Native Instruments KONTROL-A61 61 Key MIDI Keyboard Controller

The KOMPLETE KONTROL A61 from Native Instruments is a smart, streamlined 61 key keyboard controller with custom NI keybed, Smart Play features, NKS integration, OLED display, and more.

The KOMPLETE KONTROL software and its dedicated keyboard—the KOMPLETE KONTROL A61 form a tightly integrated music production and performance system that brings all the sounds from KOMPLETE and the Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) to the heart of your workflow.

KOMPLETE KONTROL offers advanced integration with a number of hosts and provides full control of any Instruments supporting NKS, both from Native Instruments and partners. The keyboard lets you browse your Instruments, Loops, One-Shots and Effects in an intuitive way and play them creatively with KOMPLETE KONTROL’s unique Scale engine and Arpeggiator.

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.

Features

• Intuitive pre-mapped control for hundreds of KOMPLETE and NKS plug-ins, plus full VST support
• Perform on a custom NI keybed with 25, 49, or 61 semi-weighted keys
• Includes MASCHINE ESSENTIALS, MONARK, THE GENTLEMAN, REAKTOR PRISM, SCARBEE MARK I, and more
• Full integration with MASCHINE, Logic Pro X, GarageBand, and Ableton Live. Cubase and Nuendo integration coming in a future update to the KOMPLETE KONTROL software

Specifications

• System Requirements:
  • macOS 10.12, 10.13, 10.14 (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
• 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 and Nuendo integration coming in a future update to the KOMPLETE KONTROL software.
• Hardware:
  • Dimensions: 38.7" x 10.1" x 3.5" / 984 x 257 x 89 mm
  • Weight: 10.4 lbs / 4.7 kg