But, I have a Arturia Keystep , Launchpad, and Launch Control XL prior to purchase, which compensates for faders, knobs and aftertouch... The Arturia is good as an all in one package .
Great comparison 😊 After watching this and a couple of videos from other people I have decided that for me the Komplete Kontrol A61 will be the one for me to buy right now 👌🏻
thanks man, this is what i needed. I tried the Arturia in store a while ago and they action on the keys didn't feel so hot. You've sold me on the Native.
I got both and went with the Arturia because I use Bitwig and I found many of the controls stopped working with a lot of the plugins and presets using the Komplete. With the Komplete Kontrol VST it worked really well but the majority of my plugins wouldn't load (didn't appear in the scan). There are scripts for Bitwig and the Komplete but even so, only pan and volume worked with Bitwig's own instruments, whereas everything worked straight out of the box with the Arturia. The versatility and compatibility won it for me in the end.
@@LowHeatBeats True - I mainly use MPE controllers and I will use the Arturia for the instruments where the extra control isn't really necessary. I use a Joue play/pro and a DM48 midi harmonica for most of what I do. and an Orba from Artiphon when I am out and about. Keep enjoying!!!
I also recently ordered my first MIDI keyboard and watched this comparison video and read reviews. Then I decided on the Novation launchkey mk3 because of the features. A brilliant integration, especially with ableton. BUT the keyboard is not good. It is velocity sensitive but not weighted. It doesn't feel that great. The biggest problem, however, is that the white keys on the Novation launchkey mk3 are not smooth on the sides but have sharp edges. I have no explanation as to why this was done. But the result is that you get caught with your fingers or feel it while playing and that is uncomfortable. incomprehensible. Since I don't have a lot of experience and comparison, I then ordered the Ni control-a series that you tested. the problem described doesn't exist there and the keyboard just feels good. Of course you have to do without features, but you can compromise. The only alternative would be the M-audio oxygen pro in the price range that also has a better keyboard and offers more features. hope that helps with the decision.😉
Yeah man, I have tested the previous generation Launchkey and the keys were disappointing, and you’ve confirmed that the MK3 isn’t much better. I def prefer a solid, good quality keyboard with minimal features like the A-series, than something with all the bells and whistles but average quality. I’ve yet to try the Oxygen Pro.
Hi, thanks for the great review! I want to learn playing piano (ofc only for fun, amateur level). Do you think a 49 keyboard is enough or should I go for the 61? Props.
This convinced me. I purchased the A25 to have a small desktop keyboard to compliment my Mascine. After comparing the A61 with the Arturia, I had to go with Native Instruments. For me it came down to the build quality. All of those buttons, bells and whistles...trust me you'll never use them. The Ableton integration is appealing but where Native Instruments beats everyone else is their library of expansion packs, sampled instruments aka Kontakt and synths aka Massive, plus their effects plug-ins are extensive and they just bought Izotope which is a suite of products that use AI to mixdown and master your songs. Take that into conisderation and it's a no brainer. Not to mention my biggest gripe, I was almost ready to buy the Arturia but I keep coming back to one thing I hate about it. It looks like a toy, the design and layout are toyish. It doesn't look like something you would see in a studio, whereas the Komplete Kontrol has a pro look to it. I've made up my mind, thanks for the info
About the record enable issue.. couldn’t you just use a custom user template and map everything? Or couldn’t you allocate an unused pad to trigger the record enable? This is an important question for me as I’m shopping for the right 49 key controller for me. The keylab checks all the boxes minus the semi weighted keys. But if there is zero ways for activate record enable, I’m moving on.
Yes, you can do that but it's not as flexible as record enabling from the MIDI control script that's built in Ableton. You can modify the script to enable this functionality. People have explained how to do it in the comments of my review for the Keylab Essential - ua-cam.com/video/FCnhRHzLYXY/v-deo.html
Hi ! Thank you for the video I bought an essential key lab 61 I love Arturia products, but I want to use NI software!!!! I think it has great sounds, do you know if I can use NI using Arturia keyboard?
