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Do I need Native Access installed for official Kontakt Libraries to remain authorized?
Hi all, I bought NI Komplete Standard over Black Friday and now have more time to get back playing. I love Noire but it stopped working twice now after 10 - 15 minutes; saying it cant access Native Access, which is true - it can not do so as I deinstalled Native Access after downloading and authorizing, since I want my…
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Keyswitches and blue keyboard range randomly disappear from Kontakt
I'm puzzled as to why the blue keyboard range along with the keyswitches randomly disappear and I am left with a blank (black and white) keyboard. I know I can fix it by reloading the instrument in Kontakt, but it keeps on going to the empty keyboard and I can't figure out what I did that does that. I'm on FL Studio. The…
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Kontakt 7 Is Up to Date, but Updated Libraries Now Require Kontakt 8
My Kontakt 7 is up to date, but after updating the library it now requires Kontakt 8. I do not wish to install Kontakt 8 Player. Could you please provide a previous Kontakt 7–compatible installer for this library, if available? I am currently using the latest version of Kontakt 7, fully up to date according to Native…
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will scarbe bass instrament sounds operate at 48K
will scarbe bass instrument sounds operate at 48K? When I set my MOTU M2 to 48K, I get scratchy artifacts when the bass sounds are triggered. I do not get the issue at 44.1K.
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“NI Plugins Causing Kernel Panics? I May Have Found the Problem…”
Hello Native Instruments Team and fellow users, I would like to bring attention to an ongoing issue that has been affecting many users for nearly two years without resolution: frequent kernel panics when using Kontakt 8 and other NI effects such as Raum and Battery on newer Apple Silicon machines (after M1). Unfortunately,…
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Suddenly my NI Komplete and Kontrol etc do not load update etc.
Last month my NI Komplete Kontrol does not load all content I know I have. It can no longer find samples or load Many presets are missing, samples and locations are findable and I have content in the normal places such as NI applications. Documents NI, and the NI Komplete on an a journaled usb-c drive. Native Access…
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Cinematic Studio Woodwinds Bug - Legato Not Working Properly, Causing CPU issues
Hello, I've attached a video as I think it illustrates my problem best. For some reason, this flute line causes the last note to extend infinitely, and on top of that the last two notes don't work properly. The first one cuts out early and the second one comes in late. I've copied and pasted this midi and settings on other…
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Export bank in kontakt 8 for maschine plus standalone
I have full kontakt and licenced bank on native acces which i want to use on mashine plus standalone, how to do it?tnx
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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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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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strummed acoustic sound preset...
In strummed acoustic, I record my sound preset, but when I play it back, the balance and accent settings are lost. This happened to me in Windows 10 and now in 11. Thanks for your help!
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SAMPLERS MARIACHI...
I want to buy mariachi samplers, not bucles.
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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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Using Kontakt 8 with 6 instruments
Hello if i use the kontakt 8 player to get the Electric Neon instrument will it cause problems with legacy kontakt 6 PLAY instruments like Analog Dreams, Cloud Supply, Hybrid Keys? The reason I ask is that the last time Native Access updated it broke these instruments - i am afraid to update Native Access to get Kontakt…
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Automating Claire
I am getting started in Claire. I would like to automate the Close/Far mic slider so that I can have it close for a solo, and then back off as other instruments come more forward in the arrangement. There are 127 MIDI control options available to automate. none of them explicitly are labelled close/far mic blend. Which one…
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Does auto-migration works for Kontakt Player?
Hi, here https://support.native-instruments.com/hc/en-us/articles/12972701353757-Notes-about-Auto-Migration-of-Kontakt-Versions-in-DAW-Projects is stated that there is an auto-migration feature for Kontakt, so that one can delete an old version, and a newer version will automatically be used in Cubase 12+. Question: does…
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Falschen Code gesendet (Wrong code sent)
Hello,I recently requested three transfer codes because I wanted to sell products I no longer need.Unfortunately, something terrible happened: I sent the buyer the wrong code, and he unknowingly redeemed it immediately. Is there any way to cancel the transfer via a support ticket or something similar? Both the buyer and I…
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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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ooer Macos Tahoe 26 is out
macOS 26 has just been released. Who’s going to be the first to try it 😀
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Arkhis Library Purchased via Mobile Missing from Native Access 2 on Desktop (License Confirmed)
Hello NI Support Team and Community, I am experiencing an issue where a recent purchase is not synchronizing with my Native Access 2 application on my desktop computer. The Product: Arkhis (Kontakt Library) Purchase Date/Time: [14th December 2025) Purchase Method: Direct purchase via mobile Issue Details I can confirm the…
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Kontakt 7 "Content Missing" prompt
I've been trying to load a few 3rd party libraries (8dio and sonuscore), but I've been hit with the missing content prompt. I've tried browsing for the folder, but it doesn't work, I can only browse for the individual files and select them one at a time. Is there a fix for this?
