The only missing feature for some maybe Pads. But for me playing those with keys also work. As my primary importance was for velocity sensitivity of the keys. A powerful recreation of a 70’s analog synth legend, with full polyphony of up to 32 voices, created by Brainworx. OZONE 10 STANDARD Intuitive control over Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, and GarageBand at launch, Cubase and Nuendo integration coming soon after initial release macOS 10.12 (Sierra) or later: Older NI devices are no longer supported in macOS 10.12 or later and may therefore fail to be recognized. Please consult this article for more information on macOS compatibility. The screen is tiny, but I actually kind of like it. It’s located at the top left of the keyboard and it is an LCD display. Now, it’s nothing close to the “S” series here, but I feel like this was a great spot to cut costs for Native Instruments.

Important: If you’re experiencing issues with Host Integration on an Apple Silicon-based Mac, please follow the steps in this article. The buttons make a really loud sound when we press. So if you ever press it in between recording where you are also using a mic, it will definitely come in recording. Assign a free Control Surface slot to Komplete Kontrol S MK2 by selecting it from the drop-down list.Note: New NI devices make use of the WASAPI Exclusive technology and do not require a driver installation. These "class-compliant" drivers can only be used on Windows 10 or higher. Read this article for more information. If you’re experiencing issues on an Apple Intel-based Mac and GarageBand 10.4.4 or higher, please follow the steps in this article. Setting Up GarageBand for KOMPLETE KONTROL Expand the entries Sound, video, and game controllers and Universal Serial Bus devices. If an exclamation mark appears next to your device entry (see picture), install the driver manually as explained below: Go to the Library tab and press the Rescan button. Wait for the Database to be updated; this can take a few minutes. Get a smart and streamlined keyboard controller with custom NI keybed, NKS integration, Smart Play features, DAW control, OLED display, and more.

Browse to the following directory: C:> Program Files> Native Instruments> * Device Name* Driver> Inf Fewer features such as control knobs, pads, aftertouch, and screens. The quality of the keyboard is still there as it is durable and put together really well.

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Includes a comprehensive collection of KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects, KOMPLETE KONTROL Software, and MASCHINE ESSENTIALS I tested the A49 with Logic as a controller first. I updated both my Kontakt and Komplete Kontrol software (you might also, as I did, have to update your KK firmware). As I booted Logic up, the A49 lit up with the Transport buttons which, after a nudge from Logic, assigned themselves correctly as the KK keyboard became the available control surface. Featuring 49 semi-weighted custom keys, pre-mapped control over hundreds of VST Plug-Ins via Komplete Kontrol and an OLED display, the A-Series A49 is a no-brainer for speeding up your workflow without breaking the bank. Logic Pro is now set up for Kontrol. Please read this article if your Kontrol keyboard is not automatically recognized by Logic. The keys feel good and do have some pretty good action. Like any MIDI controller, you’re not gonna get a crazy realistic feeling key-bed, so just be aware of that. How Does It Compare To Other Controllers?

Scroll through the list of all installed extensions until you reach NIUSBAudio in the column Extension Name. In the example below, we want to look up the properties of the NIUSBAudio4DJ driver to determine the driver Version (v. 2.8.0 in this example). To test this, on the A-Series you also get a hefty software library thrown in with Monark, The Gentleman, Reaktor Prism, Scarbee Mark I, and more. That’s a hundred-odd quid for a keyboard and a whole bunch of instruments, all ready to go and talk to one another. Go to the File / Folder tab of Live's Preferences and make sure the Use Audio Units and Use VST Plug-in System Folders options are activated. If these options were not activated, press the Rescan button after having set them to On. If you skip this step, you will not be able to load KOMPLETE KONTROL correctly in Live. Read this article for more information on plug-in administration in Live. The features described here require Apple Logic Pro 10.6 (or higher) as well as Komplete Kontrol 3.0 (or higher). Macintosh HD > Library > Application Support > Native Instruments > Host Integration > Ableton LivePre-mapped control of KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects plus hundreds of Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) plug-ins from leading manufacturers via the KOMPLETE KONTROL Software If your NI device is being recognized by your OS X system, its name will appear in the USB Device Tree. The naming of the USB ports may vary depending on your computer model and generation. In the example below, the connected Traktor Kontrol F1 device is showing up under the USB 2.0 Bus. The lower area of the window displays the properties of the USB device. Assign a free Control Surface slot to Komplete Kontrol MK2 by selecting it from the drop-down list. Tag-based browsing allows easy switching from patch to patch, and the smart-play function (as seen in the S-series Kontrol keyboards) offers a responsive and intuitive playing experience. Choose key, pattern, chord tonality and let the creativity flow! Here's What Native Instruments Say About the Komplete Kontrol A-Series Keyboards: