Solo And Mute MIDI Tracks

I set up 4 midi tracks using one instance of Kontakt and loaded 4 instruments in Kontakt. I now have 4 recorded midi tracks. If I try to solo or mute one of the tracks all 4 tracks solo or mute. Is there another way to solo and mute these individual tracks besides in Kontakt itself?

Click on View, in the window of interest, and select Solo.
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