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LightGuide control for S61 MK2
I picked up a used S61 MK2 and ran into the issue with the LightGuide, namely not being about to turn it off. My son and I figured this out and put a python app on Github. It seems to work fine when Abelton is present. Be great to hear your feedback and any issues. I can't post the full link but the partial link will help…
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Komplete Kontrol MK2 mixer stopped working? Try this! (for Windows)
Hi everyone, here’s a quick tip if your Komplete Kontrol MK2 mixer stops working in your DAW in Windows. Open Task Manager → Services in Windows and restart these two services: NIHardwareService NIHostIntegrationAgent Sometimes one of these services may stop responding. Restarting them might fix the problem without needing…
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S61 Mk2 Causes Komplete Kontrol Software to Behave Very Strangely
I've been using my Mk2 S61 on my PC for multiple years with no issues and no hardware changes. It's been on Windows 11 for a while, and I've also kept Komplete Kontrol at 2.9.6 for years after the annoyance of what 3.0 did to all my templates. A new issue popped up that I've never seen, and can't find anything about…
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Komplete Kontrol S-Series Mk2 vs Mk3 keyboard controllers for Maschine 3 dilemma
Hi! I plan to buy Maschine 3 software as DAW, Maschine Mk3 pad controller for playing drum VSTs and also Komplete Kontrol S61 Mk2 (used) or Mk3 for playing melodic VST instruments. The libraries I will use will mostly be Kontakt ones loaded in Komplete Kontrol software and then loaded into Maschine 3 software. Now, I've…
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Reloading sounds after away periods
When using my Native Instruments sounds, either through my DAW (Logic) or the dedicated Komplete Kontrol or Kontakt 8 apps, if I have a break for a few moments, the sounds appear to need reloading? To make it clearer; I'm playing and everything sounds great, I take a break for a minute or two, come back I play and the…
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My Komplete Kontrol s61 mk2 flasked lights and stopped working
My Komplee Kontrol s61 mk2 flasked lights right to left and stopped working. I have tried a new usb and power cable. Nothing turns it on
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Latest s61 MK2 firmware?
Hi All, I plugged in my s61 MK2 today and it told me that there was a firmware upgrade ready to download. I thought this product was no longer supported by Native Instruments? My kbd reads firmware v0.6.0, and the firmware editor offers update to 0.5.9 (as described by another user in the forums), but the file downloaded…
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Help! needed to create a NKS Template for 64bit VST for S Series MK2. I'm doing something wrong
Trying to create a template to use the old AAS Strum Session 2 with my KK S61. I have KK software version 3.4.0. in a Windows 11 PC environment. I was able to use the "Dials" symbol successfully to assign the correct CC dials to the various controls in the Strum Sessions Instrument. Works fine. The instrument uses key…
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Basic help with MIDI configuration
How do you get the MIDI configuration set up for both devices? Problem I am having also is that the Maschine 3 beats are transferring to the S61. I can't play the loaded software from my Kontrol S61. It's like the M3 took over. Please help even if it's with a start over. Thank you
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PLEASE IMPROVE Midi Templates (load/export) or LET CHOOSING THEM via MIDI
Is it possible that after so much time, Komplete Kontrol for MK2 still doesn’t have decent management for MIDI templates? Are we joking? Templates can’t be assigned via MIDI. Seriously, do we still want to lock these things for users? Templates in the editor aren’t even duplicable so you can start from a base and create…
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product with no license. I need help!
