Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A49 + IPAD: Review Part 1
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A49: Review Part 1
Yet another midi keyboard adventure with my trusty ipad, This time with the more feature rich Komplete kontrol A49. Many more functions to be reviewed in future videos. Stick around for a more in depth video using a computer
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Very nice video. I just ordered mine so I'm bingeing a bunch of videos about it. Your playing is excellent as well!
Thanks and enjoy your new instrument! You can do so much with this thing!
Superb bro
I cannot get my iPad to work with any controller. I’ve tried an mpk mini and a NI A61. Says it requires too much power. Any suggestions? Thank you.
Some of the akai controllers require you to turn on the controller in a special way to have a lower power mode for lightning jack iPads. Other controllers may require you to use an apple or compatible usb adapter that can also charge the device. Connecting a battery pack to that adapter can also work. Some other people is a powered usb hub. I use the apple USB3 adapter and plug into the wall socket when using my keylab 37. Another option is to check the specs on the power drawn by the midi controller. I would think anything using less than maybe 800-500 mA might work without plugging the iPad into power. My guess is the usb c iPads can send enough power to a controller.
Hey thanks for sharing!
Cool video 💪🏼
Thanks!
You can see many keyboards having a lot of controls and then this having just 8 encoders but then I got a M32 and is beautiful, is the small version but same controls, I got this because I already had a M-Audio Keysteation61es, but I'm thinking now to get the A61, the combo pedal input is perfect! you can put a normal sustain pedal or an expresion pedal or even a combo 2-pedal and assing any CC to that! I really wanted a controller having Sustain and Sostenuto pedal.
But true, a pianist need the full size semi-weighted keys as minimun. Is not only hard to me press the mini keys but to control the dinamics too, the synth action is too soft at the start while on the another is more hard to hit the keys at the begin so you know you have to hit really hard to get the max. Is not easy to get used again.
Thanks for sharing the video. I was wondering if it would be possible to connect the keyboard to an ipad. I'm considering buying the A61 or A49 to that purpose. :)
Definitely, that’s exactly what I did in this video. You’ll need the usb to lightning adapter. It will receive power from the device so make sure you have it charged. There’s some cheap options on amazon if you don’t want it get the official apple adapter.
@@MACROMARVIN Great! Thanks for the reply! I will keep it charged :)
_Maybe a dumb question but I usually use guitars in my music too so I go through a USB Interface. 🎶🎵🎹🎸 Can this go through a USB interface? Cool demo and great playing!_
Yeah that’s the primary function, being to use it on tablets and stuff is a bonus. I have used in my laptop and connected an interface for my guitar. Have also used on tablet with the interface. Just be sure your device is compatible they have been making software updates that screwed up some of the tablets.
How are you getting that much audio output ? How did you connect the speakers?
Hi. Does the rotary controls work when powered by the iPad? Can they send CC to the soft running on the iPad?
The keys on this are so good hey. I used to have a microkey air too but this is much more inspiring to play
Totally agree, the feel is complete different. I still have a microkey but it’s mostly for traveling or a long drive
A49 with iPad Pro 3rd gen. using garage band. Every time the iPad locks the audio stops working and I have to reset it. Any ideas how can I prevent this from happening?
Hey man great video, just wondering if the knobs will work on GarageBand for iPad. Also, do the buttons do anything. Thanks in advance 🙂
Thanks for watching! I’ll have to test it further but I believe it doesn’t work the same as in the computer due to the lack of mapping abilities.
@@MACROMARVIN hi. I'm also wondering, so if you have some time to test ... :)
did you have te issue about the komplete kontrol s88 sustain pedal not working?
is a shitty thing cause is to expensive but the sustain pedal throw 0 midi to 127 but not in between!
can you tell me what's this app is ？I only know ganband music apo
apps.apple.com/us/app/piano-3d-real-ar-piano-app/id771068869
anyone know what song he is playing ?
Clair de Lune improvisation by Debussy
Go to minute 8:20
Nice review bro. Is it compatible with android phones?
Thanks for watching! It’s made to work streamlined with Apple devices unfortunately. There are some work around I’ve seen other CZcams videos cover but includes more steps and can’t guarantee it will work you know.
