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why is kontakt missing the GUI and playing no sound after relocating content?
hi all. i relocated all my content to a new external ssd and then repaired everything via NA, then batch resaved. when i opened a project / session in logic im working on a lot of the kontakt instances looked like this and didnt play any sound. i tried deleting the .db3 files and library cache files in application support…
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NI String Sound for Mein Herz brennt ?
Hi, i want to play the strings of RAMMSTEIN Mein Herz brennt. any good strings for the beginning and specially for the main theme with the guitars? Komplete Standard wir Kontakt, FM8, Reaktor, Massive i dont care Greets Markus
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Kontakt 8 crashes in FL Studio when changing presets (KT-10738)
Hi NI Community! Does anyone else work with Kontakt 8 in FL Studio on MacOS (I have M2) and experience crashes when changing presets during the playback? I saw the same problem reported and solved for Kontakt 7 but it seems to appear again for Kontakt 8.
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How can I set an output MIDI port using Kontakt as plugin?
When I open Kontakt as stand-alone, I can set the output ports, so I set LoopMidi and I receive all MIDI commands in an other application. Using Kontakt in Camelot Pro, so as plugin, I can't find where set the output port, and LoopMidi doesn't receive any commands Did I forget somethings, or there's no way to use LoopMidi…
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Why Middle East Percussion Looping handle time signature changes
I'm working on a film score, which must have time signature changes, and I've discovered the Discovery Series: Middle East percussion samples (V. 1.01) for Kontakt, which are great. The issue is with that if there is a time signature change before a loop is triggered, the loop begins at the wrong beat. Bar 27 is a bar of…
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Problems with Kontakt 8 in Reaper
Since one mounth, in Reaper, each time I want to open in FX Kontakt 8, Kontakt 7 or Massive X, there is the error message "Effect configuration is preserved". I did lots of stuff to correct this (check installation paths, reinstall both Kontakt 8 and Reaper, check that vst3 file is well located, testing if Kontakt 8 and…
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SessionPerc & LogicPro11.2.2 = PitchBend reacts only inside Kontakt, not PianoRole.
Kontakt 8.7.2. with SessionPerc 1.0.1 SessionPerc says: "use the pitch wheel to change velocity". I only get a reaction in sound if clicking inside of Kontakt 8 onto the pitch wheel and move it there. No reaction inside of Piano Role in Logic. But I need to automate, otherwise the roll sounds way too static. It is all in…
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Kontakt 8 Repeatedly Crashing in Logic
Hey, hoping someone can help with this - getting a consistent issue with Kontakt 8 crashing out on me. Logic Projects with multiple instances of Kontakt fail to open, and Kontakt fails to open properly even if I try to open it in a new project (see screenshot). This often leads to the wheel of death and Logic crashing too.…
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Recording Arp Output From Kontakt 8 In Logic
Hi All- I'm trying everything I can think of to record the output of script generated notes (arp in this case) from Kontakt to a instrument track in Logic using the "internal midi in" feature. Logic won't show up as an option. In Kontakt options I have Engine > Send Midi To The Outside World > Script Generated Notes…
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Can't Install Kontakt 8 succesfully
Hello, I have been trying to resolve this issue since yesterday, but I can't get through it so here I am. I recenlty opened an FL project and Kontakt 8 wouldn't open. I opened Native Access to understand what as going wrong, and I found out that Kontakt 8 was broken so I tried to reinstalled it. The problem is, when I…
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Kontakt 8 - Can't see note information at bottom left anymore
Hi, I just upgraded my Komplete and I now have Kontakt version 8. Until Version 7 I could see note information at the bottom left of the window, which I need for a library I have made. I cannot see this anymore in version 8, and can't find an option to display it. Can you help me find it please? Thanks a lot Best regards -m
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NI s88 Mk2 keyboard not recognised by Cubase 15 when loading Kontakt 8
When software loaded in Kontakt 8 the s88 Mk2 keyboard does not interact with the software?
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PLAY SERIES SYNC ISSUES
The drift in pattern player across ALL play series drum instruments is outlandish. Ableton, Cubase even Maschine have timing issues. Pattern player - Trigger Pattern + Drift Pattern player - Drag pattern = No Drift…
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latin trap leap expansion is not showing up even though I installed it.
I purchased the komplete 15 select beats, and I haven't had trouble installing anything else. however, i installed the latin trap expansion and when I go into the leap tab it doesn't show up, even though it says installed on native access.
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Kontakt 8 stuck in Demo Mode – “base product missing”
Hi everyone, I’m hoping for some advice here, as I’m currently stuck and official support hasn’t helped so far. I bought a new PC and am experiencing troubles getting Kontakt 8 to run properly. The issue is NOT library-related. Kontakt 8 itself cannot be activated. What’s happening: Kontakt Player does not appear in Native…
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Searching easy to use drag&drop sampler for intense sound design.
