Matthias_L

Thank you very much for your detailed answer. That definitely helps me. It's good that the issue of aftertouch has been clarified. Now I can think about whether I need polyphonic aftertouch or whether channel aftertouch is enough for me. The price difference between the MK2 and MK2 is big. I didn't know Gig Performer. What I've seen and read so far sounds very interesting. I will look into it further. I'm totally amazed at what's possible today and I'm looking forward to discovering everything.

Many thanks for the helpful answers. At the moment I'm leaning towards the Komplete Kontrol S61. Aftertouch is important for me. Mainly because a number of my 80s synthesizers already support it and I would like to address it with MIDI. However, I assumed that the MK2 already does this. At least that's what it says on Thoman's product page: (Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2). But if you write that this is not correct, I'm leaning towards the MK3. But what I would still be interested in is whether it is possible to change the individual VST instruments (of a track) in Cakewalk with the T6 or the S61 MK3. E.g. from a LABS instrument to VITAL (just an example)? The background to my question is that I have three racks, each with 3 instruments, and behind me is the 19" rack with the mixing console on top. There is very little space for the computer, which is why it is a bit far away. That's why I want to be able to control as much as possible remotely with the keyboard. If that's not possible, I'll have to rebuild.

After not making music for almost 30 years, I started this great hobby again last year as a pensioner (former semi-professional). All my old synthesizers are still there and, apart from the OB-8 and the Prophet 2000, still fully functional today. In the 80s I was using Cubase 2.0 on an Atari (which unfortunately hasn't survived). Now I installed Cakewalk. I'm absolutely thrilled with the tool and its possibilities. Now I have a question regarding a new purchase: I'm looking for a keyboard that gives me extensive control over Cakewalk and can also be used as a MIDI Masterkeyboard. Two devices caught my eye during my search. Nektar Panorama T6 and NI Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2. My wish would be to use the device to control the VST instruments from Cakewalk (also to change them directly on the keyboard) and to control the recording. Both can do the latter. But what about controlling the VST instruments? I hope someone here can give me some advice or a recommendation.