Which software package is better for 80s synth sounds, i have recognized that the arturia has a lot more of old sound emulations and they seem to sound much better compared to NI, i mean for example monark doesnt really sound that well compared to the arturia package. Arturia seems to have a lot of old emulations of oldschool synths packaged (at least the presets).
There's no point for me to make a recommendation, since we obviously have different tastes. I love Monark, have made countless tracks with it and to me it sounds a bit better than the Arturia Mini V3. Arturia has more emulations though, but you only get their lite version of Analog Lab.
@@LowHeatBeats ok, well im still not sure if i should take the NI or arturia, so you mean with the NI software i can also make all the nice old school synths like e.g. vangelis sounds and they sound pretty good? no one ever did a review of the software packages really. Maybe i just have seen the wrong monark demos.
Better in what way? They can both work as regular MIDI keyboards in any DAW. If you’re referring to advanced Reason integration, I’m not sure if either of them has that.
@@LowHeatBeats no worries, I'll email the devs themselves to see which is best having spent over 10k on hardware and software in the past few years it's important to me to get it right when most don't even mention reason or even have settings or templates for reason. I've also got komplete 14 ultimate so the software extras that one gets is another thing to think of when ni are also on offer. you have a nice day too
can I use the "Scale Future" on the Komplete Kontrol only on Native Instruments libraries or can I also use it for example with Logic Stock Library or Spitfire Audio instruments? And is there a “Scale Future” on the Arturia?
I no longer have the Arturia and I don't remember tbh. On the KK Scales only work through the KK plugin, where you can load 3rd party plugins as well (check the list of NKS compatible plugins on NI's website), but it won't work for Logic's stock plugins.
Exactly, but this is a temporary offer for the holiday season, otherwise you get only part of Komplete Select. Also, if you wait until the summer, you'll be able to upgrade your copy of Select to a full version for half price.
Hi. I just want to use midi for playing ensturments especially piano. I already have Nektar Impact lx25+ so i dont need the drumpads. My DAW is FL Studio. So which one do you recommend? I want the feel like im playing piano on it... So keybed feel is the important one. Arturia Keylab 61 Essential or NI KK A61?
@@LowHeatBeats yes I did but my English is not good so i didn't understand most of it sorry :(. So i checked A61 today and keybad feel is pretty good. Is Arturia's keybed is similar to A-Series?
I have 2 questions: 1. Do you know a good keyboard that has the scale function and can control all 3th party plugins (and Logic stock library)? (The Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 maybe?) 2. For example, with the NI KK, can I play a part with an instrument from the KK Plugin (with the scale function) and then paste that part into the piano roll of a Logic instrument, or does that not work?
@@LowHeatBeats hmm, Is it possible to use only the keys on the KK to play the Logic Instruments (without the extra functions that the keyboard offers), so that I only play notes on the KK and edit them later in Logic etc.
@@erentosoundtracks7316 I don't use Logic but I would expect that you can do that. You can do it in Live for sure. It works as a regular keyboard. I would recommend that you research it more on NI's website.
This is a very broad question and it depends on what control features you're looking for. Otherwise it's a regular MIDI keyboard and can work in any DAW, so I don't see a reason not to consider it.
@@LowHeatBeats the reason am on the fence with this is because of the newly launched fl keys 37 by novation for fl studio but I want to join in on the native instruments sounds ecosystem. Mostly am only making beats. A good key bed and transport controls would be enough but have you seen fl keys 37 bruh?
Its hard to believe, but there it is - im lookin for 49 MIDI Keyboard, and here you are with the test of my favourite 2 options! Thanks a lot! PS. What do you think about 49 vs 61? Im gonna find a little more space in my house for 61 too, and Ive got Arturia MiniLab (25 keys) but I want to start more playing, and learn how to play - will 49 keys be enough for most of time? Is 61 MUST HAVE if I want to start to play something? Thank you!
