Click the links below to obtain information on Native Instruments product compatibility with the corresponding Windows system.
Note: To find out if a current NI Product is supported by your Windows system, consult the Specifications section of the corresponding NI product page.
Windows 11 Compatibilty
Native Instruments has conducted compatibility tests with Windows 11 that have shown current NI products to work without any specific issues under this operating system. To ensure full compatibility, please install the latest software updates for Windows 11 and all of your NI products.
Legacy NI hardware products that are not currently available in the NI webshop are not officially supported at this time and are used at your own risk.
Important Note: If you connect Native Instruments hardware to a USB 3.0 port, make sure to install the latest drivers. Also install the latest firmware for your hardware with the corresponding Device Updater.
Windows 10 Compatibility
Native Instruments has conducted compatibility tests with Windows 10 that have shown current NI products to work without any specific issues under this operating system. To ensure full compatibility, please install the latest software updates for Windows 10 and all of your NI products.
Important Note: If you connect Native Instruments hardware to a USB 3.0 port, make sure to install the latest drivers. Also install the latest firmware for your hardware with the corresponding Device Updater.
Compatibility of NI Hardware on Windows 7 / 8 / 10
This overview provides information about the compatibility of Native Instruments hardware products with Windows operating systems.
The cells on each table below show the required driver version of a NI hardware product (row) for a given Windows version (column). Once you have identified the compatible driver version for your operating system, you can download it from our Drivers & Other Files page.
Note: If a specific driver is not listed on the Drivers & Other Files page, it is available on the UPDATES page. For more information about downloading an update from the UPDATES page, please read this article.
Click on one of the below links to view the compatibility chart for the corresponding product group:
- KOMPLETE audio interfaces, keyboards and controllers
- MASCHINE controllers
- TRAKTOR audio interfaces and controllers
Important Notes
- Some devices additionally offer a Device Updater, which allows you to update the firmware installed on your device. An asterisk ( * ) next to the device name in the tables below indicates that a Device Updater is available. We strongly recommend to download and install the latest Device Updater from our Drivers & Other Files page in order to avoid possible functionality issues. Read more about updating the firmware of your device in this article.
- Some NI devices offer both audio interface and controller functionality. They are summarized in the tables Audio Interface + Controller for each corresponding brand (KOMPLETE, MASCHINE and TRAKTOR) below. These devices may require a driver, Device Updater and Controller Editor installation. Note that any issues observed with these devices should be handled separately: If your device is not playing any audio, verify that the correct driver / Device Updater has been installed. If your device is not lighting up when connecting it, verify that the latest Controller Editor version has been installed.
KOMPLETE
Audio Interface
| Product | Windows 7 | Windows 8 | Windows 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O | 3.1.0 | 3.1.0 | |
| GUITAR RIG SESSION I/O | 3.1.0 | 3.1.0 | |
| KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 MK1* | 4.2.0 | 4.2.0 | 4.2.0 |
| KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 MK2 | 4.59.0 | ||
| KOMPLETE AUDIO 1 & 2 | 4.59.0 |
* Installation of latest Device Updater recommended.
Keyboard / Controller
| Product | Windows 7 | Windows 8 | Windows 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOMPLETE KONTROL S25 / 49 / 61 / 88* | 4.2.0 | 4.2.0 | 4.2.0 |
| KOMPLETE KONTROL S49 / 61 / 88 MK2* | 5.0.0 | 5.0.0 | 5.0.0 |
| KOMPLETE KONTROL A25 / 49 / 61** |
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| KOMPLETE KONTROL M32** |
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| KORE 1*** | 3.1.0 | 3.1.0 | |
| KORE 2*** | 3.0.0 | 3.0.0 |
* Installation of latest Device Updater recommended.
** These devices do not require a driver installation and work simply by connecting them to the computer.
*** Controller Editor version 1.7.4 or lower is required in order to edit the controller functions. Read more about legacy controllers and Controller Editor 1.7.4 in this article.
Audio Interface + Controller
| Product | Windows 7 | Windows 8 | Windows 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIO KONTROL 1* | 3.1.0 | 3.1.0 | |
| RIG KONTROL 2 / 3* | 3.1.0 | 3.1.0 |
*Controller Editor version 1.7.4 or lower is required in order to edit the controller functions. Read more about legacy controllers and Controller Editor 1.7.4 in this article.
MASCHINE
Controller
| Product | Windows 7 | Windows 8 | Windows 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASCHINE MK1 | 3.0.1 | 3.0.1 | 3.0.1 |
| MASCHINE MK2* | 3.0.4 | 3.0.4 | 3.0.4 |
| MASCHINE MK3 | 5.0.1 | 5.0.1 | 5.0.1 |
| MASCHINE MIKRO MK1 | 3.0.2 | 3.0.2 | 3.0.2 |
| MASCHINE MIKRO MK2* | 3.0.4 | 3.0.4 | 3.0.4 |
| MASCHINE MIKRO MK3** |
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| MASCHINE STUDIO* | 3.1.2 | 3.1.2 | 3.1.2 |
| MASCHINE JAM | 4.4.0 | 4.4.0 | 4.4.0 |
|
MASCHINE+ |
5.0.0 |
* Installation of latest Device Updater recommended.
