NI Teaser for "something NEW for Komplete"

2014/08/29 16:38:57

bapu

twaddle
Wow!!!

The future has buttons and knobs and little led lights, I can't wait, bring it on

Steve

And in color too!

2014/08/29 18:07:42

Zo

it's there new keyboard , komplete controllers ...

2014/08/31 10:04:21

djjhart@aol.com

Fog
after getting stung with kore2 , I avoid any NI hardware.

Totally agree , I own 1 original kore and 2 kore 2's and I have the original machine , and there all dust collectors NI and hardware I have no love for anymore .

2014/08/31 10:25:53

cclarry

Here's a better look..

2014/08/31 15:25:35

MachineClaw

Translated from a German magazine article leak (thanks to Gearsluts.com person for translating):

Native Instruments has announced the Komplete Kontrol S-series: 3 keyboards to control software such as the synths, samplers and FX in the Komplete series. Models distinguish eachother primarily by their number of keys (25, 49 or 61); the keyboard is sourced from Fatar which, according to the manufacturer, can be described as "luxurious".

For controls, there are 8 touch-sensitive endless encoders with small displays to show the assigned values and parameters, another rotary and backlit keys. Furthermore there are two ribbon controllers which - besides acting like pitch and modhweels - can act like physical models, such as a bouncing ball or a spring.

Furthermore, an arpeggiator is integrated, which can be adjusted for direction, tempo, rhythm, pattern and variation. As an innovative feature, the "Light Guide" is touted, which is a chain of multi-colored LEDs which are right on top of the keys. These are meant to show keyswitches and zones, and give feedback of which notes are played. Additionally, it can also serve for scale mapping functions. Notes of the selected scale are lit by the Light Guide.

Another help while playing is the "Smart Play" option. Chords can be played with just a single finger, and whole progressions are already built-in. The selection of sounds is handled by the Komplete browser. It's a tag-based search which is compatible with all the included instruments. Built in, parameters have already been mapped to the controls.

Lastly, Komplete has been upgraded to version 10. New entries are 3 fresh Reaktor instruments and 3 pianos. All new NI products are available from October 1st. The Komplete controls will cost 499, 599 and 699 respectively, Komplete 10 costs (as usual) 499 for the regular version and 999 for the Ultimate version.

2014/09/01 15:00:42

ampfixer

Too rich for my blood, but the controllers do look nice. I wonder how the K9 - K10 update will be structured?

2014/09/01 15:17:36

Glyn Barnes

I cant get too excited about the controllers. Now if they made a 73 or 88 note, synth action version, or there were a dozen or so assignable key switch buttons in a easy to access location that may be different.

2014/09/01 15:21:38

cclarry

ampfixer
Too rich for my blood, but the controllers do look nice. I wonder how the K9 - K10 update will be structured?

I'm assuming that the update will be $149 as always... and the usual $499 from K9 to K10 ultimate...
but that's an assumption...and you know what they say bout that....

I will probably bite on the K9 to K10 update if I can scrounge up the money...

2014/09/01 16:14:57

The Band19

What a horrible idea, "hardware." By the time it comes out, it's obsolete.

2014/09/01 16:24:20

cclarry

There is supposed to be more news about K10 tomorrow according to
the NI Website...

NI Teaser for "something NEW for Komplete"

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