Native Instruments KOMPLETE KONTROL A61 61-Key Keyboard Controller for KOMPLETE Virtual Instruments Software

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Key Features

  • Unleash creativity with this 61-key MIDI keyboard, perfect for studio and stage setups.
  • Experience superior sound quality with NKS integration for KOMPLETE virtual instruments.
  • Enjoy a semi-weighted key action that provides a realistic piano feel for expressive playing.
  • Seamlessly control your DAW with advanced integration for Logic, GarageBand, and Ableton Live.
  • Browse sounds and adjust parameters easily using the clear, at-a-glance OLED display.
  • Use Smart Play features like Scale and Chord modes to create professional music effortlessly.
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Native Instruments KOMPLETE KONTROL A61 Specifications

  • Why Would It Suit Me?

    Smart, streamlined keyboard controller with custom NI keybed, NKS integration, Smart Play features, DAW control, OLED display and more.

  • Number of Keys

    61

  • Keybed

    Semi-weighted custom NI keybed

  • Browse Sounds from the Hardware

    Yes

  • Parameter Names on Display

    Yes

  • NKS Integration

    Yes

  • Parameter Mapping

    NKS

  • Advanced DAW Control

    Logic Pro X and GarageBand at launch. Ableton Live, Cubase and Nuendo integration coming soon after initial release.

  • Display

    Graphic OLED display for at-a-glance navigation

  • Light Guide (RGB lights above each key)

    No

  • Ergonomic Pitch and Mod Wheels

    Yes

  • Touch Strip

    No

  • Foot Pedal Support

    1 TRS pedal input, assignable to sustain or expression

  • USB 2.0 Bus Powered

    Yes

  • Transport Buttons

    Yes

  • 4-Directional Push Encoder

    Yes

  • 8 Touch-Sensitive Control Knobs

    Yes

  • Smart Play Features

    Yes, Scale/Chord/Arp

  • Deep Integration with MASCHINE Software

    Yes

  • Included Software

    KOMPLETE KONTROL software
    MASCHINE ESSENTIALS

    Also includes free software:
    REAKTOR BLOCKS WIRED
    REAKTOR 6 PLAYER
    KONTAKT 6 PLAYER
    GUITAR RIG 5 PLAYER

  • Accessibility for Visually Impaired User

    Yes

  • System Requirements

    macOS 10.12, 10.13, 10.14 (latest update), Intel Core i5, 4GB RAM
    Windows 10 (latest Service Pack), Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 4GB RAM
    An Internet connection and a graphics card that supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher are required to download and activate this product. Once installed and activated, the product can be used offline.
    4GB RAM (6GB recommended for large KONTAKT Instruments)
    USB 2.0 or higher (cable included)

  • Available Plug-in Formats

    Mac OS X (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST, AU, AAX
    Windows (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST, AAX

  • Compatibility Info

    The included KOMPLETE KONTROL software provides unparalleled integration with KOMPLETE and NKS instruments and effects.
    All KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboards also function as MIDI controllers.

  • Connectivity

    Can be used as a USB MIDI controller
    TRS pedal input, assignable to sustain

  • Advanced Functionality Hosts

    Logic X 10.3.1 or higher
    GarageBand 10.2.0 or higher
    Ableton Live 10.05 or higher
    Cubase and Nuendo integration coming in a future update to the KOMPLETE KONTROL software.

  • Dimensions

    32.3 x 10.1 x 3.5" (82.04 x 25.65 x 8.89cm)

  • Weight

    8.8 lbs (3.99kg)

  • UPC Code

    4042477252441

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About Native Instruments KOMPLETE KONTROL A61

Where creativity meets control, the KOMPLETE KONTROL A61 61-Key Keyboard Controller is a sleek, modern, and versatile tool designed specifically for KOMPLETE Virtual Instruments software. This high-quality, professional-grade keyboard controller is a product of Native Instruments, a brand renowned for its commitment to superior music technology.

The KOMPLETE KONTROL A61 is more than just a keyboard; it's an intuitive control center for your virtual instruments and effects. With pre-mapped controls for hundreds of KOMPLETE and NKS plug-ins and full VST support, this controller allows you to perform on a custom NI keybed with 61 semi-weighted keys.

Included with the controller are MASCHINE ESSENTIALS, MONARK, THE GENTLEMAN, REAKTOR PRISM, SCARBEE MARK I, and more, providing you with a comprehensive suite of tools to bring your musical ideas to life. The controller also offers full integration with MASCHINE, Logic Pro X, GarageBand, and Ableton Live, with Cubase and Nuendo integration coming soon.

The KOMPLETE KONTROL A61 is designed to make music-making fast, fun, and physical. With hundreds of presets to choose from, finding the right sound is easy. The controller's encoders and OLED display allow you to select and preview sounds without loading individual instruments.

The controller's Smart Play feature ensures you never hit a wrong note. Activate chord mode to create rich progressions, switch on the arpeggiator for an expressive musical performance, or use Easy Mode to map the white keys to any scale you like.

The KOMPLETE KONTROL A61 is designed to fit into your existing workflow, with immediate access to transport, mixing, and editing controls in your favorite DAW. The included MASCHINE Essentials allows you to capture and arrange your ideas directly from your hardware, without needing additional software.

With more than 4,500 sounds and 9.7 GB of content included, the KOMPLETE KONTROL A61 comes with everything you need to start making music. Register your hardware to get two powerful synths, two meticulously sampled pianos, and more. Plus, you'll be eligible for a discounted upgrade to KOMPLETE 12 SELECT, KOMPLETE 12, or the full MASCHINE library.

The KOMPLETE KONTROL A61 is not just a keyboard controller; it's a comprehensive solution for music production, designed to inspire creativity and streamline your workflow.

Native Instruments KOMPLETE KONTROL A61 Features

  • Smart, streamlined keyboard controller for all your virtual instruments and effects
  • Best-in-class, custom NI keybed
  • Informative OLED display for at-a-glance navigation
  • 8 touch-sensitive control knobs
  • Ergonomic pitch and mod wheels
  • 4-directional push encoder for one-handed sound browsing and project navigation
  • Tag-based preset browsing directly from the keyboard or via the KOMPLETE KONTROL software: Find sounds quickly and hear instant previews
  • Smart Play: Stay in key 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 the KOMPLETE KONTROL software
  • Full VSTi and VST FX support
  • Deep integration with MASCHINE software
  • Intuitive control over Logic Pro X and GarageBand at launch. Ableton Live, Cubase and Nuendo integration coming soon after initial release
  • TRS pedal input, assignable to sustain
  • USB 2.0 bus powered
  • Can be used as a MIDI controller
  • Includes a collection of KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects, KOMPLETE KONTROL Software and MASCHINE ESSENTIALS (full MASCHINE software plus 1.6 GB MASCHINE Factory Selection)

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Key Features

  • Unleash creativity with this 61-key MIDI keyboard, perfect for studio and stage setups.
  • Experience superior sound quality with NKS integration for KOMPLETE virtual instruments.
  • Enjoy a semi-weighted key action that provides a realistic piano feel for expressive playing.
  • Seamlessly control your DAW with advanced integration for Logic, GarageBand, and Ableton Live.
  • Browse sounds and adjust parameters easily using the clear, at-a-glance OLED display.
  • Use Smart Play features like Scale and Chord modes to create professional music effortlessly.

What's in the box:

  • Native Instruments KOMPLETE KONTROL A61 61-Key Keyboard Controller
  • USB Cable
  • Software Download License Card
  • Native Instruments 1 Year Limited Warranty