Smart Play

Stay in key with over 100 scales and modes, play chord progressions and arpeggios with single keys, or map any scale to white keys only

No Mappings Required

Integrated control over Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, and GarageBand at launch. Cubase and Nuendo integration coming soon after initial release

Great Extras

Includes a comprehensive collection of KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects, KOMPLETE KONTROL Software, and MASCHINE ESSENTIALS (full MASCHINE software plus 1.6 GB MASCHINE Factory Selection)

"DJTT has the BEST customer service around--I order the AK3 and they shipped it to me on the same day, got to me a few days later and the entire time DJTT sent me updates on where it was during transit. "

April 17, 2019

Technical Details


Key Features:

  • Smart, streamlined keyboard controller for all your virtual instruments and effects
  • Affordable entry point into the NI world
  • Best-in-class, semi-weighted custom NI keybed
  • Informative OLED display for at-a-glance navigation
  • 8 touch-sensitive control knobs
  • Ergonomic pitch and mod wheels
  • 4-directional push encoder for one-handed sound browsing and project navigation
  • Tag-based preset browsing via the KOMPLETE KONTROL Software: Find sounds quickly and hear instant previews
  • Smart Play: Stay in key with over 100 scales and modes, play chord progressions and arpeggios with single keys, or map any scale to white keys only
  • Pre-mapped control of KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects plus hundreds of Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) plug-ins from leading manufacturers viathe KOMPLETE KONTROL Software
  • Full VSTi and VST FX support
  • Deep integration with MASCHINE software
  • Intuitive control over Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, and GarageBand at launch. Cubase and Nuendo integration coming soon after initial release
  • TRS pedal input, assignable to sustain or expression
  • USB 2.0 bus powered
  • Can be used / assigned as a MIDI controller
  • Includes a comprehensive collection of KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects, KOMPLETE KONTROL Software, and MASCHINE ESSENTIALS (fullMASCHINE software plus 1.6 GB MASCHINE Factory Selection)


Included Software:

Register your hardware to download the KOMPLETE KONTROL software, plus a collection of KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects and MASCHINE Essentials for free. Includes:
  • THE GENTLEMAN – classic upright piano
  • MONARK – iconic mono synth
  • SCARBEE MARK 1 – electric piano
  • REAKTOR PRISM – polyphonic synthesizer
  • REAKTOR BLOCKS WIRED – modular synths
  • REAKTOR 6 PLAYER – powerful player for REAKTOR instrumentsKONTAKT 6 PLAYER – including 50 instruments
  • GUITAR RIG 5 PLAYER – custom amp, 17 cabinets, and 13 effectsKOMPLETE KONTROL Software
  • MASCHINE ESSENTIALS

System Requirements:

  • Windows 10 (latest Service Pack), Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU,2GB RAM
  • macOS 10.12, 10.13 (latest update), Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM
  • USB 2.0 or higher (cable included)
  • Graphics card which supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher
  • Internet connection (for software download and activation only)

Why DJ TechTools?


  • Every order directly supports the DJ community
  • Free shipping on most products to the US
  • Fast inexpensive shipping options to Europe
  • Every purchase is backed by the DJ TechTools "way cool" guarantee with easy returns
  • Professional DJ staff is online and ready to help
  • Best price guarantee

Customer Reviews



"DJTT has the BEST customer service around--I order the AK3 and they shipped it to me on the same day, got to me a few days later and the entire time DJTT sent me updates on where it was during transit. "

April 17, 2019

Downloads & Support


Please visit our support page for technical and order support. Or check out our forums and join our community discussion.