Arturia and Native Instruments have announced a partnership to bring full Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) support to their MIDI controllers: KeyLab MK3, KeyLab Essential MK3, and MiniLab 3.

This integration introduces a new level of interaction between hardware and software, offering musicians, producers, and performers a smoother, more intuitive creative workflow — everything works straight out of the box.
“Arturia is committed to designing universal MIDI controllers, built to inspire creativity without limits.” says Martin Dutasta, Product Director at Arturia. “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.”
"This reinforces our commitment to an open and connected music industry," adds Simon Cross, Chief Product Officer at Native Instruments. "We’re giving musicians the freedom to explore sound without workflow limitations."
How it works
Thanks to the new NKS Hardware Partner Program, Arturia users can access over 2,000 NKS-ready instruments and effects through Komplete Kontrol — with instant mappings and controller adjustments for a seamless experience.
Compatible models:
The update will be available in the coming weeks.

Launch Gift: Komplete 15 Select
To celebrate the launch, all new users of compatible Arturia controllers will receive Komplete 15 Select for free upon registering their device. (Offer valid for new activations only).

Komplete 15 Select is a curated collection of professional instruments and effects, featuring cutting-edge synthesizers, sampled instruments, and studio-quality effects. Three themed bundles are available: Beats, Band, and Electronic — each one tailored to specific genres and workflows.
Arturia and Native Instruments unite with a shared mission — to deliver open, compatible, and inspiring tools for music creators around the world.
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