Baffling Behavior: Why Can't I Load Battery Instruments from Komplete Select?

As a music producer, I've grown accustomed to the seamless integration of Native Instruments' (NI) products. However, a recent experience has left me scratching my head and searching for answers. I'm referring to the frustrating situation where I try to load sounds from Battery into Komplete Kontrol, only to be met with an error message stating that the plugin can't be loaded.

The issue arises when previewing sounds in Komplete Kontrol's browser view. Upon selecting a sound and attempting to access it as an instrument, the 'could not load plugin' error appears, seemingly out of nowhere. This is particularly vexing since Battery content is included in the expansions that come with Komplete Select 14. Why, then, can't I play these sounds?

My research led me to NI's support team, who surprisingly informed me that this behavior is 'normal.' According to them, since Battery isn't part of Komplete Select, it's not possible to load its contents directly into the software. This explanation doesn't sit well with me, as I find it illogical that a product would include content from another program without providing a way to access it.

To further complicate matters, Battery appears in Komplete Kontrol's browser view, but is nowhere to be found in Native Access. This means I'm unable to delete the program, leaving me with an unused and potentially cluttering installation on my system.

In the absence of any official solution from NI, I've been left to ponder potential workarounds. Has anyone else experienced this issue? Are there hidden settings or configurations that can be tweaked to allow access to Battery sounds within Komplete Kontrol?

Until a more satisfying answer emerges, I'll continue to experiment and seek out alternative solutions. If you're facing a similar problem, please share your experiences and any insights you may have gained.

Ultimately, this experience has left me questioning the value of including Battery content in Komplete Select expansions if it can't be accessed directly within the software. As a user, I expect seamless integration and flexibility when working with my instruments. NI should consider revising their approach to ensure that all included content is easily accessible and usable.

In the meantime, I'll continue to search for ways to overcome this limitation and make the most of my Komplete Select 14 installation. If you have any ideas on how to delete Battery from Komplete Kontrol or access its contents more easily, please share them in the comments below.

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