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Error With Electric Sunburst Deluxe Following Attempted Hard Drive Backup
Recently I tried to back my files up to an external hard drive, but somehow Electric Sunburst Deluxe didn't backup properly. I tried to redownload it on the computer drive to fix the issue now I'm met with this. This issue persists even though I do have the latest version of Kontakt 7. I tried contacting (no pun intended)…
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Problem z VST Session Guitarist - Electric Sunburst Deluxe i Session Guitarist - Picked Acoustic
After installing the VST Session Guitarist - Electric Sunburst Deluxe and Session Guitarist - Picked Acoustic, Kontakt 8 shows that the sound libraries are installed, but the sounds from these two libraries won't work. After opening VST Session Guitarist - Electric Sunburst Deluxe or Session Guitarist - Picked Acoustic,…
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Updating Kontakt 8
Just bought (upgraded to) Kontakt 8 and bought a few new vst instruments. A couple of them require a later version of Kontakt 8 (4.0). Native Access doesn't offer me any updates. I opened a support ticket several days ago asking for an installer for version 4.0 but no reply yet (other than an acknowledgement). Rooting…
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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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K7 not finding content
So my C drive was running low on space, so I moved all NI content from the default location to d:\Native Instruments. I went thru all instruments in the and tried to change the location to that dir, but it showed the content in d:\documents. Anyway, all content seem to link properly except for K7 (and I haven't used all…
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Anyone take the plunge and install macOS 26 (Tahoe)?
Anyone using macOS 26 successfully with Komplete Kontrol and Kontact on a Kontrol S series MK3 keyboard? It's annoying that it takes Native Instruments so long to give the green light to new OS installations. Just wondering if anyone on macOS 26 has run into trouble.
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Kontakt 8 Libraries Blurry / Unusable on 2K Display (150% Scaling)
Hello everyone, I'm reaching out for help with a persistent display issue I'm experiencing with Kontakt 8 on my new high-performance laptop. The Problem When I load libraries into Kontakt 8, the plugin interfaces for those libraries are extremely blurry, pixelated, and difficult to use. I have isolated the cause: my…
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String Features
I'm deciding between Session Strings Pro 2 and String Ensemble Symphony Series. Can the vibrato of legato and sustain articulations be controlled from senza to molto in real time? And in some of my sections I only require 3 violins or violas per section. Which instrument will allow me to get closer to that number? Thank You
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Kernel Panic for Kontakt players 7 and 8 on a Mac Studio M2 Ultra
I have a Mac Studio M2 Ultra 192GB with Sequoia 15.5 Odyssey G9 Neo monitor. Computer will immediately reboot when I tried the following when executing the Kontakt 7 or the latest Kontakt 8 players: I have tried to set different resolutions on my G9 monitor (All of them), also, changed 60Hz or 120Hz refresh rate for the G9…
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Kontakt 7 Crashes on Mac M2 Ultra with Samsung Ultra-wide screen (KT-8785)
Hi! I desperately need Kontakt 7 to work in Sonoma. When will it be supported? Any news on this? (I'm on a Mac Studio M2 Ultra - 128GB) Thanks!
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Voicing concern for the future of multiscripts
I’m an avid user of multiscripts, as it allows me to endow, alter and remove features to an instrument which the developers might have overlooked or implemented in a cumbersome way. They are absolutely instrumental to my workflow, and one of the main reasons I still stick to Kontakt libraries. The flexibility it gives is…
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Kontakt octave range
https://us.v-cdn.net/6034896/uploads/C58HN63SEMBM/classic-bass.nki https://us.v-cdn.net/6034896/uploads/7H975ZLOM3WY/classic-bass-nki-samples.zip Hi, I need some help to create a bass guitar from the uploaded instrument that will have 2 octaves, one beside the other. The range of the first octave must be from C1 to B1 and…
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electric ruby deluxe very slow to load.
It is me or this library it takes ages, to load, to change from presets and overall a bad experience. I tried also on an empty project with only one track with Kontakt, and nothing, is border-line unusable for me. Anyone else having this issue?
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What are the upgrade requirements for KOMPLETE 15 ULTIMATE Crossgrade?
