Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32 FIRST LOOK!

[@incaroads001]

Finally, another 32 key choice. I really don't understand why manufacturers almost universally shy away from this key number and key size. I'm not a 'keyboardist', as such, so maybe I just don't understand the needs of those folks who are. But it fits in small studio and performance spaces so well it would seem to be a proverbial "no-brainer".

[@Taetro]

I bet the market is probably larger for 25 or 49 but 32 is a great middle ground

[@bobafruti]

As a... sorta not really “keyboardist” I can’t play as quickly or accurately on the tiny m32 keys, but I do think the trade offs are worth it for portability. For more intricate playing I can still use my bigger board.

[@LyricOnTheBeat]

awesome review man. A lot of questions got answered. Thank you

[@Taetro]

glad I could help!

[@TomNoer]

Love Native Instruments Komplete and already have Maschine MK3. Ordered the M32 as a compact companion to Maschine MK3 as I found my Alessio keyboard too big for most uses. The M32 fits on my desk alongside the Maschine MK3 and I don't have to switch my focus to my keyboard stand all the time.

[@filipjonathan]

So excited to get my hands on this bad boy. Although, I do wish they included at least four drum pads. It would've been everything you could ever need for a portable controller.

[@Taetro]

Wooo lmk how you like it Filip

[@dmanh5144]

I have just bought both of these native instruments units and you have helped me understand that they were made to compliment each other instead of an all in one unit like the MPK mini mk3. The Arturia minilab mk2 came with many extra plugins and analog lab as well, just as one of your other videos explained.

[@diobrando6147]

I was so happy when i saw this, bought it using it with the mikro mk3 and its great for my nightshift work.

[@DarkDao]

Arturia minilab mk 2 but with 32 keys + keystep connectivity and arp = lap-studio perfection.

[@squidstar111]

Ace video, but the volume's a little low compared to other videos!

[@jacofuego]

... and the resolution

[@piccoloblack]

This really helped me make a decision, thank you

[@brnman]

I'm going for that 1, I have small hands (cant stretch out to play scales or chords easily) 2, That's like the best value to me. i) Native instruments' build quality and sounds are definitely high quality ii) They give Live 10 lite and other great freebies packaged to M32 iii) To my knowledge, the only portable midi controller from NI that might fit inside who knows, a slightly tall bag iv) Very good budget setup to making music!

[@Taetro]

Awesome! Setup and workflow tutorial coming this week!

[@gedoumazoutsuki]

already picked one up, my first "kontroler" ;-) i was gonna buy the a25 but i waited, because this is what i do, i always wait and consider options. and i have to say when the controller will arrive at my door, it's gonna feel so so good

[@Taetro]

yessssssss

[@koieBee]

Got mine last night, I think it was best choice. I was looking dangerously at NI S49 MKII, Arturia 49MKIII, and some syntesizers like Roland JD-XI, Novation Mininova... I just need something to get me back to music and M32 form factor, software, price etc. makes it perfect as entry point.

[@bjornfelle]

The compression on the sound when you peeled off the cellophane 🤤

[@Taetro]

👂🏻 👂🏻 👂🏻

[@JoeCarterDesigns]

As usual - so helpful and clear. I have Arturia MiniLab MkII and Keystep - but I'm frustrated with the pads on the MiniLab MkII - thinking of selling that and getting an Akai Pad Controller (I use laptop, but also use iPad... no NI is likely a no-go) - any suggestions?

[@lennonbarbosa5192]

Video sound is lower than usual, but the hype to buy this beauty is way higher than usual, lol

[@leinadfunky4411]

Will prefer it the Akai mini MKII and the launchkey mini?

[@arash5550]

im stucked at which one i should buy, Keystation Mini 32 or m32 ? i dont care about the knobs and buttons just the keys.

[@BrandoLuis]

That's a kick ass table 🔥🔥🔥

[@templemu]

Super nice, love the ribbons; and so much software, the Devs have nailed it with this model, should sell well; and Reaktor!

