direct connect

@Vagus

"With regards to Massive X - I'm not sure what purpose a direct connection would serve, considering it's already directly connected via Komplete Kontrol."

The specific "Direct Connect" the OP is talking is referencing here is like with Kontakt 8 and a MKIII keyboard - you do not need Komplete Kontrol at all.

He is wondering about the same for other NI instruments - like Massive X AND some really old ones which I believe is unrealistic.

VP

@Vagus

“Oh I understand what they're asking, but why would NI invest in direct connection when they effectively already have it with KK/Massive X?”

Agreed 100%. Anything that already is fully supported by Komplete Kontrol does not need to be mentioned or worried about.

VP

This is what Loopop was asking for as well, this is what Dom Siglas was requesting as well. So it's not just the OP, there's many of us who want a direct connect, and could careless about Komplete Kontrol anymore. I think with Midi 2.0 from a smart company we will in one shape or form get these features, it's just unfortunate NI doesn't see the writing on the wall.

Right you are referring to NKS 1 right ? NKS 1 is going to become more adopted in these basic midi controllers from your new partners,novation,m-audio,akai etc..

I don’t think the OP, nor Loopop nor Dom nor myself or others are concerned with NKS 1 at all. Yet what changes/updates NKS 2 and direct connect are going to bring to the table. I personally don't see any benefit for the Komplete Kontrol MK3 customers here, maybe I'm missing something.

What updates are NI actually making for the users/customers who invested in the newer MK3 hardware ?

What updates to NKS 2 are being made ? There's a laundry list of features that users/customers have been requesting here for what 10 years now, where are these ?

Ok, so basically there's no new updates for our MK3 hardware. This is just an update for a new partnership for midi controllers. The announcement earlier this week, " We'll have some announcements about Direct Connection at NAMM " kinda led us to think we would benefit from this, but yeah this doesn't show NI making any progress for the newer hardware. So more of the same…thnx

This is why I continue to use KK v2. And remember v3 is not a requirement unless you own a S-Series MKIII. There is no justification to use V3 if you do not own this specific "newer" board.

But I would not hold my breath for any more "direct connect" instruments in the near term that work like Kontakt 8. (without KK). That was their first crack at this - and it will need to be bulletproof before that tech makes it into any other product - like say - a Massive X for example.

That said - this tech certainly will never make it into the old guard like Battery or Reaktor. Those are essentially on early retirement (only getting OS specific operating fixes as needed). And third party - doubtful if ever as that would require third parties to recode their apps - which makes little sense if you do not own a MKIII.

VP