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. I purchased K15U from the promotional offer on the official homepage but was unable to register it successfully. I subsequently contacted customer service and obtained a serial number. However, when entering the serial number, I received an error message stating ‘missing the base…
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KK loading instruments in Kontakt 8 Player instead of full version of Kontakt 7
Hey guys! When I open up an ableton project in which I had Kontakt 7 - instruments inside KK, they are opened with Kontakt 8 Player. This happens even though i deinstalled Kontakt 8 Player in Native Access. I'm using the KK 2.9.6 version because the newer ones don't work right with my KK S61 MKII.
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Noire VST on different account
Hi, I'm so frustraded as i missed my deadline because support did not reply at all. My card was refused for whatever reason yesterday, so i used my personal money to buy it & I see it's bought from another account i created :( So how can i merge the 2 accounts or how can i get Noire, on this account? This was URGENT, but…
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Orchestral Elements sound
I have installed Orchestral Elements, however I cannot get any sound . Everything else I use in Kontakt works.
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Kontakt 7 not showing up in Access
I wasn't able to use my desktop computer for a few months. When I finally started it up Windows wouldn't load. I had to do a clean install of Windows so the entire drive got wiped. Now when I open Native Access Kontact 7 doesn't show up. Kontakt Player 8 and all the libraries appear though. Any advice?
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Crackling/poor audio if app isn't in foreground in windows 11
SO I have a weird issue that just started happening within the last couple months. I'm running kontakt standalone without a daw on windows 11 to help when I'm doing school online. As long as kontakt is on the screen, the audio is fine. The moment it is minimized, or ends up behind another window, the audio starts…
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Kontakt 8: No auto-migration for K7 libraries in a song?
After upgrading to Kontakt 8 and updating all Session Guitarists etc., my olders songs from 2021 do no longer load properly. K7 is replaced with K8 as it should be, BUT none of the instruments are loaded anymore! Tracks where I had Spitfire Audio instruments loaded into K7 open with a blank K8. The same with the updated…
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How can I convert an unregistered product to a registered version?
Hello to all……yes, I encountered difficulties when registering the product. To be short，I took advantage of the Black Friday discounts to upgrade KOMPLETE 15 to the Ultimate edition. After completing the purchase, I received an email mentioning that Remember: You will not receive any serial numbers by email. Native Access…
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Why lable don't work?
Why my script lable don't work?
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Electric Sunburst Deluxe
All of a sudden I get this dialog and cannot access this plugin. Any one having/ had similar problems or is this a known issue?
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Unable to choose lfo waveform in Ethereal Earth 2
I am studying Ethereal Earth 2. The Manual says I can choose from a variety of lfo waveforms. In fact, I only have two Sines and unable to choose any other. In presets I see other forms but I can't change them too. I reinstalled Ethereal Earth, didn't help. What could be the problem?
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Kontakt 8 & 7 issues
📢 Kontakt 8 / Native Access Issue: Libraries Disappearing and Consolidating into "NI Content" Folder Hi everyone, I'm having a persistent and frustrating issue with my Kontakt libraries, and it seems to be related to how Native Access and Kontakt 8 are handling my content paths. The Problem: My installed libraries are…
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Kontakt 8 instruments and Guitar Rig amp sims for Maschine Plus info
Hi! Since the last update for Maschine Plus, Kontakt 8 is now supported (in standalone mode), what does that actually mean? Can I for example load any Kontakt 8 instrument that I own into Maschine Plus and use it in standalone (of course I mean only patches that use less than 4GB of memory RAM)? For example, I own all…
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UI Issues with Komplete Kontrol, Kontakt 7+8 in fresh Sequoia installation
Hi, installed macOS Sequoia on a new SSD in my MacBook 11,5 (2015, Retina 15) and then installed all my Native tools and instruments via Native Access. Some tools work fine as previously on my macOS Monterey installation but some technically work (play instruments, open settings dialog, react to user interactions) but…
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Previous versions of Kontakt libraries prior to Kontakt 8 forced requirement
Hello. After some recent Native Access updates I now am unable to use some of my Kontakt libraries with my Kontakt 7 - because they were updated to require now Kontakt 8.. I dont want to use Kontakt 8 Player. Can please someone from NI staf post installer links for Kontakt libraries with last versions which was supported…
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Full Kontakt 7.10.9 - Session Guitarist VSTi Get old version error - tried everything to fix
I can't fit this in the support chat box, so here it is: I am experiencing persistent “too old” errors in Kontakt 7 for the following Session Guitarist libraries, even after reinstalling them: Picked Acoustic Strummed Electric Sunburst Deluxe Details: Kontakt 7 full version: 7.10.x full - Reinstalled more than once to make…