Glad the video was useful! You can play lots of stuff with 49 keys, so depends on what you mean by "play something". If you're taking piano lessons you'd probably need 61.
I have a Komplete on my desk that I use with Ableton, but I have a KeyLab 61 in my living room that I use with real synths. I'm really surprised you think the springy keys on the Komplete are better. I guess the KeyLabs got cheaper, because they definitely cost less than the Kompletes. Arturia's Analog Lab is actually really good. It has a ton of good synth emulations. And it auto-maps the encoders & faders for all the synths. The Komplete is OK, but I wouldn't buy another keyboard that didn't have MIDI out. If you're just using it with a DAW, the Komplete is good if you really like the cheap springy synth keys on the Komplete. But that's crazy. The KeyLab Essential has much better keys, and the KeyLab MkII has even better keys than that. And if you're using a DAW, don't you want controls? A LaunchKey or a KeyLab both have much better DAW integration than the Kompletes. The KeyLab has drum pads and faders, and it's still more compact because it's a better design. The KeyLab 61 will fit on a desk, but the Komplete A61 probably won't. When I'm using the Komplete, I use a LaunchPad, too. I'm just used to the LaunchPad. But the average person using a DAW would probably prefer a LaunchKey or a KeyLab MkII. The Kompletes all have a bunch of wasted space (except for the Komplete A25), and the DAW integration is so bad.
Hey, keyboard feel is a matter of personal preference. You're entitled to your opinion but no need to call me crazy 😂It's been almost 2 years since that review and I still stand by my opinion about the keys on the Essential. I've sold mine but I played one again a couple of months ago and it's probably one of the worst keyboards I've ever played.
I’ve explained a bit more in the reviews I have for each keyboard but in a nutshell: Keylab keys feel too light for my taste, not enough resistance and it feels like there’s a sponge undrneath. KK keys are semi-weighted, so a bit more resistance (but not too stiff) and generally feel sturdier and higher quality. But it’s a personal preference, you have to try them and decide for yourself. Some people prefer the Keylab keys. If you don’t play keys and don’t have a certain preference, it probably doesn’t matter.
Yeah, it can work with everything as a simple MIDI keyboard but advanced integration isn’t available for all DAWs. Ableton and Logic have great integration (and maybe Cubase?).
@@LowHeatBeats Great..do you recoment me than the a49 in combination with Mk3 ? Or to you think to buy better the S49 mk2 ..remember i have the machine mk3 at home..what do you think
For me as a complete beginner the Arturia seems to have a good overall package to start. But I am not sure if the 49 key version or the 61 key version would be a better choice. Any recommendations?
@@LowHeatBeats Thanks. No I am not a piano Player and not learning either (Only Drum Background). But I would not be opposed to learning the piano. Maybe it makes more sense to start with something thats more compact. And then at some point Upgrade to a more sophisticated full sized keyboard with weighted Keys in combination with something like the abelton push?
I get Arturia yesterday and sorry to say that but it feels like a baby toy (if we are talking about the keys) Arturia looks nice, minimal but lets be honest: do we play music or look at the controller? A49 have an amazing keys its much solid and better. Whats more important - cheaper even. Thats why I dont like Arturia: they made a price but they dont gives a quality so…🤷♂️
Should work as a regular keyboard and maybe the KK software would work (just guessing), but I don't know if it has advanced integration. It's not listed as a supported DAW on NI's website
Arturia over NI anyway. The software you get with NI is not worth it. We anyway have to buy Komplete software. Arturia gives you analog lab. The lack of sliders is just a lackluster design for me
@@LowHeatBeats It's the only reason I picked the Arturia over the NI, because the midi out was a very cool feature that I wanted to use to play my Volca line.
Sure, however it's definitely not a budget keyboard. The Launchkey line from Novation would be comparable to these ones, since it costs about the same.