** This device does not require a driver installation and work simply by connecting it to the computer.
TRAKTOR
Audio Interface
| Product | Windows 7 | Windows 8 | Windows 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIO 2 DJ | 3.1.0 | 3.1.0 | |
| AUDIO 4 DJ | 3.1.0 | 3.1.0 | |
| AUDIO 8 DJ | 3.1.0 | 3.1.0 | |
| TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 MK1 | 4.2.0 | 4.2.0 | 4.2.0 |
| TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 MK2 | 4.2.0 | 4.2.0 | 4.2.0 |
| TRAKTOR AUDIO 6* | 4.2.0 | 4.2.0 | 4.2.0 |
| TRAKTOR AUDIO 10* | 4.2.0 | 4.2.0 | 4.2.0 |
* Installation of latest Device Updater recommended.
Controller
| Product | Windows 7 | Windows 8 | Windows 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 | 4.1.1 | 4.1.1 | 4.1.1 |
| TRAKTOR KONTROL F1* | 3.0.2 | 3.0.2 | 3.0.2 |
| TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 MK1 | 3.0.1 | 3.0.1 | 3.0.1 |
| TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 MK2* | 3.1.1 | 3.1.1 | 3.1.1 |
* Installation of latest Device Updater recommended.
Audio Interface + Controller
| Product | Windows 7 | Windows 8 | Windows 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRAKTOR KONTROL S8* | 4.1.0 | 4.1.0 | 4.1.0 |
| TRAKTOR KONTROL S5* | 4.2.0 | 4.2.0 | 4.2.0 |
| TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 MK1 | 3.1.0 | 3.1.0 | 3.1.0 |
| TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 MK2* | 4.2.0 | 4.2.0 | 4.2.0 |
| TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 MK3** |
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| TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 MK1* | 3.1.0 | 3.1.0 | 3.1.0 |
| TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 MK2* | 4.2.1 | 4.2.1 | 4.2.1 |
| TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 MK3** |
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| TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2* | 4.2.0 | 4.2.0 | 4.2.0 |
| TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 MK2 | 3.22.1 | ||
| TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 MK1* | 4.2.1 | 4.2.1 | 4.2.1 |
* Installation of latest Device Updater recommended.
** These devices do not require a driver installation and work simply by connecting them to the computer.
Compatibility of NI Software on Windows 7 / 8 / 10
This section provides information about the compatibility of Native Instruments software products with Windows operating systems.
In the table below, you will find the last compatible versions of your NI products for Windows.
- A red x indicates the NI product is not supported on that operating system.
- Product versions that are not linked below can be found on this page (login required).
Note: If an older NI Product is not listed in this table, this means the legacy product is not compatible with Windows 7, 8, or 10.
| Product | Windows 7 | Windows 8 | Windows 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABSYNTH 5 | 5.3.1 | 5.3.1 | latest |
| BATTERY 3 | 3.2.3 | ||
| BATTERY 4 | 4.1.6 | 4.1.6 | latest |
| FM8 | 1.4.1 | 1.4.1 | latest |
| GUITAR RIG 4 | latest | ||
| GUITAR RIG 5 | latest | latest | latest |
| GUITAR RIG 6 | latest | ||
| GUITAR RIG 7 | latest | ||
| KOMPLETE KONTROL | 2.5.1 | 2.5.1 | latest |
| KONTAKT 4 | 4.2.4 | ||
| KONTAKT 5 | latest | latest | latest |
| KONTAKT 6 | 6.6.1 | 6.6.1 | latest |
| KONTAKT 7 | latest | ||
| KONTAKT 8 | latest | ||
| KORE 2 | 2.1.4 | ||
| MASCHINE 1 | 1.8.2 | 1.8.2 | |
| MASCHINE 2 | 2.12.1 | 2.12.1 | latest |
| MASCHINE 3 | latest | ||
| MASSIVE | 1.5.5 | 1.5.5 | latest |
| MASSIVE X | latest | ||
| REAKTOR 5 | latest | latest | latest |
| REAKTOR 6 | 6.4.0 | 6.4.0 | latest |
| SUPER 8 R2 | latest | ||
| TRAKTOR DJ 2 | latest | ||
| TRAKTOR PRO | 1.2.7 | ||
| TRAKTOR PRO 2 | latest | latest | latest |
| TRAKTOR PRO 3 | latest | ||
| TRAKTOR PRO 4 | latest |