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Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32 review

MIDI controllers

NI's smallest keyboard controller with 32 synth-action keys and deep NKS/Komplete integration. Best for portable nks-mapped control of komplete and nks plugins. Price: $139.

Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32 by Native Instruments

Key features

  • 32 synth-action mini keys
  • OLED display for browsing and feedback
  • Smart Play (scales, chords, arpeggios)
  • Touch strips for pitch/mod
  • 8 touch-sensitive control knobs

Pros

  • Deep pre-mapped NKS control of Komplete instruments and effects.
  • Includes a Komplete 15 Select voucher and Ableton Live Lite.

Cons

  • No aftertouch.
  • No pads, faders, or iOS support.

Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32 alternatives

  • Akai Professional

    Akai Professional MPK Mini IV

    $99once

    Compact 25-key USB-C MIDI controller with pitch/mod wheels, 8 pads, and 5-pin DIN MIDI output.

    VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOS

  • Arturia

    Arturia MiniLab 3

    $149once

    A 25-key universal MIDI controller with pads, faders, encoders, and a bundled software suite.

    VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported

  • Novation

    Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4

    $139.99once

    A 25 mini-key DAW controller with polyphonic-aftertouch pads, Scale/Chord modes, and an arpeggiator.

    VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
All Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32 alternatives

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