This article applies to all Komplete Kontrol keyboard models (A-Series, M32, S-Series MK1 / MK2) and Maschine MK3.


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Symptom

Komplete Kontrol / Maschine MK3 hardware loses host integration functionality in GarageBand / Logic Pro.


Solution


Before proceeding, please see this info to determine if this issue applies to your specific computer and GarageBand / Logic Pro version:

  • If using an Apple Silicon-based Mac, this solution applies to both GarageBand and Logic Pro (10.6 and newer). Host integration on earlier Logic Pro versions is not supported.
  • If using an Apple Intel-based Mac, this solution applies only to GarageBand 10.4.4 and newer.
  • Please see this article from Apple Support to find your computer's processor type.


Follow these steps to restore host integration on your Komplete Kontrol / Maschine MK3 device:


  1. Disconnect your Komplete Kontrol / Maschine MK3 controller from the computer.

  2. Make sure that the latest update of the Komplete Kontrol / Maschine software is installed in Native Access.

  3. Check for the latest GarageBand or Logic Pro update at the Mac App Store. If an update is available, install it now.

    Note: On Apple Silicon computers, NI Hardware / Host Integration requires Logic Pro 10.6 or newer.

  4. Start Finder and open the following location:
    Macintosh HD > Library > Application Support > MIDI Device Plug-Ins

  5. Delete these files from the MIDI Device Plug-Ins folder:
    - Komplete Kontrol A-Series.bundle
    - Komplete Kontrol S-Series.bundle
    - Maschine MK3.bundle

    Note: Enter your computer's password when prompted.

  6. Go to this location:
    Macintosh HD > Library > Audio > *MIDI Device Scripts

    *Note: Create the MIDI Device Scripts folder if it doesn't exist.

  7. In the MIDI Device Scripts folder, create a new sub-folder called Native Instruments (if needed). Your folder path should now be:
    Macintosh HD > Library > Audio > MIDI Device Scripts > Native Instruments

  8. Download the Zip file (Native Instruments MIDI Device Scripts.zip) attached at the end of this article.

  9. Unzip the file and move its contents to the Native Instruments folder.

    Important note: If you reinstall or update Komplete Kontrol or Maschine, you must repeat the above steps.

  10. Reconnect your Komplete Kontrol / Maschine MK3 hardware to the computer and relaunch GarageBand / Logic Pro.

  11. Click Connect to allow your NI Hardware to communicate with Garageband / Logic Pro.

Your Komplete Kontrol / Maschine MK3 Host transport control features should now be available in GarageBand / Logic Pro.


Updating from GarageBand to Logic Pro

If you primarily use GarageBand and later decide to purchase Logic Pro, you would need to remove and reinstall the Komplete Kontrol / Maschine software. This is for technical reasons, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

Please follow this article for instructions to fully uninstall the Komplete Kontrol / Maschine software. After a restart, you can install it again from Native Access.