The KOMPLETE KONTROL A49 - 49-Key MIDI Controlleris a smart, streamlined 49-key keyboard controller designed for all virtual instruments, effects, and major DAWs. The controller utilizes a semi-weighted custom NI keybed for natural playing action and includes 8-touch sensitive control knobs, ergonomic pitch and modulation wheels, and a four-directional push encoder for fast, single-handed sound browsing and project navigation.

The A49 is designed to be used with all software- and hardware-based MIDI instruments, and features expanded integration with KOMPLETE 9, KOMPLETE 10, KOMPLETE 11, and KOMPLETE 12, such as automatic parameter mapping. When used with KOMPLETE, the KOMPLETE KONTROL software allows for unified browsing from a single plug-in. It allows you to search sounds across all KOMPLETE instruments by simply pressing the controller's Browse button, and turning the push encoder to select your instrument and sound. Sounds can also be searched using musical tags and keywords. What's more, a Preview Sound function now lets you hear sounds when browsing presets to help with a fast and efficient workflow. Additionally, there are hundreds of plugins from third-party manufacturers that are Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) compliant, allowing them to integrate with the KOMPLETE KONTROL software. Also, the A49 offers deep integration with MASCHINE software with access to scenes, patterns, and tracks.

Other notable features include Smart Play, which allows your performances to 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. The Native Instruments KOMPLETE KONTROL A49 includes a collection of KOMPLETE instruments and effects, as well as MASCHINE Essentials and ships with a standard USB 2.0 cable.

Semi-Weighted Custom NI Keybed    Single-Handed 4-Direction Push Encoder    Control Any MIDI Software or Hardware    Ergonomic Pitch and Mod Wheels    Crisp OLED Screen for Quick Navigation    Eight Touch-Sensitive Knobs    Smart Play with Scales, Chords, and Arps    Includes MASCHINE Essentials    Collection of KOMPLETE Instruments & FX    Mac and Windows

• Smart, streamlined keyboard controller for all your virtual instruments and effects
• Affordable entry point into the NI world
• High-quality semi-weighted 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: Find sounds quickly and hear instant previews with the KOMPLETE KONTROL software
• 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, Ableton Live, and GarageBand at launch (Cubase and Nuendo integration coming soon after initial release)
• TRS pedal input, assignable to sustain or expression
• USB 2.0 bus powered
• Can be used/assigned as a MIDI controller

• KOMPLETE KONTROL software
• THE GENTLEMAN: Classic upright piano
• MONARK: Iconic mono synth
• SCARBEE MARK 1: Electric piano
• REAKTOR PRISM: Polyphonic synthesizer
• REAKTOR BLOCKS WIRED: Modular synths
• REAKTOR 6 PLAYER: Powerful player for REAKTOR instruments
• KONTAKT 6 PLAYER: Including 50 instruments
• GUITAR RIG 5 PLAYER: Custom amp, 17 cabinets, and 13 effects
• MASCHINE ESSENTIALS: Full MASCHINE software plus 1.6 GB MASCHINE Factory Selection

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. hi what are the dimensions of this key lab thanks?

A: The Arturia KeyLab MKII 49 measures 31.2 x 11.7 x 2.1" (793 x 297 x 53 mm).

Q: 2. Does it include a license for Kontakt?

A: No, the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32 does not include a license for NI Kontakt.

Q: 3. Does anyone know what the width of a single white key is?

A: Each key is approximately one inch wide.

Q: 4. I'm looking at this to use with my Cakewalk-by-Bandlab DAW. I assume it works fine as a MIDI keyboard(?), but can its "control" functions control aspects of Cakewalk beyond just playing notes?

A: if cakewalk allows you to midi map, you can assign the buttons on Kontrol m32 to tweak settings on cakewalk like effects and also mix as well.

Q: 5. How can I charge my keyboard ? 110V and 220V works ?

A: This keyboard controller draws power from the computer it is connected to.

Q: 6. Can this be used with ipad?

A: No iOS support. OS Compatibility: macOS 10 Windows

Q: 7. Hello. Can this be played as a stand alone piano with inbuilt voices or it's solely a keyboard controller?

A: The Nektar Technology Impact LX49+ is a MIDI controller only.

Q: 8. The description says the item is non-cancelable, and non-returnable. I am thinking seriously of buying one, but am confused about how a non-returnable item has a limited 1yr warranty. Is this not a contradiction, somehow?

A: Most electronics nowadays carry a limited 1 year warranty. The non-cancelable, non-returnable restriction is because the StudioLogic SL88 Studio is not a regularly stocked product, and because it would be ordered for a specific customer, and not the general public, it can not be returned.

Q: 9. Is the device plug and play or requires me to download drivers upon first use of the controller?

A: As per the manual and their website, there does not seem to be any required drivers for this controller.

Q: 10. If I plug this controller through the USB MIDI Input of my Apogee Duet for iPad & Mac, and connect the interface to an iPad Air 2 through lightning cable, would I be able to play the virtual instruments inside an iPad DAW (like, for instance Cubasis)? Just as a MIDI Keyboard, I don’t mind the other functions.

A: We have not tested that configuration, but probably not. A better controller is the IK Multimedia iRig Keys Pro 37, which is designed to work with lightning to iOs devices. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1004505-REG/ik_multimedia_ip_irig_keyspro_in_irig_keys_pro_37_key.html