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Official update status - Kontakt (current version: 8.6.1)
This thread provides information about upcoming patches for Kontakt. It will be updated whenever new information becomes available. The currently available software version is 8.6.1. Please make sure that your installation is up to date. —————————— 8.6.1 (2025-08-21) FIXED Sample loading can get stuck in layered…
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Why does Kontakt reset dynamics value whenever I close and reopen session in Logic Pro?
I bought Kontakt 8 yesterday and I ran into this problem. Whatever I set to be the dynamics value on an instrument, it will be back to minimum value when I restart the session. At first I thought this was a problem with a freebie orchestra instrument I was using, or something written to a midi event, but I tested and it…
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Can't (Kan't) see Kontakt Expansions In Komplete Kontrol
Hi everyone, Now, I've been making music with computers for decades, but I'm fairly new to Native instruments. Purchased Complete15 a little while ago and I'm really struggling to get to grips with finding content. At the moment I'm loading everything through Komplete Kontrol. I want to use this so I can utilise my S-88…
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Unable to drag and drop audio samples into Kontakt instrument - anyone had this issue
Hi there, I've been a Kontakt user for some years now. Though had a break for a few years. I've just updated to the (sort of new Kontakt 8) - I was still using 5 for years as it always did everything it needed for me, and very stable. I am having a weird issue wher I cannot drag and drop a sample onto an instance of a…
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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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Komplete Kontrol S61 MK3 Kontakt & Komplete Kontrol Issues
Hi, just out of the blue: Both Kontakt and Komplete Kontrol software link to my keyboard does not work any more. When either programm open no info does come up on the display. Strangely though: Both in Bitwig and Ableton the display features can be used. Set-up: Windows 11 NI: Both softwares are updated Firmware: 2.04 (can…
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Fix sound in midi keyboard
I am new to this. Just downloaded Komplete 15 standard. Wanting to mainly use the piano sounds. However, as I load them into Logic Pro, when I play the C note above middle C, it seems to produce two or three different sounds. And I can't seem to figure out why. Playing any music get on that note doesn't sound smooth. Any…
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screeching/wobbly sound in Icon Bass
Does anybody get a wobbly/screeching sound when loading and trying to play Icon Bass? This can't be the default sound. Reloading seems to fix it only for a little while, then the screeching sound returns.
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Expand / Collapse all instruments and Keyboard follows MIDI input in a Multi
Hi everyone, I often work with Kontakt (expecially inside Vienna Ensemble Pro) and run into two limitations: Expand / Collapse all instruments Right now, I can only fully expand/collapse instruments one by one It would be super useful to have a button or shortcut to open/close all instruments in a Multi at once (and not…
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Orchestral Essentials 2: Velocity failure
There is a velocity failure at Perc Cymbals. There is a huge "jump" between velocity range 96 and 97 (0-127).
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How can I add more Plugin Output channels in the Kontakt 8 Player mixer?
I want to make an orchestral composing template using the Nucleus sample library/VST. My problem: I am able to route the different instruments in one Kontakt 8 Player instance to the different mixer tracks in the Kontakt Player, but am unable to route the mixer tracks in the Kontakt Player to the mixer tracks in my DAW (FL…
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Kontakt Humanizer delay actually drops notes
Hi folks - just trying out the Kontakt 8 Humanizer to add random delays to notes, and I found that this feature actually drops notes in chords! This is not what I am looking for (I am human and my timing is off already, but I don't miss notes!) You can repeat by opening an instrument, loading the Humanizer tool, and turn…
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Paid Upgrade to Full Kontakt 8 License Not Activating
I recently purchased an M-Audio controller that included a license for Kontakt 8 Player. After installing it, I found I couldn't use my third-party instruments, so I decided to purchase the upgrade to the full version of Kontakt 8. However, the upgrade isn't reflecting in the software. Kontakt still shows the "Player"…
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Damage: Problems with tempo changes
If the Damage is playing with the Delay Ranger Trigger FX pressed and there is a tempo change in the tempo track it starts crackling.
