KONTROL IT ALL

KOMPLETE KONTROL opens up the full potential of KOMPLETE. Feel the world’s most advanced software instruments come to life under your fingertips – more intuitive, expressive, and inspirational than ever before.

 

 

KOMPLETE BROWSER™

Browse and load sounds with the push of a button – KOMPLETE KONTROL manages the entire KOMPLETE universe in a single plug-in, thanks to the tag-based browsing system.

 

 

 

 

NATIVE MAP™

Don’t lose time mapping parameters to the keyboard. Native Map™ technology automatically maps all key parameters for each KOMPLETE Instrument to the touch-sensitive controller knobs. Everything you need to sculpt your sound – at your fingers and ready for your creativity.

 

 

 

 

LIGHT GUIDE™

The innovative Light Guide™ shows you key switches, zones and more in full color, depending on the instrument – key color corresponds to cell color in BATTERY 4, for example. The lights also provide performance feedback – see scales, chords, and arpeggios light up across the keyboard.

 

 

 

TRUE PERFORMER

Play chords with single keys or map the entire keyboard to musical scales. Create melodies at the touch of a button with the advanced arpeggiator – optimized for hands-on performance. And bend, warp and automate sounds like never before with the highly flexible touch strips.

 

 

 

 

UNSTOPPABLE TEAM

MASCHINE and KOMPLETE form an unstoppable production team. Browse and load KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects into MASCHINE. Hook up a KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard and perform melodies, chords, and arpeggios on a luxurious Fatar keybed – all in perfect sync with MASCHINE’S acclaimed groove production workflow. A fully physical production experience – become unstoppable.

 

 

THE PRESS ON KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES

 

 

"This set-up is going to be very hard to beat."
Sound on Sound

 

 

"It’s not often that I get excited about a controller keyboard, but Komplete Kontrol more than lives up to NI’s reputation for seamless hardware and software integration, and sets a new standard for workflow and performance."
AskAudio Mag

 

"A beautiful hard and soft package that just works."
MusicRadar

 

 

 

UNIFIED BROWSING

Dig deep into thousands of sounds with ease, thanks to the unified browsing workflow of KOMPLETE KONTROL – limitless inspiration in a single plug-in. Search for sounds across all KOMPLETE Instruments using musical tags and keywords. Just press the Browse button, turn the push encoder to select your instrument, choose a sound, and go. The keyboard and all its features remain fully functional even when in Browse mode – never stop performing.

 

 

 

 

AUTOMATIC PARAMETER MAPPING

Native Map™ technology guarantees you don't need to worry about mapping KOMPLETE Instrument parameters ever again. Each KOMPLETE Instrument was mapped in-house by Native Instruments’ sound designers. All essential parameter names and values load instantly on the Clear View display, and are intuitively grouped into pages. The result: You see exactly what you’re editing directly on the hardware, whether it’s EQ in kHz or the exact frequency of a filter cutoff – without any setup time.

 

 

 

EXPERT GUIDANCE

Use the Light Guide™ to identify drum cells, key switches, phrases, and more at a glance – play every KOMPLETE Instrument in full color. In scale mode, notes in the scale light up on the keyboard, with the root lit even brighter – perfect if you aren't a trained keyboard player. In chord or arpeggiator mode, all triggered notes light up when you press a key, so you always know exactly what’s happening.

 

 

 

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

 

 

 

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

Use KOMPLETE KONTROL’s arpeggiator to turn one note into a full musical performance – directly from the hardware and independent of the instrument. The eight controller knobs manage parameters such as direction, rate, rhythm, patterns, and variations.

 

 

 

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.

 

ADVANCED MIDI CAPABILITIES

KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboards also feature extensive MIDI control for third-party instruments with the included Controller Editor software. Adjust touch strip behavior, configure keyboard splits with Light Guide™ visual feedback, and create custom templates. When you use KOMPLETE Instruments and third-party instruments together in a session, KOMPLETE KONTROL automatically switches between MIDI mode and KOMPLETE KONTROL software when you select a track – uninterrupted workflow.

 

 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows 7 or 8, Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2
Mac OS X 10.8, 10.9 or 10.10 (latest update), Intel® Core™ 2 Duo

4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for large KONTAKT Instruments)
USB 2.0 or higher (cable included)
Requires power connection (adapter included)

 

AVAILABLE PLUG-IN FORMATS

Windows: Stand-alone, VST 32 & 64-Bit, AAX 32 & 64-Bit
Mac OS X: Stand-alone, VST 64-Bit, AU 64-Bit, AAX 64-Bit

 

 

COMPATIBILITY INFO

Described features require KOMPLETE 9 or higher.

