Problems using S61 MKii to control external hardware synth

Minstrel53 · March 29

Hi,

I'm trying to control an external hardware synth using my S61. I connected a power supply, disconnected the USB, connected appropriate midi cables, but it doesn't work.

My pedal board connected to the same synth works fine.

Is this the right way to go about it, or is there some clever thing I can do in Kontact to get this working.

Any help much appreciated.

PoorFellow · March 31

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/219185#Comment_219185

Sorry about that.

Not really sure what to suggest other than checking cable and checking midi output somehow and that you load a default Midi template : Managing KOMPLETE KONTROL MK2 MIDI Templates , and try again after power off and on keyboard. In some case the synth could need some setting done.

It is entirely possible that someone else knows more to check with respect to specific settings of e.g. the synth if you tell the specific setup.

Else I can only suggest that you ask N.I. Komplete Kontrol Support if they can help.

In case that you need guidance contacting support : Please read : how to get support !

PoorFellow · March 31

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/43961/problems-using-s61-mkii-to-control-external-hardware-synth

Connect device to keyboard midi out and have connected the PSU to the keyboard and the USB disconnected

Then make sure that both devices are using same Midi channel.

General help : 'Using the KOMPLETE KONTROL Keyboard as Stand-Alone MIDI Controller' and manual page 25 and 72

Minstrel53 · March 31

Hi, The device i'm using receives on MIDI channel 1, and by default, the S61 transmits on midi channel 1. I've disconnected the keyboard from the computer, and there is a MIDI cable connecting the two devices. It should work. I have looked at the article you recommended, and I've done what it suggested with no joy.

PoorFellow · March 31