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S49 Mk3 Keyboard Knob not working
Just got my new S49 Mk3 keyboard, tried to connect and set it up on macOS Sequoia 15.1. Tried to follow the setup steps but when doing firmware updates, I didn't unplug other accessary from other usbc port, also didn't close all window. Not sure whether it'll introduce problem, but the update showed as successful and it…
Just bought used s49mk3
Just bought used s49mk3 used from amazon. I go to add product key and its already registered. I cant register it, do I send it back. I'm already unhappy with Komplete 15 classic should I just sent this keyboard back and by one from their competitor and phase out of Native instruments? They don't seem to care about their…
For the S series MK3: My first attempt at a small Helper App for modifying .kmt files
Encouraged by the product team's post, I've recently built a very small helper app (browser based), to give a simple front-end to things that I used to do via editing the .kmt files by hand. (Update 2025-03-20: Added a field for the MIDI output preference in support of the firmware upgrade released in March 2025). This…
S49 MK3 keys not working with Logic Pro after recent firmware update
Hey all, I have a NI S49 midi controller. I have been using it with logic pro for over a year, no issues. recently, I completed a firmware update for the keyboard and now it won't make any sound or recognize the input of the keys. The patches are loading correctly and I see the same patch loaded on the display as I do in…
No Komplete Standard Voucher After S49 MK3 Purchase
I purchased a s49 MK3 from guitar center a few days ago. I was told that I would get 50% off on NI software (like what I would get from purchasing on the website). I haven't gotten my voucher yet. Please help.
Kontrol S49 MKIII stuck in Default MIDI Template
Forgive me but I'm pretty new to NI. I updated the firmware to the latest one and I double checked it updated okay but now I'm stuck on it saying Default MIDI Template. What do I do? Am I doing something wrong?
S49 MK3 inside Maschine 3
Any news on on the S49 MK3 Browse, automation, mixer view, undo, quantize, previous, next, and 4D encoder working in Maschine 2 or 3 ??
S49 Mk3 with Maschine MK3 whats happeing?
I am having issues with Kontrol S49 MK3 displaying what maschine MK3 displays. I purchased the keyboard so I could play keys and use a drum machine together. At this time the maschine and S49 are not communicating I get mixed tracks of plugins crossing over and it was so simple in the past, I had MK2 S49 I am not new to…
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…..
VERY DISSAPOINTED - LEGAL ACTION IF NEEDED
My parcel, which I purchased on the 23rd of November, never left Germany. No one is even bothering to update me about it! I cannot use my Komplete 15 Ultimate as I need the serial number of the S49 MK3 as it is a bundle deal, and everything is still on the demo version, and you never shipped my product away. If it was OUT…
Kontrol s49 mk3 and Ableton issue
I have a Mac laptop for some reason on my Kontrol s49 mk3 when go into my daw (ABLETON) and the player 8 to a track my display on my key board does not show what's on my screen it just show daw .. help me please p.s I have updated it and the update shows green but the problem still exists
Everything crashes under Kontrol s49 mk3 firmware 1.8.7 windows 11
ableton live 11, ableton live 12, fl studio latest 2024, komplete kontrol 3.3.3 all crash under latest firmware didn't have a problem before update re-installed ableton live 11 and it runs fine with the keyboard turned off turn keyboard on and go into midi settings and it crashes please help
NI Access does not accept my serials
Hi everyone, i recently bought the Kontrol S49 + Komplete Standard bundle and received the keyboard today. Since i was asked to enter the hardware serial before the software i waited. Sadly today after receiving it, i entered the serial written on the screen and underneath the keyboard without any success. I tried every…
Komplete Kontrol Integration for FL Studio?
Is Komplete Kontrol integration planned for FL Studio? I've just made an Orchestral Template out of Kontakt instruments, but when I switch to a different plugin instance in FL, the GUI on my S49 MK3 doesn't change. The DAW feature would also be nice.
