Using Komplete A49 without Kontrol...?

W1tchseason · 2024-09-27T15:19:40+00:00

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I have recently bought an A49 keyboard because I love the feel of the keys, but I'm going to be using it primarily as a MIDI input device for Acoustica Mixcraft so I don't really need Native Access/Controller Editor/Komplete Kontrol… or do I? It seems that without that software certain things don't work - e.g. the lights on the buttons don't come on and I can't use the transport controls to start/stop Mixcraft. Is that correct? Can I have the buttons light up and/or use the transport controls without Kontrol?

Thanks

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chk071

I don't think the transport controls work outside of supported DAWs, which are:

• MASCHINE 2
• Ableton Live 10
• Apple GarageBand
• Apple Logic Pro X
• Avid Pro Tools
• Bitwig Studio
• PreSonus Studio One 4.5
• Steinberg Cubase Artist 8.5/9/9.5/10

• Steinberg Cubase Pro 8.5/9/9.5/10
• Steinberg Nuendo 8/9/10

Frankly, I don't think the NI keyboards are the best choice when you want something which is universally usable in any of the smaller/less known DAWs.

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Vocalpoint

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/36594/using-komplete-a49-without-kontrol

Light Guide, transport etc is all part of the Komplete Kontrol interface.

Certainly not required to use the A49 as a basic controller but certainly more fun with it - especially if your DAW support it.

chk071

I don't think the transport controls work outside of supported DAWs, which are:

• MASCHINE 2
• Ableton Live 10
• Apple GarageBand
• Apple Logic Pro X
• Avid Pro Tools
• Bitwig Studio
• PreSonus Studio One 4.5
• Steinberg Cubase Artist 8.5/9/9.5/10

• Steinberg Cubase Pro 8.5/9/9.5/10
• Steinberg Nuendo 8/9/10

Frankly, I don't think the NI keyboards are the best choice when you want something which is universally usable in any of the smaller/less known DAWs.

W1tchseason

The A series keyboards can be used (for limited functions) in Mixcraft by using the Mackie-compatible settings. But I bought it mainly because I thought it had the best semi-weighted keys.

chk071

"The A series keyboards can be used (for limited functions) in Mixcraft by using the Mackie-compatible settings."

Does that include the transport functions?

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