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Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A25 Controller Keyboard
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Brand | Native Instruments |
Color | Black |
Number of Keys | 25 |
Skill Level | Beginner |
Special Feature | Touch Sensitive Keys, Semi Weighted Keys |
About this item
- Smart, streamlined keyboard controller for all your virtual instruments and effects
- Semi-weighted custom NI keybed
- Informative OLED display for at-a-glance navigation
- 8 touch-sensitive control knobs
- USB 2.0 bus powered
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Product information
Item Weight | 5.28 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 19.2 x 10.1 x 3.5 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B07GYD3587 |
Item model number | 25230 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #8,204 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #23 in Synthesizer & Workstation Keyboards |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 6, 2018 |
Color Name | Black |
Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
Number of Keyboard Keys | 25 |
Size | 25-Key |
Proficiency Level | Beginner |
Standing screen display size | 1.5 |
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Komplete Kontrol A61 Keyboard Review
Eleftherios Giannarakis
Product Description
Get hands-on with all of your instruments and effects from a smart, streamlined keyboard at an affordable price. Find, tweak, and capture your sounds, perform on a best-in-class keybed, and express yourself with the included collection of pro-grade instruments.
From the manufacturer
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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.
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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.
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CAPTURE YOUR IDEAS
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.
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INSTRUMENTS INCLUDED
With more than 6,700 sounds and 13 GB of content included, A-Series keyboards come with everything you need to start making music. Register your hardware and get two powerful synths, two meticulously sampled pianos, and more. Plus with MASCHINE Essentials, you’ll have all the tools you need to go from inspiration to finished track.
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INCLUDES MASCHINE ESSENTIALS
Get your ideas down fast with MASCHINE Essentials – a powerful groovebox packed with instruments, effects, and sounds for sketching out ideas, arranging them into tracks, mixing down, and more.
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Customers like the quality, comfort, appearance and sound quality of the keyboard. For example, they mention the keyboard is well built, has a high quality key bed and the rotary knobs have a nice feel. Opinions are mixed on value, ease of use, key travel, and software.
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Customers like the quality of the keyboard. They say it's well built, has a high-quality key bed, and feels solid. Some customers also say the build quality is an instant 10. The keys are amazing and work great for a non-weighted key keyboard.
"...the pitch and mod wheels to the left that are a decent size and don’t feel overtly plastic. All together, this just *feels* premium...." Read more
"...the keys are a little better on the S series, but the A series keys are still great and better than a lot of competitors still...." Read more
"...Instead of being able The keys are amazing, the weight is awesome. The build quality is awesome...." Read more
"...As many have said the keyboard build is nice otherwise and it does feel quite solid in its feel and overall build, way more so then my M-Audio Axiom..." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the keyboard. They mention that the piano feels pretty good, the mod and pitch wheels feel great, and the rotary knobs have a nice feel. The keys feel smooth and plasticy, and are a little slow to bounce back. Overall, customers are satisfied with the comfort and functionality of the product.
"...DAW and plugin integration- While this is a very smooth controller to play, it really is best when paired with Native Instruments software and..." Read more
"...but have finally gotten a feel for the keys and they have plenty of velocity control now, it just took some getting used to...." Read more
"...though its just a semi weighted keyboard its well engineered and feels quite good.Comparison Examples ......" Read more
"...The keys are synth action, they feel pretty good. The bend and modulation wheel are the best I've played on a keyboard of this price...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the keyboard instruments. For example, they say it has an 80's vibe, and can generate sounds standing alone. It really shines as a bass synth, with everything within reach of a single left hand. The pitch and mod wheels allow you to find sounds quickly with tag-based browsing. Overall, customers say it's a great product and great for music production.
"...All together, this just *feels* premium. It really shines as a bass synth, with everything within reach of a single left hand...." Read more
"...to organ recordings as well as The Gentleman (a piano), which gives you the full sound (fully customizable as well!) of playing a piano or organ...." Read more
"...push encoder • Ergonomic pitch and mod wheels • Find sounds quickly with tag-based browsing • Stay in key with over 100 scales and..." Read more
"...the right stretch of keys to not feel left out, can simultaneously conduct basslines and melodies with the range...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the keyboard. They mention that it has beautiful color screens, and a large layout. They also appreciate the label controls and the OLED display for at-a-glance navigation.
"...The discrete label controls also made it look VERY German, and very cool. The keys are a full size “Semi Synth Weighted” affair, and feel fantastic!..." Read more
"...The big screen looks nice, but I'm in front of a massive monitor anyway and don't really look at the keyboard much aside from playing...." Read more
"...They also feel nice and sturdy. It's very minimalist looking. Usually I'm the kind of dude that likes a lot of knobs and buttons...." Read more
"1. Great synth style keys.2. Encoders, switches and two beautiful displays that are solid in a layout that makes sense regardless of the..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the keyboard instruments. Some mention it's great value for the money, and worth the investment. However, others say that it'll be a huge waste of time and money.
"...let me say that this keyboard is totally amazing - and well worth the $780 price tag new if you're serious about music production and are in the..." Read more
"...The KOMPLETE KONTROL software is good but could use a lot of improvement...." Read more
"...speaking, this is a well-made device and it's definitely worth the money) keyboard controller, the A series is amazing...." Read more
"...It's great for the price...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the keyboard instruments. Some mention that it's easy to use and simple, while others say that it is hard to use with FL Studio and difficult to configure.
