Native Instruments has released KOMPLETE KONTROL 1.5, the software component of its KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series line of keyboard controllers. This update introduces the Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) internal plug-in format. With it, third-party instruments can access the S-series’ Light Guide, Smart Play features, and more, allowing for tight software/hardware integration. NKS instruments organically appear in the Native Browser with all presets readily tagged, offer sensible parameter assignments via Native Map, and make use of the Light Guide to display key switches and sample assignments. NKS also brings Smart Play features to third-party instruments, allowing detailed access to the touch strips, scale mapping, Chord Sets, and the powerful arpeggiator. Instrument builders such as Arturia, U-He, Softube, and more have already pledged support.
KOMPLETE KONTROL 1.5 also introduces VST compatibility, allowing users to play and control VST instruments without changing to MIDI mode. A new ‘Control Panel’ allows producers to intuitively customize parameter mappings for specific use cases.
This update is free for all KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard controller owners.
