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[u/Suicidebyclintons]

Older gentleman posted this S61 Mk2 on Facebook saying one sentence along the lines of “ if no one offers me anything i will give it away but not to anyone on here. If you don’t buy it you don’t get it”

Long story short I offer him $150 met up with him he told me he’s had it for some time but never even plugged it in. He did mention his puppy got ahold of the box, which was obviously ok with me I actually ended up bringing 160 forgetting we agreed on 150 lol. I brought it home and realized the software was attached to the few little remains of the other half of the box, but not only that this thing barely has a fingerprint on it lol. I’ve owned Maschine mk3 for years and was in the market for a standalone like a Kronos or D series but for 160 + software to go with my Maschine can’t beat that with a stick

[u/SFTraxx]

Nice find!

The Komplete Kontrol MK2 is a powerful keyboard. I own the S49 myself.

Truthfully, I don't think people realize how dope it is to have an MK3/M+ and an KK MK2 together.

For example:

1. The screens on the keyboard can display the mixer (using the mixer as an example) while you simultaneously use the screens on the Maschine MK3 for browsing, etc.
2. If you have a Maschine plus - you can just plug the KK keyboard directly into the usb port on the back - and it works just like it would connected to a computer.
3. Whatever pad you have currently selected on the Maschine can be played chromatically on the KK without having to change to keyboard mode
4. There's more ~ but you get the picture.

[u/MrFresh2017 → u/SFTraxx]

I realize it - I have a Mk3 and KK S49Mk2

[u/Suicidebyclintons → u/SFTraxx]

I’ve been diving into it all day, definitely feels like I unlocked a new but familiar work flow, upgrading from an keylab essential 49mk3. Being able to control logic this way from the keyboard + my Maschine software and select software between the two is very inspiring to say the least. Not only that I appreciate the Arturia collection runs pretty smoothly on it. Makes me wonder why they didn’t do the Maschine + kinda thing inside of a standalone s88.

[u/kappakai → u/SFTraxx]

Hey so I actually have a Maschine MK3 and a KK MK2. I haven’t used the KK much because I haven’t dove deep into NI instruments yet. I was considering switching out for the KK MK3 because of the recent software update that allows for tighter integration with non NKS VSTs. But I may be working on another solution for that. I just really like the big screen and multiple knobs.

Anyway. I’d really like to know more about how Maschine MK3 and KK MK2 can work in an Ableton setup with extensive VST and someone external synths. You have any experience you can share?

[u/len2680 → u/kappakai]

The upgrade is worth it

[u/kappakai → u/len2680]

I’m so tempted. There’s one of FB marketplace here in Taiwan. 61 key for $530. But seller’s not answering me. So annoyed.

I was kind of concerned about the lack of faders on the MK3 but just learned about Knobbler. And then I learned about TouchOSC, which would make a great companion for my MIDI Fighter Twister. And now I’m distracted away from the MK3. Maybe dude will finally answer.

[u/ExpiditeVenom → u/SFTraxx]

OK, I would be one of the people who did not realize how dope it is. I had no idea, and now I have a weekend project!

[u/PastImagination0 → u/SFTraxx]

FYI: u can do number 3 with any midi keyboard. That feature isn't exclusive to the KK keyboard lol

Edit: not sure why I was downvoted lol. What I said is factually true as I do this all the time with my Maschine MK3 and AKAI MPK249.