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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
macOS 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15 (latest update), Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM
Windows 10 (latest Service Pack), Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 4 GB 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.
4 GB RAM (6 GB 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
TRS pedal input, assignable to sustain
ADVANCED FUNCTIONALITY IN THE FOLLOWING HOSTS
Logic X 10.3.1 or higher
GarageBand 10.2.0 or higher
Ableton Live 10.05 or higher
Cubase Artist / Pro 8.5 or higher
Nuendo 7.1.35 or higher
Studio One 4.5 or higherPlease read the KOMPLETE KONTROL documentation for detailed information about host compatibility. For a quick-reference guide to using KOMPLETE KONTROL Mk2 keyboards in the above DAWs, please download the DAW shortcut sheet.
GarageBand 10.2.0 or higher
Ableton Live 10.05 or higher
Cubase Artist / Pro 8.5 or higher
Nuendo 7.1.35 or higher
Studio One 4.5 or higherPlease read the KOMPLETE KONTROL documentation for detailed information about host compatibility. For a quick-reference guide to using KOMPLETE KONTROL Mk2 keyboards in the above DAWs, please download the DAW shortcut sheet.
PRODUCT INCLUDES
Keyboard, USB cable.
The KOMPLETE KONTROL software, a collection of KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects plus MASCHINE ESSENTIALS, and Ableton Live 10 Lite – provided as downloads after hardware registration.
Setup Guide and documentation supplied as downloads.
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
KOMPLETE KONTROL A25
Dimensions: 488 x 257 x 89 mm / 19.2'' x 10.1'' x 3.5''
Weight: 2.4 kg / 5.3 lbs
KOMPLETE KONTROL A49
Dimensions: 820 x 257 x 89 mm / 32.3'' x 10.1'' x 3.5''
Weight: 4 kg / 8.8 lbs
KOMPLETE KONTROL A61
Dimensions: 984 x 257 x 89 mm / 38.7'' x 10.1'' x 3.5''
Weight: 4.7 kg / 10.4 lbs
*Requires USB connection
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
- Smart, streamlined keyboard controller for all your virtual instruments and effects
- Best-in-class, custom NI keybed, available with either 25, 49 or 61 semi-weighted keys
- 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, GarageBand, and Ableton Live. Cubase and Nuendo integration coming in a future update to the KOMPLETE KONTROL software.
- 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), and Ableton Live 10 Lite
| S-SERIES | A-SERIES | M32 | |
| Why Would It Suit Me? | Smart keyboard controller with premium Fatar keybed, Light Guide, NKS integration, Smart Play features, DAW control, high-res color displays, and more. | Smart, streamlined keyboard controller with custom NI keybed, NKS integration, Smart Play features, DAW control, OLED display, and more. | Micro-sized keyboard controller with custom NI keybed, NKS integration, Smart Play features, DAW control, OLED display, and more. |
| Number of Keys | 49, 61 or 88 | 25, 49 or 61 | 32 |
| Keybed | Pro-grade Fatar keybed with aftertouch, available with semi-weighted keys (S49, S61), or fully-weighted hammer-action keys (S88) | Semi-weighted custom NI keybed | Synth-action, custom NI keybed |
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| Parameter Mapping | NKS | NKS | NKS |
| Advanced DAW Control | Logic Pro X, GarageBand, Ableton Live, Cubase, Nuendo, and Studio One. | Logic Pro X, GarageBand, Ableton Live, Cubase, Nuendo, and Studio One. | Logic Pro X, GarageBand, Ableton Live, Cubase, Nuendo, and Studio One. |
| Display | Two high-res color screens | Graphic OLED display for at-a-glance navigation | Graphic OLED display for at-a-glance navigation |
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| Foot Pedal Support | 2 TRS pedal inputs, assignable to sustain or expression | 1 TRS pedal input, assignable to sustain | 1 TRS pedal input, assignable to sustain |
| USB 2.0 Bus Powered |
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| Included Software |
KOMPLETE KONTROL software MASCHINE ESSENTIALS (full MASCHINE software plus 1.6 GB MASCHINE Factory Selection) Ableton Live 10 Lite KOMPLETE 12 SELECT (including MASSIVE, MONARK, REAKTOR PRISM, RETRO MACHINES MK2, THE GENTLEMAN, SCARBEE MARK I, VINTAGE ORGANS, DRUMLAB, DISCOVERY SERIES: WEST AFRICA, SCARBEE RICKENBACKER BASS, MOD PACK - PHASIS, REPLIKA, SOLID BUS COMP, REAKTOR 6 PLAYER, KONTAKT 6 PLAYER + ETHEREAL EARTH, 3 Expansions: TRUE SCHOOL, VELVET LOUNGE, DEEP MATTER) Also includes free software: KOMPLETE START (including TRK-01 BASS, MIKRO PRISM, LAZERBASS, CARBON 2, SPACE DRONE, NEWSCOOL, PLAY SERIES SELECTION, KINETIC TREATS, WORLD, BAND, SYNTH, VINTAGE, URBAN BEATS, SUPERCHARGER, GUITAR RIG 5 PLAYER, EXPANSIONS SELECTION, KONTAKT 6 PLAYER, REAKTOR 6 PLAYER) $25.00 e-voucher to spend in the NI Online Shop |
KOMPLETE KONTROL software MASCHINE ESSENTIALS (full MASCHINE software plus 1.6 GB MASCHINE Factory Selection) Ableton Live 10 Lite THE GENTLEMAN MONARK REAKTOR PRISM SCARBEE MARK I Also includes free software: REAKTOR BLOCKS WIRED KOMPLETE START (including TRK-01 BASS, MIKRO PRISM, LAZERBASS, CARBON 2, SPACE DRONE, NEWSCOOL, PLAY SERIES SELECTION, KINETIC TREATS, WORLD, BAND, SYNTH, VINTAGE, URBAN BEATS, SUPERCHARGER, GUITAR RIG 5 PLAYER, EXPANSIONS SELECTION, KONTAKT 6 PLAYER, REAKTOR 6 PLAYER) $25.00 e-voucher to spend in the NI Online Shop |
KOMPLETE KONTROL software MASCHINE ESSENTIALS (full MASCHINE software plus 1.6 GB MASCHINE Factory Selection) Ableton Live 10 Lite MONARK REAKTOR PRISM SCARBEE MARK I Also includes free software: KOMPLETE START (including TRK-01 BASS, MIKRO PRISM, LAZERBASS, CARBON 2, SPACE DRONE, NEWSCOOL, PLAY SERIES SELECTION, KINETIC TREATS, WORLD, BAND, SYNTH, VINTAGE, URBAN BEATS, SUPERCHARGER, GUITAR RIG 5 PLAYER, EXPANSIONS SELECTION, KONTAKT 6 PLAYER, REAKTOR 6 PLAYER) $25.00 e-voucher to spend in the NI Online Shop |
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