![]() I don't know whether this is a coding error or a deliberate move to cripple the lower end of the range, but it makes working with the Kontrol software very cumbersome. ![]() The large overlay screen that pops up when browsing with an S series keyboard does not appear on the A models. The interface is still not retina compatible, so the tiny, fuzzy, aliased text is hard to read on a 5k screen. It has been out now for over 4 years and hasn't really improved much in that time, so I'm not sure how high a priority it is for NI. The ugly part is the Komplete Kontrol software - it's usable, but it really needs a major overhaul. I like that the case is quite shallow (only 10") - it fits in easily between my keyboard and monitor and I think the hardware is very good value - I paid $225, thanks to a 10% discount at Guitar Center. It is purely USB bus powered and there is no off switch. ![]() It does not have the touch strip or 5 pin MIDI I/O ports and it only has one pedal input. The pitch and mod wheels have a good feel, but the buttons are quite loud and clicky. The keybed is semi-weighted and not that far behind the S series, but note that it does NOT have aftertouch. I've played many worse keyboards! I'd put it somewhere between a budget Korg and a decent Yamaha. The action is very usable and not at all spongy. When the A61 was announced I was surprised by the price and assumed it would be pretty low quality, but when I tried one out first hand it was better than I had expected. I got the S61 when they first came out, sold it earlier this year and was planning to get the new S88 Mk2, but a few negative reviews made me hesitate.
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