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Why Can't I Use The Browser On The A61
I am new to MIDI controllers. I think I have everything configured correctly. I am in stand-alone working through the Komplete Kontrol software. The 'Browser' button is Dim on the keyboard and I am unable to use the knob to browse my library. I am able to select instruments within the software and I'm able to adjust the…
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Komplete Kontrol A49 Knobs Only Alter Project Volume?
I have an A49, and it functions inside Cubase 13 perfectly fine except for the fact the knobs seem to be set so they edit each instrument's volume? For example, knob 1 edits instrument 1, knob 2 instrument 2, and so on. How do I get my A49 to send normal MIDI signals through the knobs. Or, how do I customize the keyboard…
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MIDI Mappings from a A49 Keyboard in KONTAKT PLAYER 8
Hi, I'm a total newbie. I have an A49 Keyboard. If I use KONTAKT 8 PLAYER standalone, I can connect the keyboard and the keys work, but none of the control knobs are mapped. If I load the KONTAKT 8 PLAYER Player from with KOMPLETE KONTROL, I only get a very limited "demo mode" of the instrument. How do I get these playing…
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2 major issues! New updated Kontakt Instruments not working + Kontakt 8 not in Native Access
There are 2 major issues that I am having. First off, I updated several kontakt instruments and didn't realize that they only work with Kontakt 8? I have the A49 keyboard and Komplete Kontrol is only Kontakt 7 (from the version I can see on Native Access?) This is a big problem because now I can't use Analog Dreams or…
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Komplete Kontrol A 25 / A 49 usually don't work?
Good evening! I'm new here and this is what it's all about: I bought the A 25 and later the A 49. I tried to switch them on and off with an active USB 3 HUB. This caused the first confusion. At some point I realized that I had to make sure that both controllers were not running at the same time. I mostly use Cakewalk /…
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A49 purchase - Missing licenses
Sorry for the cross posting - it wasn't until now I realized that my first attempt to get help wasn't posted under questions. I purchased a Midi keyboard (A49) from Thomann on Nov 29. According to the product description on their website it "Includes Komplete 15 Select, Maschine Essentials and Ableton Live Lite" I…
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Komplete A49: Serial has Already been registered!!!...???
Hello, I bought a new keyboard directly on the Native Instruments website, a Komplete A49, received today. Problem: in Native Access, when I want to enter the serial number, there is a message saying that this number is already used!!!!… I can't get help online. And since I have to translate live English -> French, it's…
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Can an NI A25/49/61 keyboard be used as a USB MIDI-class controller w/o "activation"?
Hello all. I am in the market for a new MIDI keyboard and found that Native Instruments keyboards are known for nice build quality. The product information has me worried, however - there is mention of some kind of online activation process being needed to use the product. It would be difficult for me to do this as I…
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Using A49 with NKS plugins outside of Komplete Kontrol
Hello Is it possible to use my A49 with NKS plugins without using Komplete Kontrol and have the control pots automatically assigned to the controllers on the plugin?
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Using Komplete A49 without Kontrol...?
Hi I have recently bought an A49 keyboard because I love the feel of the keys, but I'm going to be using it primarily as a MIDI input device for Acoustica Mixcraft so I don't really need Native Access/Controller Editor/Komplete Kontrol… or do I? It seems that without that software certain things don't work - e.g. the…
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Weird Keys on Komplete Kontrol A49
Hi, I have owned a Komplete Kontrol A49 keyboard for about two years now, when I bought it new. Recently I have been using it with FL Studio (I don't think this is the problem) and every so often, when I press a key, about 4-7 other random keys would be pressed at the same time. It has slowly started happening more now,…
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When using an A61 and A49 Komplete Keyboard connected via USB to MainStage it is only possible to pu
I am having trouble getting both keyboards to allow me to assign patch changes in MainStage. It seems that only one keyboard, depending on which one I plug in first, can send the midi message, the other one enters midi mode but I cannot send midi to MainStage.
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Fruity NILA - integration for FL Studio with S-Series, A-Series and M-Series keyboards
FRUITY NILA provides support for the Native Instruments M-Series, the A-Series and the S-Series with FL STUDIO. By using the Native Instruments Host Integration protocol instead of the limited MIDI mode Native Instruments provides, the controller acts like as if it was connected to Ableton or Logic Pro X. The Komplete…
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Midi Keyboard serial number
i just dug up my old MIDI Keyboard A49 from years ago and made a new account so i could use it. I cant find any serial number on it and i cant use it if i dont have one. I just need help getting this thing to work i can send proof pictures and everything i just need this to work please.
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How do I use all my VST instruments through Komplete Kontrol
Hi! I have the Komplete A49 and I especially love using the key and chord and arpeggio feature. But those features only work with Komplete Kontrol. Any time I load a different instrument in my DAW those features on the hardware are not available. How do I get my A49 to properly work with ALL my VST libraries. I would love…
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Warning message when starting Logic project - what to do?