Hello, I am a public school teacher that recently purchased an S61 MK2 for use in my classroom. Unfortunately, the place I bought it from did not give me a license. I tried asking them about the license and they said they had no way of giving me a license. I also asked for a refund, but they refused. So now I have this S61…
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Mk2 Keyboard Communication issues with KK Software
I am reaching out to seek assistance regarding ongoing issues I’ve been experiencing with my Komplete Mk2 keyboard and the Komplete Kontrol software, particularly after the recent updates, including version 3.0. Since upgrading, I have noticed that when selecting different presets on my MK2, the software often does not…
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Selling Hardware/Software Bundle
I got the KOMPLETE 12 SELECT for S-SERIES when I bought the keyboard years ago. My question is: If I sell it, will the buyer get a free update to the latest version? Because it is linked to S-Series. Native Instruments only says on the homepage: You only have to unregister the hardware in your user account and will receive…
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MK1 vs MK2 or MK3
Hello community, I just upgraded my studio gear from an iMac 2019 Intel, to an Apple Silicon M2 Ultra w/ Sequoia 15.1 , and I am still using my MK1 S61 keyboard, and it's working just fine, but I am thinking about maybe updating to maybe a MK2 or MK3. My question is this: Aside from the new features the MK2 & MK3 offer, is…
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Sustain and expression pedal issue Komplete Kontrol MK2 S61
I have a Komplete Kontrol MK2 S61. My sustain and expression pedals do not work since last week. I checked all kind of internet suggestions, including advice of ChatGPT and Perplexity, and at the end it looks like that the cause is somewhere in the hardware, I have a 2nd keyboard and here my pedals work well. The firmware…
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Merged: Komplete Kontrol 3.3.4 / first impressions: Seems like time stood still for more than one y…
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Any chance of an update concerning Sequoia and Apple silicon compatability?
Just hoping. My hardware is Maschine Studio and S61 MK2, running on an M2 Mac Mini. I'm considering upgrading to Komplete 15 and an M4 Mac mini, but want to be sure I can use it all to the fullest. Anyone and NI care to comment? Thanks!
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Does the Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2 Keyboard work with the Maschine 3.0 software?
When I try to use my Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2 keyboard with the Maschine 3.0 software the KK S61 MK2 goes in to midi mode. I read complaint from other Komplete Kontrol MK2 uses that are having the same problem. So… does the Komplete Kontrol MK2 keyboards still work and have tight integration with the Maschine 3.0 software?
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Sound Problems with Komplete Kontrol S61 mk2
Hi! I got a sound problem with Komplete Kontrol plugin when I´m using it with Native keyboard S61 with active screen on the keyboard. Sound glitching and clipping like it´s a problems with the buffer size, but it´s not. My Mac is Apple M2 with 24gb, my audio interface is RME Fireface UC. With other plugins (not Native)…
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Upgrade to K15 and mk3 Keyboard
Hello there. I have a small issue, and I'm writing here because I believe I'm not the only one with this small problem. I have Collector Edition 14 and an S61 mk2. I cannot find the best way to upgrade to Komplete 15 Collector Edition and S61 mk3, money-wise. Do you have any ideas or suggestions? They would be much…
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My Komplete keyboard won't start. It stays on an endless startup??
Hello Everyone My Komplete won't start. It stays on an endless startup. I've had my computer for about a year and I hadn't had any problems, until a day ago when I turned it on to work, the lights turned on but I realized it didn't do anything else, and it repeats the same thing without starting. I tried all the methods…
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Can I use a USB B to USB C Cable for my Komplete S61 Mk2?
I have a Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2 keyboard. I have the appropriate cables but want to know has anyone used a USB B to C cable to connect their keyboard? Is it possible without messing anything up? I am running a 2019 Intel Mac mini. Thank you
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S61 MK2 Plays the Wrong Note
Every time I press a key, the keyboard recognizes one semitone higher. This situation started a few months ago and I've had this keyboard from a couple of years, so this is a new problem. This is confirmed in my DAW and on the keyboard itself, which lights up the next key instead of the one pressed. I need to turn the…
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Failure to identify the serial number
Hello . I bought the native instrument s61 mk2 device second-hand and I don't have access to the seller, and to register the serial number of the device in the Native Access software, I have a problem that the serial number is duplicated and the serial number is registered, and I get an error message. please guide me.