Hi, I just want to drag and drop my own (non-musical, more noise / real environment samples like a "driller"!) samples into a sampler without spending too much time adjusting modulation connections, sources and amounts. For example I downloaded the free Korn, this instantly changes the sound of my samples. But on my system…
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How to set a default state on a UI switch.
Hi all. So I have scripted a switch, that opens and closes a ui_panel-label, this is intended to be the FX panel that can be hidden. My problem is, whenever I reload the instrument the FX panel is open, when it should be closed. Is this solved with persistence ? or do I switch the order somehow ? Cheers.
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Not sound Kontakt 8 Standalone.
Hi, I'm having a problem with Kontakt 8 in standalone mode; there's no sound output. Pre-listening isn't working either. If I use KompletKontrol or Kontakt 7, it works. I have the same settings. I tested with VoiceMeeter (ASIO) and I can see that it's receiving the signal.I had this problem a few days ago; I reinstalled…
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Kontakt 8.8 makes new loaded instruments go down the window : Help !
Hey guysI installed kontakt 8.8 on a mac. (Sonoma/ logic). My default kontakt instance has 16 preloaded empty instruments, each one assigned to a midi chanel. So I can drag nki’s on them. But with 8.8 version, the new loaded instrument goes at the bottom of the window and won’t stay in place ! This is really boring for…
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Leap sounds vs recreating my own versions: use and sale terms?
Couldn't find the answer to this anywhere: been having fun messing around with some Leap expansions, getting a song idea started in my DAW. Now that I have a basic song idea down, the limitation whereby Leap outputs everything to a single stereo pair (making any "per channel" FX and mixing very limited) makes me want to…
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Keyboard sale for long time customers who already have a multitude of Kontakt Instruments?
Dear NI…. how about a keyboard only sale for those of us who have been loyal customers and have more Kontakt Instruments than we could ever use already? Besides a Roli Seaboard, I have an aging KK A49 and I'd really like to upgrade to the S Series MkIII. There are sales with Komplete bundled, but I don't need more…
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Factory libraries and others missing from Kontakt, despite following all previous suggestions
The Factory Libraries, Factory Selection 2, Jazz Hop, Latin Trap, and others are all missing from K8 but they appear in K7. The preferences I setup have the libraries but they are not available to me in K8. See the attached images. I bought K8 only so I could use CLaire, which does not work with K7, but I'm unable to layer…
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Kontakt 8 quits on loadup if you save a default multi
Found an issue - if you have Kontakt save a default multi, the app will no longer load. You have to show hidden files, find the "kontakt.def.nkm" file and move it to the trash. Once you do that, the app will load again without quitting. Native - why have a feature that blows up the app? Doesn't make sense.,
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Native Library Images not showing
For the life of me I can't get Kontakt 8/Native Access to install the images of the libraries that I own. I've tried all the suggestions online. 1. Deleted Kontakt 8 Folder, db3 and user config. 2. Provided all disk access to NKS, Kontakt and Native Access 3. Reinstalled, restarted, etc. 4. Confirmed that all images are in…
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Kontakt 8 (Circular) audio corruption when using iZotope Neutron 5 + Ozone 12 in Maschine 3
I’m running into a reproducible issue with Kontakt 8 + Circular in Maschine 3 that I haven’t seen clearly answered elsewhere. System: Maschine 3.4.1 Kontakt 8.8.0 (VST3) Circular 1.5.1 MacBook Air 15", M4 (2025) macOS Tahoe 26.0.1 iZotope Neutron 5.5.1 iZotope Ozone 12 Advanced (12.1.0) Issue: While mixing, I used Neutron…
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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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The direct connection of Kontakt in the Maschine software gone in 3.4 version
Hello! I've got Kontrol MK3 for Christmas! What a gift that is. I've been pretty happy with it so far - this thing is a solid unit and looks impressive when you open the box. However, there is one thing that is a bit disappointing. When Kontrol MK3 first launched, people said that you could open Kontakt inside the Maschine…
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Kontakt 8 did not install its VST into Reaper.
Hi, I have been trying for several hours to get Kontakt 8 to work with Reaper. I'm not sure why it wont install its VST into Reaper. I downloaded Kontakt 8 with the Native Access App and standalone Kontakt 8 player successfully installed. However the it did not install the VST version for Reaper. I have been told by…
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Detach Leap from Kontakt
I understand that Kontakt instruments are essentially wonderfully controlled sample libraries, but for the sake of your branding, clarity towards customers, and staying an industry standard for composers, sound designers and producers, I think you should make a dedicated plugin for Leap, that is in no way associated with…
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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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Kontakt 8 Player is missing the menu for outputs
There does not seem to be an option to control the outputs. I have multiple libraries loaded and want to route each to a separate track in my DAW. The instructions on the NI website and videos on the web all point to a workspace menu icon that does not exist. See attached image. I'm expecting to see Outputs and Master…
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Loading snapshot gives "content missing" error... but I don't recognise the suggested file path!