Hi all! I get this Message by starting a Logic project every time, since Logic update 10.8. Tried some things but nothing helped? What can I do? It seems that everything works, but it is not smooth to click away this every time. 🤗
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Maschine mk3 + a49 - how to get white keys only scales
Using Maschine MK3 and Komplete Kontrol A49. Want to achieve playing scales selected in scale mode on the white keys only of the A49. What is described as Easy Mode "Easy Mode In Easy mode, the notes of the selected scale are mapped to the keyboard so that any scale can be played using the white keys of the keyboard only.…
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Best rules and interface for plug K Kontrol A49 to Macbook Pro 13 2017 and get minimal latency?
Hi, I have: midi keys Komplete Kontrol A49 Macbook Pro 13 2017 (i5, 16GB RAM, 512GB Drive, 2 x USB C, OS Monterey 12.6.7) no original cable (but this one QGeem CC0035-3, 1 or 3m long) apps: Komplete Kontrol, Reaktor 6 How to join hardware for best performance and low latency? Is music interface needed, or can I play…
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How to manage License Transfer for A49/61 - I'm getting confusing answers from support
Hello, I'm trying to transfer a Komplete Kontrol A49/61 controller license to the new user. However, I'm getting confusing answers from NI support, without a concrete solution. In an email they answered "By you removing the following two items from your account you are going to leave this product unusable as you are taking…
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Can I change the overall level of velocity response of an A-Series Keyboard?
I have looked through the full manual and searched in the community forum but without success. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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A-Series Keyboards : Setting Up A Sustain Pedal
Following an exchange with one of NI's helpful Moderators and having resolved my specific issue, I have deleted the original discussion posted here as it may have been counterproductive for others.
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Komplete A49 and Ableton Macros control issues
Hello, I've recently moved over to Ableton Live 10. I'm trying to get my A49 to control the Macros of Live. No matter what I do I can't get it to work. I've tried custom scripts and it doesn't seem to work. Do I have the wrong midi controller? Does the A49 not play well with Ableton? 😥 Thanks in advance for the help.
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A49 and Mikro workflow
I have the A49 and The Mikro. When using the A49 and the Mikro I find it easier to use the the Mikro Keyboard and chords mode than using my A49. Are they any good videos that makes it easy for understand how to use keyboard more than my pads on the Mikro for chords and top melodies?
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Why Transport Controls does'n work in Logic Pro? (Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A49)
Hello There I bought the A49 keyboard. When I try it with the Logic Pro, Transport Controls doesn't work. Sometimes it works but most of the time doesn't. Sometimes when I press the play button, synthesizer sounds coming out from the buttons like it is a key on the keyboard. I have already contacted with the Native…
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Using two keyboards with Kurzweil
I'm in the market for a smaller spare keyboard. I have NI libraries and several additions, but I've only ever used them, one at a time, on a single keyboard controller (an older Kurzweil). In viewing the Komplete Kontrol 49 series, I'm wondering if I'm able to run my software concurrently through my existing setup AND…
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Is it possible for the A49 Komplete Kontrol to "default" to "MIDI mode" when opening DAW?
Pretty much what my question in the subject says ^ Is it possible for the A49 Komplete Kontrol keyboard to "default" to "MIDI mode" when opening DAW? When I open the DAW (in this case, Ableton), it defaults into DAW control (or whatever it's called), which means that the knobs are controlling the mixer. I wanna be able to…
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Komplete Kontrol 49 compatibility
I am a little bit frustrated, I am really thinking about buying the Komplete Kontrol Smart keyboard controllers. The problem that I am running into is that there's not a phone number listed to call Native Instruments and ask questions. I wanted to make sure that my computer is compatible with the controller. Is there…
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Was gifted used Maschine and A49 for Christmas
My dad bought me a maschine studio and A49 keyboard from the pawn shop for Christmas. I always like to register my products so when I tried it said it was registered to someone else. I put in a support ticket but I haven't heard back yet. Is there anything else I can do? I already sent them the receipt and the serial…
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Anyone else experiencing problems with accessibility after latest updates?
Hello I am a blind music producer. After updating my macOs to Ventura, and updating to Komplete 2.8, I have been having some problems with the accessibility functions witch I am very much depending on. The problem: When I open an instrument track, the browse and plugin buttons works fine to find instruments and plugins.…
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Change controller settings
I have a Kontrol A49. It will not konect on controller editor (and doesn't appear in dropdown list.) It shows up in Komplete Kontrol, but I cannot find out how to change velocity curve. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks,
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Komplete Kontrol A49 does not work
Hello everyone!! I just bought a Komplete Kontrol A49 and there are some functions not working. I use logic and for example the octave up button does not work. I can put octaves down but then not back up. I have latest versions of eveything and running it with Rosetta. Any idea why it wont work? thanks!
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Piano sound delay
I'm new to this and I have Komplete Kontrol A49 and Komplete Audio but I just want to learn piano for now and I'm using https://virtualpiano.net/ for free but there is a sound delay even when I connect audio interface. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks in advance Ben
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KONTROL A49 shift button does not give any option for scale or anything else
The shift button has no light and does nothing when pressed apart from turn almost all the other lights OFF on the a49. i have the latest drivers etc...
