While it does not have many DJ friendly functions, it does retain the company's standard for quality, as evidenced by its many good ratings. Native Instruments is well known in DJ circles because for the quality of their Traktor software, they also expanded into music hardware which includes the Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2, a 61-key MIDI keyboard controller.

It was also featured on our Best MIDI Keyboard Controllers when we published the first edition in May 2018 until June 2021 when it was out-ranked by the Arturia KeyLab 88 MKII and Yamaha MX61 V2. The Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2 earned a place on our recommended list for 61 Key MIDI Controller Keyboards in May 2018 where it remained until August 2022 when it was out-ranked by other controllers. 2020.05: Highest Rated MIDI Keyboard Controller from $500 to $1000.That means you can see exactly what youre adjusting in real time whether its in kHz, dB, or BPM. All essential parameters load instantly and are displayed across the two color displays, intuitively divided into pages. And the ultra-sensitive touch strip provides a fun, responsive alternative to plugging in a dedicated expression pedal.Īll of your KOMPLETE and NKS instruments are pre-mapped to the KOMPLETE KONTROL hardware by the people who know them best the instrument designers themselves. Get precise control of pitch and mod functions via two ergonomic, rubberized wheels. And for keyboard novices, Easy Mode maps the white keys to whichever scale you like, so youll never hit a wrong note. Activate chord mode to create a progression by playing single keys, then switch on the arpeggiator and turn it into an expressive musical performance. Stay-on key, with notes of the currently selected scale or mode lit on the Light Guide.

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