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Kontakt malfunction
Hello, I own a full Kontakt 6 license purchased in September 2022 and registered to the associated account. The following products are correctly displayed in my Native Instruments account: KONTAKT Kontakt 7 Bundle Update Kontakt Factory Library for KONTAKT However, on my new Mac running macOS Tahoe, both Kontakt 7 and…
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String ensemble switches notes off after releasing sustain pedal
String ensemble cut off notes (which are still being held on the keyboard) after releasing the sustain pedal. This happens only when the MIDI transpose (Instrument Options) is set to a value other than 0. Besides this, sometimes one note of chord seems to mis the sustain off whereas the other notes did seem to have…
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How To Change My Email Address!!
I'm loosing access to my email address and need to change it. I've tried to summit a ticket but all it does is send an email verification. How do I change my address and maintain access to my account?
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Kontakt 7.8.1 missing from native access even with legacy button activated
I can't see Kontakt 7 (full version) on the list of my library products even after activating the legacy button, logging out, quitting Native access, and logging back in. I'm on macOS Big Sur 11.7.11. I have the license (Courtesy of Jeremy_NI) but after having to factory reset my macbook pro, all I see on the Native Access…
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Library missing from Native Access with serial already registered
In Native Access, when I enter the serial number for Damage 1, it says I have already registered the serial number (which I have). However, the product does not show up in my library, so I cannot activate it or use it at all. All attempts to contact both Native Instruments and Heavyocity support have been futile. Even more…
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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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Can't get K to sound
Kontakt sounds in stand-alone, when I press the keys in the box, but I can't get it to sound when I play my Arturia KL88. I'm missing some kind of setting. Any thoughts?
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MAC M1 MAX
Q:Translation inserted by Moderator (translation by DeepL) Hi, ever since the last NI update, my CPU has been at full capacity, and I have no idea why. I've tried every sample rate I can think of, but nothing works. It doesn't matter which DAW I use—Live, FL, or Logic—it just runs completely without any CPU load. Support…
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Is Odes worth it?
Hello composers, I've been part of Native Instruments community for over 15 years, but this is my first post and I wish it could've been under different circumstances. I recently purchased Odes to complete my Evolution Series Library. The library was billed as the rhythm portion of this triad and while that is true, it's…
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Help with Kontakt seeing presets
Komplete standard worked great in Windows 10, but my PC crashed so decided on a clean start in Windows 11. Since that time kontakt doesn't seem to see all my content presets. Currently Kontakt sees 5641 presets. There should be many thousands more. I've followed NI support's advice to delete the database files etc. I've…
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Getting weird "Content Missing" errors for libraries I have installed
I reinstalled Windows 11 from scratch a week ago, then all the music making stuff, but I wanted to keep things simple, so I didn't install all the versions of Kontakt I have, which are from 5 to 8, just 8. I don't know if it's the case, but I wanted to minimize problems with Kontakt, and I thought installing just the…
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How to locate files on disk of an instrument already loaded?
When you already have a product loaded - perhaps from an old template in your DAW, (mine is Cubase 15), how do you then find the location of the disk folder for the NKI? For Quick load puposes Can't seem to find an easy way. Thank you Z
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Cinematic folk metal made with Komplete / Kontakt instruments
Hi everyone, I wanted to share two finished songs from my one-person cinematic folk metal project Wuldorwudu. Both songs are part of my first concept album, The Path of the Seven Stars, and several Native Instruments tools were used in the production for orchestral, atmospheric and cinematic layers. The songs are…
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Kontakt Player 7 plugin not loading in REAPER after update
Today, while installing an instrument for Kontakt Player 7 I allowed Native Access to update Kontakt and itself. Upon completing these updates, I found the following issue when attempting to initiate Kontakt within REAPER: Upon investigating other instances of this issue online, I've attempted the following solutions:…
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Ableton 12.3.8 + 2 instances of Kontakt = Major Crackling & Dropouts on M3 Max with 128 GB RAM
As the title says I'm having major issues with Ableton + Kontakt 7 or 8 (I tried both) Buffer size: 128 Sample Rate: 48000 Even when using one Kontakt instance I get crackling and popping along with 100+ CPU. Example setup below: Kontakt: Spitfire Symphony Orchestra (testing with Violins and Violas) Using midi channels to…
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Libraries not compatible with Kontakt 7 (need earlier versions)
hey, i urgently need some older versions of libaries for kontakt 7 (it says i need kontakt 8), but this site is currently down: https://www.native-instruments.com/en/account/downloads/ is there another way? when will the site be up again?
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How to use Scarbee Classic EP-88s
I have Logic Pro 12.2 on a Mac Mini M4, using Tahoe 26.3.1. My colleague advised me to purchase the Scarbee Classic EP-88s, which I did. I have no knowledge of "Native Instruments" or "Kontakt" but I believe I successfully downloaded both, and it appears that I installed the Scarbee Classic EP-88s (see image). I was told…
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Kontakt 7 is missing from native access
Recently reinstalled win 10 and now trying to reinstall all my ni software. I have komplete 14 and use kontakt 7 but there is no kontakt 7 to be found in native access only kontakt 8 player. Anyone had this happen or has any advice?
