NATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A49
The Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A49 is a smart streamlined MIDI keyboard controller which integrates seamlessly with Native Instruments' Komplete software allowing you to get hands-on with all of your instruments and effects. The keyboard comes with Komplete Select and Maschine Factory Library giving you all the sounds you need to start creating professional productions.
The Komplete Kontrol A49 features a best-in-class, semi-weighted custom 49-key NI keybed and ergonomic pitch & mod wheels delivering excellent playability. 8 touch-sensitive control knobs allow for controlling instrument and effects parameters on the fly, and a 4-directional push encoder makes it easy to browse and navigate with one hand. The controller is USB 2.0 bus powered with a TRS pedal input which can be assigned to control sustain or expression.
The keyboard is equipped with 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.
Komplete Kontrol Software
Komplete Kontrol Software allows you to control Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) and VST effects directly from Komplete Kontrol keyboards and software providing full integration with the Native Browser and intelligent parameter mapping. Notably, the Smart Play feature allows you 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.
In addition to deep integration with NI's Komplete & Maschine software, the Kontrol A49 is fully VSTi and VST FX supported therefore it's equally at home controlling other instruments and effects. The controller also offers instant intuitive control over popular DAWs Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, and Garageband at launch. Cubase and Nuendo integration will be available very soon. Finally, the A49 can of course be act as a standard MIDI controller and be assigned anything.
Main features of the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A49 include:
- 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
- Ergonomic pitch and mod wheels
- 4-directional push encoder for one-handed sound browsing and project navigation
- Tag-based preset browsing 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, Ableton Live, and GarageBand at launch. Cubase and Nuendo integration coming soon
- TRS pedal input, assignable to sustain or expression
- USB 2.0 bus powered
- Can be used / assigned as a MIDI controller
- Included instruments: MONARK, THE GENTLEMAN, REAKTOR PRISM, SCARBEE MARK I
- Included software: KOMPLETE KONTROL SOFTWARE, KOMPLETE START, ABLETON LIVE 11 LITE
Included software
MONARK
Monophonic synthesizer capturing every sonic nuance of the king of analog monosynths in spectacular detail – the holy grail of analog modeling.
THE GENTLEMAN
A classic upright piano that delivers balanced tone and a wide dynamic range, sampled from a vintage upright.
REAKTOR PRISM
Unique, responsive polyphonic instrument and effect, based on the innovative modal synthesis technology from REAKTOR.
SCARBEE MARK I
The sound of an iconic 70s electric piano – beautifully sampled and perfectly preserved in all its analog brilliance.
KOMPLETE KONTROL SOFTWARE
Browse and preview all your instruments and effects directly from your A-Series keyboard. This software also makes KOMPLETE and NKS instruments and effects accessible to visually-impaired users – feature coming shortly after initial release.
ABLETON LIVE 11 LITE
A lightweight version of Ableton Live 11. It comes with all of Live’s essential workflows, instruments, and effects – everything you need to record songs.
SPECS | |
Dimensions: | 820 x 257 x 89 mm / 32.3'' x 10.1'' x 3.5'' |
Weight: | 4 kg / 8.8 lbs |
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS | |
Windows 10 (latest Service Pack), Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 2GB RAM | |
macOS 10.12, 10.13 (latest update), Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM • USB 2.0 or higher (cable included) | |
Graphics card which supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher | |
Internet connection (for software download and activation only) |
- Smart streamlined MIDI keyboard controller
- Pre-mapped control of KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects
- Comes with Komplete Select and Maschine Factory Library (1.6GB)
- Best-in-class, semi-weighted custom 49-key NI keybed
- 8 touch-sensitive control knobs
- Fully VSTi and VST FX supported
- Included instruments: MONARK, THE GENTLEMAN, REAKTOR PRISM, SCARBEE MARK I
- Included software: KOMPLETE KONTROL SOFTWARE, KOMPLETE 15 SELECT, ABLETON LIVE 11 LITE
Free Kontakt Instrument with A-Series Keyboards
CYBER SEASON
Purchase an A25, A49 or A61 keyboard a free NI Kontakt Instrument of your choice in addition to the included Komplete 15 Select.
Important: Purchasers must register the product between 14.11.24 and 15.01.25. The additional software will be added automatically to your account upon registration
KOMPLETE 15 SELECT INCLUDED
A gateway to professional-grade sound
All Kontrol A Series keyboards come with Komplete 15 Select. Offering a wide range of cutting-edge synths, sampled session instruments, and studio-quality effects.
Choose from three new curated editions upon registering your keyboard: Beats, Band, and Electronic. Each edition features 13 products bundled to perfectly suit specific genres and workflows.