Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A25

Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A25 – Compact Smart MIDI Keyboard

The Komplete Kontrol A25 delivers a streamlined, expressive interface to the Komplete universe. Featuring a custom semi-weighted keybed, integrated OLED display, smart play tools, and seamless DAW integration, it's built to make music creation fast, intuitive, and undeniably musical.

Key Features

• 25 semi-weighted custom keybed: Responsive full-size keys designed in-house by NI, ideal for performance and expression.
• OLED display and push encoder: Quickly browse presets, view parameter feedback, and navigate your session with one hand.
• Eight touch-sensitive control knobs: Pre-mapped to essential parameters on Komplete and NKS plug-ins for deep, hands-on control.
• Smart Play functionality: Over 100 scales and modes, chord mode, and arpeggiator help you stay in key and spark musical ideas.
• DAW integration: Control play, record, tempo, undo, and mix-levels in Logic, Ableton Live, GarageBand, Cubase, Nuendo, and more.
• USB-Bus powered with TRS pedal input: Powered simply via USB and includes sustain or expression pedal support.
• Komplete software bundle: Comes with Komplete Kontrol software, Komplete Instruments and Effects, and Maschine Essentials to get you started right away.

Customer Benefits

Whether you’re sketching ideas or performing live, the A25 keeps workflow intuitive and expressive. Browse sounds immediately, play deeply with Smart Play, and control DAWs without touching the mouse—making every creative moment smoother.

Quick Specs

• Keys: 25 full-size semi-weighted
• Display: OLED + 4-direction push encoder
• Controls: 8 touch-sensitive knobs, pitch & mod wheels
• Connectivity: USB-B, TRS pedal input
• Power: USB bus-powered
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 48.8 × 25.7 × 8.9 cm
• Weight: Approx. 2.4 kg

What’s in the Box

• Komplete Kontrol A25 keyboard
• USB-B to USB-A cable
• Download voucher for Komplete Kontrol software, Komplete instruments & effects, and Maschine Essentials
• User documentation

Use Cases / Ideal For

Perfect for music producers, beat-makers, and keyboard players looking for compact, direct access to a sonic universe. Its small form fits any desk, while deep integration makes it powerful within production or live setups.

Compatibility

Works with Komplete Kontrol software and any VST/AU/AAX plugin. Includes full support for NKS instruments. Offers transport and mixer control across major DAWs. Includes sustain/expression control and seamless Maschine workflow integration.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Excellent playability with expressive semi-weighted keybed
• Smart Play enables creative scale and chord performance
• At-a-glance feedback via OLED plus one-hand navigation
• Compact build with strong DAW and Komplete integration

⚠️ Cons:

• Limited key range compared to 49- or 61-key keyboards
• No light guides or large colour displays found on higher-tier models

The Komplete Kontrol A25 is a beautifully engineered entry into hands-on music creation—combining compact control, visual feedback, and musical tools into one elegant keyboard.