Description
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS KOMPLETE KONTROL A61 - USB/MIDI keyboard, 61 semi-weighted keys, 8 encoders, 2 wheels (Pitch&Modulation), navigation and transport section, expression and sustain pedal input, software included. NATIVE INSTRUMENTS KOMPLETE KONTROL A61 is a smart, optimized 61-key keyboard controller designed for all virtual instruments, effects and major DAWs. The controller uses a semi-weighted keyboard for natural playback and includes 8 touch control knobs, ergonomic tone and modulation wheels, and a four-way push encoder for quick one-handed audio browsing and project navigation.
Product information
Main features of NATIVE INSTRUMENTS KOMPLETE KONTROL A61:
- smart, optimized controller for all your virtual instruments and effects
- accessible entry point into the world of NI
- high quality semi-weighted keyboard
- informative OLED display for instant navigation
- 8 touch control knobs
- ergonomic pitch and wheel mod
- 4-directional push encoder for one-handed audio playback and project navigation
- Tag-Based Preset Browsing: quickly search and listen to sounds, instantly preview using KOMPLETE KONTROL software
- Smart Playback: Stay in key with over 100 scales and modes, play chord and arpeggio sequences with single keys, or map any scale to white keys only
- Pre-configured control of KOMPLETE instruments and effects plus hundreds of Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) plugins from leading manufacturers using KOMPLETE KONTROL software
- full support for VSTi and VST FX
- deep integration with MASCHINE software
- Intuitive control of Logic Pro X, Ableton Live and GarageBand at launch (Cubase and Nuendo integration shortly after initial release)
- TRS sustain or expression pedal input
- USB 2.0 bus powered
- can be used/assigned as a MIDI controller
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS KOMPLETE KONTROL A61 is designed for use with all software and hardware MIDI instruments and advanced integration with KOMPLETE 9, KOMPLETE 10, KOMPLETE 11 and KOMPLETE 12. When using KOMPLETE, the KOMPLETE KONTROL software allows for unified viewing from a single plug-in. It allows you to search for sounds across all KOMPLETE instruments by simply pressing the controller's Browse button and turning the encoder to select the instrument and sound. You can also search for sounds using music tags and keywords. What's more, the Pre-Audio feature now lets you hear sounds while browsing through presets to help with a quick and efficient workflow. In addition, there are hundreds of third-party plugins that are compatible with the Native Kontrol Standard (NKS), allowing them to integrate with the KOMPLETE KONTROL software. The A61 also offers deep integration with MASCHINE software with access to scenes, templates and tracks.
Other great features include Smart Play, which allows your performances to stay in key with over 100 scales and modes, play chord progressions and arpeggios with single keys, or map any scale to just the white keys.
Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A61 includes the KOMPLETE suite of instruments and effects, as well as MASCHINE Essentials.