The user manual is not entirely clear on this. NKS also connects all your favorite tools to our KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboards and software, MASCHINE, and third-party controllers. It gives you streamlined browsing, consistent tagging, instant sound previews, pre-mapped parameters, Smart Play features, and more. Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) brings all your software instruments, effects, loops and samples, into one intuitive workflow – creating seamless integration between NI and other leading developers.

4-directional push encoder for one-handed sound browsing and project navigation.

Intuitive control over Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, GarageBand, Cubase, and Nuendo.

Smart Play: See scales and modes on the Light Guide, play chord progressions and arpeggios with single keys, or map any scale to white keys only.

Light Guide: RGB lights above each key highlight drum cells, key switches, chords, scales, and more.

Two high-res color screens for browsing, tweaking, mixing, and more.

Tag-based preset browsing: Find sounds quickly and hear instant previews.Pre-mapped control of KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects, as well as hundreds of Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) plug-ins from leading manufacturers.Pitch and mod wheels, plus touch strip for expression control.Fully weighted, pro-grade Fatar keybed with hammer action and aftertouch, 88 keys.Smart keyboard controller for all your virtual instruments.Frequency, (one-third) octave, and decade.Volume level calibration (K-(N) system).Sound intensity, pressure, and decibels.Fender Rhodes: amplification, effects, reverb.Solutions to stream your DAW, music, microphone, (and video).(Vocal) recording and monitoring in Cubase.Spitfire BBC Symphony Orchestra Professional.Laney IRT60H Ironheart / Harley Benton G112.

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