SMART, STREAMLINED KEYBOARD CONTROLLER
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Intuitive pre-mapped control for hundreds of KOMPLETE and NKS plug-ins, plus full VST support
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Perform on a custom NI keybed with 25, 49, or 61 semi-weighted keys
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Includes MASCHINE ESSENTIALS, MONARK, THE GENTLEMAN, REAKTOR PRISM, SCARBEE MARK I, and more
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Full integration with MASCHINE, Logic Pro X, GarageBand, and Ableton Live, Cubase, and Nuendo.
EXPRESS YOURSELF
Sturdy pitch and mod wheels make it easy to add bends and modulation to your parts.
PERFECT PLAYABILITY
A-Series keyboards feature a best-in-class custom keybed from NI, available with 25, 49 or 61 semi-weighted keys.
CONTROL OVER YOUR FAVORITE DAW
Play/pause, record, set tempo, adjust levels, quantize notes, adjust loop braces, undo/redo, and more – all at the touch of a button.
PLAY SMARTER
Play chord progressions and arpeggios with single keys, stay in key with over 100 scales and modes, or map any scale to white keys only.
CONTROL MASCHINE
Get easy access to your Scenes and Patterns via the Ideas button.
AT-A-GLANCE INFO
The new OLED display puts everything you need to know, right where you need it. Browse for sounds, see which parameters you’re adjusting in real-time, and more.
PLAY ANYWHERE
All A-Series keyboards are USB-Bus powered. No need to hunt for an outlet, just plug in to your laptop and play.
PRE-MAPPED AND READY TO PLAY
Each of the 8 touch-sensitive knobs is pre-mapped to the most useful controls on all your KOMPLETE and NKS plug-ins.
NAVIGATE YOUR PROJECTS
The four-directional push encoder gives you one-handed control over your session.
PRE-MAPPED AND READY TO PLAY
All of your KOMPLETE and NKS instruments and effects are pre-mapped to the KOMPLETE KONTROL hardware by the people who know them best – the instrument designers themselves. Essential parameters like envelope controls and filter cutoffs are instantly displayed on the OLED display as you touch the corresponding knob. That means you can see exactly what you’re adjusting in real time – whether it’s in kHz, dB, or BPM.
PERFORM CREATIVELY
With Smart Play, you never need to worry about hitting a wrong note – just pick a scale and play. Activate chord mode to create a rich progression by playing single keys, then switch on the arpeggiator and turn it into an expressive musical performance. And for keyboard novices, Easy Mode maps the white keys to whichever scale you like.
CAPTURE YOUR IDEAS
No matter your setup, A-Series is designed to fit right into your existing workflow, with immediate access to transport, mixing, and editing controls in your favorite DAW. Logic Pro X, GarageBand, and Ableton Live are currently supported, with advanced integration for Cubase and Nuendo coming in a future update to the KOMPLETE KONTROL software. And if you’re just getting started, the included MASCHINE Essentials allows you to capture and arrange your ideas direct from your hardware – no additional software needed.
Type |
Keyboard Controller |
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Number of Keys |
49 |
Type of Keys |
Semi-weighted |
Other Controllers |
Pitchbend, Mod Wheel |
Encoders/Pots |
8 x Touch-sensitive Control Knobs, 4-way Push Encoder |
Dedicated Transport Control |
Yes (DAW dependent) |
Pedal Inputs |
1 x 1/4" TRS (sustain/expression) |
MIDI I/O |
USB |
USB |
1 x Type B |
Computer Connectivity |
USB |
Software |
Komplete Kontrol, Maschine Essentials, Komplete Instruments and Effects |
Format |
NKS, VST, VSTi |
Hardware Requirements - Mac |
Intel Core i5 or higher, 6GB RAM or more recommended |
Hardware Requirements - PC |
Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad Core or higher, 6GB RAM or more recommended |
OS Requirements - Mac |
MacOS 10.12 or later |
OS Requirements - PC |
Windows 10 Anniversary Update or later |
Power Supply |
USB bus powered |