Studio One 4.5.3 introduced integration with Native Instruments’ Komplete series of keyboards, which is a big deal. 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). Also, unlike standard NKS, you’ll be able to control effects, regardless of whether or not they’re inserted in an instrument track.
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.
- Part I: https://support.presonus.com/hc/en-us/articles/28823032451597-Komplete-Kontrol-Integration-in-Studio-One-Part-1-3
- Part II: https://support.presonus.com/hc/en-us/articles/28823342386445-Komplete-Kontrol-Integration-in-Studio-One-Part-2-3-General-Purpose-MIDI-Control
- Part III: https://support.presonus.com/hc/en-us/articles/28823389064461-Komplete-Kontrol-Integration-Part-3-Controlling-Non-NKS-Plug-Ins
Studio One 6: Komplete Kontrol Integration Chart: https://support.presonus.com/hc/en-us/articles/9132885848333-Studio-One-6-Komplete-Kontrol-Integration-Chart