Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 MK2 5-stars Reviews

Lovely

Top quality design in my opinion and a very good midi keyboard above all. All I needed for my home studio!

Amazing

Amazing control surface, works with every DAW. It connects to your entire NATIVE INSTRUMENTS library and improves your workflow

good value for the money

I intended to buy possibly cheapest desktop keyboard. I own one rather big with hammer action keys. Then I started eliminating those with nonsense non-motorised faders, and rotary controllers that are not endless -- dust gatherers completely useless in music production. And I ended up with this one. The whole thing is of good quality and really well designed. Plus you get a useful set of sounds. The integration with Logic and Studio One is flawless (!) , I didn't really think it would be. In Studio One it's maybe a bit difficult to start it, but once started it works alright. Yes, I believe it's money well spent :)

Amazing Keyboard

Easy to use, I love the way the keys feel. It comes with a bunch of libraries and synths from native instruments. 100% recommend!

A Great Midi Controller

This was my first midi controller, and I found it easy to set up and use. I added the "standard" level of additional Native Instruments software, plus a few more individual packages for focused string instruments like the Picked and Strummed Acoustic modules. All were easy to install on Windows 10 rig and the effects are awesome.

I've had it for over 2 years now and I still think it is an outstanding controller for those with limited space or budget.

S49 mkII

This keyboard has been amazing. I use it more than any other MIDI devices I have connected. It makes my workflow far more easier and faster than I thought it would. It's so nice to be able to control so much, so fast, without having to touch my mouse.

Unreal midi controller

This controller is just unreal. The quality is in my opinion amazing. Sturdy build, no creaking plastics on my keyboard and the displays are very nice. I came from a Akai MPK mini and Novation Impulse 61. The keybed on the Komplete is great quality and just a joy to play on. Works great with logic and native instruments plugins. With other plugins it just works as a regular midi controller.

Tout ce dont un-e compositeur-rice peut avoir besoin

Excellent clavier maître avec une intégration parfaite avec les logiciels fournis, ainsi qu'avec tous les plugins compatibles NKS, c'est très impressionnant d'un point de vue fonctionnalité. Si on peut lui reprocher son côté 100% plastique (d'où l'étoile en moins), les matériaux sont quand même de qualité et la finition est impeccable. Surtout, le clavier est très agréable à utiliser.

Ultimate Midi Keyboard

The ultimate keyboard for DAW integration, packed full of features to improve production. Workflow is much quicker having the screens on the keyboard, means less time going back and forward between computer and keyboard. The Native Instruments software included is brilliant and loads of sounds to keep you occupied for hours, with the option to upgrade to Komplete 13 for a low enough price.

Fatar keybed is a great middle ground for those who play piano and those who don't. Feels great to my hands.

Over-all, a really well contructed and premium feeling keyboard packed with features and sounds. Highly recommended!

The best!

The best controller on the market!

Great Item

Wish the screen was bigger and that it had more integrated features for logic.

so for best keyboard controller used

amazing keybed (most important)

nice midi integration with Logic

of course if you have komplete it s well integrated

This will be a controller I use for long for sure

I used to use multiple midi keyboards from other brands and models and was disappointed because of the quality of the keys. Some have noisy sound while playing, and some are too soft. These issues never happens on my Komplete Kontrol S49.

perfect controller

Every component is highly accurate

easy to use

great view

Good for the money :0

Nothing bad to say about this MIDI :) It feels very intuitive when you play on it.

Can't find a fault.

This controller was exactly what I thought it would be, AMAZING! Very simple plug and play not messing around controller by Native Instruments they really nailed it with this it comes with Komplete 10 which is more than enough to start making some noises. It works well with Logic, Ableton, and Pro Tools. Its durable which I love (It doesn't feel cheap), the keys are responsive and are sensitive so can give you different velocities on notes. The screens are a huge help and give a nice feeling as you don't have to look to your DAW for certain editing and using the mixer cause you can edit via the knobs. Transport buttons beautiful and satisfying to press. I am still getting the hang of it and will have to revise my review in a year or two when I will have taken the most juice out of it ;) Great purchase I'm really happy with it.

Increase your workflow

If you are looking for a midi keyboard to have a fluent workflow that's the option. I've been working a many with Native Instrument plugins, but I felt that I spend so many time clicking the different options and touching the different parameters to find the best instrument. Now, with the Komplete menu everything is more easy and I just focus on my creativity instead of touching the software knobs manually.

Quality and simplicity

Excellent midi controller. Very good key feeling. Bright clear displays. All working perfect with macos, Native instruments Komplete and Logic pro. Even Arturia plugins are compartible too. Very happy!!!

My favourie

After using some of the most popular midi keyboards out there, this one surely is my favourite. Beautiful, the interface is super quick and it even integrates pretty well with ableton.

excellent!!! but did not get a usb cable with it?!