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Rig Kontrol with Kontakt?

Discussion in 'KONTAKT' started by metalx, Jul 24, 2013.

  1. metalx

    metalx Forum Member

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    Hi guys, I recently got my Rig Kontrol for Guitar Rig but because I also own a keyboard and use Kontakt, I'm wondering if I could use the Rig Kontrol as a MIDI controller for Kontakt.
    Is it possible? how is it done?


    Thanks,
    Basel
     
    metalx, Jul 24, 2013
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  2. EvilDragon

    EvilDragon Well-Known Member

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    Rig Control sends CCs as far as I know, so you could use it via Kontakt's MIDI learn on any MIDI learnable parameter.
     
    EvilDragon, Jul 24, 2013
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  3. metalx

    metalx Forum Member

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    metalx, Jul 24, 2013
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  4. metalx

    metalx Forum Member

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    well it can't be that hard to answer, anyone? no compatibility between NI products?
     
    metalx, Jul 25, 2013
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  5. EvilDragon

    EvilDragon Well-Known Member

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    I guess there aren't many people who use Rig Control with Kontakt...

    I personally don't have it, but I can vouch that MIDI learn in Kontakt indeed does work with my MIDI controller (and just about any other controller that sends out CCs).
     
    EvilDragon, Jul 25, 2013
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  6. metalx

    metalx Forum Member

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    I think I'll try contacting NI directly then for some detailed instructions... thanks EvilDragon :)
     
    metalx, Jul 26, 2013
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  7. solger

    solger NI Product Owner

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    Hi metalx,

    I don't have the RigKontrol myself, but if you haven't already, maybe open NI's controller editor to check how the MIDI-controls on the RigKontrol are set up. (if they are set to CC-values, for example).

    I cannot see it from your screenshots, but you might also check if you have the correct (incoming- ) midi-channel set up in the instrument-header.
     
    solger, Jul 26, 2013
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  8. metalx

    metalx Forum Member

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    Wow, that's the thing that was bothering me!
    The controller wasn't showing "signs of life" when I open Kontakt, I mean that the lights and the display were off, unlike when I run Guitar Rig. So the MIDI In indicator in Kontakt wouldn't flash if I press a button or move the expression pedal.

    I just did what you told me, opened the controller's editor and the display is now on showing "con" for "connected" and if I press any button, the MIDI In indicator in Kontakt flashes! it worked!

    seems like I'll need to open the controller's editor every time I open kontakt to remind the rig kontrol to turn its midi on.
    Thanks solger!
     
    metalx, Jul 26, 2013
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