I wasn't able to test the keybed of the Keylab Essential but the NI A-series is said to be best in class for MIDI controllers under $500. However the capacitive knobs on the A61, coupled with the baby screen to remind you what's mapped to what (you can label each encoder and page), will be super handy for reference once NI puts out support for MIDI memory.
I will say that the A61 performs subpar as a standard MIDI controller.there is currently NO software to update the CC values or ranges from what the board ships with.
If you're going with included software, at least the NI gear comes with full versions of some decent instruments. I don't know if you can use Analog Lab to control V-collection instruments if you happened to pony up for the full versions. The keyboard itself is solid and built really well, it doesnt feel cheap at all. I couldn't even adjust arp rates on the presets, it was pretty rough. The Komplete Kontrol software is fantastic with scales and arping, wish you could load it as an external program and just have it on the keyboard 24/7 but its a VST for some reason. The automapping in the Keylab Essential is for Analog Lab, and if you download the demo of Analog Lab 3, you'll quickly find out how limited it is. An affordable entry point into the NI world, the Komplete Kontrol A61 provides pre-mapped control over Komplete instruments and effects plus hundreds of Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) plug-ins from top manufacturers via Komplete Kontrol Software.I pored over this for awhile myself, went with the A61 (using Ableton, which has less than stellar integration right now). Buy Native Instruments KOMPLETE KONTROL A61 - 61-Key Controller for KOMPLETE featuring Semi-Weighted Custom NI Keybed, Single-Handed 4-Direction Push. The Komplete Kontrol A61's informative OLED display gives you intuitive, at-a-glance navigation, while its best-in-class, custom semi-weighted NI keybed, eight touch-sensitive control knobs, and ergonomic pitch and mod wheels give you a powerful platform for expressive performances. The A49 USB keyboard is perfect if you’re a producer, keyboardist or composer that’s after a lightweight MIDI controller for their home studio or live rig. It sits between the compact A25 and the 5-octave A61 in terms of price point and form factor. Take control of your virtual instruments and effects with Native Instruments' Komplete Kontrol A61 keyboard controller. The A49 sports 49 full-size keys and Native Instruments’ expressive custom semi-weighted keybed.
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