réactions à la news Mais que nous prépare Native Instruments ?

• NI has announced the "Komplete Kontrol S" series …three keyboardinstruments to control software, such as the synthesizer, sizers, samplers and effects contained in Komplete
• Each keyboardmodel differs the keybeds primarily by its 25, 49 and 61 keys made by FATAR
• The feeling is luxurious according to the manufacturer.
• On control elements the are eight touch-sensitive endless encoders with small displays for representation of assigned parameters and values, another rotating element and numerous back-lit buttons.
• Two ribbon controllers are on board, which have various physical models in addition to the typical pitch and mod wheel behavior. As examples NI named springs and a bouncing ball.
• Inetegrated arpeggiator of whichin parameters such as*direction,*pace,*rhythm,*patterns*and*variations can be*adjusted.*
• Particularly*innovative*feature*calles light-guide-technology*called,*more or less*a*garland*of*multicolor*LEDs,*placed above the keybed. It's used as indicator for key switches*or*zones. Gives optical*feedback*of*played*notes.*
• An*interesting additional*feature is*the scale mapping capability.*Notes*of the*selected scale*can*be*used*to highlight*color*on*the*light-guide system.*
• Further*assistance*while making music are given via smart-play-options. Thanks to*them chords*are just*with one finger playable. As "ideagiver" NI*has entered*a*slew*of*pre-built*progressions.
• The*selection*of*sounds*is done*via*the*new*Komplete browser.*He*offers*a
tag-based*search system*and*is*comatible with*all*of the*tools*contained*in*the*software suite.*
• Important*parameters*are*already*associated with the*operating elements*of the*Komplete control devices.
• In addition*to*the*release*of*the*keyboard*NI*has*revamped*its*Komplete- and Kompltete-Ultimate*packages,*they*are*now available*in*version*10.*As*the*most important*innovations,*they*have*three*fresh*reactor instruments*and*three ??? (not readable in picture).*
• All new*NI*products*are*available*from*the*01.10.2014.*The*complete*controls*will cost€499,*€599*and*€699.*Prices for Komplete 10*are €499*(normal*version)*or*€ 999*(ultimate)

Kore si mes souvenirs sont bons il y avait des DSP dedans, là on parle de contrôleur MIDI "basique", donc moins sujet à l'épreuve du temps et au bon vouloir des devs...