Integration in protools
Hello, I bought a brand new Kontrol S49 MK3 and I try to connect it to my protools (2023.9) but it doesn't work (just controlling the sounds in Traktor for example, as any midi conroller…. ;( Is there a solution to do a full integrate solution or not? I'm really afrais that I bought the bad control keyboard. Thank you
Customizing keyzone lights on Kontrol S series MK3 Controllers
Have a non Native instruments VI or instrument you are using and want to customize the key zones LEDs to that instrument on your S series MK3? Easy. Just follow these steps. -Open your DAW and load your VI of choice. -Hold shift and click browser on your Kontrol S series MK3 instrument to open the custom midi templates…
Smart Play features without a computer connected
I'm looking for a new MIDI-keyboard. As a user of Komplete 14, the Control S-Series is of course the obvious choice, which also makes a very good impression. But I also use a setup without a computer. If I understand correctly, all of the Smart Play functions don't work without a computer, not even the arpeggiator. Will an…
When will there be FL Studio integration with Kontrol S-series MK3?
Is there anybody at Native Instruments who can give us an update about the FL Studio integration with Kontrol S-series MK3? First it was “before the end of 2023”, somewehere in January 2024 it was “before the end of this week” and now its “coming soon”. Please give us a date and if there is a delay, please also inform us…
S49 Mk3 and OS Mojave 10.14
I read under compatibility chapter that, for Mac OS Mojave 10.14, the following: Komplete Kontrol 2.72/2.73 Komplete 13 installer Komplete Kontrol S Series keyboards Are compatibile. I would like to order a S49 Mk3 and would like to know if I can use with Kontakt 6 instruments and Komplete Kontrol browsing system (and…

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Is it possible to buy a used Komplete 2-14 Ultimate and upgrade to Komplete 15 Ultimate?
I've found deals on Komplete 12 (and other versions) Ultimate on eBay. So I'm really curious to know if I can buy this and upgrade to Komplete 15 Ultimate for $399 (or $200 on summer sale) Anyone know? Also, does NI send a physical product in the mail when you buy Komplete? I didn't think so until I saw physical products…
Can I save current set up on Kontrol S61 Mk3 before factory reset?
My MIDI through has simply stopped functioning. I had this problem before, mentioned in an earlier discussion, and the 'answer' resolved as a factory reset. I guess a factory reset will fix it again, but then I'll lose various settings, which is rather annoying. Is there a way to save my current set up before factory reset…
Kontakt Script to change Instrument and keyrange with modulation
This is an interesting problem. I need a script to change Kontakt Instruments depending on keyrange, and the keyrange will dynamically change with modulation CC#1. This is to select which notes along a guitar fretboard are to be played according to fret positions 0 through 17 assigned by mod wheel. One monophonic…
S88 loses Logic
In Logic, when selecting tracks with different instances of Komplete Kontrol, the S88 M2 does not indicate what instrument is active in both the screen and the lighted key indicators. Sometimes it does, but moving track to track they change very slowly and mostly not at all. Is there a solution? Maybe an instruction for…
Abbey Road Drum Libraries MIDI-mapping
Hi, I need a way to use the same MIDI-mapping across the whole range of Abbey Road (and Studio Drummer) Libraries. They all contain the possiblity to save optional mappings, but I can not find a way to use those across the libraries. Attached picture shows how I created my own mapping and saved it, but it does not show up…
Can I export sample loop & release metadata from kontakt 8?
I am sampling a pipe organ and making a VST instrument. I like Kontakt and I would prefer to do it with it. The thing is, I have the chance to give it to a music museum in Barcelona. They have their own sampler there and I need to send them the samples with its loop and release metadata, so we can port it to their…
Kontakt7 libraries viewer is initialized when closed and opened.
I am using FLStudio2024. If I close the window once and reopen it with the STRINGS ENSENMBLE Instrument open, the STRINGS ENSENMBLE in the Libraries is not selected. (It is the first state where nothing is selected). This did not happen when I was using Kontakt5 before, but I wonder if there is a solution to this…
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.…
Modular Icons Sequencer Notes
Correct me if I’m being a dummy, but you can set the key & scale and lock this in the sequencer. Say I did E Minor. When you go to nudge the notes, shouldn’t this be programmed to minor notes only? It’s a music theory question really. For example, you’ve set the seq to e minor, is selecting maj 3rd or all majors make any…