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Layout Overview (7:41)
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Setup (1:48)
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Loading Instruments (8:14)
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Scale Smart Play (6:32)
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Arp Smart Play (6:47)
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Controlling Your DAW (2:20)
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Using Smart Play with Plug-Ins (2:14)
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Recording Smart Play MIDI Output (3:38)
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Third Party NKS Instruments (2:23)
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Favorites (2:07)
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Advanced Touch Strip Configuration (12:01)
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 3 months 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 7 months ago
good
really saved me much time from figuring it out on my own..
Submitted 11 months ago
Very Good
Straight talking, no nonsense approach, learned a lot, especially about the mod wheel
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Mastering Facility, Sound for Film/TV, Cubase
Submitted 1 year ago
Not up to date and too simple
I did not find this tutorial very helpful, I don't think it deserves the 'explained' label, as it is not very deep. The functionalities described can be found on youtube also. Furthermore, this tutorial is not up to date as the KK software has many more possibilities now, including browsing ON the keyboard. I was hoping for an in depth look into the software, actually, like how to edit the control scheme and how to import 3rd party, non-NKS libraries. Too bad, maybe some time later.
I am a: Student, Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Cubase
Response from Customer Service:
As you may have seen, this is one of our older tutorials and could certainly use an update at this point. We have it on the schedule with one of our authors and hope to have something new on the site soon.
Thanks again and make sure you get the weekly newsletter so you can see when it's released!
Submitted 1 year ago
Great
Realy hepled me to star using Komplete Kontrol in the best way possible.
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist, Musician
Submitted 1 year ago
Im glad I didnt have to pay for this series...
He keeps repeating the obvious and seems to not know what he is doing.
I am a: Beginner, Producer, Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio
Submitted 1 year ago
It's an OK intro to using kontrol
Has a habit of stating the obvious
I am a: Hobbyist, Producer, Beat Maker, Sound for Film/TV, Cubase
Submitted 1 year ago
Very good
It has helped me to decide to buy or not a S-series keyb.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Logic Pro
Submitted 1 year ago
Well, got one useful tip
I think it would have been more relevant for me if the author had been a keyboard musician. Also, the author could have spent more time familiarizing himself with his material.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Cakewalk Sonar
Submitted 1 year ago
Useless
Not up to Groove3 standards. Host seems clueless. Quick search will reveal that he doesn't like the product he is "teaching." And it shows.
I am a: Musician, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
Response from Customer Service:
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I started producing music just over 5 years ago, right about when Skrillex's Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites EP dropped.
2. What training have you had?
I'm fully self-taught, and haven't had any formal training. I use online resources and learn a lot by talking to other producers about how they do things too.
3. When did you get into recording?
(same answer as number 1)
4. People you have worked with/for?
DJTechTools, iZotope, Output, CAPSUN Pro Audio, Loopmasters, Plugin Boutique, Industrial Strength, 5Pin Media
5. Why are you so good at training people?
I've had a lot of experience in the EDM space, from producing tracks and sample packs that have charted on sites like Beatport, through to DJing internationally and running a record label. And on the training side I've produced thousands of tutorials, and also tutor people one to one.
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Adam Pollard aka Multiplier, now focuses on Dynamics and Compressors and how they’re used in the Electronic Music genre to tame signals as well as create interesting effects and colors.
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Adam Pollard aka Multiplier, brings you the first of many series designed for the electronic music producer. In this series, Multiplier covers some basics and deeper sides of EQ, as well as how it’s utilized when producing electronic music.
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