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Best electric drum kit for Native Instruments?
hi all! I’m hoping to get recommendations here for an ideal electric drum kit setup that works well with Native Instruments plugins across the board. At this point through Komplete, Maschine, Kontakt etc. I have so many amazing kits to choose from for drums — but so far the electric kits I’ve plugged into my Mac Studio and…
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How to make kontakt organize libraries properly ?
I one of the many disappointed user of kontakt, who had to actually pay 300$ in order to use non native instrument (spitfire audio vst) and who ends up spending more time setting up the player than actually doing music. Congrats NI ! After spending a lot of time figuring out why Kontakt couldn't load my nki file…
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Cubase 13 Pro + Kontakt / Session Strings 2 - pitch bend affects the next note
Hello, I am using Cubase 13 Pro with Kontakt 7 and Session Strings 2. I am trying to create a short pitch drop / pitch slide on one note in the Pitchbend lane in the Key Editor. The problem is that even if I return the pitch bend to 0 exactly between two notes, the next note is still slightly affected at the beginning. I…
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Missing components in WINE?
I know NI doesn't support Linux in any way or form (much to their own detriment really), but could it be possible to at least get to know what components/DLL's/libraries are actually needed to install it? I have managed to install Native Access and can install and even use most of the applications and plugins. But not…
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Beware of purchasing 3rd party plugins!!!!!!
I purchased Archetype from NI when a sale was going on. I did not save the download file, and when I had to format my computer, I lost access because the company no longer exists. I thought that when purchasing something from NI, I would be able to download it through Native Access, but only a few third-party plugins allow…
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Kontakt update not working in Logic Pro 12
so everything has been fine and yesterday I launched Native access and updated all my plunges now Kontakt seems to be locking up logic 12 or loading VERY VERY slowly (as en 10+minutes). is this a known issue? a LARGE amount of my clients session rely on Kontakt and this simply isn't a workable situation which is setting me…
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Native Access suddenly not recognizing licenses, crashing host applications
As of today, Native Access 3.24.0 seems to have stopped recognizing my Kontakt 7 registration. Attempting to re-register sometimes crashes the host application, whether that's the standalone Kontakt instance or the DAW running the VST instance. Non-player libraries now run in DEMO mode. I'm assuming this is related to a…
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Apple Mac works only with Native Access / Native_Access_Installer_211108.dmg
I have an older version of Native Access because a newer one doesn't work on my operating system, and I wanted to have my Google password sent to me, specifically my Outlook.de email address. However, I'm not receiving the email with the password from you. I've also checked all my spam folders; perhaps your server is down.…
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Download Kontakt 7
Hello, I am using Windows 11 and I own Native Instruments products including Kontakt 8, but Kontakt 7 does not appear in Native Access or in my available installs. I need Kontakt 7 for compatibility with older Cubase templates/projects. Could you please provide me with the official Windows installer for Kontakt 7, or…
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Need help with Lorna Shore's drum VST by mixwave
I just got Lorna Shore's drum VST by mixwave and at first I was running into trouble with it freezing everytime I try to boot it up but I found a workaround but now it is saying the files cannot be found. I just installed it and even changed the name of the file so I can relocate and repair everything and still nothing.…
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Creator Tools: knob skinning acting strangely
Hello, I've been working on adding a custom slider to a library I'm working on. However, rather than functioning like a normal filmstrip animation, Kontakt displays all of the frames of the knob as a single image. I have checked and double-checked my .txt file for the image, and I don't see anything that I've done…
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All versions of Kontakt not working after update, Help.
So I updated my mac OS and Pro tools to the latest versions after new software and updates forced my hand. I now have almost everything working and functioning, except Kontakt crashes my system everytime I open it. No Kontakt will work on my system, which is frustrating because I use a TON of Kontakt. I had issues with all…
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Can You Make this any worse ?? I don't think so
I honestly don't think if I were to make an INTERFACE I could design this any worse. It' so frustrating and shitty. The scaling is all over the place, the layout is dumb and it ruins my workflow. I can't believe I spent money to upgrade to this ( which they made me do ) Unreal…..
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Upgrading from Kontakt 7 to Kontakt 8
I want to buy the Kontakt 8 upgrade from Sweetwater. I am currently running Kontakt 7. Does the upgrade simply run right on top of Kontakt 7, or is it an entirely separate install (so that I would have both 7 and 8 on my system)?
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How do we fix this pattern Sync issue with Empire Breaks
There is a major sync issue when using patterns in Cubase and Abelton. In Cubase the loop starts fine but then retriggers out of time, In Ableton It is late from the beginning 29 Ms consistently but doesn't drift.…
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I'm having issues with installing Kontakt 8 Player on Native Access.
I've been putting off using Native Access and Native Instruments for a long time as they didn't want to cooperate with my D: Drive, and now I'm trying again years later and find that it still doesn't want to download anything. I can't seem to install Native Access to anything other than default as it instantly goes to…
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Insert a Kontakt 8 instrument onto a Pro Tools track ?
