1.1 track causes the project to crash at load (screenshot at end of post). I've seen some other older posts about KK crashing, but they're either (a) closed (example) or (b) aren't the same behavior I'm seeing. I can load…
Komplete Kontrol only for FXs?
I'm a user of the Komplete Kontrol S-Series and Maschine MK3, and ever since I set up my workflow organically with these, I’ve also integrated third-party companies that support NKS compatibility. I really enjoy working with my hardware to control many of my VSTs. However, I have a suggestion (if it hasn’t been made…
MacOS 15 Sequoia compatibility
Hello all, According to the NI Sequoia compatibility statement, neither Reaktor, Komplete Kontrol, nor the Kontrol MK3 keyboard is ready to be used in macOS Sequoia. So, I wonder if anyone has tried to upgrade and see if it works, particularly Reaktor and the keyboard. In my opinion, NI is taking way too long to upgrade…
Help! needed to create a NKS Template for 64bit VST for S Series MK2. I'm doing something wrong
Trying to create a template to use the old AAS Strum Session 2 with my KK S61. I have KK software version 3.4.0. in a Windows 11 PC environment. I was able to use the "Dials" symbol successfully to assign the correct CC dials to the various controls in the Strum Sessions Instrument. Works fine. The instrument uses key…
Komplete Kontrol crashes Reaper.
Do we have any update regarding KK and Reaper? It's very frustriating that I have to unplug the keyboard every time i want to open a DAW just to reattach it, to be recognized properly, otherwise my DAW just crashes. Of course I did my research and I know why this is happening. But I don't understand why Reaper is alone…
Can the kontrol mk3 browse in machine 3 ???? And can you kk software inside of machine 3 ???
idk if I’m doing somthing wrong but the mk2 could browse with the button, but my new mk3 kontrol won’t is this just how it is now?

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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…