KIN File: What is it?

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KIN File Summary

Only one known software program, Cakewalk SONAR developed by Cakewalk, Inc., is related to the KIN file extension. In addition, they are categorized under a single primary file type, described as the Kinetic Music Project format. These files can be categorized as Audio Files.

File Extension KIN files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. The main KIN file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

Interested to learn more about the KIN File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens KIN files, and other troubleshooting tips.

Low
Prevalence
7898
Rank

/ 11690

Active

Status

26

November

2018

Amended

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Known KIN Files


Main KIN Affiliation

.KIN
Formatting:.kin
Category:Kinetic Music Project

A KIN file is associated with the application for creating electronic music called Kinetic. It is an audio project file that stores audio loops and instrument patches on a multitrack timeline. Kinetic is now known as Sonar.

Created by: Cakewalk, Inc.
File Category:Audio Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.kin

Software Programs That Open The Kinetic Music Project:


Cakewalk SONAR by Cakewalk, Inc.

Windows

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KIN Usage


OS Ranking

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Understanding KIN Issues


Typical KIN Opening Challenges

Cakewalk SONAR is Not Installed

When trying to open your KIN file, you get the error "Can't Open KIN File Type". Customarily, this means that Cakewalk SONAR is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the KIN file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: When another KIN application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Obsolete Version of Cakewalk SONAR

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Cakewalk SONAR installed that's incompatible with your Kinetic Music Project type. Visit the Cakewalk, Inc. website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Cakewalk SONAR. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: Right-clicking on your KIN, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Conclusion: The majority of KIN file opening issues are due to not having the correct Cakewalk SONAR version installed.


Additional KIN Opening Issues

You can still experience errors opening KIN files even with the latest version of Cakewalk SONAR installed on your PC. If you are still having problems opening KIN files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Additional factors include:

  • Windows Registry KIN file paths that are incorrect
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the KIN file in the Windows registry
  • Corrupt install of Cakewalk SONAR or other KIN-related program
  • KIN file corruption
  • Your KIN is infected with malware
  • Device drivers for KIN-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Windows cannot load your Kinetic Music Project file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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