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Problems with DAW functions in Ableton Live with S61 MK2 keyboard
Good day, is there anybody experiencing the same issues than I do: If I want to use my KK S61 MK2 keyboard within Ableton Live, sometimes I'm missing the daw functionalities that the keyboard should provide. Means that I can't access the Mixer and I can't transport control Live. Have talked with the NI support about this…
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KK s61 MK2 not recognized and does not turn on
If I am sending this message it is because for several days I have not been able to use my piano which, when I turn it on, the LEDs activate again and again with the black screens. No matter how much I searched for the problem and tried the different solutions offered on the "Native Access" site, none of them worked. I've…
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Komplete Kontrol S61 Mk2 replacement keys
need to buy a single replacement white key for Komplete Kontrol S61 Mk2.
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Blinking lights on S61 mk2
I’ve had my Kontrol S61 for a few months now and love it. I’ve used it daily so far with no significant issues that a restart didn’t fix. Today I walked into my studio and all the lights were blinking in a pattern, like a disco mode on some digital mixers. No response from the unit. Tried the suggested NI troubleshooting…
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Maschine plus and komplete control s61 mk2
I am getting a strange problem. I have loaded my plugin and it works fantastic, but during my session all sound is just cut off without any warning. It will not come back ulnes i shut down both the maschine plus and the keyboard. I dont dear bring this setup in front of a live audience unless I can be confident that it can…
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Komplete Kontrol where it stores scales data on the disk?
Hi all, Komplete kontrol with their native keyboards, e.g. on S61, you can select a scale and then it enables only notes of the scale on the keyboard and also switches on the lights to the corresponding keys that are in scale. Is there a way to add custom scales? I play Carnatic music also and then so many scales that are…
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No aftertouch?
Is it true that Maschine doesn't receive aftertouch? Even though they've been selling $1000 Maschine-integrated keyboards with aftertouch for 8 years? This should be an outrage.
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Controller Editor not recognizing my Kontrol S61 MK2
Hi there, I just registered my KK mk2, downloaded the driver and firmware update from NI website. I couldn't installed the firmware. It is 0.6.0 and the firmware available is 0.5.9 so the firmware installer just gives that message. I updated the driver. I downloaded NI Controller Editor and installed it. It doesn't see KK…
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S61mk2 Aftertouch not working anymore.
Hi, Recently my aftertouch stopped working, in my 2 DAWs and Komplete kontrol. No settings were changed (cant even find aftertouch settings in the KK software). It just to work just fine. Is there any way to check if its broken? Or is there something else i can do?
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Chord names don't show on Komplete Kontrol mk2 keyboard display
I sold my maschine mk3 preferring the workflow of ableton push and live. When using chord mode the chord presets showed on the mk3's display but there doesn't seem to be a way to get them to show in my S61 mk2 keyboard display. Am I missing something or is this just not possible even though you can access chord mode…
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S61 MK2 Mixer Display not working, Mac & Logic
Hi, My Komplete Kontrol s61 mk2 board was functionally working yesterday on Logic Pro X. Today I've gone to use it on Logic and when I click the Mixer button the screen on the board is blank. The white buttons onto of the screen still selects the different Channels but nothing comes up on the screen. Every other function…
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komplete s61 mk2 connection issues
My komplete s61 mk2 is only flashing colors. It's connected usb 2 to usb. Blank screens no matter what i do. i have a copy of live 9 i own it 's not working with. The device doesn't show in the "control surface" tab in preferences. I've downloaded a trial of live 12, komplete kontrol s mk2, The behavior of the controller…
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S49 MKII keyboard
Hi guys, wow do I setup my keyboard S49 MK II in Anbleton Live Suite 10? The tutorials I found didn't help me much. I set it up as DAW controller following NI youtube video, but I would like to access the browser and plugin button but they are inactive now??? somehow I do not manage to select thes buttons What do I do…
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Komplete Kontrol S61 Mk2 - Setup Freezes