KOMPLETE KONTROL software is absolute garbage ! I am stuck for about a week not able to use the software at all (as I have endless problems either with plugins or content libraries). Every time I open Native Access it goes out of the screen. Many interfaces opened in Kontakt on my 4K screen are completely unreadable (to small to blurry). Support ticket wizard is the worst thing I have seen in my entire life. No way to track tickets directly through the site. Now way to register/unregister single products from KOMPLETE and Native Access interface (which BTW endlessly keeps asking for an update). Major features which users ask for years are not added. Upgrade policy sucks - meaning - if you purchased a single product from NI and not it is part of the KOMPLETE suite they want you to pay for it twice and you end up with 2 licenses and SN). You will not get a refund or discount. NI support replies about every 3rd day so after a week they asked few dozens of questions and no help, no resolution, no nothing. I paid in last 5 years $5k+ for their hardware and software and it was the worst musical decision of my life. While the 3rd party libraries and sounds are mostly OK or even excellent, everything else about this company simply sucks. I would never buy any NI products again nor recommend it to a friend. I really wish that one day Kontakt is replaced with some "real software" by some other competitive company. Perhaps the reason that this company is so bad is that they have grown so big and they believe there is no competition for NKS and alike. The bottom line is: when it works it is OK (jut ok but not god) but when even small problems arise you are on your own and you waste tons of time and energy. Not worth the price.
![Komplete Kontrol S49 vs A49 Which One To Buy? (Detailed Comparison) [Native Instruments]](/img/n.gif)
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Build quality
1:07 - Controls and keybed feel
2:02 - Feature comparison
2:32 - Bundled software
3:05 - DAW and plugin control
4:35 - Chord ad scales features
6:07 - Conclusion and verdict
I got the A49, kind of impulsively, I love the look and the compatibility with Ableton and Komplete Kontrol Software
But, I have a Arturia Keystep , Launchpad, and Launch Control XL prior to purchase, which compensates for faders, knobs and aftertouch... The Arturia is good as an all in one package .
Good point! I also got a Keystep to accompany the A49, cause it has MIDI out and aftertouch.
Great comparison 😊 After watching this and a couple of videos from other people I have decided that for me the Komplete Kontrol A61 will be the one for me to buy right now 👌🏻
Glad it was helpful!
thanks man, this is what i needed. I tried the Arturia in store a while ago and they action on the keys didn't feel so hot. You've sold me on the Native.
Glad the video was helpful 👊
I got both and went with the Arturia because I use Bitwig and I found many of the controls stopped working with a lot of the plugins and presets using the Komplete. With the Komplete Kontrol VST it worked really well but the majority of my plugins wouldn't load (didn't appear in the scan). There are scripts for Bitwig and the Komplete but even so, only pan and volume worked with Bitwig's own instruments, whereas everything worked straight out of the box with the Arturia. The versatility and compatibility won it for me in the end.
Good point, it totally makes sense. But tbh I still wouldn’t use the Arturia, life is too short to play on keys that you don’t enjoy 😀
@@LowHeatBeats True - I mainly use MPE controllers and I will use the Arturia for the instruments where the extra control isn't really necessary. I use a Joue play/pro and a DM48 midi harmonica for most of what I do. and an Orba from Artiphon when I am out and about. Keep enjoying!!!
Just bought the arturia essential 49 yesterday 🙏🏻
Hope you enjoy it! It's a good keyboard, the fact that I like the KK better doesn't make it bad at all.
@@LowHeatBeats yeah, for me the salepoint was the analog lab! I dont need a faster workflow or better keys - just needed 49 keys and new sounds 🤟🏻
@@LowHeatBeats how about arturia keylab essential 61??