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Make it possible to switch Modulation and Expression placements in GUIs
Annoying thing I see on modern GUIs for NI is the strange misplacement of Mod and Expression controls. These are expressive instruments where it would be nice if they are in the order recommended and used by many users. Many users with composer controls have this order (due to ergonomic benefits): Expression Modulation…
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Kontakt 8.6 + Logic Pro and high demand on CPU
Hi, just wanted to ask if anyone else is having these problems with the latest Kontakt 8.6 and Logic or other DAWs. As soon as I hit one note on Kontakt, my CPU meter on Logic goes to 100% and does this with every note played. I get crackles on sound then. This did not happen on previous version of Kontakt 8. It also goes…
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Orchestral Essentials 2: Velocity problem
There is a velocity problem at Orchestral Essentials 2 with the preset Legato Flut. When you press and hold D and then press and hold F (you're still holding D) and release F, the velocity of D jumps up to full velocity. I don't know whether there are other notes and other presets with the same problem.
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Wavelet GROTH: synchronisation problem
I noticed that many of the VSTs have a synchronisation problem, like Wavelet's GROTH. If you hava the sequence function activated and if you have a tempo change in your tempo track it's running out of sync. Until now, I couldn't check if it's in generally not synchronised well in higher and lower tempi.
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Chord Builder Midi Tool (not Chords)
Just got Kontakt 8.6 and wanted to explore the new midi tool. I'm at a loss as to what you can use it for. I can't figure it out and I couldn't find any doc or vids.
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add product and not install, lost the .nicnt fo 2 instruments.
Hi, i recently resinstalled all my programs on my laptop but when i tried to resintalled my instruments with native access 2, 2 of them ( shreddage 3 jupiter and shreddage drums) stayed to add product and not install them on native access. i searched the .nicnt but they have disapeared and cannot be found. how can i…
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The keys on my PC keyboard do not match those on the virtual keyboard
Hi, I'm trying to use Kontakt 8 (with Minimalist Violin Legato free) in Ableton Live Lite but I can't quite get it working. First, recording doesn't work when I play the notes by clicking on the virtual keyboard in Kontakt8. Then my PC keyboard keys do not reach the active keyboard part (in blue) in Kontakt8.Could you help…
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I use Noire in Kontakt 7 everyday - today Noire Pure stopped loading, but Felt still does
Kontakt 7.10.9 Kontakt 8.5.1 Noire 1.1.0 MacOS 15.2 I use Noire in K7 everyday and today Noire Pure stopped loading (see picture). It still loads in Kontakt 8 Player, but I'd rather use K7 as it's the full version and I have a lot of other non-player instruments. Noire, like all my VIs is installed on an external SSD. I…
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Anyone else having issues with multiple instances of Kontakt in FL Studio?
Since today my FL projects won’t open anymore. After testing, it comes down to Kontakt + Fruity Wrapper. I've been losing my mind over this. FL Studio 25.1.4.4951, Windows 11 Kontakt 8.6.1 VST3 loads fine with one instance Adding a second Kontakt instance → FL hangs indefinitely (even in empty project) Standalone +…
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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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Icon Bass and Jam Bass: Velocity problem slide keyswitch
There is a problem with the velocity of the Icon Bass and Jam Bass when using the slide keyswitch (green button on the virtual keyboard). If you play with low velocity and then press the slide keyswitch, it plays much too loudly
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Claire 1.1.0 update and Kontakt compatibility
Hi everyone, I'm excited to announce that an update to Claire is now available. This release includes several key improvements based on your feedback from the Q&A with the Galaxy Instruments team earlier this year! Here’s what’s new: IMPROVED Release samples behavior and half-pedaling ADDED A new pop-up for customizing…
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I want to move Chamber Strings to SSD.
