To get your Native Instruments KOMPLETE AUDIO 1 up and running, follow these steps to download and install the necessary drivers. Driver Installation by Operating System
- Increase buffer size – In your DAW, raise the ASIO buffer from 64 to 256 or 512 samples.
- Close background apps – Browsers (Chrome/Edge) and system notifications can interrupt the real-time audio thread.
- Update your motherboard chipset drivers – Outdated USB host controllers are a common culprit.
- Disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth – Especially on laptops, RF interference can cause dropouts. Test with airplane mode on.
Use the Updates tab to check for any critical software or firmware improvements. Troubleshooting Common Issues
- This is rare but serious. Uninstall the driver completely using a tool like Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) or Native Instruments’ Driver Uninstall Utility.
- Reinstall the latest driver from Native Access.
- Check for Windows updates – some cumulative updates patch kernel conflicts.
Last updated: 2025. For the most current driver version, always check native-instruments.com.