I also recently ordered my first MIDI keyboard and watched this comparison video and read reviews. Then I decided on the Novation launchkey mk3 because of the features. A brilliant integration, especially with ableton. BUT the keyboard is not good. It is velocity sensitive but not weighted. It doesn't feel that great. The biggest problem, however, is that the white keys on the Novation launchkey mk3 are not smooth on the sides but have sharp edges. I have no explanation as to why this was done. But the result is that you get caught with your fingers or feel it while playing and that is uncomfortable. incomprehensible. Since I don't have a lot of experience and comparison, I then ordered the Ni control-a series that you tested. the problem described doesn't exist there and the keyboard just feels good. Of course you have to do without features, but you can compromise. The only alternative would be the M-audio oxygen pro in the price range that also has a better keyboard and offers more features. hope that helps with the decision.😉
Yeah man, I have tested the previous generation Launchkey and the keys were disappointing, and you’ve confirmed that the MK3 isn’t much better. I def prefer a solid, good quality keyboard with minimal features like the A-series, than something with all the bells and whistles but average quality. I’ve yet to try the Oxygen Pro.
Hi, thanks for the great review! I want to learn playing piano (ofc only for fun, amateur level). Do you think a 49 keyboard is enough or should I go for the 61? Props.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the review! For learning proper piano, I’d recommend 61 keys.
Really good comparison!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks! Nice review! Very much appreciated!
My pleasure!
Holy shit no MIDI out, WHAT THE HELL!? I was a few minutes away from buying one, never even considered that...
I know, right? I agree that this could be a dealbreaker for some people.
Sorry, what's the midi output for?
@@NEKROZADKIEL For sending MIDI to external gear and not just to your computer.
@@LowHeatBeats thanks man
This convinced me. I purchased the A25 to have a small desktop keyboard to compliment my Mascine. After comparing the A61 with the Arturia, I had to go with Native Instruments. For me it came down to the build quality. All of those buttons, bells and whistles...trust me you'll never use them. The Ableton integration is appealing but where Native Instruments beats everyone else is their library of expansion packs, sampled instruments aka Kontakt and synths aka Massive, plus their effects plug-ins are extensive and they just bought Izotope which is a suite of products that use AI to mixdown and master your songs. Take that into conisderation and it's a no brainer. Not to mention my biggest gripe, I was almost ready to buy the Arturia but I keep coming back to one thing I hate about it. It looks like a toy, the design and layout are toyish. It doesn't look like something you would see in a studio, whereas the Komplete Kontrol has a pro look to it. I've made up my mind, thanks for the info
Yeah, I don’t understand why people always insist on pads and faders on keyboards. A lot of keyboards have them but most people don’t use them.
About the record enable issue.. couldn’t you just use a custom user template and map everything? Or couldn’t you allocate an unused pad to trigger the record enable? This is an important question for me as I’m shopping for the right 49 key controller for me. The keylab checks all the boxes minus the semi weighted keys. But if there is zero ways for activate record enable, I’m moving on.
Yes, you can do that but it's not as flexible as record enabling from the MIDI control script that's built in Ableton. You can modify the script to enable this functionality. People have explained how to do it in the comments of my review for the Keylab Essential - ua-cam.com/video/FCnhRHzLYXY/v-deo.html
Hi ! Thank you for the video I bought an essential key lab 61 I love Arturia products, but I want to use NI software!!!! I think it has great sounds, do you know if I can use NI using Arturia keyboard?
Of course, these are regular MIDI keyboards, you can play any company’s plugins with them.
Thank u great video!!!
Glad you liked it!
Thanks a lot pal!
My pleasure!
Excellent review. NOT RECORDING ENABLE IS A HUGE FLAW. SLOW CHANNEL CHANGE AS WELL
Glad you liked the review!
very useful video! how are the keys in terms of velocity on the a49?
I would say that they are decent in terms of velocity response.
Which software package is better for 80s synth sounds, i have recognized that the arturia has a lot more of old sound emulations and they seem to sound much better compared to NI, i mean for example monark doesnt really sound that well compared to the arturia package. Arturia seems to have a lot of old emulations of oldschool synths packaged (at least the presets).