I want to move Chamber Strings to my SSD. Do I need to configure the settings on the Spitfire Audio settings page to move it to the SSD? Or is it sufficient to simply migrate it from Native Access?
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Quickload loses my work
Hello, No matter how many times in the past that I've gone through all of my instruments and added them to Quickload, including folder names and different kit variations, (this takes ages!) after a while my entries are gone from Quickload or only a few remain with incomplete entries. Why? How can this be fixed? It has…
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Use NOIRE in Kontakt 8 on stage
Hello everyone, I'd like to use NOIRE in Kontakt 8 on stage. I'm testing it by running my backing tracks in Cubase 14 and using NOIRE in Kontakt 8 standalone. I have two questions: The volume level of NOIRE in Kontakt is very low compared to other Kontakt plug-ins. I already go to > Preference > Default volume for new…
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Error 2329 – Unable to Install Kontakt 8 8.6.1 (but other NI products install fine)
I everyone, I’m running into a very frustrating issue with Kontakt 8 on Windows 10 and I was hoping someone here might have encountered the same. System info: Windows 10 Home, version 22H2 Intel Core i5-8400 40 GB RAM Plenty of free storage space Kontakt 8 was working fine until I tried updating to the latest version The…
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AVA Music Group - Decadence - Trailer Toms quality problem
With certain sound presets, significant noise can be heard when turning the large knob in the middle.
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No working MIDI CC assign (Learn or Drag and drop) on Omnia Choir
There is really no working MIDI CC assign (Learn or Drag and drop) on Omnia Choir with Kontakt 8 via the MIDI Automation Side Panel. For example, when trying to either Learn or drag and drop (MIDI Automation sidepanel) assign MIDI CC 108 for the first fader Close Mic Volume it does not work. But I can assign the parameters…
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PLEAS HELP! Strummed acoustic 2 update suddenlyhas standard bpm after update that I can't change
HELP!! I've been using Strummed Acoustics 2 for about a year and a half, and I love it! But now I've updated, and suddenly each category has a specific BPM... so it's not playing back the BPM of my project, but the BPM listed next to the name of the selected preset. How do I get this back? Or how do I fix this? It was so…
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How do you modulate Ashlight
The modulation of every preset seems to be baked into the parameters and any new ones you has gets stuck too. How does this thing work? Does anyone actually know how to use this? Seems everyone on youtube only know how to preview the presets.
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How to remove a library that never really existed from the Kontakt libraries list?
Odd thing happening here. I have a non-existent library simply called 'Instruments' showing in the list of libraries in Kontakt 7 and Kontakt 8 Player. I know I can hide it from showing in the library, but I'd like something that doesn't exist to not appear anywhere. Previously this also showed up in Native Access, where I…
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I have bought and downloaded Kontakt 8, but I still have no library inside Kontakt 8?
Hello, I'm new to Kontakt and I am having trouble with my library. I bought Kontakt 8 recently for £269 and have downloaded the native instruments app on MacOS. On the app, I have installed Kontakt 8, which opens a seperate 'Kontakt 8' application where all the sounds I bought should be. But when I go on the Kontact 8…
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Any problems operating Kontakt on a Windows Tablet PC (e.g. Microsoft Surface)?
