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title: "Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A49 Smart Keyboard Controller 49-key MIDI Controller Keyboard with Custom Controls Designed for Total Integration with NKS-ready Software"
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# 49 semi-weighted keys for premium play 8 touch-sensitive knobs for precise control OLED display for quick navigation Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A49 Smart Keyboard Controller 49-key MIDI Controller Keyboard with Custom Controls Designed for Total Integration with NKS-ready Software

**Brand:** native instruments
**Price:** € 569.11
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your studio game with the ultimate 49-key smart controller!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A49 Smart Keyboard Controller 49-key MIDI Controller Keyboard with Custom Controls Designed for Total Integration with NKS-ready Software by native instruments
- **How much does it cost?** € 569.11 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- native instruments enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted native instruments brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Intuitive OLED Display:** Stay in the zone with at-a-glance parameter feedback
- • **Versatile DAW Compatibility:** Flawless operation with Ableton, Logic Pro X, Cubase, and more
- • **Expressive Semi-Weighted Keybed:** 49 full-size keys with a natural feel that elevate your performance
- • **Dynamic Touch-Sensitive Controls:** 8 responsive knobs put total sound sculpting at your fingertips
- • **Seamless Native Instruments Integration:** Plug-and-play with NKS-ready software for effortless workflow

## Overview

The Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A49 is a 49-key semi-weighted MIDI controller designed for professional musicians and producers seeking deep integration with NKS-ready software. Featuring an informative OLED display, 8 touch-sensitive control knobs, and seamless compatibility with major DAWs like Ableton and Logic Pro X, it offers a premium playing experience and streamlined workflow. Ideal for home studios, it combines high-end build quality with an affordable entry point into the Native Instruments ecosystem.

## Description

Smart Keyboard Controller

Review: Good - takes a minute to set up but once it gets going it feels good it plays good Fl studio compatability is there you can record play pause and even loop however its not as quick as it is in ableton, the workflow is much quicker in ableton because of session view which compliments live recording the software it comes with is actually pretty solid nothing great but for what you pay it comes with some great synthesizers and pianos
Review: Short Version: If you are looking to buy a bass deck, and you live in a lot of the Native Insturments’ world of virtual synths, this is a no brainer and dare I say, better than the M32 Long Version: I bought the “Analog Dreams” synth pack from Native Instruments at the start of Quarantine, and was VERY impressed with the sounds and overall 80’s vibe. VERY impressed. But, my main controller is an Arturia. Nothing against them, but the mapping always had to be done manually, and using the stand alone control software for live playing just didn’t work. Since I was mainly looking for a bass deck, I did my research and it was down to the A25 or M32. Everyone raved about the M32, but I didn’t hear much about the A25. So, after some deliberation, I bought one. First impression- This is not a small controller when it comes to 3-octave decks. The matte plastic finish and full sized keyboard were flat out impressive feeling. The discrete label controls also made it look VERY German, and very cool. The keys are a full size “Semi Synth Weighted” affair, and feel fantastic! I have fat stubby hands and I am no concert pianist, so the large layout felt natural. It is also quite a bit taller than your average 25 key deck, but since I don’t intend to try to write anything on a plane, I didn’t care about how portable it was. In fact, the large footprint is a plus as it fit well into a spare mixer stand I had. DAW and plugin integration- While this is a very smooth controller to play, it really is best when paired with Native Instruments software and plugins. The controls are mapped out simply and well, and when running the Kontrol environment app, there is ZERO issue! Although, I found out when installing this on a Mac, make sure you disable all other MIDI devices first. I had my Arturia Keylab 49 and my mixer’s DAW controls active, and the controller wasn’t able to be read properly. So, I had to uninstall and reinstall the Kontrol app and then things worked fine. Once you do that, it works like a charm. Jumps right into ProTools and Ableton without fuss. Even tried it in Reaper (My preferred editing DAW), which is famous for working with ANYTHING, but usually you have to do some routing and mapping no matter what. All I had to do was to decide which MIDI channels to use for the I/O in Reaper, and once again, it worked like a treat! Performance- The semi weighted keys are placed naturally for any piano player, and nothing on the keyboard feels cramped. This controller also rocks the pitch and mod wheels to the left that are a decent size and don’t feel overtly plastic. All together, this just *feels* premium. It really shines as a bass synth, with everything within reach of a single left hand. The only issue is that the LED display is quite tiny, and you find yourself squinting to see what info is on it. But, given. How it performs and at the price, I can overlook that as my attention should be on the laptop if I am tweaking the settings. Speaking of price, it is more expensive than other 25-key controllers, but you are really getting your money’s worth. This is especially true with the free software that comes with it. I have paid for plugins and synths that sounded and performed worse. If you have a home studio that doesn’t need moved around constantly, this is a VERY wise companion to you main controller. As an audio engineer and a musician, I am of the mind you really only need 3 main MIDI components: A large format keyboard, a small format keyboard and a drum pad/sequencer. This is exactly the kind of 25 key that you need for that kind of setup, and would be almost perfect with their Machine pad controller for producers who are looking for a clean, integrated beat production setup. For a keyboardist like myself, this sits above my Arturia and is the best bass key controller so I can double up on multiple tracks.