There's no point for me to make a recommendation, since we obviously have different tastes. I love Monark, have made countless tracks with it and to me it sounds a bit better than the Arturia Mini V3. Arturia has more emulations though, but you only get their lite version of Analog Lab.
@@LowHeatBeats ok, well im still not sure if i should take the NI or arturia, so you mean with the NI software i can also make all the nice old school synths like e.g. vangelis sounds and they sound pretty good? no one ever did a review of the software packages really. Maybe i just have seen the wrong monark demos.
Hello, which would be better for reason 12 ? Thank you
Better in what way? They can both work as regular MIDI keyboards in any DAW. If you’re referring to advanced Reason integration, I’m not sure if either of them has that.
@@LowHeatBeats no worries, I'll email the devs themselves to see which is best having spent over 10k on hardware and software in the past few years it's important to me to get it right when most don't even mention reason or even have settings or templates for reason. I've also got komplete 14 ultimate so the software extras that one gets is another thing to think of when ni are also on offer. you have a nice day too
can I use the "Scale Future" on the Komplete Kontrol only on Native Instruments libraries or can I also use it for example with Logic Stock Library or Spitfire Audio instruments? And is there a “Scale Future” on the Arturia?
I no longer have the Arturia and I don't remember tbh. On the KK Scales only work through the KK plugin, where you can load 3rd party plugins as well (check the list of NKS compatible plugins on NI's website), but it won't work for Logic's stock plugins.
If I buy komplete kontrol a49, I get komplete select which I can upgrade to standard or more with cheaper price?
Exactly, but this is a temporary offer for the holiday season, otherwise you get only part of Komplete Select. Also, if you wait until the summer, you'll be able to upgrade your copy of Select to a full version for half price.
Hi. I just want to use midi for playing ensturments especially piano. I already have Nektar Impact lx25+ so i dont need the drumpads. My DAW is FL Studio. So which one do you recommend? I want the feel like im playing piano on it... So keybed feel is the important one. Arturia Keylab 61 Essential or NI KK A61?
I’ve explained everything in the video and also in both keyboards’ separate review videos. Did you watch the video?
@@LowHeatBeats yes I did but my English is not good so i didn't understand most of it sorry :(. So i checked A61 today and keybad feel is pretty good. Is Arturia's keybed is similar to A-Series?
Ahh, got it, no problem. Definitely get the A61, Keylab Essential's keybed is definitely worse. Nowhere near as good.
@@LowHeatBeats thank you so much... Subbed and liked. Sorry again for my bad English.
I have 2 questions:
1. Do you know a good keyboard that has the scale function and can control all 3th party plugins (and Logic stock library)? (The Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 maybe?)
2. For example, with the NI KK, can I play a part with an instrument from the KK Plugin (with the scale function) and then paste that part into the piano roll of a Logic instrument, or does that not work?
1. Yeah, the Launchkey can probably do that, but keys may not be as good as the KK. I don't know about other keyboards.
2. Nope.
@@LowHeatBeats hmm, Is it possible to use only the keys on the KK to play the Logic Instruments (without the extra functions that the keyboard offers), so that I only play notes on the KK and edit them later in Logic etc.
@@erentosoundtracks7316 I don't use Logic but I would expect that you can do that. You can do it in Live for sure. It works as a regular keyboard. I would recommend that you research it more on NI's website.
@@LowHeatBeats thanks for answering my questions bro!
i need faders - Keylab 49 here
i have an M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro for better keyboard work.
Yeah, of course. If you need any outstanding features that only the Arturia has, it's a decent option
Would you recommend the A49 to an FL Studio user?
This is a very broad question and it depends on what control features you're looking for. Otherwise it's a regular MIDI keyboard and can work in any DAW, so I don't see a reason not to consider it.
@@LowHeatBeats the reason am on the fence with this is because of the newly launched fl keys 37 by novation for fl studio but I want to join in on the native instruments sounds ecosystem. Mostly am only making beats. A good key bed and transport controls would be enough but have you seen fl keys 37 bruh?
