Hardware manufacturers join NI for NKS support

[Guy Rowland]

Akai Professional, Novation, Nektar, Korg, and M-Audio are all adding NKS support to their hardware.

Akai Professional: NKS integration now supports the MPK Mini Series (MPK Mini, MPK Mini Play, and MPK Mini Plus).
Novation: NKS enhances the Launchkey MK3 and MK4, FLkey, and SL MK3 controllers, complementing their seamless DAW integrations.
Nektar: The velocity-sensitive LX MK3 brings intuitive NKS integration.
Korg: The advanced MIDI 2.0-compatible Keystage controllers bring enhanced flexibility and sound design options through NKS.
M-Audio: The current-generation Oxygen Series keyboards will feature NKS compatibility.
The NKS integration will be available to all partner brands in the coming months. Interested owners can sign up for updates and more details at https://www.native-instruments.com/en/s ... is-is-nks/

In addition to NKS integration, Native Instruments and Akai Professional are collaborating to bring their existing content to the MPC platform:

Expansions: Five MPC Expansions include one-shots, samples, and FX chains.
MPC Edition Play Series: Five MPC Play Editions instruments blend presets with intuitive controls, creating flavorful and distinctive sonic palettes tailored for a wide range of musical styles.

As part of the NKS Hardware Partner program, owners of NKS-ready hardware from Novation, Nektar, Korg and M-Audio will be eligible to receive Native Instruments' flagship production bundle, Komplete 15 Select, free of charge. Creators can choose from three editions tailored to specific workflows:

Beats Edition: Synths and sound packs ideal for pop, hip-hop, and R&B.
Band Edition: Guitars, keys, and studio effects designed for songwriters and live performers.
Electronic Edition: Advanced synths and tools for house, techno, and trance producers.
For Akai Professional users, an MPK purchase includes Komplete 15 Select which features over $1,000 worth of benchmark software titles such as Native Instruments' Massive X and Battery 4 to iZotope's Nectar 4 Elements and Ozone Elements, and more.