[@Taetro]

totally. Thanks for watching 🤘🏻

[@drkaren8493]

Nice review! And that's pretty sweet how NI has included all of that with this keyboard. Really really smart move on NIs part. No reason to start elsewhere... 😀

[@Le_Lys_Eclectique]

Ciaoooo and thank you for the great review! I've one question, but the 2 strips can only used to change octave or can they be used to apply effects on the notes we are playing? Thank you heaps!

[@anthonybradshaw]

Awesome Taetro! Really liking it! I'm not gonna pick one up prob cuz I have a launchkey 49 and mpk mini and I don't feel like it would be a good way to spend my money but I think it looks like a great one and can't wait to see more!

[@stefan0512]

Are you able to use all these plugins on fl studio aswell?

[@ClicStudio]

This keyboard looks so awesome! When I first saw the trailer I was so hyped! I can’t wait to use this lil’ boi gonna buy it as soon as possible! Great review btw and also I think that they didn’t include the pads isn’t bad because if they did they would have made the price higher and also if you get maschine mikkro and the m32 they just look damn cool together:P

[@brnman]

I like how I get a taetro advertisement on how to use novation launchkey, THEN watching taetro do review on m32

[@Taetro]

😂😂😂 I’m everywhere

[@stylgen]

Nice, very helpful. I found for size comparison a can of soda is a great reference. I might be picking this keyboard up now that Komplete Start is out.

[@Taetro]

What kind of soda can is that big???

[@koraydundar5320]

Hi Taetro! I am a complete beginner. I cant decide if I go with Native Instruments Kontrol M32 or AKAI MPK Mini MKIII. Which one you would recommend? Portability is not an issue for me and I already have garage band app on my mac.

[@Gavinkelsier]

which keyboard would you prefer? arturia minilab mkii or m32?

[@vmi4172]

Not even close. The m32 is the best mini keyboard on the market. A more proper comparison would be Arturia Ketstep vs m32. If this m32 came with aftertouch(like Keystep) it would be a no brainer.

[@theoriginalheartstrummer]

@@vmi4172 I'm wondering though if this would be able to control my behringer model d like my keystep currently is

[@RaphaelBruninx]

It’s releasing on my birthday,that means it’s meant to be. Will be a perfect addition to my maschine mk3,👍 love it.

[@Taetro]

Totally meant to be. 🎂

[@ZenMountain]

Please, how can I connect this to my iPad Pro 2018 ? I’ve tried a couple of USB-USBC connectors with no luck. Thanks.

[@meric747]

I do have Maschiene Studio and S49 MK2 but i think gonna buy this sweet thing :)) but it would be nice if we could buy this without software..would be mire cheaper i think..dont want to collect software ;)

[@andrewnibbi]

meric747 same here. I’ve got two instances of Komplete Select and a full Komplete Ultimate, so it’d be nice to be able to skip the extra bundle.

[@Taetro]

The software is well worth it and I doubt it added much to the cost

[@vmi4172]

@@Taetro Nobody who knows what they are doing will even use that software. It's for rookies who don't know any better. We are buying the keyboard not all that extra crap so I wish that would stop doing that.

[@Mod739.]

Hey do you get the voucher for the native instruments site only if you order it from there ? Thanks

[@bernhardtsen74]

Just bought it for my kid bro!I use the KontrolKey A49 and Akai 2mini with Komplete library!

[@Taetro]

stokkkkeeedd

[@AlfonxB]

Thanks for that review. No i got my M32 but i didnt get it to work it with ableton live. Yes - i can use midi but I cant use play/stop and all that fancy transport buttons. Do i miss something? I have Ableton Live 10.0.6 Suite... :-( Allready updated the Firmware of M32 from 0.3.3 to 0.3.6

[@AlfonxB]

Okay - it goes like this: Start Live, Preferences - MIDI: Surface: Komplete Kontrol A Input: Komplete Kontrol M DAW Output: Komplete Kontrol M DAW Then the Buttons for "Play, Rec, Loop" are shining. But i didn't get the endless knobs to control my VST-Instruments. They control volume and panning....

