Komplete Kontrol S49 MK2 - What Can It Do In Maschine?

[@DystinktBeats]

This is the best tutorial on the KK board + Maschine software period. Great work! 👌 It’s a nice change from the mouse + keyboard in a DAW, not as quick but way more fun

[@LowHeatBeats]

Glad it was helpful!

[@coeburnett]

Thanks for your work, to help the community! You explain without confusion issues! Easy to learn from you!

[@LowHeatBeats]

I appreciate the positive feedback, glad you found it helpful!

[@milk_bath]

Hope NI releases a combined keyboard,16 pads, and audio interface some day. I'd like to downsize my MK3 and Arturia 49 key MIDI controller so I can just have one instrument on my desk.

[@LowHeatBeats]

That would be dope, I just don't know if they would combine pads and keys in one instrument, as they've always kept them separate. More comprehensive control over Maschine and Ableton would be dope too.

[@v3zMedia]

@@LowHeatBeats Akai MPC 61 Keyboard was made for you

[@LowHeatBeats]

@@v3zMedia It sure looks dope, I would give it try but between Ableton Live and Maschine I don't really have the time or need for another platform. Plus I've used MPC's and I'm not too fond of the workflow, the slow touchscreen and the excessive menu diving.

[@Spidouz]

Exactly, I’ve been waiting for that kind of KK S49 “Studio” with 4 to 8 faders (or even touchstrip like the Maschine JAM) and the 16 Pads and audio interface of the Maschine mk3… all that combined in a all-in-one keyboard. So we would just have to grab one controller, plug it with just 1 cable and then have everything we need to work on Maschine and your favorite DAW. Now that Akai made the MPC Keys, I hope that NI will be tempted to make a competitive solution by having a KK “Studio”, available in 49, 61, 76 and 88 keys. That would be PERFECT!

[@andyfoster2656]

@@LowHeatBeats funny you say that I’ve just got the s49 I find it plainly slow browsing though kits on the keyboard end up using the mouse

[@badslipmats]

low heat beats. damn a very short very nicely done vid! I feel like a really really learned a lot

[@LowHeatBeats]

Glad it was useful!

[@TheOneMonk]

Fab tutorial and great to have the top camera view!

[@LowHeatBeats]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Dancemidi]

Thank you so much for your time bro! Very useful and helped me a lot..

[@LowHeatBeats]

My pleasure!

[@MakingMadBeats]

Very cool explanation of this device. Thinking about going back to Maschine MK3 from MPC 1000 and get the Komplete Kontrol S49 MK2, to compliment it.

[@LowHeatBeats]

Cool, glad the video was useful! 👌

[@MakingMadBeats]

@@LowHeatBeats So, do you think that MK3 and S49 MK2 are still worth it in 2022 or are there any hints that NI will come up with new Maschines and keyboards, soon?

[@LowHeatBeats]

@@MakingMadBeats I haven't seen/heard any hints, only folks at NI know about stuff like this.

[@MakingMadBeats]

@@LowHeatBeats OK, thanks.

[@djCatScanRL]

@@MakingMadBeats I saw (in Oct. ‘21) on N.I.’s fb page, a rep mentioned in the comments they’re working on new models; but like most things these days (pandemic) release date is anyone’s guess 🤷🏻‍♂️ Can’t imagine it being Too far off, as these (Mk3 Maschine & Mk2 KK keyboard) debuted in 2017...🎹

[@Lhaitan]

Very informative! Thank you for taking the time to do this video.

[@LowHeatBeats]

Glad it was useful!

[@djba]

Thanks very much for creating this helpful video.

[@LowHeatBeats]

I'm glad it helped you!

[@TCapo1185]

I’ve been debating on buy this or the Arturia Keylab 49 MK 2. I feel like the Komplete Kontrol S-series is pointless if you already own the Maschine MK3. I use it for all controlling purposes without relying much on the computer, especially sampling.

[@LowHeatBeats]

That would be entirely down to your preference. I like how the KK integrates with Ableton Live as well, the keys are great, etc.

