Take control of all your MIDI and DAW parameters.

The Korg KONTROL49 49-Key MIDI/USB Controller combines intuitive design, great feel, familiar hardware, and detailed displays into a comprehensive controller for all your MIDI needs. Equipped with 40 assignable control elements-including the Vector Joystick-the KONTROL49 provides musical dexterity when working with soft-synths, MIDI modules, or any DAW.

The 49 full-sized keys feature the same great touch and feel proven in Korg's professional workstation instruments. 8 velocity curves let you tailor the response to your own playing, or to a specific application. Octave shift buttons provide full access to the entire 128-note range. The Vector Joystick offers simultaneous control of 2 separate parameters. A pair of assignable switches can toggle 2 independent functions, or provide incremental up and down control to a single parameter. The main panel has 8 assignable sliders and 8 assignable rotary encoders. Each slider/encoder pair shares a backlit LCD to display its current functions. 3-level color-coding keeps controllers grouped together visually. 16 illuminated and velocity sensitive trigger pads can perform any MIDI function. You can connect an assignable footswitch and footpedal (both optional) to the back panel to provide elements of hands-free performance.

In addition to a MIDI input and a pair of MIDI outputs, the back panel features a USB port, allowing direct connection to your computer. While an AC adapter is included, bus-power via the USB connector is also supported.

The KONTROL49 comes with a CD-ROM of demo software: Korg Legacy Collection, Lounge Lizard EP-2 by Applied Acoustic Systems, Sample Tank 2 Korg Edition, Native Instruments VOKATOR, and Reason 2.5 from Propellerhead.

Korg KONTROL49 49-Key MIDI/USB Controller Features:

• 49-full size keys with 8 velocity curves
• Main encoder
• 8 rotary encoder
• 8 slider
• 16 velocity sensitive pads
• Vector Joystick (independent X and Y assignments)
• Pitch wheel (independent Up and Down assignments)
• Mod wheel
• 2 switches
• 8 character (8x5 dot) three-color backlit LCD module
• MIDI Clock/Tempo LED
• 12 user presets
• Global memory
• Pedal and footswitch connections
• MIDI in/out/out
• USB
• DC IN
• Powered through USB bus or DC9V (AC adapter)
• 28-3/4"W x 3-1/3"H x 12-1/2"D
• 10-13/16 lbs.
• Supported operating systems: Mac OS X, Windows XP

You got MIDI? Then you'll be wanting this. Order today.

Korg KONTROL49 49-Key MIDI/USB Controller Specifications:

• Comes with: AC adapter, USB cable, CD-ROM (KONTROL49 Editor/Librarian software for Mac OS X/Windows XP, templates scene data, KORG USB-MIDI driver for Windows XP, demo software), name sheet & sticker for trigger pads
• Macintosh requirements: Mac OS X v10.2 or later (v10.3 supported), Macintosh with USB port
• PC requirements: Windows XP, PC with USB port (Intel USB chip set recommended)

Korg KONTROL49 49-Key MIDI/USB Controller

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Good for a beginner...

Posted by Nic D. from Los Angeles, CA on Jul 30, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Student

Reviewer's Play Style: All kinds

I've had this product since 2006 so I've had the opportunity to use this to its fullest. The reviews in here don't tell the whole story.

First of all, let me say there is NO AFTERTOUCH. Most MIDI keyboards in 2008 support this and is very important in synthesizer playing today.

The vector joystick is circular so you can't hit the corners of the X,Y axis. The joystick is also made of very fragile feeling plastic that seems like it could break easily.

The build of the K49 is needlessly bulky and also feels fragile. This controller is less likely to hold together on the road compared to any other metal keyboard from Korg.

The Editor Librarian has a lot of bugs with any Intel Mac on Tiger or Leopard. The default presets are often for outdated software and when you dump the presets from your DAW, the K49 doesn't pick up the display data right making it hard to read.

Most of the demo software that comes with the controller is not Intel Mac compatible and is demo software anyway so it doesn't add to the value of your purchase.

In the end, in 2008, there are just too many more advanced MIDI controllers to make this a good purchase. People looking for a MIDI keyboard should look at Novation's RemoteSL series, M-Audio's Axiom Series, or Akai's MPK49.

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One of the Greatest Midi Controllers Out!!!!!!

Posted by Q.Z. from Biloxi, MS on Apr 12, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musicain/ and Producer

Reviewer's Play Style: Hip-Hop and R&B

I was shopping for a midi controller and I stumbled upon this bad boy! This is my first midi controller and it makes arranging music a breeze. I use sonar and rewire reason, and it works out great with it! The keys are great, and the controlls are wonderful. I recommend this product to anyone who's search for a great product to elevate ther production!!!

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Korg Delivers Again

Posted by lwk362393 from New York on Dec 29, 2007

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist, Active Musician, Producer

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Alternative

This goes great with Reason, so much so that it is featured in Reason's tutorials. The quality and feel of the keys, buttons, and knobs keeps up with Korg's stellar reputation. The only bad thing I can say about this is the price, but it is definitely worth it, especially if you are in need of a good MIDI controller.

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All the bells and whistles

Posted by lucasm from FL on Nov 10, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Junior Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Jazz, Virtual Music

This keyboard has everything on it you will ever need. I use it with Reason 3.0 and it works with reason breathtakingly. All the knobs and things are already pre programmed to everything. I never really need to assign controls at all. The keys are one of the best ive ever felt on any midi keyboard. All the pads and things are lighted which helps you stay organized, plus the little screens label everything so its very easy to have complete control over everything. The drum pads are okay, they light up and stuff, but you have to actually push them down like buttons, therefore, it is harder to play faster beats and stuff. The axiom drum pads are a bit better, but this keyboard is better overall. It was a little expensive, im not sure if it would be worth it for everybody, but im very happy with my purchase, its just amazing, and nothing works better with reason.

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REASON with REASON

Posted by You are welcome from The Future on Dec 17, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Ninja

Reviewer's Play Style: ELECTRO

This thing is super sweet with Reason. Get this thing, Reason and an ASIO soundcard (if you are on a PC), you will be blown away.

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