Optimized integration with KOMPLETE 10 and KOMPLETE 10 ULTIMATE.

Doubles as MIDI controller with 16 key splits, Light Guide™ support, and advanced touch-strip functionality.*

 

CONNECTIVITY

MIDI In/Out*
1/4" TS connections for expression and sustain pedal

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFO

You must own a registered copy of KOMPLETE 9, KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE, KOMPLETE 10, or KOMPLETE 10 ULTIMATE to activate the KOMPLETE KONTROL software. Please note that at the time of release, some KOMPLETE Instruments may not be fully supported by the KOMPLETE KONTROL software. Free updates for these instruments, available via the Service Center, will provide full integration with KOMPLETE KONTROL.

 

ADVANCED FUNCTIONALITY IN THE FOLLOWING HOSTS

Ableton Live 9.1.4
Cubase 7.5.1
Nuendo 6.0.7
Logic X 10.0.7

Please read this Knowledge Base article for detailed information about host compatibility.

 

 

PRODUCT INCLUDES

Keyboard, Power Supply Unit, USB cable, e-Voucher (AU$39.00, valid for all downloadable software from the NI Online Shop. Read e-voucher terms and conditions.)

Driver (only required on Windows), Controller Editor, Setup Guide and manuals supplied as downloads.

 

HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS

KOMPLETE KONTROL S25
Dimensions: 274.3 x 85.8 x 506.5 mm
Weight: 3.25 kg

KOMPLETE KONTROL S49
Dimensions: 274.3 x 85.8 x 837 mm
Weight: 5.55 kg

KOMPLETE KONTROL S61
Dimensions: 274.3 x 85.8 x 1002 mm
Weight: 6.35 kg

*Requires USB Connection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series FAQs

 

 

1.

Can I purchase the KOMPLETE KONTROL software separately?

No. The KOMPLETE KONTROL software is exclusively available as part of KOMPLETE 10, KOMPLETE 10 ULTIMATE, KOMPLETE 9, and KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE.

 

2.

Are all instruments contained in KOMPLETE 9 and KOMPLETE 10 integrated with the hardware?

Yes. Native-Map™, sound browsing, performance features and advanced Touch Kontrol™ modes will work for all instruments in KOMPLETE 9 or KOMPLETE 10 (except BATTERY 4). Please note that at the time of release, some KOMPLETE Instruments are not configured for full Light Guide™ support. This will be addressed in free software updates via the Service Center.

 

 

3.

Do KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboards work with third-party software? Can I map my plug-ins to the hardware?

Yes. Each KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard also works as a MIDI controller. Using the additional Controller Editor (it’s free), you can create mapping templates – just map the parameters of your non-NI plug-ins to the encoders. In a host where automatic track switching is supported (Ableton Live, Apple Logic, Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo), the KOMPLETE KONTROL software will automatically switch into MIDI Mode when you select a track that is loaded with a third-party plug-in.

 

4.

Does the KOMPLETE KONTROL software work with MASCHINE?

The MASCHINE 2.2 software update provides full integration with KOMPLETE KONTROL. The update is scheduled for November 2014.

 

 

5.

Can I use the KOMPLETE KONTROL software without the hardware?

Yes, you can browse all KOMPLETE Instrument sounds by sound tags and keywords.

 

6.

Can I use the KOMPLETE KONTROL software with older versions of KOMPLETE or single KOMPLETE Instruments?

No, the KOMPLETE KONTROL software is only available as part of KOMPLETE 10, KOMPLETE 10 Ultimate, KOMPLETE 9 and KOMPLETE 9 Ultimate.

 

 

7.

Which hosts are supported?

Please find detailed information about support and integration with different host applications in this Knowledge Base article

 

8.

Can I use the KOMPLETE KONTROL software in my 64-bit host?

On Windows, KOMPLETE KONTROL offers support for both 32 and 64-bit plug-in formats. On Mac it only supports 64-bit plug-in formats.

 

 

9.

Can I use the 5-Pin MIDI port on my KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard to trigger other hardware and software instruments?

Currently, the 5-pin port doesn’t work in Standalone Mode. You need to connect the keyboard to a computer and send MIDI data from a host application.

 

10.

Can I use my 3rd party KONTAKT instruments and REAKTOR ensembles with KOMPLETE KONTROL?

Yes – they behave just like user instruments or ensembles. Once the associated folder has been added to the User Library of the preferences menu, the instruments and ensembles will be accessible through the User tab of the KOMPLETE KONTROL browser.

For detailed information on compatibility with specific hosts, MIDI setup, troubleshooting, and more, visit the NI Knowledge Base.