"...the Native Instruments Komplete 13 set of plugins and allows you to control them better than any other midi controller keyboard...." Read more
"...This isn't super intuitive, but it's kinda cool to be able to switch between presets on a track...." Read more
"...Dare I say perhaps my number 1 choice above all. Feel, ease of use, quality, look, everything about this keyboard is pure quality and elegance...." Read more
"...Native Instruments’ Komplete Kontrol plug-in that integrates with the keyboard is clunky and needs to be updated." Read more
Customers are mixed about the key travel of the keyboard instruments. Some mention that the keys are fantastic, weighty, and butter smooth, while others say that the key is too much.
"...Instead of being able The keys are amazing, the weight is awesome. The build quality is awesome...." Read more
"...The keyboard has a very nice, semi-weighted feel.All good, right?Wrong...." Read more
"...a happy medium for most as some have also mentioned there is a fair bit of key travel which I don't normally dislike as my Ensoniq is similar in..." Read more
"Update: I added a star because it is possible to weight the keys (see below.)..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the software that comes with the keyboard. Some mention that the software is absolutely killer, while others say that it needs the Komplete software to be complete.
"There's so much good in this keyboard. All the software it comes with is absolutely killer (Komplete Kontrol/Ableton) and the keys feel pretty good..." Read more
"...It needs the Komplete software to be, well ... complete...." Read more
"...The KOMPLETE KONTROL software is good but could use a lot of improvement...." Read more
"With horrible software, but that’s also true for any other keyboard" Read more
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I bought the “Analog Dreams” synth pack from Native Instruments at the start of Quarantine, and was VERY impressed with the sounds and overall 80’s vibe. VERY impressed. But, my main controller is an Arturia. Nothing against them, but the mapping always had to be done manually, and using the stand alone control software for live playing just didn’t work. Since I was mainly looking for a bass deck, I did my research and it was down to the A25 or M32. Everyone raved about the M32, but I didn’t hear much about the A25. So, after some deliberation, I bought one.
First impression- This is not a small controller when it comes to 3-octave decks. The matte plastic finish and full sized keyboard were flat out impressive feeling. The discrete label controls also made it look VERY German, and very cool. The keys are a full size “Semi Synth Weighted” affair, and feel fantastic! I have fat stubby hands and I am no concert pianist, so the large layout felt natural. It is also quite a bit taller than your average 25 key deck, but since I don’t intend to try to write anything on a plane, I didn’t care about how portable it was. In fact, the large footprint is a plus as it fit well into a spare mixer stand I had.
DAW and plugin integration- While this is a very smooth controller to play, it really is best when paired with Native Instruments software and plugins. The controls are mapped out simply and well, and when running the Kontrol environment app, there is ZERO issue! Although, I found out when installing this on a Mac, make sure you disable all other MIDI devices first. I had my Arturia Keylab 49 and my mixer’s DAW controls active, and the controller wasn’t able to be read properly. So, I had to uninstall and reinstall the Kontrol app and then things worked fine. Once you do that, it works like a charm. Jumps right into ProTools and Ableton without fuss. Even tried it in Reaper (My preferred editing DAW), which is famous for working with ANYTHING, but usually you have to do some routing and mapping no matter what. All I had to do was to decide which MIDI channels to use for the I/O in Reaper, and once again, it worked like a treat!
Performance- The semi weighted keys are placed naturally for any piano player, and nothing on the keyboard feels cramped. This controller also rocks the pitch and mod wheels to the left that are a decent size and don’t feel overtly plastic. All together, this just *feels* premium. It really shines as a bass synth, with everything within reach of a single left hand. The only issue is that the LED display is quite tiny, and you find yourself squinting to see what info is on it. But, given. How it performs and at the price, I can overlook that as my attention should be on the laptop if I am tweaking the settings.
Speaking of price, it is more expensive than other 25-key controllers, but you are really getting your money’s worth. This is especially true with the free software that comes with it. I have paid for plugins and synths that sounded and performed worse.
If you have a home studio that doesn’t need moved around constantly, this is a VERY wise companion to you main controller. As an audio engineer and a musician, I am of the mind you really only need 3 main MIDI components: A large format keyboard, a small format keyboard and a drum pad/sequencer. This is exactly the kind of 25 key that you need for that kind of setup, and would be almost perfect with their Machine pad controller for producers who are looking for a clean, integrated beat production setup. For a keyboardist like myself, this sits above my Arturia and is the best bass key controller so I can double up on multiple tracks.
I'd me remiss if I didn't mention I still lust for the S61 MK3 sometimes when I see them online. The big screen looks nice, but I'm in front of a massive monitor anyway and don't really look at the keyboard much aside from playing. The knobs are really all I use for control while I look at the monitor. I would like to have the Aftertouch the S series has, but I'm so used to using the modwheels for everything that I don't think I would really use it anyway. I've heard the keys are a little better on the S series, but the A series keys are still great and better than a lot of competitors still.
If you're on a budget and heavy into Native Instruments libraries, this is the one to get and it doesn't feel or look like a budget keyboard. The S series is nice and I would still love one, but I can't justify the price. At around $600 *more* than the A series I just don't see $600 worth of value add.