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Installation and Setup

Abstract

Learn how to install and setup DUETS. Create a Native ID and download the software from Native Access. Follow these installation instructions to get started.

Before you can make music with DUETS, you must install and setup the necessary software. Follow these instructions to get started.

Native Access

Native Access allows you to install the software for DUETS. If you are new to Native Instruments, you first must create a Native ID. To learn more about Native Access, visit our support page here.

  1. Download and install Native Access here.

  2. Open the Native Access application.

  3. Create a Native ID, if you do not yet have one.

    IGKEY_NA2_Create_Native_ID.png

  4. Login to Native Access using your Native ID.

    IGKEY_NA2_Login_Native_ID.png

  5. Click the Available tab in the upper header.

  6. Click Kontakt.

  7. Click Install for the following products:

    • KONTAKT or KONTAKT PLAYER

    • DUETS

    The software is installed automatically.

Note

If the software is already installed, click the Available updates tab and check for new updates before proceeding.

DUETS via KONTAKT

Once installed, you can start using DUETS in KONTAKT. DUETS is not an independent plug-in, so you first need to open an instance of KONTAKT or KONTAKT PLAYER:

  1. Open KONTAKT as a plug-in in your host software (DAW), or as stand-alone application.

  2. Locate DUETS in the Browser, on the left side of the user interface.

  3. Click Instruments to open the product's content.

  4. Double-click the Duets.nki file to load the instrument.

    DUETS_Installation.jpg

Tip

If you are new to KONTAKT and want more information, visit KONTAKT PLAYER and KONTAKT.