Arturia and Native Instruments announce NKS integration

Arturia and Native Instruments have teamed up to bring seamless NKS integration to KeyLab MK3, KeyLab Essential MK3, and MiniLab controllers.

This collaboration gives producers, performers, and composers a streamlined creative workflow - where software and hardware speak the same language, right out of the box.

Arturia x Native Instruments: NKS integration

Music makers using Arturia's renowned controllers can now enjoy a deeper, more connected experience through Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) NKS compatibility*.

Arturia is committed to designing universal MIDI controllers, built to inspire creativity without limits. We're thrilled to partner with Native Instruments on NKS integration. This initiative brings greater connectivity and a more fluid workflow, benefiting creators who rely on both ecosystems.

Martin Dutasta, Product director at Arturia

This reinforces our commitment to an open and connected music industry. We're giving musicians the freedom to explore sound without workflow limitations.

Simon Cross, Chief Product Officer at Native Instruments

*Compatibility for all users with KeyLab mk3, KeyLab Essential mk3 and minilab 3, available soon.

How it works

Through Native Instruments' new NKS Hardware Partner Program, musicians can use Komplete Kontrol software to intuitively access and control over 2,000 NKS-compatible instruments and effects - with instant mappings and seamless playability across supported Arturia controllers.

Available in the coming weeks on:

• KeyLab mk3.
• KeyLab Essential mk3.
• MiniLab 3.

A shared commitment to creators

Both Arturia and Native Instruments share a mission: to empower musicians with open, compatible, and inspiring tools. With this new integration, creators can focus on making music - not managing their setup.

Komplete 15 Select added to Arturia Lab Controller Bundle

To celebrate the launch, newly registered owners of supported Arturia controllers will receive Komplete 15 Select (valued at $99/€99) free. Offer valid for new activations only.

Komplete 15 Select is a gateway to professional-grade sound, offering hand-picked selections of cutting-edge synths, sampled session instruments, and studio-quality effects. Choose from one of three curated editions: Beats, Band, and Electronic – each designed to perfectly suit specific genres and workflows. Offer valid for new activations only.

See it in action at Superbooth

Attendees at Superbooth 2025 can experience the integration live at:

• Arturia – BOOTH W200.
• Native Instruments – BOOTH H130.