Its hard to believe, but there it is - im lookin for 49 MIDI Keyboard, and here you are with the test of my favourite 2 options! Thanks a lot!
PS. What do you think about 49 vs 61? Im gonna find a little more space in my house for 61 too, and Ive got Arturia MiniLab (25 keys) but I want to start more playing, and learn how to play - will 49 keys be enough for most of time? Is 61 MUST HAVE if I want to start to play something? Thank you!
Glad the video was useful! You can play lots of stuff with 49 keys, so depends on what you mean by "play something". If you're taking piano lessons you'd probably need 61.
I have a Komplete on my desk that I use with Ableton, but I have a KeyLab 61 in my living room that I use with real synths. I'm really surprised you think the springy keys on the Komplete are better. I guess the KeyLabs got cheaper, because they definitely cost less than the Kompletes. Arturia's Analog Lab is actually really good. It has a ton of good synth emulations. And it auto-maps the encoders & faders for all the synths. The Komplete is OK, but I wouldn't buy another keyboard that didn't have MIDI out. If you're just using it with a DAW, the Komplete is good if you really like the cheap springy synth keys on the Komplete. But that's crazy. The KeyLab Essential has much better keys, and the KeyLab MkII has even better keys than that. And if you're using a DAW, don't you want controls? A LaunchKey or a KeyLab both have much better DAW integration than the Kompletes. The KeyLab has drum pads and faders, and it's still more compact because it's a better design. The KeyLab 61 will fit on a desk, but the Komplete A61 probably won't. When I'm using the Komplete, I use a LaunchPad, too. I'm just used to the LaunchPad. But the average person using a DAW would probably prefer a LaunchKey or a KeyLab MkII. The Kompletes all have a bunch of wasted space (except for the Komplete A25), and the DAW integration is so bad.
Hey, keyboard feel is a matter of personal preference. You're entitled to your opinion but no need to call me crazy 😂It's been almost 2 years since that review and I still stand by my opinion about the keys on the Essential. I've sold mine but I played one again a couple of months ago and it's probably one of the worst keyboards I've ever played.
What do people mean when they say the keys on the Komplete Kontrol A49 feel better? How are they different compared to Arturia? I don’t understand.
I’ve explained a bit more in the reviews I have for each keyboard but in a nutshell: Keylab keys feel too light for my taste, not enough resistance and it feels like there’s a sponge undrneath. KK keys are semi-weighted, so a bit more resistance (but not too stiff) and generally feel sturdier and higher quality. But it’s a personal preference, you have to try them and decide for yourself. Some people prefer the Keylab keys. If you don’t play keys and don’t have a certain preference, it probably doesn’t matter.
I got the Komple Kontrol used with the software for 140 cad, and I really le it for the the Price, but it has bad intogration with FL studio
Yeah, it can work with everything as a simple MIDI keyboard but advanced integration isn’t available for all DAWs. Ableton and Logic have great integration (and maybe Cubase?).
I have machine mk3..is that posible to conect /work with a49 in combination like the S mk2 series???
Sure, yes.
@@LowHeatBeats Great..do you recoment me than the a49 in combination with Mk3 ?
Or to you think to buy better the S49 mk2 ..remember i have the machine mk3 at home..what do you think
Novation launchkey mk3 vs atruria minilab mk2 comparison please
Noted! I've got the Minilab MK2, need to find a Launchkey. You mean the Launchkey Mini MK3, right?
For me as a complete beginner the Arturia seems to have a good overall package to start. But I am not sure if the 49 key version or the 61 key version would be a better choice. Any recommendations?
49 is enough if you aren’t a piano player or aren’t learning piano. Also depends on the space you have, 61 is quite long.
@@LowHeatBeats Thanks. No I am not a piano Player and not learning either (Only Drum Background). But I would not be opposed to learning the piano. Maybe it makes more sense to start with something thats more compact. And then at some point Upgrade to a more sophisticated full sized keyboard with weighted Keys in combination with something like the abelton push?
