I watched at least half a dozen videos trying to make a decision, and this is the only one to actually explain the differences properly and the only video that really helped. Good job man, very much appreciated!

This is the exact video that I needed, I was undecided between these two controllers and this helped out a lot! ThNks!!!

Fantastic comparison! Focused on all the essential parts without wasting time! Thanks so much. Going to order one now :D

Very helpful, decided to purchase the M32 intead of the A25 after watching this. Cheers Tom

exactly i was looking for, thanks

Awesome video. Definitely one of the most insightful comparisons I’ve ever seen.

Thanks! Great video! Clear and precise. All my questions are answered. That's gonna be the M32 for my needs.

This was a very helpful video. Thank you!

Hi Thanks for your helpful reviews! After many months of M32 usage, I have to complain about the touch strips. In my opinion, they are very poor in quality. Firstly, I often unintentionally touch them with my left hand, especially the ModWheel, which frequently controls the dynamics of sample libraries. I don't know why, but the touch sometimes causes a reset of the strip, resulting in the overall volume (dynamic) being reset. I only realize this after minutes of wondering why the library is suddenly silent. So, in my opinion, the major flaw of this keyboard is the presence of these useless touch strips and also unnecessary keys. As an orchestral music composer, I would instead appreciate two real hardware sliders on the left of the keyboard as a replacement for the touch strips, along with fewer useless buttons and rotary knobs. That's just my opinion. The M32 with sliders would be a great keyboard. Another minor issue is the position of the USB connector: in that position, the keyboard takes up a lot of space on a small desktop. It's a pity. Nothing personal, but for me, Native Instruments fails in both hardware devices and sample libraries. Giorgio

Good video - informative - well produced ------ I just purchased a M32 last week and I like it very much

Great video! Helped me decide. I like that little M32 for travel and on the go.

Thanks for this Vid. I was unsure about getting the M32 because of the A25 but after seeing the vid I definitely will go for the M32 now!

Thanks a lot Tom, that was helpful!!

Cool video Mr.Massive Hands , thanks for your help :)

Very good job with pertinent information

Excellent comparison, as others have said, this was right on the money.

Super helpful! Thanks a lot!

Thanks very much this was super helpful!

Great comparison. I travel a lot and want something smaller than Maschine MK3 to write with whilst on the road. The m32 is perfect for that. Thanks dude!

Greeeaaat! Thanks, Helped me decide wich I buy.

Great video! Thanks!

I just purchased tne A25 due to the full capabilites the system have that the M32 lacks. Thanks to everyonein the comment section.

Great comparison!

PERFECT VIDEO, you answered all my questions about the two keyboards..I now know what will be best for me.

All clear! Thank you!

Hi. Thanks so much for this tutorial. NI has not really shed light on the matter. Have thought about whether I should exchange my M32 because of the small buttons. But it is so easy to play that the advantages clearly outweigh.

Audition keyboard to compliment any non NI keyboard you might already own. Not to mention - small and easy to take traveling with you if you fancy writing on the road. Just discovered your vid whilst pulling my hair out wondering what to get for NI compatibility - I can tee this up with my old but trusty Technics P50 digital piano.

M32 it sits right below my maschine+ needed something compact to fit on my computer desk. When I need to play a chord progression within maschine studio the keyboard is right there within reach! I know this is late lol but thought I’d comment

Thank you

NICE VIDEO....I'm going with the M32 just for its practicality and doesn't take space on my workstation

Thanks Tom!

Thanks, just ordered the M32 for Xmas! You really helped me decide.

Hah, I just saw the size of both and the only thing I'm looking for is a bigger key size, M25 is the one for me thanks for the comparison tho!!! Lots of LOVE!.

My only complaint with the M32 is the touch strips really need a raised marker to indicate point zero. This would help by feeling where the strip's position is. So many times I've used the pitch and always raise it before lowering it, also the mod wheel sometimes is in the up position without my knowledge.

I will go for the M32!

Are the keys touch sensitive on either KB? For Playing drums, regular keyboard stuff, etc.

My A25 sits lonely by itself. Got frustrated with the NI software. Bought a Novation Mini Launchkey MIII instead, waiting for it to arrive, I think it'll be better. I have the Circuit Tracks which just floored me, so I'm hoping the Launchkey is the same way.

Thank you for Knobs.

thanks!

thx!!

Thank you good sir 👏 was recommended the A25 but will be choosing the M32 instead

The A25 definitely sounds more tactile. Thanks!

One question, I speak Spanish and the only manual entirely in Spanish is that of the A25, I would like to know if it is the same in essence or I hope to be translated into Spanish?

Parfait merci beaucoup 😊

Hello sir Which 49 midi keyboard is the best in terms of : "keybeds" and "build quality" NI komplete kontrol a49 Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 M-audio keystation 49 M3

thanks.

can i access all the Maschine software features on the A25? especially the Locks mode?

Which one is newer?

thx

What about semi weight keys and oled screen in a25?

