NKS Development Discussion

chpiatt · March 11

I took a crack at making something useful for Superior Drummer 3:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/75q8ethqwamkrltwtbjuk/h?rlkey=7j710eu9jsvqb7rf6lsapkni6&dl=0

I don't really use the presets much, so instead of trying to make mappings for each preset, I created custom presets for each of the dry/clean kits included in all of the SDX expansions (Death/Darkness, Rooms of Hansa, Hitmaker, Fields of Rock, Indiependent, and SD3 Factory) I have + a few of the drier presets I do like.

I standardized the routing of each preset to first feed each mic into a bus ('Kick', 'Snare', 'Hi-Hat', 'Toms', 'OH', 'Room', and in some cases 'Parallel' which is anything like parallel compression, etc. that I decided to keep).

I then created 'Stereo' and 'Multi-Out' versions of each preset where I either route everything to a single stereo output or each bus to it's own dedicated output in the latter case.

The knobs are mapped to control Volume, Solo, Mute, and Phase of each mic channel.

The last kind of quirky thing I did was made sure there were at least 3 toms on each kit bc I have an electronic kit I map them to.

Definitely, I don't think this approach will fit everyone's workflow but for anyone looking for something like this for Superior Drummer 3 this will save you a tonnnnn of time 😅

If anyone likes this approach and would like to colab on adding support for more presets or expansions, that'd be awesome! I'll probably add more over time as well.

Ojustaboo · March 11

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/139469#Comment_139469

Tested today.

Assigning the 8 knobs as per page 60 solves the problem. Doesn’t matter what NI instrument I select, the 8 knobs on my Arturia Keylab work exactly the same as the 8 knobs on my S88. And it remembers when I quit and restart.

I’m very happy.

Unfortunately loading Arturia synths in Komplete Kontrol, the S88 controls them but the Keylab doesn’t , well two knobs controlled items on page 1/3 but not on the other two pages. No big deal as in my DAW I can use Analog Labs .

It’s a shame more S series mk3 buttons aren’t assignable under midi learn in Komplete Kontrol, I can set buttons to next and previous presets, next and previous effects and to different pages in the effects. But I have loads of faders, buttons and one knob left. Would be great for example if I could program these to imitate the left two buttons at the top of the S88 mk3 screen.

Kymeia · March 13

Made a preliminary Trash (3) template - doesn't cover all params I wanted something for quick trashing

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/xw8zfwflz7qgt7snq1fes/h?rlkey=6x7d8casodi9fj5sz9gm1ol3b&dl=0

Includes NKS2 banner

DistantMem · March 13

really thx :-*

Kaldosh · March 13

Also added NKS2 Banner to previous trash Mapping. I reupload the Zip files with NKS mapping, presets , db files etc

Izotope Trash 2.zip

Mercury · March 17

Here is A|A|S Lounge Lizard VST3 with all parameters.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/12tshxwureomw3mvemmj9/Lounge-Lizard_Mercury.zip?rlkey=yquz84qkguuysn3vz812i9se6&dl=0

Enjoy !

JesterMgee · March 17

Now Available: D16 Lush2 NKS Library

https://freelancesoundlabs.com/nks/lush2

This library covers all single layer and multi layer patches with a custom template for both layer types. Single layer patched cover almost all available controls while multi-layer patches cover most of the common controls needed. Mapping is similar to the previous Lush101 library with a few additions and changes.

Presets are all tagged with sound previews and artwork files, including artwork for the MK3 keyboards.

One thing to note with Lush2 is due to the large number of automatable parameters it is required to "enable" controls for automation. This has all been done for you in the NKS presets so saves a lot of time and in the case of the multi-layer presets, I have mapped many parameters already but also pre-enabled a lot of controls just in case it is desired to have more in the template, however I don't want to bloat up the template too much more. If parameters have not been pre-enabled it is unlikely I can add them (easily) to a template update so hopefully it covers what is needed.

Kymeia · March 18

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/141104#Comment_141104

Thanks just so you know I am working on the String Studio remap next

Mercury · March 18

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/141225#Comment_141225

Yes I'm aware of 😀

Kymeia · March 18

Thanks - I've finished the String Studio remap now - extended template plus applied it to the factory patches in the AAS folder in the NKS User Library

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/rvqlfqreje6nb085o7fby/h?rlkey=56ia3tg1wwkstghr3l70aq98s&dl=0

Apollobeat · March 25

Hi folks,

there are not too many requests, nevertheless, out of laziness to constantly select the presets with the mouse, I have created the NKS presets for "Rhodes V8 Pro". Of course also the "dist_database" and "image" folder. I'll post the previews when I get a chance. But I don't have the time at the moment.

Have fun with it.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kz5o3jdivdabem3zrdnte/Rodes-V8-Pro-NKS.zip?rlkey=08wn5rm3db26q247gqktgbw31&dl=0