[@Blacksonaudio]

I bought the A49 for just that reason alone. I have the mk3... NOW, 5 months later I wish I had the better keybed and also the midi in/out so I can controller my Ultranova which the newest MacOS doesn't support. Now I'm scared as soon as I pull the trigger on this one NI comes out with a key/pad controller!!! I'd be madder than a WAVES owner with the Waves subscription plan Lmbo

[@SoerenVogelsang]

Hey there, thanks for the Vid. I have one question: Is it possible to get external Audio sources inside the Machine Software with Komplete Kontrol? I want to make a live loop setup and additional to drums, synth and stuff, I want to record my audio guitar, or vocals, using my audio interface. IS THAT POSSIBLE?

[@LowHeatBeats]

This is all done in the Sampling section so no, not possible. You need an actual Maschine controller for this.

[@SoerenVogelsang]

@@LowHeatBeats Hey there. I just experimented further, and I just found out: It IS posible. There is just one problem: It is only possible in standalone mode, becaue in plugin Mode, I do not have the "Audio" section in the preferences, and I totally don't understand why... Is there a trick or something?

[@JamesLloydKeyboardist]

Great video thank you. 1 thing I didn’t find is a way to edit the notes within a pattern from the s61, not just clear them. I guess if I need to do that with any depth I’ll have to hook the Maschine hardware back up.

[@LowHeatBeats]

Glad you liked the video! But yeah, I don't think you can edit notes from the S61.

[@jerzboybeats]

That’s why I’m getting one.

[@LowHeatBeats]

Definitely worth it.

[@patrickfrossard2633]

Thanks for this tutorial very informative I was thinking to buy the maschine studio and the kmplete kontrol can you tell me if all the functions « lock variations etc… » accessible with maschine studio ? Except the audio card and the touch strip can we access to all functions ?

[@LowHeatBeats]

Glad the video was useful! I really don’t know as I’ve never used Maschine Studio and I also think you’re better off getting an MK3 for a more up-to-date user experience and potentially longer software support in the future.

[@hazedtape]

Missing sampling option which is major drawback, realised it when i made the purchase. Its not a deal breaker for me as i have maschine studio but man if this thig had sampler for which there is no sensible reason not to have one as its just controller.

[@LowHeatBeats]

Yeah, I guess they wanted to keep it simple and more focused. Still would have been nice to have it though.

[@jacquesperrotte9599]

Merci 🙏

[@LowHeatBeats]

🙌

[@zakkeen]

Can you connect a foot controller to control the Loop start , stop and record buttons?

[@LowHeatBeats]

Tbh I don't know

[@zakkeen]

@@LowHeatBeats Thank you for the quick response. I'm actually trying to use a foot controller to stop and Restart the Maschine + . I feel like i've tried everything. Any Advice?

[@nicholasparrock5550]

Great video.. as always Thanks for putting in the time to explain.. My Dads just bought an S88 I take it it’s the same principle? Could I also ask a question? When he was on Vintage organs the range of notes isn’t the full 88 keys? Would you know the reason for this? Do I need to press something to allow full range? Many Thanks… Nick

[@LowHeatBeats]

S88 should be exactly the same, only the keys differ between different models. Organs usually have 61 keys if I'm not mistaken. So when using a realistic sampled library, any notes outside of the range of the real instrument will not play a sound.

[@nicholasparrock5550]

Thanks so much for your reply.. I love your videos, I myself have a mk3 and watch lots of your tutorials.. which have helped me so much.. Thanks for your time ☝️

[@AleksandrPechenkin]

Very Very Good

[@LowHeatBeats]

Thank you!

[@israeltamezmusic2545]

I got the same keyboard how come I don’t see anything in my screens do I need to download something or maybe I did it wrong

[@LowHeatBeats]

That's a very vague question, I don't know what you're using it with or if you know the basics of operating such a device. There are instructions on the NI website on how to use it if you don't know the basics.

[@drillgirl718]

question, can u chop samples with it like the maschine mk3? i dont care about being able to record samples from external sources

[@LowHeatBeats]

No, the sampling section isn’t available on the keyboard.

[@1314Ruben]

Is It possible to chop samples using the knobs (setting start and end points) like you do in maschine mk3?

[@LowHeatBeats]

No, I mentioned this in the video - the Sampling section isn’t accessible at all, you need the MK3 to chop samples on the controller.

[@1314Ruben]

@@LowHeatBeats ohhh I didn't catch It on the video! Thanks man!!

[@LowHeatBeats]

@@1314Ruben No problem!

