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Bitwig Studio - Bitwig Device Library for NKS-like Integration without Komplete Kontrol
Bitwig Studio has customisable remote controls for devices and plugins which are rather like NKS mappings but with several advantages. For a start the editor for creating them is much more flexible than Komplete Kontrol's NKS editor as you can freely move around pages and also map the same param to multiple pages (eg if…
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Kontrol S-Series MK3 Firmware 2.1.3 Hotfix Released
Hi everyone, We have released Kontrol S-Series MK3 Firmware 2.1.3. This is a small hotfix update focused on stability and plug-in-chain navigation improvements when using Kontrol S-Series MK3 with DAWs, Maschine, Maschine standalone, and Logic. The update includes fixes for DAW plug-in-chain navigation, Logic startup…
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FL Studio support for Kontrol S Mk3 DAW control is here!
Hey everyone, support for the new Kontrol Mk3 Firmware v2.0+ DAW Control features has finally landed in FL Studio. Here is how to set it up: https://support.native-instruments.com/support/solutions/articles/69000879652-how-to-set-up-a-kontrol-keyboard-with-your-daw#FL-Studio
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FIXED - Issue with the Kontrol S mk3 new firmware/Hardware Connection Service
WINDOWS Windows users cannot install Hardware Connection Service with Native Access 3.20.0 - The Native Access team is working on it. MAC The Hardware Connection Service update in Native Access fails to install the Cubase scripts, but doesn't uninstall itself. Only affects Cubase users. SOLUTION While we are working on…
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Tips: Fixing Logic's Komplete Kontrol host/transport integration
If you are experiencing issues with your mk2 or mk3 keyboard and the integration with Logic, here are the main troubleshoot steps: Make sure that everything is functional in the Komplete Kontrol standalone appliication. For MK3 keyboards: Make sure you have the latest firmware installed and the latest version of Komplete…
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Kontrol S-Series MK3 2.0 Extended DAW Control and Accessibility
What's New – Kontrol S-Series MK3 Firmware 2.0 Kontrol S-Series MK3 just got a major upgrade. With Firmware 2.0, we’re unlocking powerful DAW control features and full accessibility support, making your flagship keyboard more versatile and inclusive than ever before. Extended DAW Control Control any plugin or DAW device…
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TIP Sequoia adds an extra step when installing NI Hardware (Keyboards or Maschine) and Native Access
I found when updating to Sequoia that Apple now requires many apps and processes to be added to the Local Network for them to function correctly and this seems to include NIHostIntegrationAgent as well as most DAWS, and things like iLok. (It did also ask me to add NTKDaemon but it looks like that is not required) So if…
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DAW Integration for Reason
https://www.reasonstudios.com/new-in-13 I just wanted to raise my hand and say I would very much like to have proper DAW integration with Reason :)
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Setting up control of devices in Cubase?
Completely new to Cubase but I'm trialing it at the moment. Seems I have half the setup right - following the instructions in the manual I have DAW control working and the mixer strips are showing on the keyboard screen. But device/plugin control isn't, and the Plugin button is greyed out - is there a specific script I…
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When will there be full FL Studio support for Kontrol S-Series MK3 Keyboards?
A few months ago, NI released firmware 2.07 for their MK3 Keyboards. At release time there was full support only for a few DAW and the full support for some others, including FL Studio was announced within the next months. I already asked Image-line about the full integration. They're waiting to receice the needed…
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A61 is recognized by Reaper, but does not control the Kontakt software when opened in a session
After moving my studio, I've run into this issue when setting everything back up. Reaper recognizes the A61 controller via USB, I've installed all the NI and Reaper updates. However, when I open Kontakt as a plugin within a session, once I load any instrument from the library, the keyboard will not control the software.…
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can I get a link to the hardware connection service?
This discussion was created from comments split from: S49 Not connectiing.
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Cannot load library
When loading Acoustic Guitars I get wired error. It says: CANNOT LOAD PLUGIN. 1) I can load most of other libraries (except a few) 2) When I select a patch to load I can regearse the sounds 3) Not sure why the error refers to the plugin while I am loading a library not a plugin. 4) My KONTAKT is v7 5) this doesn'y work in…
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adjust preview volume on S88 MK3
preview patches on S88 too loud relative to other audio - where to adjust
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Where/how to get a replacement knob?
Does anyone know where or how to get spare parts for the Komplete Kontrol A61 keyboard? one of the 8 knobs is broken apart…
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Kontrol S88 MK3 – BIOS Recovery Quick Guide (DK/UK)
Problem The keyboard fails before Windows loads. USB enumeration is corrupted at BIOS level, causing your Windows 11 installation to inherit an invalid device profile. Drivers, firmware, and cables are not the cause. Acknowledgement: Thanx to Copilot for finally reaching a solution (nowhere else to be found). Took around…
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Komplete Kontrol standalone and Komplete Kontrol in Logic : different behaviours
Hi, using my Kontrol S61 MK3 with Komplete Kontrol in standalone is a dream : I can switch easily from an instrument to different effects with the screen top buttons, and their dedicated screens (if they are NKS compatible). Under Logic, using Komplete Kontrol as a plugin is a fail experience : the top buttons don't work,…
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Komplete Kontrol 3.0.2 can not drag loops and one-shots into a DAW anymore
Komplete Kontrol 2.9.6 was the latest version in which it was still possible to drag loops and one-shots into a DAW. This feature is not available anymore in versions 3.0.0 and after that. Will this be fixed in future updates of Komplete Kontrol? It looks like this is a bug. On their website it is mentioned that this is a…
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Broken link for Kontrol S-Series MK3 update (ni.de/kontrol-update gives 404 error)
Hi everyone, I’m trying to update my Kontrol S-Series MK3 keyboard, but I’ve hit a dead end with the official link provided on the hardware screen. Issue: The screen on my keyboard prompts: "Get the latest update – Download the update at ni.de/kontrol-update". Problem: Navigating to ni.de/kontrol-update (or the redirected…
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NKS Connect
Can you please explain the new integration ADDED NKS Connect support in Komplete Kontrol, starting with AKAI MPK mini IV as the first compatible partner controller ADDED NKS Mode integration for compatible NKS Connect controllers, including hardware browsing, preset loading, parameter control, and parameter page navigation
