This MIDI controller is not cheap, but for what you get, it’s probably the last MIDI keyboard you ever own.īelow, please take a moment to see how well the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 compares to other worthy MIDI keyboards. Because this is their specialty, this is a keyboard meant more for producers and DJs.Īnother way to tell if a keyboard is meant for professionals versus beginners is usually the price factor. In my opinion, where Native Instruments shines is their ability to make workflow easier. But this keyboard allows you to use every Native Instruments plugin seamlessly. I use a lot of Native Instruments plugins, such as Kontakt, Battery, Massive, Reaktor, and more. I’ve never seen a more integrated MIDI controller. Let me start off by saying that while I love Novation’s line of MIDI keyboards, this thing is its own unique beast. In this article, I’ll be talking about the Komplete Kontrol S49 and what you can expect from it in terms of its function and features, as well as what type of user it’s designed for and what’s ultimately needed in order to properly use it. The Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 is the exception.

With most MIDI keyboards, you don’t always need every button that is meant to control your DAW (Digital Audio Workstation).

Komplete midi keyboard