Once the software and drivers were installed I was able to then power on the keyboard where I discovered firstly that the keyboard does not power up off just USB. I also saw on the NI website that as an owner of Komplete 10 I could apparently download the KK software without using the select installer but I could not find out how so I simply selected only to install Komplete Kontrol. I finally found out that you needed to download the "Komplete Select Installer" and then choose within that the products to install. For a while I was Kompletely lost and it's not normal for me to be lost at the installation end. Something" I was not sure what was reference to the Komplete Kontrol keyboard, what referred to the Komplete Kontrol software and where I could get the software without installing "Komplete Select" since I already had Komplete 10 Ultimate. Installation was a little confusing for a simple fact that everything in NIs range is called "Komplete. For existing users of Komplete 9/10 you just need to add the keyboard serial to your account and then download the Komplete software. To get these and also the Komplete Kontrol software you are required to first register the keyboard (and an account if you do not already have one) and then download the Service Centre software which manages the download and installation of all your software. This package only adds value to non Komplete bundle owners as all the titles are covered in the Komplete Ultimate bundles. Not long after Akai introduced the Advance keyboard with a bundled package and ability to integrate with your own VSTs, Native Instruments then released their "Komplete Select" bundle free with every keyboard purchase. The big standouts in this bundle are of course Massive and Monark with The Gentleman being a very nice piano and Retro Machines offering some neat classic synth sounds. Basically if you did not already own a Komplete bundle this keyboard really was not for you unless you were prepared to sink another $1K into software. Komplete Kontrol was initially launched with the requirement for users to already own Komplete 9 or 10 with bundles available to purchase both Komplete and the keyboard. Within the box there is little other than the keyboard to get excited about: Almost instantly by looking at the available controls you can see how to use it and it works in practice just as you think it would from the available controls.Īs far as first impressions go I got nothing less than I expected Included Bundle Removing it from the box the appearance is black with the display silent with a mirror black "piano" finish and the keys a gleaming pearl white. The keyboard is well packaged in the box with support foam under the keys and sturdy foam ends able to protect the device well during shipping. The build quality is excellent with glossy soft keys, brushed aluminium top and a minimal appearance leaving the keyboard looking simple and inviting. To start with plain and simple this is a good looking keyboard! Forget the flashy light guide or fancy touch strips, the keyboard looks quality in all the images you see and I was just as impressed when I first pulled it out of the box.
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