[@vegasvideoevents1724]

@@AlfonxB My does not read Control M Daw Only Komplete 32 as an option in the Midi surface area. Any Ideas??

[@AlfonxB]

Vegas Video Events i think you need Ableton live 10.0.6 for this Integration (below 10.0.6 you can only create a user script and use it in midi mode). Which Version of live do you have?

[@vegasvideoevents1724]

@@AlfonxB Yes that's the version Im currently using which comes with the M32 Keboard. I'm lost, I've tried it all on top of research and still nothing.

[@AlfonxB]

Vegas Video Events thats bad. Just write a support ticket and you see they will help quick. You can also search - perhaps your solution is already answered: support.native-instruments.com/hc/en-us/sections/360000092657-Installation

[@fadatiko]

Can the strips be used to control maschine performer fx?

[@albuquerquejr1978]

Native M32 works perfectly on Logic Pro X? Works well too with kontakt, Arturia's and others vsts apps? Sorry my english!

[@bobafruti]

v. albuquerque jr. yup, works great!

[@fretduster03]

can you use co independently both maschine mikro and kontrol m 32 at the same time.like 2 person playing different presets to jam along together or you only get to control one at a time?

[@itthisaiphrom8278]

I bought the mpk don’t really like the way key respond physically at all, it feels stiff, flimsy and feel kinda cheap so ended up returned. The question about the keys that I’m looking for is. Are the keys feel the “same” as Akai mpk mini mk2? Thanks

[@mrautomatech2329]

Itthi Saiphrom Yes, this is what I want to know as well. You do a review about a keyboard and just casually gloss over the feel of the key bed. That's the most important thing. I too think like the Akai Mini keys feel like complete garbage, just mushy and spongy as hell. Are these similar? A little more reaction? Just wishing you could compare it to other mini keyboards that have been released. Guess I'll have to wait until it drops to find out myself. It's definitely a great packaged deal, but Also, NI mentioned themselves it only integrates w 3 DAWs at the moment.

[@KratosUltraFan]

l get the message that ''KOMPLETE START IS NOW IN NATIVE ACCESS!'' but it never appears in native access

[@queencitycutty9082]

Yeaaahh..I tried it 2day..

[@VKJ85]

Just a suggestion, download the latest Native Access from the NI's site. I hope that helps.

[@queencitycutty9082]

@@VKJ85 Thanks maybe I'll try again then..

[@OliverBusse]

Go to the website and login to your account. Search for it and click "Download". It will then add it to your Native Access account. It may take up to 10 minutes to appear there as their servers are busy these days due to the massive download amount :-)

[@virgo47]

Today I've got one, got my first look, tried it with Maschine, Komplete Kontrol, Kontakt... and then tried to customize the MIDI (for use in non-supported DAW) only to find out that they allow to customize only the knobs, channel for keys and the pedal. There are roughly 12-19 more possible buttons (depending how you count it and I left some buttons for internal functions) and one more big knob completely useless. That's a shame when I compare it to my old Maschine Mikro where I could assign most of the buttons. Also, you can't customize velocity curves in MIDI mode (again, you could with Maschine Mikro Mk1). Otherwise it feels great, it would be such a great MIDI keyboard - but now it feels like silly NKS keyboard and I'm very sad. I'll probably calm down tomorrow, but this feels like NI is trying to be the Microsoft of music. Is it normal for other manufacturers that buttons do NOTHING in midi mode? I doubt it.

[@ksamand3139]

Thank you for review!

[@artemi-music]

tnx for the video!

[@aubreyharoldburke]

Hey what’s the difference between the keys and the keys in the key step? The key step has slightly larger keys then a mini key board - wondering if it’s noticeably better experience then the m32 ?

[@vmi4172]

Exactly. I can't believe this guy made this video..put both those keyboards side to side and did not compare the keys! What a wasted opportunity lol.

[@aubreyharoldburke]

No ones “really talking about it” not really critical reviews

[@gerardomerino6418]

Hi Taetro! Do you know which keyboard has the biggest keys between the M32 and the Keystep? Thank you very much!