Yup, that would be great
I get Arturia yesterday and sorry to say that but it feels like a baby toy (if we are talking about the keys) Arturia looks nice, minimal but lets be honest: do we play music or look at the controller? A49 have an amazing keys its much solid and better. Whats more important - cheaper even. Thats why I dont like Arturia: they made a price but they dont gives a quality so…🤷♂️
@@jakobhermann6475 Which arturia did you get?
Arturia mk2 vs komplete kontrol mk2 which midi keyboard is best.Can u plz 2 keyboards comparison u put a video
I don't have these keyboards, so I can't comment from experience but generally I always prefer the NI stuff.
Can you use komplete kontrol on cake walk ???
Should work as a regular keyboard and maybe the KK software would work (just guessing), but I don't know if it has advanced integration. It's not listed as a supported DAW on NI's website
Arturia over NI anyway. The software you get with NI is not worth it. We anyway have to buy Komplete software. Arturia gives you analog lab. The lack of sliders is just a lackluster design for me
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What exactly is the purpose of the Midi out on Arturia? I thought MIDI controllers can't produce sound on their own.
They can't, it's for sending MIDI to external gear like hardware synths, sound modules, etc.
@@LowHeatBeats It's the only reason I picked the Arturia over the NI, because the midi out was a very cool feature that I wanted to use to play my Volca line.
I think I made my mind up..
Drum roll pls......native instruments baby..
Can’t go wrong with it, although the Keylab Essential has been updated to MK3 which I haven’t tried yet.
I choose Essential 49！
A49 keybed is so deep, that you will easy to get tired when play fast, i dont like it~
That’s cool, yeah, we all have different preferences when it comes to keybeds.
Answer: Novation SL mk3!
Sure, however it's definitely not a budget keyboard. The Launchkey line from Novation would be comparable to these ones, since it costs about the same.
The SL Mk3 is more comparable to the Arturia KeyLab MkII or the NI Komplete Kontrol MK2, all 3 are extremely different, with their pros and cons.
Keylab MKII (non-essential) is better
For sure, but it's not a budget keyboard and we would be comparing it to the Komplete Kontrol S-Series Mk2.
U got one guy saying the complete opposite of you
Did you drop the same comment on their video too? 😀
arturia tech support is HORRIBLE
Sorry to hear that :/
@@LowHeatBeats returned my arturia and got NI KK A49. So much easier to set up. Th. for your video
KOMPLETE KONTROL software is absolute garbage !
I am stuck for about a week not able to use the software at all (as I have endless problems either with plugins or content libraries).
Every time I open Native Access it goes out of the screen. Many interfaces opened in Kontakt on my 4K screen are completely unreadable (to small to blurry). Support ticket wizard is the worst thing I have seen in my entire life. No way to track tickets directly through the site. Now way to register/unregister single products from KOMPLETE and Native Access interface (which BTW endlessly keeps asking for an update). Major features which users ask for years are not added. Upgrade policy sucks - meaning - if you purchased a single product from NI and not it is part of the KOMPLETE suite they want you to pay for it twice and you end up with 2 licenses and SN). You will not get a refund or discount.
NI support replies about every 3rd day so after a week they asked few dozens of questions and no help, no resolution, no nothing. I paid in last 5 years $5k+ for their hardware and software and it was the worst musical decision of my life. While the 3rd party libraries and sounds are mostly OK or even excellent, everything else about this company simply sucks. I would never buy any NI products again nor recommend it to a friend. I really wish that one day Kontakt is replaced with some "real software" by some other competitive company. Perhaps the reason that this company is so bad is that they have grown so big and they believe there is no competition for NKS and alike.
The bottom line is: when it works it is OK (jut ok but not god) but when even small problems arise you are on your own and you waste tons of time and energy. Not worth the price.