Hello I have a Native Instruments 360 PRO annual subscription and I use Pro Tools Studio as my DAW. I'm working on Windows 11. I've correctly configured Kontakt 8 and Pro Tools. I created an instrument track in Pro Tools and selected the instrument in Kontakt 8, but I don't know how to insert the instrument directly onto…
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Any future plans to support all Komplete content on Maschine+ ?
Hello, I have Komplete 14 (Standard), and am deciding between MPC One+ and Maschine+. A deal maker would be, if there are any at least rumors that all Komplete content will be supported in the future on Maschine+, not just the limited subset, which is available currently. I would like to be able to use all Kontakt…
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Where to find my Serial Number?
I just bought Komplete 15 ultimate earlier today and I haven't been able to find my serial number. I bought it on the website and it's not in the product and serials section. It's not in Native Access and it's not in my email, so I'm really not sure what to do. I've checked Native Access 1 to see if it might be there and…
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migrating Studio Drummer mixer settings from older versions of Kontakt to newer
Hi — Im a long time Kontakt user , and am getting ready to upgrade to Kontakt 8, so i decided to open up some older unfinished projects in Kontakt 5 to see if i could get all the exact multiple outputs, eq etc to transfer to Kontakt 6 (so that hopefully they will open in Kontakt 8) , and …… they don't seem to migrate…. Ive…
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VOUCHER INCORRECT REJECTION
[Native Instruments - #4825429] @Jeremy_NI , Jeremy. Anyone. Please. Support keeps re-sending me terms and conditions when I've already read them and Session Guitarist - Picked Acoustic QUALIFIES! SOMEONE please actually READ the issue and check my voucher number which was already provided with the ticket along with screen…
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"(Instrument) requires at least Kontakt version 7.7.0" when version 8 installed
Hi, I have Kontakt Player version 8 installed and when I try to install some instruments I get the error "(Instrument) requires at least Kontakt version 7.7.0" which of course is satisfied, given that I have version 8 installed.
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Opening libraries in Kontakt 8 Player makes them incompatible with my full version of Kontakt 7
I have the full version of Kontakt 7, and only the Player version of K8. I only really use K8 for some newer libraries that won't work in 7. If I open an older library in Kontakt 8, for example Symphobia (fully updated it's compatible with K6.5.3+) - it now won't open in K7 anymore - an error message says: "Your version of…
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Unable to load Kontakt Library
Hello, can I just say this is the first time I have ever tried to install a plugin on my MacBook, for use with Logic Pro X. I've successfully managed to download and install Kontakt 7 along with the Kontakt 7 update. Unfortunately, no matter how I try, I can't seem to download/install the "Library". I've checked online and…
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Lores Apple Silicon Bug with Automation Not Solved
I am trying to automate the position elements in the Lores interface. In Logic Pro the automation can be correctly recorded using Touch mode. However, the recorded automation has no affect on the Lores plugin during playback. I noticed that this bug has been reported in the past specificto running on Apple Silicon (M1 Max…
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Kontakt 7 & 8 (latest) causes Mac kernel panic and reboots M3 Studio Ultra
Kontakt 7 & 8 will not work on my Mac m3 studio ultra (Sequoia 15.6). When I launch Kontakt 7 or 8 within my DAW the Mac completely shuts down and resets. The stand alone I just get an error stating "Kontakt 8 quit unexpectedly" immediately after launching the app. I never see the kontakt window. The plugins crash my…
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anyone knows how to solve the problem
I have two accounts, and when i switch to another account and open my kontakt 8 player, this message appear and i have no idea with it. i want to provide the crashlog to ni support but failed so i ask here. can anybody help me i ll be very appreciated
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Do I need to have email access to transfer a license?
Hello, this sounds a bit silly but bear with me. Basically, what happened is that I lost access to some of my Google accounts, because Google forces me to do 2FA to access them, but the phone number associated with those accounts is an old, prepaid one that has long been decommissioned, therefore locking me out of those…
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Kontakt 8 - Unable to re-arrange libraries in left pane in "Classic View" using drag and drop
In previous versions of Kontakt I could just drag the libraries in the left library pane and put them in whatever order I wanted (usually the most commonly used libraries near the top). With Kontakt 8 I don't like the new layout so I switched to the classic view (or whatever it's called) which looks similar to the older…
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Prevent Snare trigger on release when playing snare roll - Abbey Road drums/Kontakt
Trying to program snare rolls, specifically where the roll is played on the offbeat before the kick like in a lot of funk drums. However every snare roll in Abbey Road drums triggers the snare sample when the roll trigger is released. Is there any way to turn this off?
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can't add multiple instances from libraries
When clicking on the library for the first time, a library is added to the Kontakt instance, however when I try to add a second instance, it replaces the first instead of allowing an additional instance of the library. Happens in various versions of Kontakt. Also just started getting garbled interfaces in the rack window.…