[@namagenshu]

Have a Maschine Mikro Mk3 and thinking of adding an NI keyboard. I like the lights and screens on the S49 but they are pretty pricey… Maybe Santa will hook me up! 🎅 🎁

[@LowHeatBeats]

I hope Santa does hook you up! The displays and lights are very nice indeed but for me the amazing feel of the keys is the biggest selling point of the S49.

[@TheRickymak]

if you have a the maschine mk3, is there an added benefit for having the komplete kontrol mk2? It seems like maschine mk3 can do everything the komplete control can but not vice versa. Only added benefit is the obvious key bed. Is that correct? If I already have a midi keyboard and I want to take advantage of NKS, it would make more sense to get the maschine mk3 Im guessing.

[@LowHeatBeats]

This is true for the Maschine software. For other DAWs (I use Ableton Live) KK has better integration + ability to control and browse NKS instruments with the KK plugin.

[@TherealDJEmz]

How do you use the S49's Transport Control's in Ableton when Using Maschine as a VST?

[@LowHeatBeats]

You can switch to Ableton control with the MIDI button and then the transport control will work as usual. Then you can switch back to controlling Maschine VST with the Plug-in button.

[@TherealDJEmz]

@@LowHeatBeats Thanks so much !

[@Artek604]

Thanks! This was exactly what I was looking for! But how about song mode? Does it support it, like Maschine Mk3 does?

[@LowHeatBeats]

Not 100% sure, but I think only Ideas View is available, not the Arranger.

[@Artek604]

@@LowHeatBeats Can you check, please? Or you don't have it anymore?

[@LowHeatBeats]

I have it and I couldn't find a way to access the Arranger. I don't think it's meant to be used without touching your mouse like the Maschine MK3, so some features are simply not available.

[@Artek604]

@@LowHeatBeats Thanks. That's a bummer :(

[@leemajors1417]

@LowHeatBeats at the minute I only work on Maschine MK3. However, I would like to add a midi keyboard to make full use of VSTs like the various Session Guitarist plugins. Would the S61 MK2 or S61 MK3 best compliment my set-up?

[@LowHeatBeats]

Any keyboard will work with Maschine. The Kontrol MK3 doesn’t gave Maschine integration like the Mk2, so it will work like any regular keyboard, so you won’t be taking full advantage its features if you don’t use a DAW. So I’d say if you can still find an MK2 it would probably a better value and cheaper too.

[@leemajors1417]

@@LowHeatBeats thank you for your response 🙏 Does the MK2 integrate well with a DAW if I ever decide to go that way?

[@LowHeatBeats]

​@@leemajors1417 Absolutely, it works great with most major DAWs.

[@leemajors1417]

@@LowHeatBeats thanks again 🙏 I think I'll go for the cheaper option

[@danlook8732]

Can you open serato in the maschine software with the s49 connected?

[@LowHeatBeats]

Yeah, what controller you have connected doesn’t really affect the operation of the software. Unless I misunderstood your question.

[@danlook8732]

@@LowHeatBeats can you use all of the maschine’s (the software) functions with the S49mkiii?

[@LowHeatBeats]

@@danlook8732 No, unlike the MK2 the MK3 doesn't have Maschine integration at all. It only works as a regular MIDI keyboard for playing keys but that's it.

[@kingpoetic2933]

İ have Maschine mk2 so i could use the Maschine software, if i were to buy the s49mk2 i suppose. But i want to give away my maschine mk2. Could I still work in maschine software with the s49mk2 only or do I always need to hook up a maschine as well?

[@LowHeatBeats]

No, Maschine software doesn’t need the controller to be plugged in.

[@kingpoetic2933]

@@LowHeatBeats thx for the quick reply!

[@Audioanalisys]

Thanks for your content very helpful. I have a s61 I wanted to add a mikro mk3 . If I add the mikro would that make it equivalent to a maschine mk3? Thanks

[@LowHeatBeats]

Glad you’re enjoying the videos. It won’t be quite an MK3 because you still won’t be able to access the sampe editing section from the controller + some other stuff. Still it will be a very good combo and you can of course edit samples from your computer display with the mouse.

[@TheRealPuppyMachine]

Hey! Thanks for this. Wondering if there's a way to snap to zero without it playing automatically (Shift+PLAY)? As well, the encoder on the Maschine, if I remember correctly, will scrub the bars left and right... is there a way to do that on the KK?

