
If you are running 64-bit Windows, you'll have a choice of whether to search for 32-bit or 64-bit plugins, since those files are normally installed in different locations. On the UltimatePluginTool Start page, select Find duplicate VST plugins and click Next. If you have multiple copies of different versions of plugins scattered about your various plugin search paths, DAWs and plugin hosts can get confused, loading an outdated version of the plugin even after you've installed updates. You should also make sure to quit any DAWs, plugin hosts, or Native Instruments software before you continue. (Otherwise you should find shortcuts for it on your desktop and your Start menu.) If you accept the default installation options, UltimatePluginTool will launch automatically once setup is complete.

You should just be sure you've installed the updates before you proceed.ĭownload and install UltimatePluginTool from the Ultimate Outsider downloads page. UltimatePluginTool will help you fix those errors if you perform the following steps. Note: It is still possible to get errors about Reaktor and Kontakt instruments being saved with newer versions of those products even after you've installed all your updates. If you don't, go to the Update tab and download/install any pending updates.

Launch the Native Instruments Service Center and make sure you see the " All products are activated" message on the Activate tab. Download and install all your Service Center updatesīefore we get started with UltimatePluginTool, it will help to make sure that all of your Native Instruments products are activated and up-to-date.

Note: While this article and UltimatePluginTool are specifically for VST plugins on Windows operating systems, some of the information here may apply to other plugin formats and platforms.ġ. The plug-in is likely too old and needs updating." (Komplete Kontrol)

Unfortunately, some of the error messages you get when the problems occur are vague or misleading. There are a number of common problems people encounter with Native Instruments products that are easy to fix once you discover the root cause.
