Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32

Name: Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32
Brand: Native Instruments

Ranked #4 of 6 in Best MIDI Keyboard Controllers for Beat Makers and Producers (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32

Best for: Komplete and Kontakt users who want deep plugin integration

6.4/10

What we like

32 keys, a step up from 25 in a small footprint
Touch-sensitive knobs

Watch out for

No drum pads listed
No aftertouch

Score breakdown

Keys 20%

Drum pads * 20%

Knobs / encoders 15%

Faders * 15%

Key aftertouch 15%

5-pin MIDI out * 15%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the category median so missing data neither helps nor hurts.

Keys	32
Drum pads	Not listed
Knobs / encoders	8
Faders	Not listed
Key aftertouch	No
5-pin MIDI out	Not listed
Keys	32 synth-action, velocity-sensitive
Controls	8 touch-sensitive knobs, 2 touch strips, 4-way push encoder
Display	OLED
Price	Check price