This NKS library offers full browsing and control of the default instruments included with Halion 7 along with the optional collection of NKS libraries for instruments included in the Steinberg Absolute 6 Bundle. 

Each instrument library is listed as a separate library in the NKS browser making it much easier to find the instrument and sound you are looking for. All presets have tagging pulled from Halion and converted to NKS tagging and where possible a detailed controller map has been created, tho some instruments have multi-layers so the macro controls cover these instruments only. 

NOTE: We are looking into possibly adding more NKS libraries for additional instruments available from Steinberg depending on the demand, some are listed further down the page with the option to contact us to request these. 

Compatibility

• Supports Komplete Kontrol Software 2.8+
• Supports Maschine Software 2.16+
• Supports Komplete Keyboards (all versions)
• Supports Maschine Hardware (all versions) 
• Supports PC / MAC
• Supports VST3
• Presets: 3500+
• Requires Steinberg Halion 7

NOTE: These libraries only work with the VST3 version of Halion 7. 
 

Demo Version

The Free Download Version contains a handful of presets to test how the NKS installation and compatibility will work. You can download and install this for free to test things out before purchasing the full NKS browser pack.

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Halion 7 Full Version [Core Content]

Please Login or Create an Account to purchase and download the files. 

This bundle includes NKS files for the following instruments and expansions: 

• Anima
• Auron
• B-Box
• Eagle
• FM Lab
• HALion Factory
• HALion Sonic 2 Combis
• HALion Sonic Factory
• HALion Sonic SE
• HALiotron
• Hot Brass
• HS3 Combis
• Model C
• Raven
• Skylab
• Studio Strings
• Tales
• Voltage
• World Instruments
• World Percussion

Absolute 6 Instruments for Halion 7

For owners of the Absolute 6 bundle you can get the following NKS library that covers the following additional instruments: 

• Amped Elektra
• Dark Planet
• Electric Bass
• HALion Symphonic Orchestra
• Hypnotic Dance
• Lo-Fi Piano
• Olympus Choir
• Triebwerk
• Trium

Additional Halion 7 Instrument Libraries Available

Due to the large number of instruments available for Halion it is currently not possible to support every instrument due to cost but if Steinberg ever introduce a subsctiption model or there is a high number of requests we will look further into adding support for more instruments. 

Currently we have the following additional instruments available for Halion 7. Please note these support Halion 7 and not Halion Sonic but there are versions available for Halipn Sonic, just ask for these if you need them instead. 

We do have some additional instrument libraries available if you would like NKS Libraries for Halion 7, please Contact Me

• HALion Sonic SE Artist
• HALion Sonic SE Basic
• HALion Sonic SE Hybrid
• HALion Sonic SE Pro

Instructions

Install instructions are included with each download but you can also download instructions here: 

Download PDF Instructions

Browser & Controls

This Halion 7 library has been completely overhauled from scratch from the Halion 6 library and now offers each instrument as a separate browsable library in the NKS browser instead of a bank in the Halion instrument. THis should help aid with finding the instrument you are after easier. 

Each instrument also has an updated template that (for most instruments) covers the additional GUI macro controls for the first instance. Note some instrument presets contain multiple instances for "layers" bit it is not (easily) possible to map the additional layers so only the first one can be mapped. Also note that while loading the NKS preset shoulld have your controls working fine, switching presets within Halion may see your controls lose function. This is due to Halion resetting the mapping between presets for some instruments so an automated "remapper" was created to remap and save these assignments with each preset 

Please report any issues you find through to us so it can be fixed. 

Support forum on Native Instruments forum Here 

Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer

This NKS library is created with no affiliation to Native Instruments or the VST vendor. I am not paid, or even supported by Native Instruments or the vendors. Downloading and usage of this library is at the users own risk. Payments are non refundable. There is no support or guarantee offered that these will suit your own application which is why a free version is offered to test with. If you are satisfied with the free version then the paid version offers the same features and includes all factory presets. There is no guarantee that future versions of the Komplete/Maschine software will support these preset files or the current features.

Users are not authorised to share or distribute the files with anyone else without the consent of Freelance SoundLabs. A lot of work goes into managing this project, hosting the files and writing documentation and I am also an active forum member helping out users. Please do the right thing; the cost is only a few beers to help me out.

Changelog

v3.0.4 (27 Aug 2024)
- Fixed controls not correctly mapped for Symphonic Orchestra presets
- Fixed some silent previews for Symphonic Orchestra presets

v3.0.3 (22 Mar 2023)
- Fixed -12db volume setting for FM Lab presets

v3.0.2 (3 Mar 2023)
- Reprocessed and updated library for Halion 7
- Updated many instrument control templates to add additional macro GUI control
- Created individual browsable instruments instead of Halion banks for NKS browser
- Added additional Halion 7 instruments

v3.0.1 (27 Dec 2022)
- Added volume, pan and X/Y parameters to controller template

v3.0.0 (2 Dec 2022)
- Initial version