Kontrol S88 MK3 can be used to control hardware synths without computer connection?

Pgrrrr
Pgrrrr Member Posts: 2 Newcomer
edited October 22 in Komplete Kontrol

Without either the synth or Kontrol being connected to a computer, can the Kontrol act as a normal MIDI controller for the hardware synth?

I'm thinking of buying the Kontrol but I would like definite confirmation of this point first.

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  • Skijumptoes
    Skijumptoes Member Posts: 72 Helper
    edited August 5 Answer ✓

    Yes it can, you just need to provide power via a USB C connection coming in to the Mk3, and then MIDI out to your hardware synth. Note: You have to use the MIDI DIN ports for this, I don't think USB MIDI is supported for standalone operation yet(?).

    You will need to initially connect it to a computer in order to install the firmware update and register the device, too. The latest firmware allows you to create templates for the knobs and buttons, add/re-arrange pages etc.

    I'm not sure whether future units that will ship with the latest firmware are entirely standalone, or if they will require setup/registration via a computer first. I would presume that step will always required, so a computer will be needed somewhere along the line.

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  • Skijumptoes
    Skijumptoes Member Posts: 72 Helper
    edited August 5 Answer ✓

    Yes it can, you just need to provide power via a USB C connection coming in to the Mk3, and then MIDI out to your hardware synth. Note: You have to use the MIDI DIN ports for this, I don't think USB MIDI is supported for standalone operation yet(?).

    You will need to initially connect it to a computer in order to install the firmware update and register the device, too. The latest firmware allows you to create templates for the knobs and buttons, add/re-arrange pages etc.

    I'm not sure whether future units that will ship with the latest firmware are entirely standalone, or if they will require setup/registration via a computer first. I would presume that step will always required, so a computer will be needed somewhere along the line.

  • Kymeia
    Kymeia NKS User Library Mod Posts: 4,881 mod
    edited August 5

     I don't think USB MIDI is supported for standalone operation yet(?).

    The workaround I use is to connect the USB MIDI out to my RME Fireface MIDI in/out using Bidule as a virtual MIDI patchbank. Means not having to disconnect the USB

  • Matthew_NI
    Matthew_NI Product Team Posts: 1,431 mod
    https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/170510#Comment_170510

    This is my recommendation for now - using an interface to route MIDI back out of the system.

    After all, if MIDI is running into a system, this helps maintain sync with all things.

    It is for timing and sync issues that the Kontrol S MK3 is not yet able to send MIDI over both USB and DIN simultaneously just yet.

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