Hello!
I'm looking to buy a new MIDI controller and I was thinking about buying one of the Komplete Kontrol keyboards. I use Maschine software and I have Maschine MK3, which is my main tool while making music. I know that KK MK3 doesn't have Maschine integration but I've heard that after loading up a Kontakt library, things appear on the screens normally and you can tweak the sound and stuff. Perhaps in the future they'll implement at least a little bit of Maschine integration? I'm not sure... Can you at least automate parameters in Maschine software using MK3? To have Maschine integration, I'd buy KK MK2, but it's been 7 years since its release and I'm afraid that it's not future-proof anymore and perhaps in a few years NI might no longer support this model. One thing to consider is that I have my Maschine MK3 next to the keyboard so I'm not really sure if I need the screens that come with S49. Therefore, I was also considering KK A49... It still has the same functionality as S-models but it's cheaper. I've heard, however, that the keybed is much worse. If someone uses this one - how is it in comparison to M32, for example? I've been using M32 for a few years now and I'm not happy with how the keys feel - is it the same or it is slightly better.
Well, all of the three options have some disadvantages, unfortunately. S49 MK3 is the most expensive one but it's also the newest, which guarantees longevity. It has great-looking screens though and polyphonic aftertouch is cool as well. It doesn't have Maschine integration though and this is something that might be annoying to me. S49 MK2 has deep Maschine integration and doesn't have that many drawbacks as other options, but it's quite old in comparison to MK3 and I don't want to invest in obsolete gear. A49 seems like a reasonable and affordable option, but it's also rather old and I'm wondering how the keybed is in this one. Help me choose!