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 offers fast, intuitive navigation, while its custom-built, best-in-class NI semi-weighted keyboard, eight touch-sensitive control knobs, and ergonomic pitch and modification 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 via Komplete Kontrol Software. Many keyboard players are raving about 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 up 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 to play this responsive keyboard
You'll love the feel of the Komplete Kontrol A49's custom Native Instruments semi-weighted keyboard. Simply put, it feels great, offering just enough resistance that you can really hit the keys while recovering fast 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 several tools for making music, 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 custom semi-weighted 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
- Preset tag-based browsing via 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 leading manufacturers via Komplete Kontrol Software
- Full VST and VSTi FX support;
- Deep integration with Maschine software;
- TRS pedal input, assignable for sustain or expression;
- USB 2.0 bus powered; MIDI over 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;
- Wrenches type: semi-heavy;
- Other controllers: pitch bend, mod wheel;
- Encoders/Potentiometers: 8 x touch sensitive control knobs, 4-way push encoder;
- Dedicated Transport Control: Yes (DAW dependent);
- Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4-in. (sustain/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 better, 6GB of RAM or more recommended;
- Hardware requirements (PC): Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad Core or better, 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.