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Easy to use
By: Erin
Submitted: 1/4/2024
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The plug and play feature is amazing. I was able to start using int immediately.
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It's not a keyboard it's a midi controller and comes with no sounds
By: David Freeman
Submitted: 3/4/2023
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I love it. It really helps give that feeling of true recording instead of just using a mouse.
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4.9 out of 5!
By: Jake
Submitted: 4/13/2022
2 people found this review helpful.
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This is my 1st true 'controller keyboard' and I love ALMOST everything about it.
The only thing I'm not thrilled with is something I'm pretty sure no one else isn't happy with -- the screen. It's just so, tiny. And its location is horrible for people like me with vision issues. It's tiny and placed in an inconvenient location when they have all of the real estate below the 8 capacitive knobs that are front and center. I would have paid a higher price if it came with a larger screen, as well. Oh, well.
Aside for my 1 issue, I love everything else. It's very intuitive and navigating is easy to understand. I was up, running, and annoying neighbors in no time!
Are there better controllers? Sure. Are they more expensive? Definitely. But for what it is, what it costs, and what it does, this is the best you'll find on the market out there right now.
Tip o' the hat to AMS for their stellar service (as always) during and after the sale. 5/5 on that.
[ I use this in a home setting for making music and having fun. I don't do professional recording. I'm not trying to get YT rich and famous or be the next flash in the pan star. Just fun =) ]
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Solid
By: Shon Love
Submitted: 3/26/2022
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Solid keyboard, timing is great, clean look, probably works better with the Komplete program!
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Not bad I will have to upgrade eventually they have better controllers I will upgrade
By: Albert Cameron
Submitted: 7/6/2021
1 person found this review helpful.
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Not bad I will have to upgrade eventually they have better controllers I will upgrade
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Your Money Worth
By: Lamacia
Submitted: 4/24/2021
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This is a good simple all around Controller with some good features, it's actually the same as the S-Model without the fancy screen and higher cost, it serves my needs perfect, and feels great and the price is friendly especially with so many Controllers on the market today.
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A powerful Native Controller
By: Luis Haze Producer
Submitted: 3/26/2021
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This Native Komplete Kontrol A61 Controller does the job if your using the MASCHINES like I do. Never tried triggering this with anything else and I am quite pleased of how all the knobs correspond to my MASCHINES. To play the sounds off the DAW as a piano Wow ! It is a dream. This is a perfect Controller for any budget.
Of course there are more higher price ones, and this doesn't a a full screen but this does the job for me and what a amazing price!
I tell ALL my friends...(I get most of if not ALL of my equipment from AMS) and would recommend this to anyone.
Then I sent them to this Web-Site !!! BAM !!
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Quality and first class playability
By: Chris G
Submitted: 3/4/2021
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I already owned the S49 model and needed another midi for another studio setup. As to be expected it was the perfect choice for Daw integration and playability. And at their price, unbeatable. If you looking and unsure about what to buy, look no further. Payment plans make here the choice a no brainer. Check it out!
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Everything at your fingertips
By: Andre
Submitted: 5/27/2020
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I love my A61. I feel like I can be more creative and navigate quicker rather than having to use my MK2 and then go back and forth in my computer. Now I can stay in my zone and catch and vibe more organically.
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Best keyboard for the price range!
By: Andres
Submitted: 1/8/2020
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The software that you get with the A61 is worth a lot more than what you're paying for! It's very easy to use and plays really well for a midi keyboard in the $300 range. I'm looking forward to writing thousands of songs with this and the Komplete 12 software I just purchased! Thanks AMS!
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Nice software
By: Toni
Submitted: 12/18/2019
4 people found this review helpful.
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It came with some nice software, I had to replace my old one with a new one. Its awesome!
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Decent Option
By: Jeremy
Submitted: 10/6/2019
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It's a great product and works flawlessly with Native Instruments Komplete 12. I am docking a couple of stars though because it lacks the ability to adjust the velocity curve, and that (to me) is a big negative. I feel like they didn't include it just to make me buy one of their S model controllers.
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Use of it
By: Timothy Holder
Submitted: 8/6/2019
1 person found this review helpful.
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This product is so easy to use. I don't play piano but using this item it makes me out to be a pro. Still can't play but it easy to use and helps with the instruments
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The beginning of something great....
By: Titus
Submitted: 3/5/2019
5 people found this review helpful.
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The Komplete A61 has changed the way I feel about creating music and has opened the door wide open for me to create masterpieces.
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Love the weight of the keys
By: DJ Rosecranz
Submitted: 3/1/2019
3 people found this review helpful.
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Syncs well with my native instruments plugins and native instruments maschine speeds up my workflow
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Best Bang for the Buck
By: Kevin Davis
Submitted: 2/22/2019
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It’s honestly just a fantastic piano for the price, and the included software is a great addition with the added upgrade to komplete select for $99, it’s perfect. The other main factor in the 5 stars for me is the intergration with logic.
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Decided to go with NI and Komplete Kontrol software, instead of Akai's "VIP"
By: Chris
Submitted: 1/5/2019
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Killer price for a great-feeling board. The Komplete Kontrol software is so easy to use, once you have all your presets saved and tagged. The A-series controllers come with a handful of NI products (the Gentleman upright piano, Monark polysynth, a few others, and full Maschine software, called "Maschine Essentials" (it's the full software, just with a stripped-down library... 2gb instead of 8gb). Worth the price and then some. Pick up a used Maschine MK2 controller, and you have a full Maschine setup (with keyboard/preset browser) for under $450. NI is really upping their game, from 2017-present. I also bought an A49 for my studio.
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The NI Komplete A61 Controller has been such an amazing gift to bless myself with!!!
By: Robert Holland
Submitted: 12/27/2018
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There are so many reasons I am happy to have purchased this keyboard. I have been making music with NI for 6+ years now and this gives me the ability to extend my workspace in a timely manner. I am overly satisfied with what I can do with the A61 Keyboard!!! Its a must have.
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a great keyboard controller
By: Neakeba Evans
Submitted: 11/6/2018
2 people found this review helpful.
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A Great Buy for the Money.
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Budget doesn't mean the keybed has to suck!
By: Dj Soul Be Free
Submitted: 11/6/2018
2 people found this review helpful.
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I was so excitd about getting this keyboard, but i just can't get down with the keybed, i got rid of my M Audio code 61 for this,big mistake! The integration is great, the keybed sucks phenomenally.