The M32 or FLkeys Mini for a beginnner using FL Keys ?

🤙 I would like to replace my key step 37 with one of these probably thee 32, however, the Arturia strum mode has me stalling.

Hey bro I have a question, both have the same gifts 🎁🤔 (komplete and the vst's?)

HI:)... Can you play articulations like on Picked guitar or sessions horns from native instruments with the M32?

I think the battle would be more M32 vs S25 MK1. (when u have no problem to buy 2nd hand. as with the S25 you get same size, also less keys BUT you get the lightguide + the displays!

Thx for this video.....but I've a question: I've heard the 8 controller just work with kontakt vst not with other plugins until you press shift/midi. Is that true and how this effects the workflow? Answer would be great, Cheers from Hamburg

They both control the exact same komplete kontrol software, except the A25 comes with more. I was looking at the M32until I saw that about $40 more (au) for the A25 got me Monark.

I bought this year M32 because Kontrol Komplete Select is free .

I wish they made a 37 key version of both

You helped me to make a decision on which keyboard should I get. Many thanks

Dam a hundred pounds is pretty heavy, you move them around pretty easy.

bought A25 and feel regrete , a49 or a61 would be best choice rather than a25 (keys and knobs all are good but takes lot of space and this one is not portable type big to carry)

It should come in white like the M audio, it makes the names or tags visible in dark. Also there should be standalone play system on all the series like the Akai mini, it is a must for practice, learning and playing. It is a shame that midi keyboard don't provide standalone play. Many find the clicky noise of the buttons annoying, S series doesn't have the clicky noise. You should write to NI to suggest these things. Don't know when they will launch the next models.

The A series is superior. The M32 is so light that using the bottoms the unit moves as it to light to stay put.

I tried the A25 when it first came out. It was cool, but i wanted a smaller uniti. I recently tried the Novation Launchkey Mini MKIII, it wasn't bad either. I took it back. It felt to Ableton specialized. I got the M32 and so far I love it. The DAW integration (Studio One 4/Cubase/FL Studio) makes it great... I can use my Maschine MK3 for pads (midi mode) when needed.

damn you knew the pitch was the button had a different pitch due to the body size of each instrument lol...very clever

Do both keyboards function okay at the same time together with the same instance of KK??

Hi, I recently bought a Komplete Kontrol M32 keyboard, I installed the Nativa access software and all the products, and the keyboard turns on and the Native Instruments Controller Editor program or any program it brings, apparently works, but when you play the keyboard, it does not sound. Can anyone help me to play the keyboard? I have tried it with the software and without it and it does not sound, HELP please, the warranty ends ends in 3 weeks

Can I use this with my mpc live?

A25 for me

How big are your hands?

Key velocity same? Or different

Are M32 micro-keys slimmer or lower built quality than A25 full-sized keys?

A25 for me.

First you play remain me one of early song of Uriah Heep

All should go for A49 instead of A25

waiting for the M39 for $150... come on NI.... one extra octave, still small and lightweight..... win win for everyone!

M32 def more compact!

Get the S25

GIVE US A A30 .... A30 !!!!!!!!!!

If u r still unable to decide what to buy.....trust me and get M32..into ur arsenal..

I recently saw them both together in real life and the difference is much bigger than can be seen in videos!

A25 is better option. M#@ is not midi programmable and has no controller editor capability whatsoever so it's very limited as midi controller in any DAW without Kontrol software.

Massive hands... :)

You sound a bit like Hans.

I bought the A25 for the juicy pitch/mod wheels, but DEAR LORD the design is a ridiculous waste of space. Anyway, not like i didn't know that going into it. It truly is unreasonably large. Even if you kept the same keybed, there is no need for so much wasted space on the rest of the thing. The buttons are stupidly clunky. Way too much pressing needed to activate a button and the stupid clicking makes it feel like a child's toy. I bought it to be able to easily browse the native instruments library but the software is also badly designed. You end up with this miniscule list to scroll (presets) whilst all the rest of the UI space is wasted. You cannot change what is shown in preferences and you cannot resize the window to see more presets. When switching between instruments and presets, the navigation is aweful with not visual feedback of what level you're drilled into. I often think im down in the presets, so i start scrolling with the jog wheel only to find it scrolls through the top level instrument. It's just dumb. They could at least fix this. We had to wait a decade for them to give us vst3. Probably need to wait another decade to get a decent UI. Anyway, they are better at sound libraries than they are at UX design. It took me ages to work out how to use the rotors with other plugins. It's rediculously hard in Ableton. You have to go through many hoops in studio one. You have to hold shift and click the plugin mode button to enter midi mode, then you are part way there depemding on the daw. The keyboards themselves are well constructed and feel like excellent value for the price. Just that the design is silly. You made an excellent video. Too right about the knobs being too close together. Also i thought the touch strips would be useless. Turns out I was wrong. I should have got the smaller one although i prefer the keybed of the A25.

The one and only...AUTOBOTS!!

Are they coming with same softwares?