Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A49

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Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A49

Native Instruments

Komplete Kontrol A49

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 447975
Model: Komplete Kontrol A49
Price: $170.50

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The A49 is a great entry point for producers and bedroom musicians needing MIDI control. It's compact, integrates seamlessly with NI’s ecosystem, and the included software gives you a ton of sounds to get started. While the key action isn't pro-level, it's perfectly adequate for triggering samples and software instruments, especially for those on a budget.

Product Description

  • Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A49
  • Compact Controller Keyboard
  • Newly developed semi-weighted keyboard with 49 keys
  • OLED display
  • Eight touch-sensitive rotary controls
  • Pitch and Mod wheels
  • 4D push encoder
  • Smart play
  • Maschine integration
  • Control of Logic ProX
  • Ableton Live
  • Garage Band
  • Pro Tools (from 2021.10)
  • Cubase and Nuendo
  • Power supply via USB
  • 6.3 mm foot pedal input
  • USB port
  • Dimensions: 820 x 257 x 89mm
  • Weight: 4.0 kg
  • Includes Komplete 15 Selec and Ableton Live Lite
PROS
  • • Solid, compact build feels surprisingly robust for its size
  • • OLED display is crisp and genuinely useful for parameter feedback
  • • Smart Play feature is surprisingly intuitive for chord voicings and scales
  • • Komplete Select bundle offers immediate, usable sounds and instruments
CONS
  • • Semi-weighted action lacks the nuance of a fully weighted keyboard
  • • Plastic casing, while durable, can feel a bit less premium
  • • Limited key travel restricts expressive playing techniques

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 49
Key Type Semi-weighted
Pads None
Knobs/Faders 8 touch-sensitive rotary encoders, 1 4D push encoder
Connections USB, 6.3mm foot pedal input
Weight 4.0 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Smart Play analyzes the key you're pressing and suggests chords or scales based on the selected instrument, making it helpful for learning or quickly creating harmonic progressions. It’s a genuine aid, not just a novelty.
Yes, it functions as a standard MIDI controller, transmitting MIDI data to any compatible DAW. However, you'll lose the deep integration and visual feedback offered by the NI software.
The OLED display is quite bright and has excellent contrast, making it easily readable even in darker studio conditions. The brightness is adjustable, too.

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