Native Instruments - Komplete Kontrol MK3 - The Best Midi Controller??

[@johnsuggs7828]

I own the S-series 61-key MK1 which for some inexplicable reason, Native Instruments just decided to not support anymore. The keyboard line that was made specifically for the Komplete Kontrol Software, is phased out. There's literally no good reason to do this other than to try and get you to buy another 800+ dollar controller. I had to uninstall the 3.2 version and install the 2.9.6 version in order to continue using my keyboard controller. Arturia would never do this. I purchased their Pigment software version 3. They gave me versions 4 and 5 (the latest) for free as an upgrade. Same thing with their microfreak. Just giving away riches....that's called good customer service. Take notes

[@Creative_Spasciz]

Well, that would be something that would have to be passed to Native Instruments. There is always good and bad to all this stuff. I feel ya though!!

[@jetmerlin412-_2]

Truth I have to admit that! Arturia has that new workstation now $1,600 but it supports everything practically they made within the last 8 years.

[@paullebon323]

I have the 61 key version... but I'm thinking about getting the 88 Key piano weighed version.

[@Creative_Spasciz]

Thats going to be cool!!

[@paullebon323]

@@Creative_Spasciz $1200 is a steal compared to the price of a decent hardware keyboard... especially when one has about $15,000 worth of various VST libraries already bought and paid for.

[@Creative_Spasciz]

@@paullebon323 For Real!!! I agree bro!! Might as well gone get it..lol!!

[@jaker3764]

@@paullebon323 Does the keyboard come with said software or did you mean you had already bought the 15 grand worth of vst's? Sorry just got a little confused lol.

[@buries_r]

Who's had their mk3 for more than 6 months already? Are there any issues with the keybed? Are the drivers all good now?

[@Creative_Spasciz]

Should be all good by now

[@trackmusic252]

Have they made it integrate with the mk3 yet. If not its a waste of money

[@Creative_Spasciz]

Not yet my guy!!

[@The_Sonic_Oasis]

We need it to have standalone plugins without the need of a computer just like machine and then add a built in interface and this will make it the best keyboard on the market not only for studio but for live performances as well.

[@Creative_Spasciz]

So I have a question to that....are people ready to pay that amount that it would be in bulk?? That joint would be very expensive. So I look at it from that end??

[@The_Sonic_Oasis]

@@Creative_Spasciz I mean they could always have 2 different versions. A standalone version and controller only version, similar to what Abelton did with the Push 3. There's always a market willing to splash the cash if it solves a particular problem. And they could build it in such a way that you could always upgrade your normal MK3 into the standalone version with a simple DIY kit.

[@Creative_Spasciz]

@@The_Sonic_Oasis You have a point....well like yourself....I think it would be good to have that available cause I know there is a market for it. Great outlook bro!! Apprciate it!!!

[@rexeffect7122]

If you want a standalone you need to go with Akai, I’m not with that standalone phase because I love working with all of my Vst plugins inside my Mac . To each his/her own. I got my s49 mk3 last year and I absolutely love it.

[@Creative_Spasciz]

@@rexeffect7122 Yup, I agree!!

[@jetmerlin412-_2]

SPASCIZ Great Video Man I'm a Komplete Kontrol person too Kontakt 7 Libraries do have the NKS system on lock for those 3rd party entries. I have the Mk3 Kontrol-S61 and it's the truth! Appreciate You Bruh!

[@Creative_Spasciz]

Appreciate you!! It is the truth!! I go back and forth between Komplete and Kontakt….depends on what I’m doing!! Man, 61 is nice!!!

[@Serg-v9i]

what is the length of the keys? do they match the size of the piano keys? exactly in length

[@Creative_Spasciz]

Now that I don’t know, you got me with that one!!!

[@Serg-v9i]

Hi! Does the keyboard backlight turn off completely?

[@chrislisten87]

If I understand you, yes you can turn it off if you like

[@OscarSlapp]

I love my Komplete Kontrol 61 Mk3 I paid $721.65 brand new 😀

[@OscarSlapp]

Also midi mapping is the easiest ever

[@Creative_Spasciz]

Oscar Slapp with the steal...bro...that was a steal for sure!!

[@MS7.7]

Congrats. From where? I have mk2 and want to trade it.

[@Creative_Spasciz]

@@MS7.7 do your homework before you switch!!

[@MS7.7]

@@Creative_Spasciz i did my homework. I have maschine mk3 so I will not miss the 5 super important buttons lol. I would like to have on board scale/settings/arp & nks2. I spent 2 days with mk2 and I'm willing to sell it. I was also surprised how less functional the S mk2 compared to Maschine mk3 on Maschine software. I'm not gonna miss it. I rode the idiot wave and even made thread on reddit about not being excited and disappointed at mk3. But now I take back my words, nks2 is more important than anything else. I can’t deal with 16 pages of nonsense. Cheers Edit: fyi I received my brand new s61mk2 two days ago for good deal but I'm will to pay the difference to upgrade.

[@park171]

It’s not going to satisfy everyone. Nothing will. I would love to see Pads and Stand alone with some type of Komplete file swapping. Yes it would be 3999.00 but a 256 polyphonic hardware machine even without a sequencer or with an improved Machine Daw integrated would be cool. It would definitely put Roland, Korg and Yamaha on the hot seat. Just thinkin’

[@Creative_Spasciz]

I believe it would too, it would really be the best of both worlds!!!

[@Creative_Spasciz]

That’s good input!!

[@giannitastierix]

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[@ShazammtheProducer]

thts not MPE its aftertouch sir

[@Creative_Spasciz]

Yoooo, you are absolutely right!!!

[@YEE941]

I liked how the older gen could control the maschine software so it’s a downgrade in my book

[@Creative_Spasciz]

You know what's crazy....I had that on my list to say and forgot to say it. But yes, that is a factor!!

[@YEE941]

@@Creative_Spasciz ni keeps changing owners and that changes the vision and trajectories of the product lines. It’s crazy… maschine was suppose to have cool stuff that have been cancelled

[@Creative_Spasciz]

@@YEE941 Oh wow, that I didn't know. That's new info to me!!

[@beatkultr]

@@YEE941it’s not a downgrade because the next maschine will obviously have tight integration like before. The current maschine still operates at its max which is nks 1.0. The new komplete komtrol upgraded nks 2.0. This means anything else NI release will be supported on the new platform. Why didn’t they come out with “maschine mk4” first? Because the keyboards hasn’t had a big update in a long time. I’m not claiming to know the inside info but it just doesn’t make any sense they would move this direction without integration.

[@BeatsNior]

dope

[@beatkultr]

Touchstrip

[@Creative_Spasciz]

Yes, I didn’t think about it until after I got done 😂😂😂

[@giannitastierix]

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[@fiveshorts]

I have one. It sucks. All gimmicks, no authenticity. It arrived. Keys were stuck together. Noisy action. Shallow throw. Doesn’t feel like a piano at ALL. GET A studiogic SL88. No frills controller. Proper wooden keys (with aftertouch). No screens to go wrong. No internal sounds. Couldn’t be happier now.

[@Creative_Spasciz]

Man, you sound like you had a bad experience!! I had none of those issues