NKS FAQ

Here are some common questions asked about the NKS libraries

Can these presets be added to the Factory Library?

Yes. See this article on ways to have your NKS files appear in the main factory browser: 

https://freelancesoundlabs.com/index.php/articles/item/267-how-to-migrate-your-komplete-maschine-user-library-to-factory-library

Does this work with S Series MK1/MK2, M/A Series Keyboards and MK2/3 Maschine?

Yes these NKS presets will work with ALL the latest Maschine/Komplete Kontrol software and hardware  

I'm not hearing any preview sounds.

Check in the Factory library at the bottom of the library that the volume slider for previews is turned up. There is no volume control for the User library in the current versions of the software. Otherwise check that the preset folders contain a .preview folder inside (it may be hidden) 

How does your NKS library compare to others I have found on the internet?

Well you get what you pay for. It is easy enough for people to save NKS files using Komplete Kontrol and put a library together but often what most libraries lack is a lack of experienced design and attention to detail. In many cases, things like control templates are either just auto-generated, lacking proper layout or not all that intuitive and tagging can sometimes either be completely missing or not conforming to NKS standards. 

Another thing lacking is updates and maiintenance. All Freelance Soundlabs NKS libraries are fully maintained to work on the latest versions of plugins and we aim to solve most issues within days. Feedback is very positive, just check our facebook page 

We have been designing and managing NKS librarioes for 7+ years and it is the generous suppoort of users that helps us support more libraries so if you are lookiong for well designed and managed libraries that save you time and work how you expect, look no further. 

Some tags or presets are missing?

Tags have been formatted to fit with the NKS standard as much as possible. This requires renaming some tags or consolidating similar tags to improve browsing as much as possible. If you happen to notice anything that needs fixing just let me know and I will get it fixed up. Donors will receive free updates to the preset libraries when these are pushed to the site so worth the time to report if it's something major.

I’m having some Installation Issues. 

If you are having issues with installing and using the presets, check out the Forum Thread to ask other users who may have some solutions.

I have sent a payment but haven't received the download? 

You should now receive a download link straight away and also emailed to your PayPal/Website accounts email. 

If you have not received anything or something has gone wrong feel free to contact me and be sure to include your PayPal email address or copy of the transaction and I will fix it up for you.

Can I get other VSTs or preset library’s created as NKS? 

I can only create presets for instruments I own or have a copy of and the list I am working on. I am always on the lookout for new VST instruments at good prices so may do more down the track. If you are able to offer me a legal copy of a VST or can transfer me the library I can have a look if it is possible to make NKS compatible. If you are a plugin vendor it may also be possible to add NKS compatibility for official factory inclusion. Feel free to contact me.

Can I please have the script you use so I can make my own? 

Sorry it’s just not possible as I don't use a single process to make NKS libraries, every instrument has a different process and some are done almost purely by hand tho I find ways to automate the process as much as I can, there is simply no magic solution to make NKS files due to the vast differences in how VSTs store their information. 

I am looking at a large number of libraries I would like, do you offer a discount? 

I am always happy to work with users as long as expectations are realistic. All prices are in Australian $ which works out to be about 40% less than USD and I have all the same real world costs as everyone (website costs, purchasing all the VST and libraries, tax, time...). All income generated is appreciated and assists in developing future libraries but of course when you have a large collection of NKS libraries it can add up so feel free to get in touch. 

Welcome to the Air Music Technology DB-33 NKS Browser Library for Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol / Maschine

So it's now well known that Live 10 will be released next year and I for one am excited. I already have a copy of the Beta and there are some great new features and improvements that add up to an overall better experience. There are still some things I would love to see but this is a great start to the new version and seems to be setting things up for some much better developments. 

I have made some updated changes to the cart system when purchasing NKS libraries based on feedback and testing as well as updated the downloads section of the website for your purchased downloads.

We now have an exciting update to ALL NKS Preset Packs available from Freelance Soundlabs for Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol/Maschine. All NKS packs have been overhauled and are now v2.1 and there are a lot of new features...

NKS libraries for Omnisphere 3rd Party Expansions. Each library adds a NKS bank to the Omnisphere NKS library browser and comes with sound previews for each preset.You must have the original library from the vendor installed for these NKS libraries to work

This guide demonstrates how to use the Komplete Kontrol Smart Play features with ANY track in Live by using a "Master" track to control instrument tracks. Thile this guide uses Live it is also possible in many other DAWs using the same process.

Welcome to the Lethal NKS Browser Pack for the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol \ Maschine software

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As part of my DJ setup I have a smoke machine, bubble machines and light chaser unit that are not DMX or timer controlled. I wanted to add a timer to control the smoke and bubble machines and also DMX to control the light chaser automatically. I decided to design a complete solution that allowed timer, DMX, wireless and manual control of all these things