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Make every movement count
Calibrate the expression pedal, invert its response and choose its own output, MIDI channel and CC.
NeuRigCOMING SOONApple silicon · M1 and newerRig Kontrol 3. Back on your Mac.
Turn the controller you thought was dead into a MIDI monster.
Built for Apple silicon.
- Apple silicon native
- USB connection to your Mac
- Independent MIDI channels
- Free to join · No purchase required
NeuRig gives the Native Instruments Rig Kontrol 3 a new life as a configurable MIDI foot controller. Map every switch, shape your expression pedal and control multiple apps from your Mac.
Revived image is an illustrative concept. NeuRig is software; no physical restoration is included.
INSIDE THE CURRENT APP
A familiar pedalboard.
A lot more control.
Real screenshots from NeuRig in development. Explore the tools for building your own Rig Kontrol 3 MIDI setup.
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Your set. Your preset order.
Arrange the PREV / NEXT sequence to match your songs. Step through it hands-free, with wraparound.
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See exactly what you send
Check channels, messages and values in the live MIDI monitor while you build your mappings.
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Give every switch a job
Assign MIDI, PREV or NEXT independently. Pick momentary or toggle behaviour for the way you play.
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Recall a whole new setup
Save mappings as dynamic or static presets, then switch between your different software setups.
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Go beyond one MIDI channel
Set the output, channel and message for each button: CC, Note or Program Change.
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Different buttons.
Different destinations.
Choose Mac, MIDI OUT, or both — independently for each button, with a separate MIDI channel for every control. Use the Rig Kontrol 3’s physical 5-pin MIDI OUT to change sounds on a hardware synth or control a MIDI effects unit, while other switches control your Mac apps.
BUTTON 1 · CHANNEL 1Launch a clipYour DAWMAC OUTPUT
BUTTON 4 · CHANNEL 4Change a soundHardware synth5-PIN MIDI OUT
EXPRESSION · CHANNEL 7Sweep a filterSynth or MIDI effect5-PIN MIDI OUT
Example setup, not standalone operation: your Mac running NeuRig stays connected by USB. Match the MIDI channel and supported messages on each receiving app or device.
COMPATIBILITY & SCOPE
Built for your
modern Mac.
- Mac
- Apple silicon · M1 and newer
- Controller
- Native Instruments Rig Kontrol 3
- Connection
- USB to Mac; physical MIDI OUT routing
- Messages
- CC, Note and Program Change
- Status
- In development · No public download yet
Targeting macOS 13 and later on Apple silicon. Final compatibility will be confirmed at launch. The initial release covers MIDI control, not audio-interface support.
RIG KONTROL 3 FAQ
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Does Rig Kontrol 3 work on Apple silicon Macs?
NeuRig is being developed to bring Rig Kontrol 3 footswitch and expression control to Apple silicon Macs (M1 and newer). There is no public release yet; confirmed compatibility will be announced at launch.
Is this a Rig Kontrol 3 driver for modern macOS?
NeuRig is an independent app focused on using Rig Kontrol 3 as a MIDI foot controller on a modern Mac. It is not an official Native Instruments driver and does not provide an audio-interface driver.
Can I control Ableton Live, Guitar Rig or other plugins?
NeuRig sends MIDI CC, Note and Program Change messages. You can map these in MIDI-capable software such as Ableton Live or a guitar-plugin host. The receiving app must support the message and channel you choose; mappings and compatibility vary by app.
Can each button use a different MIDI channel?
Yes. Each control can use its own MIDI channel and output: Mac, physical MIDI OUT, or both. Match the channel and message to the receiving software or hardware. NeuRig requires your Mac to remain connected by USB.
What happened to official Rig Kontrol 3 support?
Native Instruments lists Rig Kontrol 3 as legacy hardware, with official Mac support ending at OS X 10.10. NeuRig is a separate project for a modern MIDI workflow; it does not restore the original Guitar Rig integration or official support. See Native Instruments’ macOS compatibility information.
What do I get by joining the early-bird list?
You will receive the NeuRig early-bird discount offer when it launches, along with news about beta openings and release availability. Joining is free and does not commit you to a purchase. Pricing, the discount amount and release date have not been announced.
Can I download NeuRig now?
There is no public download yet. Join the early-bird list to hear when beta testing opens and when NeuRig is ready. Signing up does not guarantee a beta place.
Does NeuRig restore audio inputs and outputs?
No. This release focuses on footswitches, expression and MIDI control. Use a separate supported audio interface for your instrument and audio output. CoreAudio support is planned for NeuRig Ultra, a future edition still in development.
THE NEURIG ROADMAP
What’s next
for NeuRig.
Planned additions beyond the MIDI features shown above.
NeuRig Pro
PlannedMULTI-MESSAGE MIDI ROUTING
One press.
Multiple MIDI destinations.
Planned for NeuRig Pro: assign multiple MIDI messages to a single button and trigger them all with one press. Each message can go to a different MIDI device, with its own output and MIDI channel.
- Choose from all MIDI output devices connected to your Mac
- Select the destination independently for every button and every MIDI message
- Give each message its own MIDI channel
Change a synth sound, switch a MIDI effect and control your DAW — all with one button press.
NeuRig Ultra
PlannedMIDI + AUDIO · PLANNED
Bring the sound
back, too.
Planned for NeuRig Ultra: the Pro MIDI features plus audio-interface support.
- Rig Kontrol 3 audio inputs and outputs through CoreAudio
- MIDI control and audio in one app
Planned features, edition boundaries and release dates may change. Audio support is in development and is not part of the initial MIDI release.
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