Hi Marco, can you say something about the Latency settings and what IPad Model are you using? I found out that latency should be below 64 samples. Ist this possible with you setup? Thanks
Hey! Thanks for watching. I had no issues with latency because I connected the iPad with a wire to the keyboard using the usb lightning adapter in order to use the midi controller
Great video :) I have the same model and was trying to connect my board to my Samsung Tablet but I don’t get no sound when I hit the keys. What’s the name of your piano app please? Can you recommend a similar app for a Samsung tablet? I can’t find any. Also I am new to this lol. Thank you in advance :)
I was using GarageBand and Piano3D. It depends on the midi capability of the app. Honestly, I’m not familiar with skills apps for Android.
Thanks for the video
Komplete control A61 won’t run on iPad, help please.
I’m hooking up a NI A61 instead and I get a message on my iPad “the A61 requires too much power” since the keyboard can’t be plug to the mains and it’s only usb powered I see no other option to operate it on my iPad.
Sorry to hear it’s not working out! What kind of iPad are you using? I’m wondering if that has anything to do with it. I was using the first gen iPad Pro in this example.
@@MACROMARVIN we use same. 1st gen iPad Pro. Using apple camera adapter usb to lighting. Just bought it. Will try again as we used older adapter first time.
Greetings, I'm totally new to these kind of keyboards. Do you now if is possible to play it through usb and headphones for example on a computer? Or putting directly headphones on it to not making any noise and contain the sound? Thank you so much!
Hi thanks for watching! Yes whenever you connect these midi style keyboards to a computer you can plug in headphones to contain the sound. Just keep in mind that if you use any wireless headphones the sound can get delayed so you’ll want it to be wired
@@MACROMARVIN Wow so fast reply! Thank you very much, I understand! Do you also remember if the cable needed is already inside the box or we have to buy it separately?
Does it have a headphone jack ? Or can you plug it into studio monitors ?
Thanks for watching. Keep in mind that this is a midi keyboard that needs to be linked to an iPad or directly to a computer. It doesn’t have any sound coming out of it. It would be through the device you are using it on that you’d need headphones or studio monitors. This are just interfaces to play with multiple sounds and instruments.
Hey man I can’t get the sustain pedal to work .. and can’t find the midi icon to go to the pedal option any suggestions ?
And when I press the pedal it just changes sounds
That’s really odd! Honestly have never heard or had that happen. It must be some setting on your software. What are you using to play instruments and record? It may have a midi mapping option.
How is the velocity setting playing on this. Some users say the velocity levels are low
Honestly, I’m not an expert. I’m use to playing an actual piano and I although it’s not comparable I’d say it’s pretty good. It’s not the best but for the price plus the ability to modify volume on music passages with Logic Pro it’s not a bad option. Would just depend on much time you’re willing to put into adjusting does passages.
How did you get power to the keyboard just plugging directly into the iPad
Yeah this keyboard is powered through the usb. The iPad powered it. I’m using iPad Pro version 1 with usb to lightning camera adapter
I have the same but all I get is complete control smart keyboard controller and the blue lights light up but that’s as far as it goes
I’m using Auria pro and a pre-Sonus audio box iTwo
I just bought the Komplete Kontrol 49 with the Apple Camera Connection Kit, but the iPad keeps telling me it requieres too much power and does not work! Any workaround???
Which iPad version are you using? I am using a version 1 iPad Pro. Not sure if that processing difference may be an issue
MACRO MARVIN iPad 6th Gen , i’ve read peaple have the same issue with iPad Pros 😢, but not you!
Aw man sorry to hear that. I’ve been using it more on my Mac lately but I’ll try it out and get back to you
I’ve got the same issue hooking up a A61 keyboard to a ipad
Hi what's the connector from the iPad?
It’s the usb camera connector
Hello Marvin, thanks for sharing! Does your iPadPro have USB-C or a lightning connection? I have the same keyboard, but when I connect it to my iPadPro 2017 with lightning connection it says that Native Komplete Kontrol A49 requires too much USB power and just don't work (even though my iPadPro is fully charged). It's nice to see yours working flawlessly, though!
Hey! Thanks for your comment. I was using iPad Pro gen 1 with a lighting to USB adapter.
I haven’t had the power issue so far, you may want to also check that the connection points are wobbling or being moved while you play, may cause inconsistent current
Thank you Marvin for your answers. So I use the same elements (same iPad same adapter) but unfortunately something is not working in the same way. I'll check all my cables again. Meanwhile keep up the good work! All the best
Aw man sorry to hear that!
You can try a few things
1. Try plugging the adapter and cable in first then connect to the keyboard
2. Try a non powered hub
3 try a powered hub
4. Try the USB 3 camera kit
noisy keybed..but its good for the price