Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A61 MIDI Keyboard Controller - 61 Key

Making music is at it's best when it's quick, intuitive, and tactile. Find an inspiring sound, make it your own, play, and capture the magic, all from a responsive, semi-weighted keyboard. Including four premium instruments, along with MACHINE Essentials, the Native Instruments A-Series keyboards give you all the tools to bring your ideas to life. Highlights 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. Find Your Sounds Faster Finding the right sound can be a laborious task when you have to scroll through hundreds of presets. With KOMPLETE KONTROL, all of your KOMPLETE and NKS presets are conveniently tagged and organized, so finding the right sound is quick and easy. You can even listen to a preview of each sound as you browse without needing to load individual instruments. Pre-Mapped and Ready to Play The KOMPLETE KONTROL hardware is pre-mapped to all of your KOMPLETE and NKS instruments and effects by the people who know them best - the instrument designers themselves. Crucial parameters such as envelope controls, and filter cutoffs are shown on the OLED display, providing instantaneous feedback as you touch the corresponding knob - allowing you to see exactly what you're adjusting in the moment - whether it's in kHz, dB, or BPM. Perform Creatively Never worry about playing an incorrect note again with Smart Play - just select a scale and play. Engage chord mode to create a lush progression by playing single keys, then activate the arpeggiator to transform in into a moving musical performance. Easy Mode maps the white keys to whatever scale you like, perfect for keyboard beginners. Capture your Ideas With immediate access to transport, mixing and editing controls in your DAW of choice, the Native Instruments A-Series keyboards are designed to integrate seamlessly into your existing workflow, no matter your setup. Currently support for Logic Pro X, GarageBand and Ableton Live, with advanced integration for Cubase and Nuendo expected in a future update to the KOMPLETE KONTROL software. For those just getting started, you can capture and arrange your ideas directly from your hardware using the included MASCHINE Essentials - no additional software required. Instruments Included Including over 6700 sounds and 13GB of included content, the Native Instruments A-Series keyboards come with all the tools required to start creating music. Register your hardware and receive two powerful synths, two painstakingly sampled pianos, and more. Plus, you get access to everything you need to go from inspiration to finished track with the included MASCHINE Essentials. When you're ready to expand your library of sounds, you'll be eligible for a discounted upgrade to KOMPLETE 14 SELECT, KOMPLETE 14 STANDARD, or the full MASCHINE library. Instruments Included 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. KOMPLETE START -  Lets you produce and perform with over 2,000 studio-quality sounds – all for free. Explore drums and percussion, bass, acoustic instruments, synths, pads and atmospheres, effects, and more. Everything is hand-picked from the go-to production suite for artists and musicians: KOMPLETE. 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. E-VOUCHER - Along with your new keyboard, you will get a e-voucher for additional KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects or Expansions. Includes MASCHINE ESSENTIALS Get your ideas down fast with MASCHINE Essentials - a powerful software loaded with instruments, effects, and sounds for drafting ideas, arranging them into tracks, mixing down and more. Specifications and Features 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 USB 2.0 bus powered System Requirements macOS 11, 12, 13 (latest update) Windows 10 (64-bit, latest Service Pack) or Windows 11 (latest Service Pack) Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, or Apple Silicon (native mode or using Rosetta 2), 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended). 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) Connectivity Can be used as a USB MIDI controller TRS pedal input, assignable to sustain Advanced Functionality with 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 higher Pro Tools 2021.10 Product Includes Keyboard, USB cable. The KOMPLETE KONTROL software, a collection of KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects plus MASCHINE ESSENTIALS, and Ableton Live 11 Lite – provided as downloads after hardware registration. Setup Guide and documentation supplied as downloads. Dimensions 984mm x 257mm x 89mm 4.7kg