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Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 4:30 pm

So MIDI 2.0 provides 2-way communication but the plugin makers still need to provide compatibility. If this is the case, what is the benefit over NKS? Am I missing some other core benefits?

The arpeggiator and ratchets seems excellent, in any case.

SLiC · Post by **SLiC** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 5:21 pm

Uncle E wrote: Wed Oct 25, 2023 4:30 pm .... what is the benefit over NKS?

It's not NKS!

Seriously- it lets all keyboard or controller makers have 2 way coms with plug ins with no wrappers. That has to be good.

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:50 pm

If Nektar makes a MIDI 2.0 controller, I can imagine them doing a great job of bridging the gap between the compatible and incompatible plugins. Plus more controllers. The Korg is just too sparse for me.

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:58 pm

Uncle E wrote: Wed Oct 25, 2023 4:30 pm So MIDI 2.0 provides 2-way communication but the plugin makers still need to provide compatibility. If this is the case, what is the benefit over NKS?

The benefit is that you don't need a Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol keyboard, but just a random MIDI 2.0 compatible keyboard.

If this will become a thing, then more and more plugins will provide the features as well. IF it is true that plugins have to provide it. I frankly don't think so, because, all that I've read about MIDI 2.0 (including statements from the VST3 developers) suggested that it's a DAW implementation.

dumbledog · Post by **dumbledog** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 8:02 pm

zvenx wrote: Wed Oct 18, 2023 7:23 pm I am surprised as well as disappointed that Korg is making a controller with wheels not joysticks.

Honestly we could desperately use a keyboard that has both. I mean the Wavestate does and it's literally the only "full" synth that completely supports the keyboard. Even at least one of the Gadgets has an XY pad.

zvenx · Post by **zvenx** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 8:39 pm

dumbledog wrote: Wed Oct 25, 2023 8:02 pm
zvenx wrote: Wed Oct 18, 2023 7:23 pm I am surprised as well as disappointed that Korg is making a controller with wheels not joysticks.
Honestly we could desperately use a keyboard that has both. I mean the Wavestate does and it's literally the only "full" synth that completely supports the keyboard. Even at least one of the Gadgets has an XY pad.

Yes, I do like those with both.. only one that I have with both is my Roland A-90.
Didn't realise the wavestate did too.
rsp

Fornicras · Post by **Fornicras** » Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:13 am

I really hoped that there would be a smaller version of this keyboard with 32 or 25 keys.
I really want to replace my MPKMini Plus.

Any suggestions for small midi to keep it on the desk?

Atlatnesiti · Post by **Atlatnesiti** » Thu Oct 26, 2023 2:54 pm

Judging by the reviews, I have decided to cancel my order for Keystage 49.
It looks like I’ll be sticking to my good and trusty NI KK S49 MK1 for little longer

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