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Firmware updater not recognizing Komplete Kontrol MK3 S88
Hi, my updater will not recognize the keyboard. I'm running an M3 Mac Air with Sequoia. Loaded firmware is 0.6.0 (obviously I missed a few updates). I've tried closing all apps, turning on / off the keyboard and computer, and updated all the software on the Mac. I've also tried using different adapters (this is USB A from…
White Screen /Unresponsive Kontrol S Mk3 during firmware upgrade
Hi, I just brought home a new Kontrol S49 MK3, powered it on, and ran through the setup steps. When I reached the step to upgrade the firmware, I ran the KSMK3 Updater, and received the following error: An error occured while updating your KONTROL S MK3 (error -2). Please disconnect the KONTROL S MK3, unpower it and quit…
S49 Firmeware Update goes wrong
Hello together, my Firmeware Update goes yesterday wrong …. The Keyboard is new. The S49 loading the Update 1 hour and than going down… and here i am…..
Where can I get the version 1.7.6 nikksm3dfu.inf firmware file for the Komplete Kontrol S88 mk3?
Since the firmware updater application is STILL HOPELESSLY BROKEN after a full year of the keyboard being released, I'd like to have the firmware file so that I can have Windows 10 install it instead. Anyone know where I can download that file (or whatever the newest one is named)?? Thank you kindly.
KSMK3 Updater Error-2 , S61 Mk3 Dead on Arrival
My KSMK3 updater is stuck. At first it said it was updating but failed on error-2. Whenever I tried rerunning it and it hangs, I still tried additional power cable but my desktop definitely had enough power. I tried all my usb C ports and a usb C to A cable , multiple ports. I even tried to update on my laptop which…
Latest s61 MK2 firmware?
Hi All, I plugged in my s61 MK2 today and it told me that there was a firmware upgrade ready to download. I thought this product was no longer supported by Native Instruments? My kbd reads firmware v0.6.0, and the firmware editor offers update to 0.5.9 (as described by another user in the forums), but the file downloaded…
Firmware 1.8.7 with bugs?
I loaded the new firmware today. The DAW button on the Kontrol S88 Mk3 is now inactive and it is no longer possible to control the DAW (Ableton12: change tracks, mixer, mute, etc.). Switching from MIDI 1.0 to 2.0 and even a factory reset did not help. I therefore assume that there is an error or that something has…
Connecting my Kontrol s49 MK3 Keyboard
When I connect my Keyboard to my ASUS Z390-PLUS motherboards USB-C connection, the keyboard powers on. I got the serial number for registering, and i downloaded the latest Komplete Kontrol software and the Hardware Connection Service. When i load Komplete Kontrol it can not find my keyboard as it is greyed out in the…
S61 Mk3 bricked by firmware update
Hi all, Just received my S61 Mk3 from Andertons today. Downloaded and ran Native Access update and the firmware updater as per the list of instructions on the NI site. The keyboard was saying "updating.. " etc when suddenly the updater app gives me a message that the update has failed. At this point the keyboard reset…
Feature request: Support for MIDI 2.0 CI and Property Exchange in Kontrol MK3
Since there are living examples of an proper MIDI 2.0 CI and MIDI 2.0 property exchange now, namely all the Korg Wavestate, Opsix, Modwave plugins and their midi 2.0 controller, and DAW vendors are currently evaluating and also implementing MIDI 2.0 stuff (like Bitwig), it would be nice, if the Kontrol MK3 devices will get…
Cubase 13 macos crashing/freezing with recent Kontrol S MK3 firmware 1.7.6 / driver
Hi, I just tried my new Kontrol S61 MK3 with Cubase 13 on macos in our studio. Cubase seems to be confused, if the device runs in midi 2.0 mode… I bet because Cubase seem not to be able to disable midi inputs at all, so it always will receive the exact double midi data, one time from the virtual midi 1 port, and one time…
Komplete Kontrol says it needs update, but it's already updated.
I'm having a big problem. Today, I was updating the software with Native Access and then Komplete Kontrol got messed up. It won't update the screen. The keys still play sounds but it won't change from this screen telling me to update the keyboard. I've tried to update but it says it's already updated. I'm struggling trying…
Problem with S4MK3
I have several devices from NI. When I work with Z2 everything is fine and I can play a long set. But when I play with S4MK3, sometimes two decks freeze and only rebooting the Macbook solves the problem. The latest version of the program. Firmware version S4MK3 0.6.1
Fix for Kontrol Mk3 firmware update on Windows
Hi all, I see many Windows users experiencing problems with firmware update on new Mk3 Kontrol keyboards. One of these issues can be resolved by assigning driver to a device manually, when it switches to firmware update mode. Here's step-by-step guidance: 1) Make sure you followed initial steps in…
KONTROL S88 MK3 failed to boot into firmware update mode.
I've tried re-downloading the update software, tried installing in safe mode (doesn't see USB devices in safe mode apparently). I've followed the on screen prompts many times to no avail. Is anyone getting the firmware update to work? The screen on the keyboard says it is updating, but the app on my PC (windows) says the…
Kontrol S61 MK3 Firmware Update Issue
I would like some advice on how to go about updating the firmware for the S61 MK3. About two weeks ago I received my S61 and attempted to update the firmware. Everything went fine until an image like this popped up. Not my image but it was the exact same, just a different installed firmware version I do believe. I did not…
Kontrol S61 Mk3 Keybed trigger distance feels too deep, firmware update?
Hello! I bought a brand new S61 mk3 to substitute my mk2, and I realized that the new fatar keybed springs feel heavier to push in comparison. Because of this, sometimes it feels harder to push the key down until it is activated , and it makes that sometimes the keys don't trigger, curiously, I've seen a couple of people…
Kontrol series s mk3 not detected, firmware probleme
Q: Translation inserted by Moderator (translation by DeepL) My mk3 keyboard is not detected on my Mac Studio, I followed all the steps in order, but when I launch the firmware update, my keyboard is not detected... help :(4 Community Code of Conduct - Please read before posting : Quote : Our community is currently only…
S2 MK3 firmare updater IMPOSSIBLE
Hello , I'm trying to update the latest version of firmware via the updater app of NI, But when i plug the controller it is not recognissed by the app therefore i cant '' SCAN'' it and update it. Controller lights turn on then straight off , i checked the USB section in the mac system and the name of the controller does…
Driver Problem on a S88 MK3 on Windows 10
Hello dear members of this community. I recently bought an NI S88 MK3 and for a week now I have had the problem that after entering the serial number I am asked to upgrade the firmware. You should upgrade from 0.27 to version 1.57. As described on the web, the update cannot be carried out. The community describes how to…

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