
There’s a lot to cover, and since this is more like a tutorial than a tip, it’s split into three parts: DAW control with Studio One, creating custom templates for plug-ins, and how to apply the templates in your workflow. I echo the other post though - if you already have a keyboard controller then a KK. If you download the manual from the NI website there is a little section on how it works with the software. Also, unlike standard NKS, you’ll be able to control effects, regardless of whether or not they’re inserted in an instrument track. It works natively with the Maschine software without having to use the komplete kontrol plugin, and has features specifically geared towards Maschine. Although these keyboards are theoretically dedicated to NKS-compatible plug-ins and mixer/transport hands-on control, with Windows systems (Mac fans, there’s more on this later) you can use the keyboard as a general-purpose, hands-on MIDI controller for non-NKS plug-ins, including all bundled PreSonus effects and instruments (as well as plug-ins from other manufacturers). Studio One 4.5.3 introduced integration with Native Instruments’ Komplete series of keyboards, which is a big deal.