Hi, Recently got hold of an S61 second hand , everything seems fine apart from when I click the setup button on the board . On doing so it is not possible to alter the brightness or velocity scaling or go back to browser or any other view by pressing the nearby buttons. Keyboard still seems to be sending note values but…
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Komplete Kontrol S61 MKII is in Midi Mode after change the track
Hi, When I create a new instrument track and load Komplete Kontrol, everything works. When I create a second track and jump between the tracks or select the other track, the Kontrol is in Midi mode. When I click on the keyboard icon (see screenshot) it is back in plug-in mode until I change the track again. I use Cubase…
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Save a modified factory preset
Hi, I often run Komplete Kontrol in stand-alone mode with my S61 MK2 for some casual playing. Often times I end up tweaking a factory preset using the S61 only and would then like to save it as a new, user preset. Do I have to roll my chair over to my computer in order to save this modified patch, or am I missing a key…
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Feedback Komplete Kontrol 3.1.X
First of all, thanks to NI for providing your new KK 3.1.1 release which finally allows window resizing. From my perspective still one important thing is missing (which also applies to Kontakt 7 btw.): In order to create a "real" full screen app, please finally activate the "maximize" icon in the KK3 top menu bar…
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Can I save my pedal configuration PERMANENTLY?
So (like every other new Komplete Kontrol user here, apparently) I solved the very confusing issue of my sustain pedal not working properly by programming it in the Komplete Kontrol program (as shown here…
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Some plugins sounds are almost inaudible
I've just installed my freeh KK-S61 this we. KK is under 3.8.1. When I load Cloud Supply I can ear the sounds, but not very loud. With Noire, it's around -36dB, so I ear almost nothing. With Analog Dreams, the sound level seems correct. All the previews can be listened very clearly (despite that I had to install Previews…
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Issue with Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2 MIDI Controller
Hello, I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out because I am currently facing an issue with my Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2 MIDI controller, and I'm seeking assistance to resolve it. I have ensured that ASIO is installed, and I've tested the setup on various versions of Native Access and Komplete Kontrol. I've…
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Can I access the Step sequencer mode on Komplete S61 mk2
I currently don’t have my Maschine Studio controller with me for my current setup, so I’m just rocking with s61 mk2 keyboard, is there a way to access the step sequencer? Or is that a function that you can only access from the drum pad? (Maschine Studio in my case) is there a workaround?
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S88 Mk2 users, do your black keys send aftertouch channel pressure messasges?
I started playing around with Arturia's Yamaha CS-80, which utilizes (polyphonic) aftertouch, for some classic Blade Runner pad movement. None of my black keys would trigger aftertouch! I opened up MidiView, and sure enough, every white key sends channel pressure messages, but NONE of the black keys do. I've seen a couple…
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Only the lights of my product are flashing,what is the reason of this?
I just bought the product, it worked normally for half an hour, then it went into this state. When I wanted to enter the serial number and activate it, it wrote the text I shared in the picture.Please help me.. 😪
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Piano Colors crackles/clicks while playing on Komplete Kontrol S61 Mk2
Hi, I just bought Piano Colors and I'm getting frustrated on the buffer-like crackles and clicks that sound while playing on my S61 Mk2 (specially while playing multiple notes in a fast pace). I already checked for different buffer sizes, deactivating the Audio Input Device and all sorts of possible solutions relating to…
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What is the current installation "order" for reinstalling my S61 into a brand new DAW?
I am just about to build out a new DAW for the first time in 3+ years and I just realized that I had never actually documented the "right" install order for my S61 MKII orginally - since I received it sometime after my last DAW build was already done. I know in my excitement to get things going back in Fall of 2021 - I…
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NI S61 Stopped Responding
My S61 suddenly stopped functioning. It powers on (USB and/or power supply), lights up, and the buttons respond. However, computers don't seem to be receiving any information from it. It's not recognized by any of the 3 computers I've used it on and doesn't work as a generic controller for any VIs -- standalone or within…