[@JH-pw5ep]

Do I have to buy a native instruments product for downloading and using the komplete start?

[@murahachibu]

Do the keys feel similar to the Keystep?

[@Ahmad-Mounir44]

Why no lightguide in this model?

[@javierf55]

It looks fantastic. The pads are missing though.

[@Taetro]

true - there's plenty of room on it too

[@FreddyPaez]

que son las produciones de box?

[@MrAwesomemusician]

@taetro would say getting the m32 AND maschine mikro mk3 is redundant or a waste?

[@yacnetwork3690]

When is the date you allowed to actually review it?

[@shlomorabenovets4709]

So you need Live 10. Bummer. Just got it and didnt realize that it doesnt do Daw Control in Live 9. Is it worth the 300 bucks to upgrade to Live 10?

[@MaseratiHolla]

Great review, I just subscribed!

[@Taetro]

Thanks for the sub!

[@SevfuckYoubitch]

Is this board good at controlling vsts like it's big bros??

[@HEC9]

Man!! I was thinking to sell my Arturia Keystep...The sequence thing didn´t work with me. My Komplete Kontrol M32 is coming (I do have the paradise of the Maschines MK3 and Jam)... Although I haven´t anything with CV...Your nice video "save" the keystep! It´s a good Ipad and Novation Circuit´s friend. Thank you!

[@OryxDJ]

I wished there was a souncard built in including a headphone out. i hoped they did because it is perfect for a portable setup. Also bluetooth midi would have been a truly portable win (as in the Akai LPK25 wireless or the ZIVIC puc+

[@juanbello9083]

i think ik multimedia makes one

[@declan5647]

Can I get all that software on windows 10? Cause it seems like everyone who has all of the software has a mac.

[@doingloing9297]

Yes you can I got a Windows notebook and it works 😉

[@declan5647]

@@doingloing9297 ok thanks appreciate the feedback!

[@isaiahsims__]

I'm about to pre order it. Should I pre order from amazon or native instruments. I don't wanna miss out on any of the extra essentials or anything like that

[@CuttaMuzik12]

zaysims You’ll get all the extras no matter where you preorder. I highly recommend Sweetwater because they have excellent customer service and a lil extra warranty for free.

[@adair5347]

or use guitar center and pick it up on march 6th instead of waiting for shipping ;)

[@tunesofeleven]

What is the price?

[@Taetro]

amzn.to/2ERdZE8

[@jeramylaboy1444]

Quick question i use logic pro x, would the knobs work for other plug ins i have purchased from soundtoys and plug ins such as glitch? And what about the stock logic pro plug ins? I want to be able to control effects with those knobs i have been looking for a keyboard that does this

[@Taetro]

It’s will work with NKS compatible plugins but otherwise you’ll have to map

[@Tyra.White55]

I love the look of the keyboard ♡☆♡☆♡

[@Taetro]

it is beautiful

[@ep2ats]

can you map traktor or seratto and dj with it....i know you can map traktor with the mpk mini soo

[@brentkimball4156]

wouldn't mind some pads and then getting maschine software too but its really good for the money

[@Taetro]

exactlyyyt

[@jusipat412]

I already own an MPK Mini and a Launchpad, but I desperately want access to the Komplete Start plugins. Would it be worth it to buy this? Or would it be a waste?

[@bacenote]

Komplete Start is free now directly from NI site without the controller, but it takes a while to show up in Native Access

[@HOSTvallo]

Would you prefer this over the Akai MK2 Mini?

[@Taetro]

Ummm probably not because my mpk is all black, has pads, and fits in my bag

[@mayito3334]

do you think you need all those midi controllers? Why do you like buying all of them so much?

[@Taetro]

I do not NEED all of them for sure but I really enjoy the different form factors and workflows

[@blue.sunset]

What I don´t like about these "Komplete" keyboards is that they are made for Native Instruments software forcing you to use them. This keyboard isn´t even attractive. So, do you want to know what is really good and wonderful? IT'S MY NEW AKAI FORCE WOOOOOOW YEEESSSSS ....

