Quick correction guys, On the NI website, the instructions are to copy the Native Instruments folder that contains the MK2 folder also. Make sure you're pasting both into your midi scripts inside the application folder for Ableton! It doesn't work if you don't copy both the folder titled "Native Instruments" AND the folder titled "Komplete Kontrol MK2".
Hey man! I got my MK2 early as well, but I'm not exactly sure where to actually get/find the files that you were copying and pasting into Ableton. I'm also on PC. Appreciate the help in advance!
John, thanks for putting this up. I was able to follow the instructions and succeed, however, I am BRAND NEW to NI, and I still can't BROWSE - I noticed the browse button never activated in your demo. Could you point me to instructions on how to get this going please? (Again, TOTAL newbie here. I'm using a Mac, and have Ultimate CE/S61 MK2). Thanks!
Hey! If you have the Komplete Kontrol software versio 2.1.3 or higher, no need to go through all that anymore. Just go to Ableton 9/10 Preferences in the MIDI area and choose KOMPLETE KONTROL MK2 from the drop down and leave the input and output drop down alone. Then make sure below that MIDI input below is set on the keyboard, and close Preferences. If you have the MK1, you still have to follow these directions. Otherwise, easy!
hey my friend ....thanks so much for the video....as always NI gear is a nightmare.....iv followed exactly what you have done as well, as followed the manual but for the life of me Komplete knurl does not show up in my Ableton control surface list, all I see there is Kontrol49.....can you please help me as im going crazy and have no idea what to do next...thanks so much
So i Followed your steps and noticed once I got to the Ableton Live folder and highlighted the "Maschine_MK2" folder it I didnt even have half of the things you had...? Highly confused by this idk why...I really hope I didn't just waste $450 buying ableton :(
Thanks for the video. Quick question..I use arrangement view more than session view. However, when i press record on the komplete it always tries to record in a clip rather than on the arrangment. Do you know a work around?
Hi, Nice video! Do you know if the keyboard screen is run by a chip inside the keyboard or does it rely on the computer? I have Push2 and it takes up significant resourses on my old computer to run the Push2 screen. I'm wondering if S-series MkII would have the same issues. Is there a new process that shows up in activity monitor when you use the keyboard? Thanks
Hi there John. Thanks for this! Seems like some every cool integration there. I am curious, with it set up like this is it still possible to utilize the feature of lighting up keys on the keyboard according to scales? I imagine if so, it would take place on whatever track the komplete kontrol plugin is placed, or perhaps on whatever track an NI plugin is being used (Kontakt, Massive, etc.). It would be awesome to see another video regarding this, but thanks again for this!
Brother: This was helpful. I was wondering if can show me the basics about track recording in Abletone using MK2. Sequencing, quantizing, how to read these screens with the plug ins. Heck, I'd pay you for a session if you cash app! Hollar at me.-Thanks
Native Instruments ? If you wanna deal with poor software and the Customer Support that does not care - go for it, but I will never ever buy anything from NI in my life again. Horrible company ! Stay away from NATIVE INSTRUMENTS
thanks for putting the link for pc instructions in the description like you said in the video....
Quick correction guys,
On the NI website, the instructions are to copy the Native Instruments folder that contains the MK2 folder also. Make sure you're pasting both into your midi scripts inside the application folder for Ableton! It doesn't work if you don't copy both the folder titled "Native Instruments" AND the folder titled "Komplete Kontrol MK2".
thanks man you saved my day!
many thanks !! Was searching for hours why i can't find komplete in ableton
John Mike the Legend!
This helped me out Big time. Thank you John Mike!
Hey man! I got my MK2 early as well, but I'm not exactly sure where to actually get/find the files that you were copying and pasting into Ableton. I'm also on PC. Appreciate the help in advance!
They sent me a download link with the install files...I’m not allowed to post it publicly...check with your NI Rep...he should be able to help you
John Mike perfect, that's all I needed to know, thanks a bunch!
Just what I needed! Thanks for taking the time to record edit and post this.
Keep doing what you do brother. This was by far the best setup instructions ever. NI should send some love your way.
Best regards,
Did you remove the PC instructions from the description ?
John, thanks for putting this up. I was able to follow the instructions and succeed, however, I am BRAND NEW to NI, and I still can't BROWSE - I noticed the browse button never activated in your demo. Could you point me to instructions on how to get this going please? (Again, TOTAL newbie here. I'm using a Mac, and have Ultimate CE/S61 MK2). Thanks!
Browse button only works when you have the Komplete kontrol plugin loaded
Thank you so much for posting this video because I just pre ordered this piece of gear and I thought it really was plug and play.
I did too and then I plugged it up and it didnt play ha ha! Had to research and figure out how to get it to work!
Hey, can you control the mixer in the keyboard whilst in arrangement view in ableton or is this only with the session view??
