Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A61

Good quality, but very limited

If you need an inexpensive keyboard with very good keys, go for it, but be aware that you won't be able to control hardware synths with it due to the lack of MIDI out ports. The software instruments included are some of the best out there (even though they are a bit dated). Overall, if there were MIDI outs, it would be the perfect keyboard for me.

Opportunities

This MIDI keyboard offers an impressive combination of quality and functionality. With it, I can fully immerse myself in the music creation process with intuitive controls at my fingertips and deep integration with Komplete Kontrol software. Benefits: +Playing this instrument gives a great feel and response, but the keys themselves could have been made better, although you can't complain about that for this price. +Integration with Komplete Kontrol +Touch controls and 4D encoder are awesome. Despite its affordable price, the A61 is as good as its more expensive counterparts in terms of functionality.

Decent for its price. Lacks a bit on dynamics, other than that it’s one of the best options on that budget

Tough to set up

Had a lot of problems setting it up on Windows. It's was a breeze and fun to use on MacOS.

Nice entry product

Really good overall. The controllers are a bit confusing but practical once you get the hang of it.

The keys have a good feel and have a nice interaction with the velocity of the notes when you play with the daw.

Seamless workflow

Great addition to my set up as it really helped me enhance my workflow

Great affordable keyboard

I have used this keyboard to learn to play a little, and i does the job very well.

Nice controller

Feels good to use. Good quality for the price

Good, but not enough

Pros:

Many plugins;

+- Nice keys

Cons:

Keys are scratchy

It`s difficult to navigate, set up plug-ins and work it all out

Keys are too soft

But in general we are satisfied.

Encoders broken

After a few years of use two encoders are constantly sending small changes over MIDI. Also the keyboard is needlessly big. The design could have been slimmed down a lot more.

Other than that I can't complain. It's decent.