A third party (non NI) instrument. I successfully added all of my additional 3rd party Kontakt instruments to my library. They all work as expected with the exception of one which is a drumkit I purchased. As I currently understand the Kontakt library viewer to work, I can click to highlight an instrument, at which point…
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Kontakt 8- reverbs in Instruments causing Very loud sudden volume spike when looping.
I recently upgraded my whole system to an M1 Mac mini. Including an upgrade to Kontakt 8. I have a session where I'm using 2 instances of Kontakt. Classic Bass and Session Drummer. When looping playback over 2-4 bars there are massive volume spikes that occur after a few cycles. However, it stops if I mute the bu ss reverb…
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Kontakt 8 crash / does not start
Just bought NI Kontakt 8, but I have problems after installing it from Native Access. The standalone version first started, but the second time I wanted to launch it, it does nothing. When I click the KT8 icon, nothing happens. When trying to load the VST3 version in any DAW, I get instant DAW crash (both Cubase 14 and…
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Synth based update load failure
Hi all ever since updating native access, every synth based Kontakt instrument update is failing. I have all the sample based instruments on an external hard drive and all the synth based instruments in the applications folder in their own individual folders . I have all the permissions on and other updates are working.…
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How do you assign Circular or Lores instruments to separate tracks in Logic Pro?
I recently add Circular and Lores to my collection of NI instruments, which I use via the recently updated Kontakt 8.8.0 player in Logic Pro 11.2.2 on MacOS Sequoia. When I add a Circular preset to a new track in LP, four instrument layers become available. I would like to assign each of the four instrument layers to a…
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How do you assign NI Circular or Lores instruments to separate tracks in Logic Pro?
I recently add Circular and Lores to my collection of NI instruments, which I use via the recently updated Kontakt 8.8.0 player in Logic Pro 11.2.2 on MacOS Sequoia. When I add a Circular preset to a new track in LP, four instrument layers become available. I would like to assign each of the four instrument layers to a…
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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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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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24K Drums not included in Komplete CE 15?
A few days ago I dropped $250 on upgrading from Komplete 13 Ultimate to 15 Collectors Edition to feel like I own the NI world, so to speak. Then, they drop Absynth 6, lovely, but they want another $99. Today I'm watching Jeff Gibbons insanely informative video on how to get up to speed with Kontakt 8 and all its new bells…
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Error while scanning Kontakt 8 VST3 in FL Studio
Everytime i scan my plug ins in Fl Studio, Kontakt 8 comes out with an error. I tried everything but it does´nt fix. I already changed the type of plug in, appllied the changes and apparantly it fixes, but i have to scan it again to find it as VST3 but it comes out with error again.
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Anyone been crazy enough to test MacOS 26 Tahoe with NI Komplete Soft- and Hardware?
Hello community, was anyone yet crazy enough to test out the compatibility of the NI Komplete 15 Software and the newer Hardware like Komplete Kontrol MK3 on the new MacOS 26 (Tahoe)? Any hint would be appreciated… Just would want to know, if it's a complete mess, or if there are just minor bugs… 😀
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problems with instruments after purchasing Kontakt 8 crossgrade
Hi everyone, I just bought Kontakt 8 crossgrade, as I was told this was a possible option for me in the store, I already own multiple Kontakt instruments. I needed some more instruments as im currently writing a score for an animation video for school. after installing multiple instruments, I found out they were all…
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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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Kontakt 8.1 not updating to 8.2.1.000
Hi, I just update my old Komplete Ultimate to the last Collectors Edition, I installed all the new packs so I opened Kontakt to check the new sounds. When I open a new sound Kontakt says "Your version of Kontakt is too old to load this file, which was saved with Kontakt v8.2.1.000. Please update to the latest version of…
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Native Access will not install Kontakt Player 8.5 which I need to run my new Session Guitarist libra
Hi, Hoping someone has some ideas here. I bought Session Guitarist Ruby which requires Kontakt/Kontakt Player 8.5. I had Kontakt Player 8.1 installed so I opened Native Access to try to update to the latest version (which I am assuming is v8.5 based on the above requirement for Ruby). Lo and behold Native Access is telling…
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Kontakt Drummer panning reversed: How can I "rotate" the drums by 180 degrees?
Can someone explain to me why the drums (e.g. Abbey Road 80s Drummer) are panned in such a way that it is done from the drummer's perspective and not from the perspective of the audience in front of the stage? What is the point of this? Is there an option that I haven't found yet where you can acoustically "rotate" the…
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Why my pc crash using Kontakt 8 plug-in?
Hi everyone, I bought Kontakt 8 yesterday and I can open it on my pc (MacBook Air 2022, M2 chip, Sonoma 14.4) without any problem. But when I'm using Garage Band (last version 14.4) and I add the Kontakt plug-in, I can open the Kontakt 8 library and suddenly my Mac crash… Every time. I follow all the process perfectly from…
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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…