Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol v2.1.3 (R176) / v2.1.2 WiN MacOSX

The KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series combines smart, elegantly-designed keyboards with advanced control software to form a fully integrated centerpiece for studio and stage – matchless control over all your software instruments from one award-winning keyboard

THE LATEST EVOLUTION – WHAT’S NEW

The KOMPLETE KONTROL software is constantly evolving, and the latest software update is the biggest yet. It introduces Native Kontrol Standard® (NKS) – a new plug-in format which unlocks KOMPLETE KONTROL so that third-party instruments can access the Light Guide, Smart Play features, and more – with all instrument parameters intelligently mapped. VST support opens the gates to your entire software instrument library. And welcome KOMPLETE KONTROL S88 – a pro keyboard with fully weighted, hammer-action keys.

DEFINING STANDARDS

Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) is an extended plug-in format. Established by Native Instruments, this groundbreaking development offers an entirely new quality of software/hardware integration. Third-party developers can now configure their software instruments to access the unique hardware features of the KOMPLETE KONTROL system directly. Leading instrument builders such as Arturia, U-He, and Output Audio are already on board, and the list of NKS partners is growing rapidly. The result? True integration.

ADVANCED MIDI CAPABILITIES

Record the output of KOMPLETE KONTROL’s Smart Play features directly into a DAW for further tweaking. Send MIDI to hardware synths and access software instruments and external gear from one controller – a great way to use the arpeggiator. Use the Controller Editor to adjust touch strip behavior, configure keyboard splits with Light Guide visual feedback, and create custom templates. You can even use the keyboard in standalone mode to control your favorite hardware – in the studio or on stage.

KOMPLETE KONTROL SOFTWARE

The software side of the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series is KOMPLETE KONTROL – an advanced control interface for browsing your instrument library and customizing hardware mappings. The latest version introduces Native Kontrol Standard™ (NKS)* – a new plug-in format that allows all software instruments the same deep-level integration previously reserved for KOMPLETE Instruments. Most importantly, KOMPLETE KONTROL is evolving rapidly with every update, keeping the S-Series at the forefront of music technology, and constantly expanding your production capabilities.

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

The KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboards augment and advance how you play and compose with a number of unique innovations.

Native Browser – Browse and load your entire library of KOMPLETE and VST instruments from a single, unified interface.
Native Map® technology automatically maps all key parameters for each KOMPLETE or NKS instrument to the touch-sensitive controller knobs.
Light Guide – The innovative LEDs above the keys mirror key switches and sound and sample types across the keyboard for all KOMPLETE and NKS instruments.
Smart Play lets you play chords with single keys or map the keyboard to musical scales, and create melodies at the touch of a button with the advanced arpeggiator.
MULTI-PURPOSE TOUCH STRIPS
Deliver dynamic performances with two ultra-sensitive touch strips. They can mimic the behavior of pitch and mod wheels, and physical objects like springs and bouncing balls for interesting modulation curves. Or create instant shifts with different stepped settings.
ARPEGGIATOR
KOMPLETE KONTROL’s arpeggiator turns one note into a full musical performance. The eight controller knobs manage parameters such as direction, rate, rhythm, patterns, and variations. Best of all, the output of the arpeggiator can be recorded as individual MIDI notes for post-performance editing.
SCALES
The integrated scale mapping features give you instant access to a world of melody. See notes of the currently selected scale lit on the Light Guide, and set virtually any musical scale to the white keys. It will even re-map ‘wrong’ notes so you’re always in tune.
CHORDS
Activate chord mode and create a rich harmonic performance by playing single keys. Map chords simply by selecting mode and inversion, or by loading up a chord set – ready-to-play progressions to inspire and augment your own compositions.

CREATIVE UNITY

Multiply your creative potential when you use MASCHINE and KOMPLETE together. Combine them and experience true creative unity – get unified browsing, automatic parameter mapping, and intelligent keys and pads with plug-and-play simplicity. All the power and sound of each platform in perfect sync at your fingertips with a hardware workflow you won’t find anywhere else.

2.1.3 — 2019-06-19
Note: In the most recent update of Logic Pro X (10.4.5) it is not possible to record automation from NI hardware controllers. The issue is not related to this software update, and we will release a fix shortly
After updating KOMPLETE KONTROL or installing a new KOMPLETE or NKS instrument, run KOMPLETE KONTROL as a stand-alone application before using it as a plug-in
When running the stand-alone version of KOMPLETE KONTROL for the first time, open Preferences > MIDI and enable all MIDI input ports for the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard
For host integration setup, refer to the online KOMPLETE KONTROL documentation. KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series MK1 users upgrading from a previous version of KOMPLETE KONTROL MUST replace their Ableton Live scripts for Ableton Live integration to function correctly. Please refer to the KnowledgeBase article Setting Up Ableton Live for KOMPLETE KONTROL
ADDED Audio Plug-In - play back loops in time with the internal tempo of KOMPLETE KONTROL and your DAW when hosted
ADDED MCU Support for KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series MK2 and A-Series (including M32) hardware
ADDED Sounds.com integration - "Releases" can now be synced and downloaded content will display the original artwork
ADDED Value Pickup mode for 3rd party MIDI controllers mapped to KOMPLETE KONTROL
IMPROVED Product Scanning & Remapping
First-time users can now scan their plug-ins and library when Komplete Kontrol is hosted in a DAW
Hang on startup fixed
Scanning & remapping speed increased
Stability improvements
There is an "Update" button to migrate former "Sub-Sub-Type" tags to "Character" tags in the user library
FIXED NKS Kontakt and Reaktor Libraries were being displayed as NI products under Vendor in the browser
FIXED MIDI Learn was not working properly in Sampler depending on Pitch/Envelope type controls
FIXED MIDI parameter changes could not be used to drive host automation
FIXED Adding a new map via learn mode or modify an already existed was broken in version 2.1.0
FIXED The On-Screen Overlay for KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series MK1 was not displaying any artwork for Sounds.com content
FIXED Intermittent controller crash when switching control surfaces in Ableton Live

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