• RETRO MACHINES MK2
  • Installation and Setup

Installation and Setup

Abstract

To make music with RETRO MACHINES MK2, you must first install and setup the necessary software from Native Access. Follow these instructions to get started.

Before making music with RETRO MACHINES MK2, you must install and set up the necessary software. Follow these instructions to get started.

Native Access

Native Access is where you will install the software for RETRO MACHINES MK2. If you are new to Native Instruments, you will first have to create your Native ID. To learn more about Native Access, visit our support page.

  1. Download and install Native Access here.

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

  3. Login to Native Access using your Native ID.

  4. Click the Not installed tab.

  5. Click INSTALL for the following products:

    • KONTAKT or KONTAKT PLAYER

    • RETRO MACHINES MK2

    The software is installed automatically.

Note

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

RETRO MACHINES MK2 via KONTAKT

Once installed, you can start using RETRO MACHINES MK2 in KONTAKT. RETRO MACHINES MK2 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 a stand-alone application.

  2. Locate RETRO MACHINES MK2 in the Browser, on the left side of the user interface.

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

  4. Double-click the "Preset Name".nki file to load the instrument.

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Tip

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