Hey! If you have the Komplete Kontrol software versio 2.1.3 or higher, no need to go through all that anymore. Just go to Ableton 9/10 Preferences in the MIDI area and choose KOMPLETE KONTROL MK2 from the drop down and leave the input and output drop down alone. Then make sure below that MIDI input below is set on the keyboard, and close Preferences. If you have the MK1, you still have to follow these directions. Otherwise, easy!
I Cant find the host integration folder
support.native-instruments.com/hc/en-us/articles/209557689-Setting-Up-Ableton-Live-for-KOMPLETE-KONTROL
I could not find mine until I plugged in the flash drive that had my program on it
Thank you! By going step by step, you've saved a lot of precious time for many people. I subscribed to your channel. Best regards!
hey my friend ....thanks so much for the video....as always NI gear is a nightmare.....iv followed exactly what you have done as well, as followed the manual but for the life of me Komplete knurl does not show up in my Ableton control surface list, all I see there is Kontrol49.....can you please help me as im going crazy and have no idea what to do next...thanks so much
hey bro i know its been a while but i have the same problem did you find a solution???
Thank You very much was confused about the process!!! You're dope!
thanks man....aprreciate it...but i cant use the komplete kontrol software inside ableton....can u help ??
Should my komplete Kontrol be plug directly into my Mac
Thanks man, seems like once a year or so I have to do that
So i Followed your steps and noticed once I got to the Ableton Live folder and highlighted the "Maschine_MK2" folder it I didnt even have half of the things you had...? Highly confused by this idk why...I really hope I didn't just waste $450 buying ableton :(
Thank you!! You did forget to add the Native Instruments folder... but that's okay
Where is the link for Windows? looking forward to it
Judas Beats Marshill-Clide did you ever find it??
Did you get a beta version? I only have the MK 1 midi script in my NI Host Integration folder.
+JON JON yes I did...this actually doesn’t come out until Oct 5th
thanks! it's working on live 10 beta also
Help! i don't have the host integration folder!
i can't find ableton in my applications folder. Do you think it is somewhere else?
Thanks for the video. Quick question..I use arrangement view more than session view. However, when i press record on the komplete it always tries to record in a clip rather than on the arrangment. Do you know a work around?
+Emerson Ballard I need to play around and see....I normally use Session view
I'm also more arrangemnt view user. Did You find any solution? :)
F l a w l x s s I figured it out. You have to press shift and record at the same time
Thanks! Thats gold :))))))
Thanks for the tip!
Hi,
Nice video! Do you know if the keyboard screen is run by a chip inside the keyboard or does it rely on the computer? I have Push2 and it takes up significant resourses on my old computer to run the Push2 screen. I'm wondering if S-series MkII would have the same issues.
Is there a new process that shows up in activity monitor when you use the keyboard?
Thanks
+Jazz Box Jazz I️ don’t know...and I haven’t checked activity monitor...but I haven’t noticed any draw on my cpu by using it
What Mac do you use? And what processor? Great videos
+DJ Dewon thanks! 2010 MacBook Pro i7 quad core and a 2008 Mac Pro Desktop 8-core for productions mixing and video editing
Hi there John. Thanks for this! Seems like some every cool integration there. I am curious, with it set up like this is it still possible to utilize the feature of lighting up keys on the keyboard according to scales? I imagine if so, it would take place on whatever track the komplete kontrol plugin is placed, or perhaps on whatever track an NI plugin is being used (Kontakt, Massive, etc.). It would be awesome to see another video regarding this, but thanks again for this!
Yes you are correct and I’ll try to do a video on it soon
With the MK2s the MIDI 'in's and out's" can be left at "none".
you are the best explaining this :), thank you.
+Servando Barreiro you’re welcome!
it won't show up in my abeleton link midi but its in the folder though what do I do to get it to show up?
There was no link for the pc how to
Roger Starchild did you ever find it??
I never found it. Native Instruments is a lame company when it comes down to customer support. I unplugged my keyboard and returned it for a refund.
Thanks, man. That helps.
Thank you so much man!
Brother: This was helpful. I was wondering if can show me the basics about track recording in Abletone using MK2. Sequencing, quantizing, how to read these screens with the plug ins. Heck, I'd pay you for a session if you cash app! Hollar at me.-Thanks
and if it still dont work, update your s61 hardware treiber !!!!
How to do it for pc?
Thank you so much
Thanks..Native Instruments needs to step up their installation game. This is kinda meh.
Has anyone found the PC instructions for these steps?
Terry Moore did you ever find it??
Native Instruments ? If you wanna deal with poor software and the Customer Support that does not care - go for it, but I will never ever buy anything from NI in my life again. Horrible company ! Stay away from NATIVE INSTRUMENTS
it won't show up in my abeleton link midi but its in the folder though what do I do to get it to show up?