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Some functions of my A49 don't work with Cubase 10
I've watched a YouTuber who could use the browse knob to go to another track, which then automatically got armed (Rec) and was play&record ready. I have to do that manually with the mouse. Also, you should be able to select and move elements on the timeline. Doesn't do anything. Do I miss out some updates? Or settings?
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using the Native instruments VSTs in MPC studio
Back ground; I am running the A49 keyboard, the normal software along with. Also I have the MPC system and all their stuff also that come with that. I can connect the A49 with the MPC via MIDI setup and can pick all their sounds, and play them on the Keyboard record onto MPC and record. Problem I have is I cannot pull the…
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Using MPC with Komplete Kontrol A49 Keyboard
New to most of this stuff going on! Have the MPC System setup works well. Also the MPC studio 2 controller. Just getting the N.I. KOMPLETE control A49 Keyboard, on the way. Question for me is, can they work togeather, or we up for fight here. If they do, is it sort of easy ish,🙄 to set up..
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Why are lights and led-screen continuously blinking on Kontrol A49?
Since a few days lights under knobs are continuously blinking on my Komplete A49. Also, the little led-screen keeps changing as if there is some input. I have no DAW or anything audio opened, it just starts the moment the PC is turned on. Anyone any idea what might cause this and what would resolve it?
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No play back of recorded midi using Komplete Kontrol A49 and Abelton Live 11 Lite
Hi peeps Ive set up my Komplete Kontrol A49. I can hear midi when I play the keyboard, and whilst recording, however post recording / on playback I can't hear the midi. I can see levels so the midi is going somewhere. My midi preferences in Abelton are control surface 'Komplete Kontrol' with Komplete Kontrol A DAW selected…
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Height measurement for the Komplete Kontrol A49 controller?
Hi, I’ve had my eye on the Komplete Kontrol A49 for a while but I need to make sure that it’s going to fit where I plan on putting it. I have a computer desk with a very wide keyboard tray (39 inches) and so width shouldn’t be a problem but I’m concerned about the height clearance. My desk tray has a 4” height clearance…
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Mod Wheel on KK A49 has stopped working any ideas on how to fix?
Hello! My mod wheel on my KK A49 has just stopped working out of nowhere. Pitch wheel still works but mod doesn't. I have both logic and Ableton and have tried it on synths that I know I was able to modulate previously in both DAWs but nothing happens. Anyone have any idea on how to fix?
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Should cc buttons on the A49 already be mapped to Kontact?
cc buttons work fine in Komplete Kontrol, just not if I go directly to Kontact (or Reaktor). They start at cc14 on the A49 left hand knob. Instructions talk about mapping 3rd party midi devices, so didn't seem to apply. Thanks!
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Just out of the box a49 trying to hook up but I get no sound on the keys
I can hear the browser preview but when I load the instrument I get nothing out of my keys - all the rotary knobs change parameters and the sample or instrument loads on the pc screen it just doesn't make any sound, is there something I'm doing wrong? Please help.
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Setup KK A49 with N-track studio
Hi, has anyone managed to configure an A49 with n-track. HAve anaged to do the faders but things like the start/stop record etc just wont seem to work. N-track dont have a specific configuration for Komplete Kontrol, they just say to cofigure it in the MIDI device configuration settings thanks Z
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Expression pedal with Komplete kontrol A49
Hello, Is there any way to use an expression pedal with Komplete kontrol A49? Please Help.
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Why my laptop do not show any connection to midi ??
I tried to setup my A49 midi key and when i connect it to laptop the light is turned on in buttons but laptop shows nothing .......
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My Komplete Kontrol A49 is a bit crooked
Hello. Is it normal that the keyboard of my new komplete kontrol a49 is a bit crooked? One of the keys protrudes slightly above the rest (3-4 mm), in addition, some keys have an extra mechanical overtone when I release them. But not all keys, only a few.
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Keyboard stands for my A49?
Hi there. I recently bought the KOMPLETE KONTROL A49 and can't seem to find any good keyboard stands that will do the job. Most of them are just "place and play" but I'm looking for something that has some sort of clamp that will make me feel more at ease. Any recommendations?
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Prepping for a gig, External HD's and keeping things simple...
Hello NI people, Newish MK3 user, upgraded from a mikro where I dipped my toes..... Loving the vibes and sounds I am creating. Currently my mk3 is in my studio tied to all of my workstation and toys. I would like to gig with a laptop I have running 16gb RAM, seems smooth enough for what I am doing. My initial question is…
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How do I stop Komplete Kontrol A49 from controlling my Logic mixer?
Hi! I couldn't find the answer to this, so hopefully someone here can help. I use a Komplete Kontrol A49. I've noticed that when I have no instance of the Komplete Kontrol plugin running the rotary knobs control the volume of the tracks in my Logic project (each know controls a different track, or the master volume if…