How to Switch a Kontrol S-Series MK3 Keyboard to MIDI 1.0

At this point in time, not all DAWs, plug-ins and operating systems support MIDI 2.0. If you have issues after setting the keyboard to MIDI 2.0, here's how to set the Kontrol MK3 back to MIDI 1.0:

  1. Start your Kontrol MK3 keyboard.
  2. Press the SETTINGS MIDI button.
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  3. Use buttons 1 and 2 above the display to select the Hardware category.
    2_SelectHW.jpg
  4. Use the Page button to select page 2.
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  5. Turn the first knob to select MIDI 1.0.
    4_Page2_MIDI.jpg

On macOS, you need to perform these additional steps:

  1. After you have set the Kontrol MK3 to MIDI 1.0 (see above), switch the keyboard off.
  2. Start Finder and open Applications > Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup.
  3. In the top menu bar, select Window > Show MIDI Studio.
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  4. Select the Kontrol S MK3 and click the "-" button (or press the del key on your computer keyboard).
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  5. Turn your keyboard back on.

Both your keyboard and macOS are now set up for MIDI 1.0 again.