Here it’s most unique feature demonstrated its worth: the ‘Input-Host’ crossfade pot – Komplete Audio 2’s take on direct monitoring. It’s plug ’n’ play with MacOS - something its predecessor the Komplete Audio 6 couldn’t boast of - and served as my personal bass practice DI on its first outing. NI’s newest interface plays just as you’d expect. Everything you could expect and probably need from an interface in this segment. There’s a big knob on the top for tactile volume control, and a high-output headphone socket on the front. It features a pair of TS output jacks for monitoring (the little bro has RCAs) and clear LED (VU) level readouts for its two combo inputs - both preamps are equipped with ample gain. That said, the chassis blends in nicely with your (okay, my) Space Grey MacBook or your matte black everything else.
It’s of a plastic construction, so don’t expect an object hewn from a solid block of titanium. I spent the most time with the Komplete Audio 2, a USB2 bus powered 2-in/2-out interface. But NI realises the importance of a hardware host for its top-shelf code. In some ways, this page should be a review of all the software that comes with the interfaces - they’re worth more than the hardware, that’s for sure. Native Instruments’ Komplete Audio 1 and 2 interfaces help to get those new to the game a super-quick foothold into the world of music production.
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