Plugin Alliance comes to KOMPLETE 14, bringing all-new effects including Unfiltered Audio’s LO-FI-AF, and Brainworx’s bx_crispytuner. PLAY SERIES ADDITIONS

Logic Pro is now set up for Kontrol. Please read this article if your Kontrol keyboard is not automatically recognized by Logic. Providing full VSTi and VST FX support, you can use the keyboard with virtually any sound or VST. It is also deeply integrated with Maschine software, allowing you to control various parameters with ease.The Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A49 is a versatile controller keyboard designed for music production The Komplete Kontrol A49 allows you to navigate, tweak and capture your sounds. The smart streamlined design is perfect for playing sounds into your DAW. The infinite rotation for 8 knobs is also a great feature to have, where you don’t need to set the knob to the control value first before using like in many other DAWs. Also when you touch a knob it shows the assigned function and it’s value on the baby LED. The classic sound of a 70s-style single coil electric bass guitar, with over 350 patterns. SESSION GUITARIST – ELECTRIC MINT My thoughts overall, are that Native Instruments put out a solid keyboard with the Kontrol A49. The real question here, is how well does this compare to the other controllers on the market that are similar in the price? I think it is right there with the best of them personally. I still think there are a few that are better though as you go up in price from here.

Intuitive control over Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, and GarageBand at launch. Cubase and Nuendo integration coming soon after initial release Go to the MIDI Remote Scripts folder in Live's installation directory. By default, it is located here: I believe it stands up against most controllers right now. I will say that the new Novation, Akai, and Arturia keyboards are some of my favorites and definitely better than this keyboard. Keep in mind, this is not Native Instruments best quality keyboard though, so that’s expected. If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered If you're using a Kontrol MK2 keyboard, the features described here require Apple Logic Pro 10.3.1 (or higher) as well as Komplete Kontrol .9.0 (or higher).In the System Information go to Software> Extensions. You may have to wait a few seconds until the Extensions list is populated. Go to the Plug-Ins tab of Live's Preferences and make sure the Use Audio Units and Use VST Plug-in System Folders options are activated. If these options were not activated, press the Rescan Plug-Ins button after having set them to On . The following explains how to set up Avid Pro Tools for KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series MK2, A-Series, and M32 keyboards. If you are using a Kontrol S MK3, set Receive From to MIDIIN2 (KONTROL S MK3) and Send To to MIDIOUT2 (KONTROL S MK3).

As well as Native's own Komplete plug-in library,Komplete Kontrol also comes with auto-mapping for hundreds of NKS-compatible Plug-In manufacturers like Rob Papen, Spectrasonics, Arturia, plus many more. A49 comes shipped with some of Native Instruments' most coveted Plug-Ins to get you started, straight out the box. Featuring Kontakt 6 Player, Reaktor 6 Player, Maschine Essentials, The Gentleman (Piano), Reaktor Prism and Monark synthesizers, and the Scarbee Mark I electric piano. Plus many more below! Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years in the event of an item becoming faultyThe best-in-class, semi-weighted custom NI keybed features 49-notes. The semi-weighted keybed provides fluid playability, ideal for keyboard and piano players transitioning from each instrument. The ergonomic pitch and modulation wheels allows you to take a hands-on approach to manipulating the pitch and modulation of a selected sound. Eight touch sensitive knobs and push encoder Tag-based browsing allows easy switching from patch to patch, and the smart-play function (as seen in the S-series Kontrol keyboards) offers a responsive and intuitive playing experience. Choose key, pattern, chord tonality and let the creativity flow! Here's What Native Instruments Say About the Komplete Kontrol A-Series Keyboards: I use Logic Pro X and the controller ideally should work with it. Mine had some issues where the DAW controls Were not working and in over 15 days the Native Instruments team was still trying to figure out a solution. Note: Live's auto-selection may choose the Komplete Kontrol Mk2 instead of the Mk1 automatically. If it does, simply choose the Komplete Kontrol Mk1 from the Control Surface list. There are four steps involved to set up Live with your KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series MK2: 1. Installing the MIDI Remote Script