NI Audio Kontrol 1

The Innovative Audio Interface - Class... Clarity... Control...

Native Instruments introduces a new kind of audio interface: high-end, professional sound quality, versatile connections, advanced controller functions and a compact and sturdy design – these are the hallmarks of NI AUDIO KONTROL 1.

NI AUDIO KONTROL 1 - Fusing Innovation and Quality
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And it is these characteristics that make this audio interface the first choice for producers, musicians and DJs. Also included are three full versions of Native Instruments software - TRAKTOR 3 LE, GUITAR COMBOS and XPRESS KEYBOARDS - ensuring you can start creating sounds and mixing tracks instantly.

Sonic Specialities

The new AUDIO KONTROL 1 is a high-end audio interface. Offering crystal-clear 192 kHz, 24 bit-quality, it is far more than just a soundcard. Freely-assignable buttons and controller knob combined with advanced MIDI and key command functionality grant full control of software applications - setup files for popular programs ensure it's hassle-free. AUDIO KONTROL 1 merges innovation and quality and does so with an ear for practicality.

Top Panel

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Front Panel Connections

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Rear Panel Connections

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Hands-on Control

NI AUDIO KONTROL 1 offers three buttons and a controller knob on the hardware's top panel. Using the included mapping software, you can assign any key command or MIDI message to actions performed with these elements. This turns NI AUDIO KONTROL 1 into a versatile controller that allows you to 'touch' your software, be it one of the included Native Instruments applications, your favorite sequencer, your graphics software or other media applications such as Winamp™ or iTunes™.

Mapping software control interface
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Setup files for popular programs are included, ensuring the use of these features is hassle-free (please see the list near the bottom of this page).

Controller Features:

• Supports all MIDI and key commands
  
  
• 3 buttons with trigger (press/release), toggle (on/off) and modifier (see above) modes
  
  
• 1 control knob with over 500 steps per revolution
  
  
• Mapping software for easy assignment of parameters
  
  
• Default assignments for many popular programs
  
  
  

All Mapped Out

The integrated mappng software makes assigning software parameters to the control elements parfticularly easy. User-defined assignments can be saved, allowing you to create specific set-ups for all your applications and recall them at any time.

Swift and simple assignments
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An especiallly useful feature is the "modifier" function which essentially turns the buttons into shift or ctrl-buttons, allowing you to manipulate up to 10 parameters using just the four control elements.

Assignment Examples

TRAKTOR 3 LE: The control knob is assigned to the volume fader of TRAKTOR 3 LE’s main output. By clicking and holding the left button and turning the control, the volume of the left deck can be adjusted. Similarly the volume of the right deck can be adjusted by using the control knob with the right button pressed. Alternatively the pitch of the 2 decks could be adjusted in much the same manner.

PRO-53 XPRESS: Again, the volume fader could be assigned to the control knob. By using the knob when the left button is pressed, a filter cut-off could be adjusted ort he resonance when holding the right button clicked.

Innumerable combinatins are possible – use the NI AUDIO KONTROL 1 to access the transport controls and volume of your favourite sequencer or Winamp and iTunes.

Universal Appeal

NI AUDIO KONTROL 1's adaptability makes it the perfect audio interface for musicians, producers and DJs. Versatile connection configurations, included controller assignment preset files as well as the full versions of XPRESS KEYBOARDS, GUITAR COMBOS and TRAKTOR 3 LE guarantee its universal appeal:

Perfect for Producers

Great for Guitarists

Deluxe for DJs

NI Audio Kontrol 1 - Top Features:

• High-quality, portable audio interface with sturdy aluminium casing
  
  
• 24-bit / 192 KHz quality, high end Cirrus Logic® A/D, D/A converters and 103 dB-A SNR
  
  
• 2 balanced inputs: 1 line/mic (XLR/1/4" TRS Neutrik, phantom power supplied) and 1 line/HiZ (TRS); individual gain controls with acitvity and clip LEDs
  
  
• 4 balanced outputs (1/4" TRS ) with two stereo level controls
  
  
• Headphone output with A/B source switching and level control
  
  
• Direct monitoring with mono switch and mix control
  
  
• Low latency ASIO/Core Audio driver
  
  
• USB 2 bus powered, MIDI I/O
  
  
• 3 freely-assignable buttons and 1 controller knob. MIDI and key commands support for control of professional audio software and other media applications such as iTunes, Winamp or Final Cut Pro
  
  
• Includes full versions of TRAKTOR 3 LE, GUITAR COMBOS and XPRESS KEYBOARDS
  
  
  

Default set-ups are included for the following applications:

• XPRESS KEYBOARDS
• GUITAR COMBOS
• TRAKTOR 3 LE
• Cubase™
• Nuendo™
• Live™
• Digital Performer™
• Logic™
• Reason™
• GarageBand™
• Samplitude™
• Final Cut Pro™
• Winamp™
• iTunes™
• iMovie™
• Windows Media Player™
  
  

Note: The software must support MIDI and/or key commands

Import and Compatibility:

• ASIO™, Core Audio™, DirectSound™
  
  
  

NI Audio Kontrol 1 - System Requirements:

• Mac: Mac OSX 10.4.x, G4 1.4 GHz, 512 MB RAM
• PC: Win XP, Pentium / Athlon 1.4 GHz, 512 MB RAM (Windows systems must have Service Pack 2 installed)
• USB 2.0 Interface
• GUITAR COMBOS and TRAKTOR 3 LE require registration/activation.