The newly launched NKS ecosystem connects Akai Professional, Novation, Nektar, Korg and M-Audio and ignites new creative possibilities for musicians and producers worldwide.
Native Instruments has officially expanded its Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) ecosystem, making it easier than ever for music creators to explore and control sounds with their favourite hardware. Following its announcement at NAMM 2025, NKS integration is now available for leading controllers from Akai Professional, Novation, Nektar, Korg, and M-Audio, providing intuitive, hands-on access to over 2,000 NKS-compatible instruments and effects from more than 250 brands.
“This expansion reinforces our commitment to an open and connected music industry,” says Simon Cross, Chief Product Officer at Native Instruments. “By integrating NKS across leading hardware brands, we’re ensuring more musicians can access professional tools without workflow limitations.”
Expanded access to partner MIDI controllers
NKS compatibility now extends to a range of widely used controllers, enabling seamless creative workflows:
- 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
- Available April 2025, with product launch —
- Nektar: Impact LX MK3
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Exclusive offer: Komplete 15 Select
As part of this launch, owners of NKS-ready hardware from Novation, Nektar, Korg, and M-Audio will receive Komplete 15 Select ($99 value) for free, offering premium sounds tailored for beats, songwriting, or electronic production. Akai Professional users will receive a tailored Komplete 15 Select with MPK purchases, featuring acclaimed tools like Massive X, Battery 4, and iZotope’s Nectar 4 Elements.
A new era of unified music-makingThe expanded NKS ecosystem marks a major step forward in unifying hardware and software, ensuring a frictionless experience for producers, performers, and sound designers alike. For more details visit native-instruments.com/nks.
About Native Instruments
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For more than 25 years, Native Instruments has been at the center of musical innovation. The company has created communities, pushed technological boundaries, and opened new creative horizons for enthusiasts and professionals alike. Today, driven by their mission to make music creation more inclusive and accessible, the company’s hardware, software across Native Instruments, iZotope and Plugin Alliance brands, provide fully-integrated solutions for musicians, producers, and DJs of all genres and levels of experience.