| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | Driver not recognized after Windows update | Reinstall driver (uninstall first via Apps & features ) | | Cracking / popping audio | Increase buffer size in NI control panel (e.g., 256 → 512 samples) | | “Device cannot be started” (Error 10) | Try different USB port (USB 2.0 preferred), uninstall/reinstall driver | | No sound in DAW | Ensure ASIO driver is selected, not DirectSound/WASAPI | | Interface not powering on (LED off) | Use a powered USB hub (some laptops deliver insufficient power) |
(current version 5.22.0 for Windows 10/11) and download the ZIP file. Extract the ZIP file and run the file, following the on-screen prompts. Once the installation is complete, reconnect the Komplete Audio 1 komplete audio 1 drivers
In your music software (e.g., Ableton Live, Maschine), go to Preferences > Audio and select as the Driver Type and Komplete Audio as the Device. Native Instruments macOS Users (Not Required) The Komplete Audio 1 is class-compliant | Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | Driver
The drivers for the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 1 are essential for low-latency performance on Windows, while the device is plug-and-play (class-compliant) on macOS. Native Instruments Download and Installation Instructions Windows Users (Required) Native Instruments macOS Users (Not Required) The Komplete