Komplete Kontrol A49
Take control of your virtual instruments and effects with the Komplete Kontrol A49 keyboard controller from Native Instruments. The Komplete Kontrol A49's informative OLED display provides fast, intuitive navigation, while its best-in-class custom semi-weighted NI keyboard, eight ergonomic pitch-sensitive touch control buttons, and mod wheels provide a powerful platform for expressive performances. An affordable entry point into the world of NI, Komplete Kontrol A49 provides pre-mapped control over Komplete Select, plus hundreds of Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) plug-ins from leading manufacturers through Komplete Kontrol Software. Many keyboard players are excited about the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A49. We are sure you will be too!
Designed for tight integration with Komplete
Using the Komplete Kontrol A49's informative OLED display, you can access any NI instrument in your collection and select individual presets. Once you've loaded your sound, the Komplete Kontrol A49's touch-sensitive control knobs let you dial in and adjust your tone on the fly.
You will love playing this responsive keyboard
You'll love the feel of the Komplete Kontrol A49's Native Instruments custom semi-weighted keyboard. Simply put, it feels great, offering enough resistance so you can actually hit the keys while recovering quickly enough for synth-style reps. Whether you're playing drums, a piano patch, or a lead synth, these keys won't let you down
Includes full instruments and effects
Komplete Kontrol A-Series keyboards include Komplete Select, your introduction to Native Instruments' incredible software instruments and effects. It includes multiple music-making tools, including The Gentleman classic upright piano, iconic Monark mono synthesizer, Scarbee Mark 1 electric piano, Reaktor Prism polyphonic synthesizer, and the powerful Reaktor Player for Reaktor instruments. You also get Kontakt Player (including 50 instruments) and Maschine Essentials (full Maschine software plus 1.6GB Maschine factory selection).
Characteristics
- Smart, streamlined keyboard controller for all your virtual instruments and effects;
- Accessible entry point to the NI world;
- Best-in-class semi-weighted custom NI keyboard;
- Informative OLED display for quick navigation;
- 8 touch-sensitive control buttons;
- Ergonomic pitch and mod wheels;
- Four-way push encoder for one-handed sound navigation and project navigation;
- Tag-based preset navigation through Komplete Kontrol software lets you quickly find sounds and hear instant previews;
- Smart Play lets you stay in tune with over 100 scales and modes, play chord progressions and arpeggios with single keys, or map any scale to white keys only;
- Pre-mapped control of Komplete instruments and effects, plus hundreds of Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) plug-ins from top manufacturers via Komplete Kontrol Software;
- Full support for VST and VSTi FX;
- Deep integration with Maschine software;
- TRS pedal input, assignable for sustain or expression;
- Powered by USB 2.0 bus; MIDI via USB;
- DAW control over Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, GarageBand, Cubase and Nuendo;
- Includes Komplete Kontrol Software and Maschine Essentials (full Maschine software plus 1.6GB Maschine factory selection).
Specifications
- Type: Keyboard Controller;
- Number of keys: 49;
- Type of wrenches: semi-heavy;
- Other controllers: pitch bend, mod wheel;
- Encoders/Potentiometers: 8 x touch-sensitive control buttons, 4-way push encoder;
- Dedicated Transport Control: yes (DAW dependent);
- Pedal inputs: 1 x 1/4 inch TRS (support/expression);
- MIDI I/O: USB;
- USB: 1 x Type B;
- Computer connectivity: USB;
- Programs: Komplete Kontrol, Maschine Essentials, Komplete Instruments and Effects;
- Format: NKS, VST, VSTi;
- Hardware requirements (Mac): Intel Core i5 or higher, 6GB RAM or more recommended;
- Hardware requirements (PC): Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad Core or higher, 6GB RAM or more recommended;
- System requirements (Mac): macOS 10.12 or later;
- System requirements (PC): Windows 10 Anniversary Update or later;
- Power source: USB bus powered;
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 820.0 x 257.0 x 89.0mm;
- Weight: 4kg.