Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32

Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32 — Portable MIDI Controller for Producers

The Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32 is a micro-sized 32-key MIDI controller designed to put the full KOMPLETE KONTROL workflow into a backpack-friendly footprint. Built around a custom synth-action NI keybed, it ships with deep NKS integration, Smart Play creative tools, and a hands-on control surface that talks directly to KOMPLETE instruments, NKS plug-ins, and major DAWs. The M32 is the right choice for producers who want a compact, bus-powered controller that still delivers the full hardware-to-software mapping experience of the larger Komplete Kontrol series.

What Sets the M32 Apart in the Komplete Kontrol Lineup

Inside the smallest Komplete Kontrol chassis sits the same NKS pre-mapping engine that powers the A-Series and S-Series, so every KOMPLETE instrument and hundreds of third-party NKS plug-ins hand over their key parameters to the eight touch-sensitive knobs the moment you load a preset. Smart Play adds a creative layer with over 100 scales and modes, chord progressions triggered from single keys, and an arpeggiator that keeps ideas moving while you stay focused on the music.

Keybed and Playing Feel — Compact Yet Expressive

The 32-key layout is sized for sketching chords, basslines, and melodies one part at a time, making the M32 a strong fit for writing sessions and travel setups where desk space is at a premium. The synth-action keybed keeps the action light and responsive, while the touch-sensitive keys capture dynamics for expressive performances with sampled instruments and synths.

• Keys: 32 micro-sized, touch-sensitive keys — synth-action custom NI keybed tuned for fast, expressive playing in a compact body
• Keyboard type: Touch Sensitive — velocity response so dynamics translate into your virtual instruments
• Expression controls: 2 touch strips — replace traditional pitch and mod wheels for bend, modulation, and custom assignments

Hardware Controls and Connectivity — Hands-On Workflow

A dedicated control surface turns the M32 into a command center for browsing, tweaking, and driving your DAW without leaving the keys. The OLED display shows parameter names as you turn each knob, the 4-directional push encoder handles one-handed preset browsing, and transport buttons give you play, stop, record, quantize, and loop control inside supported DAWs.

• Control knobs: 8 touch-sensitive control knobs — pre-mapped to KOMPLETE and NKS instrument parameters for real-time tweaking
• Encoder: 4-directional push encoder — one-handed sound browsing and project navigation
• Pedal input: 1 × 6.3 mm TRS pedal input — assignable to sustain, freeing both hands for two-handed playing
• Power: USB 2.0 bus powered — single-cable connection, no external power supply required

Software Integration and Smart Play — NKS and DAW Control

The bundled KOMPLETE KONTROL software organizes every KOMPLETE and NKS preset into one tag-based browser with instant audio previews, so auditioning sounds happens without leaving the keyboard. Deep DAW integration covers Logic Pro X, GarageBand, Ableton Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Studio One, and Pro Tools, while Smart Play unlocks over 100 scales, chord modes, and arpeggios that turn single key presses into full musical phrases.

• NKS integration: Pre-mapped control of KOMPLETE instruments and hundreds of NKS plug-ins — parameters are tagged and assigned by the sound designers themselves
• Smart Play: 100+ scales and modes, chord progressions, and arpeggiator — stay in key and generate ideas without advanced keyboard technique
• Included software: Komplete 15 Select voucher, Ableton Live Lite, KOMPLETE KONTROL software, and an NI online shop e-voucher — a complete production starter kit out of the box