Getting Started

SSilha · January 1

Hey All - I am an old school player who last was deeply involved with music back to early 2000 - 2004. So I have lots to learn.

I have my S61 Kontroller and have hobbled along with it. But I really want to understand how best to use it. For example, the display windows on my keyboard currently reflect a generic set up. I am quite sure they are meant for use within the NI sound library but not sure how to do that.

Is there a beginners forum maybe? How can I best learn my keyboard.

Sunborn · January 2

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/201567#Comment_201567

Best starting point is to read the manual. :-)

https://www.native-instruments.com/fileadmin/ni_media/downloads/manuals/komplete_kontrol/KOMPLETE_KONTROL_S-Series_MK2_Manual_English_04_2022.pdf

PoorFellow · January 7

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/40793/getting-started

Depending on what software you have then you might also find the below videos of interest :

How to use everything Series | Native Instruments

How To videos | Native Instruments

Using KOMPLETE KONTROL with your DAW

Native Instruments, Youtube channel

Native Instruments, created playlists

How to Find NI Product Manuals

Native Instruments online manuals (software)

mykejb · January 2

To start with, which version of the S61 do you have? Is it the original (LCD screen), the MK2 (two colour screens) or the MK3 (one huge colour screen) ?

SSilha · January 2

Hello - I have the MK2.

Sunborn · January 2

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/201567#Comment_201567

Best starting point is to read the manual. :-)

https://www.native-instruments.com/fileadmin/ni_media/downloads/manuals/komplete_kontrol/KOMPLETE_KONTROL_S-Series_MK2_Manual_English_04_2022.pdf

SSilha · January 5

this great ! I somehow missed getting the manual when I bought the keyboard. I really appreciate your linking this here. Reading it now !

BIF · January 7

Also bear in mind that almost every instrument you buy, be it from Native Instruments or a 3rd party partner, that instrument will come with a manual too.

I highly suggest getting that manual out of the library folder where the installer puts it, and make a copy for your DropBox (or simliar) folder. That way, you can always have your manuals handy to a PC, Mac, or even a tablet that you keep near your keyboard controller.

Good luck!