I would love to hear peoples experience with these keyboards. Does the latest update change anything? How is it working with SONAR? I will need a new midi keyboard and I have K9U,so...

BD, they do look really cool.....
I've also thought about getting an S-Series as they integrate well with Komplete.....might pick it up later if they go on a nice sale price. 
 
Jim started a thread on this and you might find it interesting: http://forum.cakewalk.com/Komplete-Kontrol-Standard-m3207659.aspx

Mine is great. The keys are wonderful. They are not too hard but dont feel to soft and cheap at all. Software wise I only use the Komplete Kontrol VST now. You can search for sound in all your Komplete synths and samples inside it. Easy to change from one piano to another. Another point is that you get more out of your synths with the built in system. Everything works out of the box.
But, for now, you can only control Komplete. You can use arpeggios and scales/chords on other synths, but that's it. I hear they are open up for other developers to implement the control features.

Until third party support really picks up, I don't know that it's worth the price, tbh. It's a good board but it's very comparable to my Impulse boards except about $400 more.

I hear you. I am almost only using Komplete tho. Just EZdrummer and some Cakewalk samples. so if you use others its just a keyboard.

Thanks guys. The price is the main factor. After they have been around a bit longer maybe the price will come down. Or buy the keyboard and get the upgrade to K10U or some other "worth while" promotion. The always have their half off deal for software in the second half of June so who knows?
 

Hi!
 
I assume it is "just" a MIDI controller ... or does it come with an ASIO driver to act as a simple soundcard for e.g. a laptop?

The Komplete Kontrol keyboards don't have an onboard audio interface.
The onboard browsing feature doesn't (currently) work with 3rd party plugins... but works great with Komplete 9/10.
It's such a simple thing... but a tremendous boost for work-flow.  
Wading thru thousands upon thousands of sounds can be daunting... and slow creativity to a crawl.
 
Note that you can control 3rd party virtual instruments (Kontrol Editor can be used to customize all MIDI controls).
It's just not as instant/seamless...
Here's hoping NI get 3rd party developers on board... or they come up with a more "Komplete" solution for 3rd-party plugins.  
 
The key-bed actually feels pretty nice (much better than many inexpensive MIDI controllers)... and the overall build quality is substantial.  The keyboard also has after-touch... which is (sorely) lacking on many MIDI controllers.
 
The transport controls are nice.
When you're "in the zone" with a part, it's a great convenience not having to leave the keyboard.
 
I'd been looking for a quality MIDI controller for a long time (with features similar to the best hardware workstations).
Thus far, Komplete Kontrol is the best overall solution that I've found.
I'm anxious to see the new Akai Advance series... 
It's nice to see development of higher-quality MIDI controllers... with the intention of tight integration with software/plugins.  Seems like this should have happened years ago...
 
 
 

Jim Roseberry
It's nice to see development of higher-quality MIDI controllers... with the intention of tight integration with software/plugins.  Seems like this should have happened years ago...

shouldn't it! when hardware properly integrates with software it's a whole new ballgame :-) best for me so far is my apc40 with live :-)

Monday will bring a new Komplete promotion according to Uncle E of JRR fame.