
KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Explained®
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7:41
Layout Overview
Multiplier explores each section of the keyboard to familiarize the viewer with the layout of buttons and encoders.
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1:48
Setup
This video walks through how to set up the keyboard and install the necessary software.
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8:14
Loading Instruments
You can load an instrument using the keyboard and filter instrument searches by preset type.
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6:32
Scale Smart Play
Multiplier demonstrates how scale Smart Play works for playing in key and triggering chords.
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6:47
Arp Smart Play
Learn how arp Smart Play works to turn a chord into an interesting arpeggio.
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2:20
Controlling Your DAW
Transport controls can be used to play and record directly into the DAW.
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2:14
Using Smart Play with Plug-Ins
This video explains how to use Smart Play modes with plug-ins not included in Komplete Kontrol.
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3:38
Recording Smart Play MIDI Output
Learn how to record and/or output Smart Play MIDI to another MIDI track.
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2:23
Third Party NKS Instruments
Third party NKS-ready instruments can be loaded and played using the Komplete Kontrol S-Series keyboards.
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2:07
Favorites
This video demonstrates how to use favorites when auditioning and playing sounds in the browser.
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12:01
Advanced Touch Strip Configuration
Learn how to configure the pitch wheel and how to get creative with the mod wheel.
Product Overview
In this in-depth tutorial series, Adam Pollard aka Multiplier explains Native Instruments’ game changing KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series MIDI controller inside and out, showing you the basics, how to use it with both NI libraries and 3rd party plug-ins and more!
Multiplier begins with an overview of the layout of the S-Series keyboards, as well as how to install the software you’ll need. That leads directly into a video on how to load instruments into the S-Series, and use the browse filters when searching through presets.
From there, Multiplier explores the creative tools you get with the S-Series. See how Scale Smart Play allows you to always play in key and to trigger chords, and how Arp Smart Play allows you to turn a chord into an arpeggio.
You’ll then learn how you can use the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series to control your DAW and use Smart Play with plug-ins that aren’t part of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software bundle. After that, Multiplier teaches you how to record the output of Smart Play as MIDI into your DAW.
Wrapping it up, Multiplier demonstrates how to load 3rd party NKS-ready instruments into the KOMPLETE KONTROL software and onto the hardware, and how to create and use Favorites when auditioning and selecting sounds in the browser.
If you’re new to the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series MIDI Controllers, or if you want more tips and tricks to get the most out of it, watch “KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Explained” today!
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Reviews
Submitted 1 month ago
Helpful but needs a good edit.
I came here because the S series tutorials he also covered needed more basics covering. Too many discrepancies between the two different keyboards. Not his fault but neither of the tutorials completes my understanding.
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Submitted 5 months ago
Very Helpful!
I appreciated this course. I'm pretty much an analogue guy; guitar, bass, drums, songwriter. However, I have the Series S to expand my composition capabilities. This course helped me understand the functionality of the instrument and I'm sure I'll use it and the software a lot more now. Adam's instruction was clear and I appreciated his enthusiasm. Perhaps another course will dive deeper.
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Submitted 7 months ago
Every Feature Covered and Well Demonstrated
I have owned my Komplete Kontrol MIDI controller for over a year but hadn't really taken the time to get a more thorough understanding of its full capabilities. This video series really broke everything down and what made it better than any of the other videos by other companies (including Native Instruments) that I watched this one gave relatable examples of how to use each function.
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Submitted 8 months ago
Not a bad basic introduction.
Gave a good overview however I thought it might be a little longer and go into some detail regarding using the keyboard with the Maschine 2.2 supplied software DAW however not a bad effort and please do more.
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Submitted 9 months ago
Well Done!
The series of videos explained many parameters of the hardware in detail, and I am overall pleased with what the author had to offer.
I am a: Student, Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Mastering Facility, Ableton Live, Pro Tools
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Submitted 10 months ago
Nice quick and condense tutorial
I got a lot of info in a short amount of time. Well worth a listen!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer
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Submitted 2 years ago
An 'Ok' overview
This was useful to give me a quick overview but I was a little disappointed at how little depth there was. I found the approach taken by the 'tutor' to be a bit amateur. Did we really have to see him play around at the end?! My main gripe would be that one key element is how KK works within your daw but there was precious little.. except Ableton which as a Logic user is unhelpful. I had to look at some youtube videos to explain some stuff (which defeats the object of Groove 3 then!). Still don't know if I can record smart-play in Logic X (as others have asked here). Happy to have learned something but this is the most disappointing video I've watched here.
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Submitted 3 years ago
Helpful!
Tutorial 8: Recording Smart Play Midi Output NOT POSIBLE IN Logic Pro X RIGHT???
I am a: Hobbyist, Cubase, Logic Pro
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
easy to understand
very clear and to the point
I am a: Semi-Pro, Professional, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
good
really saved me much time from figuring it out on my own..
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 1 month ago
Helpful but needs a good edit.
I came here because the S series tutorials he also covered needed more basics covering. Too many discrepancies between the two different keyboards. Not his fault but neither of the tutorials completes my understanding.
Submitted 5 months ago
Very Helpful!
I appreciated this course. I'm pretty much an analogue guy; guitar, bass, drums, songwriter. However, I have the Series S to expand my composition capabilities. This course helped me understand the functionality of the instrument and I'm sure I'll use it and the software a lot more now. Adam's instruction was clear and I appreciated his enthusiasm. Perhaps another course will dive deeper.
Submitted 7 months ago
Every Feature Covered and Well Demonstrated
I have owned my Komplete Kontrol MIDI controller for over a year but hadn't really taken the time to get a more thorough understanding of its full capabilities. This video series really broke everything down and what made it better than any of the other videos by other companies (including Native Instruments) that I watched this one gave relatable examples of how to use each function.
Submitted 8 months ago
Not a bad basic introduction.
Gave a good overview however I thought it might be a little longer and go into some detail regarding using the keyboard with the Maschine 2.2 supplied software DAW however not a bad effort and please do more.
Submitted 9 months ago
Well Done!
The series of videos explained many parameters of the hardware in detail, and I am overall pleased with what the author had to offer.
I am a: Student, Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Mastering Facility, Ableton Live, Pro Tools
Submitted 10 months ago
Nice quick and condense tutorial
I got a lot of info in a short amount of time. Well worth a listen!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer
Submitted 2 years ago
An 'Ok' overview
This was useful to give me a quick overview but I was a little disappointed at how little depth there was. I found the approach taken by the 'tutor' to be a bit amateur. Did we really have to see him play around at the end?! My main gripe would be that one key element is how KK works within your daw but there was precious little.. except Ableton which as a Logic user is unhelpful. I had to look at some youtube videos to explain some stuff (which defeats the object of Groove 3 then!). Still don't know if I can record smart-play in Logic X (as others have asked here). Happy to have learned something but this is the most disappointing video I've watched here.
Submitted 3 years ago
Helpful!
Tutorial 8: Recording Smart Play Midi Output NOT POSIBLE IN Logic Pro X RIGHT???
I am a: Hobbyist, Cubase, Logic Pro
Submitted 3 years ago
easy to understand
very clear and to the point
I am a: Semi-Pro, Professional, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
Submitted 3 years ago
good
really saved me much time from figuring it out on my own..