## Features

- Smart, streamlined keyboard controller for all your virtual instruments and effects
- Affordable entry point into the NI world
- Best-in-class, semi-weighted custom NI keybed
- Informative OLED display for at-a-glance navigation
- 8 touch-sensitive control knobs

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07GY8D3KW |
| Color Name | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, Desktop, Mac, iOS (via USB) |
| Connector Type | USB 2.0 or higher |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,381) |
| Date First Available | 6 September 2018 |
| Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Hardware Platform | PC/Mac |
| Instrument Key | Any |
| Item Styling | Midi |
| Item Weight | 4.08 Kilograms |
| Item model number | A49 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Number of Keyboard Keys | 49 |
| Operating System | Mac OSX 10.12 or 10.13 (latest update), Windows 10 (latest update) |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 88.9 x 35.56 x 15.24 cm; 4.08 kg |
| Proficiency Level | Beginner |
| Size | 49 Key |
| Standing screen display size | 1.5 |
| Supported Software | Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, GarageBand, Cubase, Nuendo |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Native Instruments
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Model name:** A-Series
- **Number of keys:** 49
- **Special features:** Semi Weighted Keys, Touch Sensitive Pad

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I tried this in a guitar center. the interface felt super slow and unresponsive. is this a problem with the kontrol or is it the computer?**
A: The response is snappy, I would imagine it was the computer. I use mine with a Mac and Pc and it works well. It can take a second or two to initialize some sounds of you ha e the preview enabled, but it’s likely that the machine you saw was just not configured right.

**Q: how would you connect this to an AMP?**
A: This is a keyboard "controller". It does not produce any sounds without external modules.
In other words, you need to connect this device, via MIDI, to a device that produces sound, which would then be connected to an amplifier.

**Q: Does this work with FL studio?**
A: Yes, it'll work with FL Studio. It's a controller. Just enable it in your midi settings in FL and open up Kontakt (which is the Native Instruments GUI with all the Native Instrument sounds) inside of FL Studio and play.

**Q: Can this work as a basic midi keyboard paired with a maschine MK3?**
A: Yes. They work well together. I have both. One advantage to using this keyboard along with the MK3 is that, let's say you have a sound on one of the pads of MK3, regardless of the sound whether a snare or kick or key or bass, the moment you tap it on MK3 it appears across this keyboard as a playable sound from low to high.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good
*by A***O on 8 September 2024*

takes a minute to set up but once it gets going it feels good it plays good Fl studio compatability is there you can record play pause and even loop however its not as quick as it is in ableton, the workflow is much quicker in ableton because of session view which compliments live recording the software it comes with is actually pretty solid nothing great but for what you pay it comes with some great synthesizers and pianos

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***B on 5 June 2020*

Short Version: If you are looking to buy a bass deck, and you live in a lot of the Native Insturments’ world of virtual synths, this is a no brainer and dare I say, better than the M32 Long Version: I bought the “Analog Dreams” synth pack from Native Instruments at the start of Quarantine, and was VERY impressed with the sounds and overall 80’s vibe. VERY impressed. But, my main controller is an Arturia. Nothing against them, but the mapping always had to be done manually, and using the stand alone control software for live playing just didn’t work. Since I was mainly looking for a bass deck, I did my research and it was down to the A25 or M32. Everyone raved about the M32, but I didn’t hear much about the A25. So, after some deliberation, I bought one. First impression- This is not a small controller when it comes to 3-octave decks. The matte plastic finish and full sized keyboard were flat out impressive feeling. The discrete label controls also made it look VERY German, and very cool. The keys are a full size “Semi Synth Weighted” affair, and feel fantastic! I have fat stubby hands and I am no concert pianist, so the large layout felt natural. It is also quite a bit taller than your average 25 key deck, but since I don’t intend to try to write anything on a plane, I didn’t care about how portable it was. In fact, the large footprint is a plus as it fit well into a spare mixer stand I had. DAW and plugin integration- While this is a very smooth controller to play, it really is best when paired with Native Instruments software and plugins. The controls are mapped out simply and well, and when running the Kontrol environment app, there is ZERO issue! Although, I found out when installing this on a Mac, make sure you disable all other MIDI devices first. I had my Arturia Keylab 49 and my mixer’s DAW controls active, and the controller wasn’t able to be read properly. So, I had to uninstall and reinstall the Kontrol app and then things worked fine. Once you do that, it works like a charm. Jumps right into ProTools and Ableton without fuss. Even tried it in Reaper (My preferred editing DAW), which is famous for working with ANYTHING, but usually you have to do some routing and mapping no matter what. All I had to do was to decide which MIDI channels to use for the I/O in Reaper, and once again, it worked like a treat! Performance- The semi weighted keys are placed naturally for any piano player, and nothing on the keyboard feels cramped. This controller also rocks the pitch and mod wheels to the left that are a decent size and don’t feel overtly plastic. All together, this just *feels* premium. It really shines as a bass synth, with everything within reach of a single left hand. The only issue is that the LED display is quite tiny, and you find yourself squinting to see what info is on it. But, given. How it performs and at the price, I can overlook that as my attention should be on the laptop if I am tweaking the settings. Speaking of price, it is more expensive than other 25-key controllers, but you are really getting your money’s worth. This is especially true with the free software that comes with it. I have paid for plugins and synths that sounded and performed worse. If you have a home studio that doesn’t need moved around constantly, this is a VERY wise companion to you main controller. As an audio engineer and a musician, I am of the mind you really only need 3 main MIDI components: A large format keyboard, a small format keyboard and a drum pad/sequencer. This is exactly the kind of 25 key that you need for that kind of setup, and would be almost perfect with their Machine pad controller for producers who are looking for a clean, integrated beat production setup. For a keyboardist like myself, this sits above my Arturia and is the best bass key controller so I can double up on multiple tracks.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***E on 8 December 2021*

Ordinato ed arrivato il giorno dopo... il prodotto è veramente ottimo già provato con Ableton Live... lo consiglio vivamente come consiglio il rivenditore per la serietà e la velocità nel spedire.

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