Native Instruments Expands NKS Ecosystem
March 19, 2025, The newly enhanced NKS ecosystem now connects Akai Professional, Novation, Nektar, Korg, and M-Audio, unlocking fresh creative opportunities for musicians and producers worldwide.
Native Instruments has officially expanded its Native Kontrol Standard (NKS), making it easier than ever for artists to navigate and manipulate sounds using their preferred hardware. Announced at NAMM 2025, this update introduces NKS integration for leading controllers from Akai Professional, Novation, Nektar, Korg, and M-Audio, providing hands-on control over 2,000+ NKS-compatible instruments and effects from over 250 brands.
“This expansion underscores our dedication to an open and connected music industry,” says Simon Cross, Chief Product Officer at Native Instruments. “By integrating NKS across top hardware brands, we’re ensuring more musicians can access professional tools without workflow constraints.”
Broader Compatibility with MIDI Controllers
The NKS expansion now supports a variety of widely used controllers, delivering a seamless workflow for creators:
Akai Professional – MPK Mini Series (MPK Mini, MPK Mini Play, MPK Mini Plus)
Novation – Launchkey MK3 & MK4, FLkey, SL MK3
Korg – Keystage MIDI 2.0 controllers
M-Audio – Oxygen Series keyboards
Nektar – Impact LX MK3 (Available April 2025)
Exclusive Komplete 15 Select Offer
To celebrate this launch, NKS-ready hardware owners from Novation, Nektar, Korg, and M-Audio will receive Komplete 15 Select (valued at $99) for free, granting access to premium sounds for beat-making, songwriting, and electronic production. Akai Professional users purchasing MPK keyboards will receive a customized Komplete 15 Select bundle, featuring industry-favorite tools like Massive X, Battery 4, and iZotope’s Nectar 4 Elements.
A Unified Future for Music Production
The expanded NKS ecosystem represents a major leap toward seamless hardware-software integration, creating a more fluid and intuitive experience for producers, performers, and sound designers alike.
For more details, visit native-instruments.com/nks.