[@LowHeatBeats]

Shift+play restarts playback from the beginning. The encoder doesn't scrub the bars (even if you hold shift, which is how it works on the Maschine MK3).

[@UriMood]

Thanks mate! Great video!. Is there any way to control the volume of MIDI notes with the keyboard?

[@LowHeatBeats]

Glad you liked the video! If you mean editing notes that you've already recorded - I couldn't find a way to do that.

[@UriMood]

@@LowHeatBeats Me neither! Thanks however! Great channel!

[@ET2carbon]

@@UriMood you mean like setting thresholds for velocities i think

[@OriolMonllor]

@@ET2carbon 👍 yes

[@vaudronphilippe5415]

Cool ❤ Gaffe la basse est pas synchro avec le kick ! Et ze kick c’est chic 😅

[@s_3k722]

Another great video, love your content. Just got myself a MK 49 to complement my Maschine MK3. Strangely though, I often "lose" the Maschine Paramaters on the KOmplete Kontrol. When I create a channel, all works fine .. but as soon as I add another one, I lose the "connection" to the y keyboard .. the tracks still play but I can't see anything on the screen and browsing doesn't work anymore. Any idea how to fix that? Thx a ton in advance

[@LowHeatBeats]

Glad you're enjoying the videos! I have no idea why that's happening though, I haven't experienced any issues.

[@manifest8800]

Hey man great video as always, I’m just curious if you can switch between groups that are already established by holding the track button and clicking the corresponding white button on top? Or can you only do that with the big encoder? For example can you switch from group A to group G by holding track and selecting G, or do you have to literally click the encoder 6 times which I feel would take forever. I appreciate you brother your videos are dope!

[@LowHeatBeats]

Thanks, glad you're enjoying the videos! Yes, you can switch groups with the top row of buttons exactly as you described it.

[@manifest8800]

@@LowHeatBeats thank you brother. I assumed that it worked that way but I couldn’t find a verification anywhere online. Appreciate you bro!

[@wizawiTV]

nice review, ive got motu m4 as well, do you like it ?

[@LowHeatBeats]

Yup, love it, great interface.

[@keith3069]

can I move notes from the keyboard?

[@LowHeatBeats]

Not 100% sure, but it's very likely that it's not possible.

[@LFiers]

You make awesome videos! Thanks for your comments about the Maschine MK3 vs MPC from yesterday too. Appreciated. I read that you enjoy the S49 especially because it gives you good control via Abelton Live. I'm wondering if you would have any idea as to how this would pair with Studio One 5 DAW? Which is what I use. I'd have to use the Maschine VST within my DAW to use it correct? To use features such as scale and chord mode right? Basically, would this be great way to go or do you think or would I just be better off buying a standard MIDI keyboard like an M-Audio Oxygen to pair with Studio One 5 or FL Studio? I'd like to know if you think it's worth it. Basically trying to decide of it's a worthy pairing. I've never used NI ecosystem before. Appreciate your time and keep up the good work. I'm subscribing!

[@LowHeatBeats]

No, you don't need to use Maschine as a plugin in your DAW to use the S49, it works with the Komplete Kontrol plugin or even just as a regular MIDI keyboard. I can't give you advice on what to buy, that is highly personal and I've no idea what's best for your way of working. I suggest that you get more familiar with how it all works and then you'll be able to make an informed decision. Appreciate the sub! Thanks!

[@coeburnett]

@@LowHeatBeats It works great!

[@blue789x2]

I have both (mk3, s49) . But mk3 is better and suitable than s49 mk2.

[@LowHeatBeats]

Well, obviously 😅

[@basedvato]

You could just use serato sample, and buy pass the maschine "sampling"

[@LowHeatBeats]

If I'm gonna use the mouse I can use Maschine's sampling section as well. The video was about the integrated control using the keyboard's screens and buttons, so 3rd party samplers don't solve that problem.

[@xamxamxamxa]

🌚🖤🎶

[@LowHeatBeats]

🙏✌️👌

[@mikeillgaming4224]

All I needed to hear was no sampling lol

[@LowHeatBeats]

lol yeah it’s mostly for synths and playing keys

[@Chris-ng9vz]

He talks to fast I can't keep up Worse video Sorry it's ridiculously fast.

[@LowHeatBeats]

Are you sure you didn't accidentally play the video as a faster speed (there's an option in the KZbin player)? I definitely talk way slower than most people on YT I've seen.