[@AlfonxB]

Lol! :)

[@doingloing9297]

You can use the m32 and the maschine mikro with ableton 10 live 😉

[@eltripps]

Are the keys on this any bigger/different than the mpk mini keys?

[@AndresBurgoa]

Thanks. Good video. Looks like you are heading out of the Ableton ecosystem!

[@yacnetwork3690]

Were you gonna laugh when you said "position of your knob" kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpnQmZKQeNGFiLM

[@seregamelnik9381]

I wonder if it can control iPad.

[@Taetro]

Haven’t tested but will!

[@KEVYN_ISIN]

Do you need an audio interface with this ?

[@JoshND86]

no

[@chriss1152]

For a 130.00 dollars your getting a great deal

[@AJC19811]

A25 more affordable at £109

[@kotodamamidnight412]

Best review of this so far. Thanks for making these. You’ve earned a subscriber. I hope you continue making these cool vids!

[@Taetro]

Thanks for the sub kotodama!!

[@AJC19811]

I get A25 today

[@Taetro]

enjoy! lmk how you like it

[@AJC19811]

Love it haven't downloaded everything yet but tried some the sounds I'm liking it tho

[@wernerhaider2338]

would be nice to see some improved latency reduction when using ni products in Ableton, Ableton!

[@Taetro]

I have no issue...is your buffer size too high?

[@SculpArts]

it has no midi ports!

[@junito1957]

no i pick the 49 key you cant beat all the addon , plug in ,etc

[@zodiac909]

Ableton Live Lite gets me SO mad though...

[@Taetro]

It’s a great starting point imo

[@LifeGQ]

Am I the only one that cringed when he slammed the keyboard on the table?

[@issiewizzie]

playing on pad / keys what about people who are not keyboard players wouldn't the pad be more it

[@Hare_Force_One]

LOUDER !! ;P

[@TRaddcliff]

NO MENTION of fixed MIDI on the product page or specs page. Anyone that wants to map CC avoid this product. Only discovered after purchasing one. This detail is hidden in a help page. A one paragraph blurb. Failure.

[@dawoud8013]

Hi ! What is CC ? automation isn't ok with this keyboard ?

[@TRaddcliff]

@@dawoud8013 CC is the MIDI control numbers. they are fixed. on most controllers you can edit what CC messages you'd like to send. Knob 1 on page will transmit midi CC14 only. if I wanted to transmit CC74...im out of luck. yes you can animate/automate the CC values....but the ones they have are useless to me...and probably most people wanting a controller to control anything other than the NI plugins. so if you are getting this to just use the plugs that come with it....great. but if you wanted a controller to setup for your gear...forget about it.

[@timcity]

from now on... if anything by native instruments is released without "USB-C" in the markup, I'm not gonna buy it. C'mon people! I have a $20 bluetooth speaker with USB-C !!! It's ridiculous that in 2019 we have to beg for these kinds of things.

[@ramonrichie9683]

You can connect any usb-c to usb-b cable to it, so what's the deal?

[@plutothegreat]

Just picked one up for 50$

[@TooSlowTube]

This is another MIDI keyboard without a MIDI OUT socket then?

[@SevfuckYoubitch]

Buy interface.

[@TooSlowTube]

@@SevfuckYoubitch, No - buy better keyboard. True MIDI is inherently superior to USB MIDI. USB is polled, and buffered. it's designed for bulk data transfer. True MIDI sends each message as soon as it happens. Using a USB-MIDI converter, to connect a USB keyboard to a MIDI synth is not only a waste of money, it's just plain stupid. It does not work as well as a proper MIDI keyboard. There's jitter, and there's more reasons for it to go wrong. Any manufacturer who expects me to buy a "MIDI" device, with no MIDI socket, can basically suck my balls.

[@SevfuckYoubitch]

@@TooSlowTube so the mpc live usb midi is "inferior?"

[@TooSlowTube]

@@SevfuckYoubitch, Correct.

[@SevfuckYoubitch]

@@TooSlowTube incorrect.

[@johngonzales3528]

First