Is anyone using Kontakt on a Windows tablet? If so, is it all working as it should? I want to buy a tiny MIDI keyboard and tablet to perform in a band setting (as a backup to my usual instrument). I'm already heavily invested in Komplete 15, so being able to use that in live performance makes most sense. I want to avoid…
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Pls a link to download the Kontakt 8.6.0
Hi, I installed the update of Kontakt 8.6.1 and I now I can't load some Cubase projects that Have Kontakt 7 with instruments missing. Cubase freezes. Previously it worked fine with K8 8.6.0 so I would like to reinstall it but I don't know where I can have this version. Thanks
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Can't Load Updated Session Guitar Libraries
I saw the news today that updates were available for all past Session Guitar Libraries, so I updated all available. Now Picked Acoustic, Electric Sunburst, Strummed Acoustic, Strummed Acoustic 2, Picked Nylon, Electric Vintage Guitars are not loading. Instead I get: Your version of Kontakt is too old to load this file,…
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Careful What you wish for
I was pleased and fac#scinated to hear that NI were going to update all the Session Guitarist Series with updates to bring them in line with newer releases of the series. Progression builder was potentially what fascinated me the most. So I did the update through Access. However i was a bit disappointed with the upgrade to…
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Regarding the installation of chamber strings
I installed chamber strings from Spitfire Audio and entered the serial code in Native Access. Normally, “Install” or ‘Locate’ should be displayed for that product, but “Add product” is displayed instead. Why is that? Also, when I click “Add product,” a folder selection screen appears, but if I want to move it to an…
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Feature request: Parameter/knobs scrolling in NI softwares with Macbooks trackpad
Hi! Im new here so I hope it okay to write this here as I was referred be someone who said I could write this things here. I was wondering if its possible to implement a feature in Kontakt, Komplete Kontrol and the softwares that uses both Kontakt and Komplete Kontrol? The feature being if one can scroll a parameter, knob…
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Kontakt Slow to load even before I load an instrument/Sample Library
Hi Guys. So I updated Kontakt. It was working fine before, but now it takes over 2 minutes, just to Load an empty Kontakt instance, before even Loading an instrument or Sample Library. I am using FL Studio 2025, all up to date. I even tried it in Reaper and Studio one. It takes the same amount of time. It also takes the…
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Why does the Kontakt team keep neglecting UX—starting with poor tagging capabilities?
Hello I wanted to touch base on the tagging feature handicap that has been mentioned in multiple threads over past few years without any comment from the Kontakt/KK product team, leaving us with tedious workarounds that do not work as we'd expect anyway: With thousands of presets being added each year by library developers…
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Cannot import audio sample files into Circular.
I'm using Circular (1.0.2). I'm trying to import my own audio sample files, but dragging and dropping the files doesn't work. When I try to import, the Circular logo just spins endlessly. I'm using Kontakt 8.6. Has anyone else experienced this issue?
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We Sound Human
I just bought two We Sound Human packs. Is anyone else using them? First problem was they don't operate inside the free version of Kontakt. So I upgraded to the Full version of Kontakt 8. That's a whole new learning curve! After a lot of to-ing and fro-ing (NI had to guide me through Go>Library>Application Support>delete…
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Session Percussionist (MIDI not recording from sampler)
Hi there, For some reason, when I hit the ableton "record" button to record myself playing keys from Session Percussionist, I'm getting no sound when I play back the recording. I can hear the sound from Kontakt, but I cannot hear the sound when I play back the recorded MIDI track. Please help :(
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Default Velocity Curve for Kontakt Instruments
Is there a way to save a velocity curve selection when using Kontakt instruments? Every time I open a new instrument I have to go into the settings page of that instrument and change the velocity curve to S88Mk3. If I save the snapshot it does not save this setting. Is there a way to do save it, or change the default to…
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Issues with trying to purchase Kontakt 8
Hello, i heard that i could purchase kontakt through klarna so i decided to pull the trigger on it but every time i go to click buy now i get a screen that says oops! something went wrong. Ive tried logging in and out and even made a new account as i havent made any purchases yet but nothing seems to work. is there just…
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Kontakt 8.6.0 - Chord Tool + Arp Tool issue
Hello, In this new update, where you stack tools, I've found that adding a chord tool plus the arp tool causing an output of the chord (for a little time) + the arpeggio when I've beed expected to have just and arpegiated chord.
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Chord Builder / Change type of chord via MIDI
Hi, I want to change the type of chord, which is created by the chord builder via MIDI. EG from Major to M7 and back in my project. Is this possible? Or is there a way to extract the chords to MIDI? regards