Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A25 Keyboard Controller

Introducing the Komplete Kontrol A25 Smart Keyboard; Native Instruments latest range of high-performance MIDI keyboard controllers featuring DNA from NI’s flagship range. The 8-touch sensitive control knobs give user’s incredible in-depth control over NKS-ready VST instruments and effects when utilised within Komplete Kontrol software.

A unique feature of the A-Series range is that it now features the most advanced integration with Maschine software to date. In addition, the smart play function, pioneered by the S-series range, is also available on this controller with over 100 different scales and modes. Play chords and arpeggios from one key, this is an invaluable tool for sharpening your music theory skills. The pitch and modulation wheels provide you with excellent attenuation controls- great for using with orchestral instruments for adding a degree of live performance to your projects.

The 4-directional push encoder and eight control knobs allow you to move around your digital audio workstation, Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, and Garage band initially and updates for Cubase and Nuendo integration coming at a later date. You can mix from directly from the keyboard which makes the music production experience even more enjoyable, which ensures you are probably more productive in more sessions.

NI's Kontrol A25 fills a much-needed gap in the market for MIDI keyboard controllers with advanced functionality yet still remaining in the under £200 price bracket. Modelled on their groundbreaking mark two series S-Series released last year, you will struggle to find a controller that offers this level of impressive functionality while maintaining a high-performance ergonomically advanced physical design. The build quality of these keyboards are so good they could even double as robust live performance keyboards to take on the road for live performances.

A-Series Key Features:

• Smart, streamlined keyboard controller for all your virtual instruments and effects
• Affordable entry point into the NI world
• Best-in-class, semi-weighted custom NI keybed
• 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 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
• Intuitive control over Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, and GarageBand at launch. (Cubase and Nuendo integration coming soon after initial release)
• TRS pedal input, assignable to sustain or expression
• USB 2.0 bus powered
• Can be used / assigned as a MIDI controller
• Includes a comprehensive collection of KOMPLETE Instruments and
• Effects, KOMPLETE KONTROL Software, and MASCHINE ESSENTIALS (full
• MASCHINE software plus 1.6 GB MASCHINE Factory Selection)

A-Series Tech Spec

• Windows 10 (latest Service Pack), Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU,2GB RAM
• macOS 10.12, 10.13 (latest update), Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM
• USB 2.0 or higher (cable included)
• Graphics card which supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher
• Internet connection (for software download and activation only)