A new standalone MIDI output mode turns every KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard into a luxurious, fully-functional master keyboard. A convenient shortcut now lets you control the master volume of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software from your S-Series keyboard.See KONTAKT Instrument key switch names directly on the Clear View display.Adjust touch strip parameters and mod wheel functions directly from the hardware.An improved preset management system makes saving and recalling presets faster and easier.Arpeggiator Latch mode holds the arpeggio sequence even when you take your hands off the keyboard to tweak parameters, grab the next chord, and more.A new Touch Kontrol mode syncs to the host tempo for rhythmic delay and modulation effects.A new scale mode shows the notes of a scale on Light Guide without remapping the wrong notes, allowing you to add additional flavor to your melodies and chords.KOMPLETE 1.1 allows you to route and record the MIDI output from KOMPLETE KONTROL’s Smart Play functions into your DAW or send MIDI to outboard gear.KOMPLETE KONTROL 1.1 delivers more control and a more immersive hardware workflow. Used Native Instruments Maschine Mikro MK3 MIDI Controller. Includes text-to-speech support for parameters, tags and instance selection, as well as a training mode for locating controls. Used Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3 DJ Controller. Refined and expanded assistive features for KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboards for visually-impaired users on both macOS and Windows.New hardware browsing lets you find your Native Instruments and NKS-ready products without having to look at a computer screen.New Smart Play arpeggiator parameters – Retrigger, Repeat, Offset, Inversion and Range parameters fuel the creation of more varied sequences in your music.KOMPLETE KONTROL MK2 support is scheduled for late 2017. Note: KOMPLETE KONTROL MK1 keyboards currently support Cubase and Nuendo. Native integration with Apple’s Logic Pro X / GarageBand and Steinberg’s Cubase/Nuendo software – open the DAW and enjoy easy configuration, rock-solid reliability, speed, and enhanced control.You’re also getting loads of NKS control and a comprehensive Komplete 12 Select software bundle with 14 instruments - including The Gentleman, to get instant enjoyment out of those keys.This free KOMPLETE KONTROL software update brings new DAW integration, hardware browsing, and more creative performance possibilities to your setup. Weighing up the options, it seems to me that the S88 MkII is near on the perfect controller if you’re seeking a piano-like experience above all else. Playing Hammond organ slides or technical lead lines feels a bit wrong, for no other reason than it’s designed to work best for piano. Of course, while the action is fantastic for piano instruments, it’s not the best for others. In fact, through headphones or nice monitors, the combination didn’t fall much short of delivering all the tactile nuances of playing a real piano. The degree of responsiveness and delicacy in each key strike makes up for the relatively short travel and the resistance of each key is very natural. The sensation is entirely different when you’re hearing what your fingers are doing. Key travel is noticeably shallow and the action is firm but smooth.įiring up The Gentleman in Komplete Kontrol (a delightful Native Instruments upright piano) I had my first proper bash at the S88 MkII. It certainly feels ‘posh’ with a soft, weighty and refined touch. The primary point of difference on the S88 MkII is the weighted Fatar keybed which promises an improvement over the S88 MkI. Deep DAW control is available for Maschine, Logic ProX, Ableton Live, GarageBand and more. You’ll see from our review of the S49 MkII in Issue 125 that the S Series boards are a dream to use thanks to the blazingly fast workflow and those beautiful colour screens. Like its smaller unweighted synth action siblings, the S88 MkII is a purpose-built dashboard for driving NKS-compatible instruments via the Komplete Kontrol platform. It’s NI’s answer to many a musician’s demand for a full-sized hammer-action keyboard controller that plays like a grown-up piano. For anyone who’s invested in the Native Instruments ecosystem, the king of keyboards is undoubtedly the new S88 MkII.
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