You can use 2 midi inputs to play the same instrument: in this case A25 would handle virtual instrument settings via knobs and your big keyboard do the main job, i.e. Once installed and activated, the product can be used offline.IMO If you have some decent audio interface and 88 keys setup you're in love with, i'd highly recommend to save some money and go with Mikro MK3 and KK A25 to just control your plugins and DAW easier (vs Maschine MK3 and higher models of A series or S series, except S88 probably). An Internet connection and a graphics card that supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher are required to download and activate this product.Windows 10 (latest Service Pack, 64-bit only), Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 4GB RAM.Can be used / assigned as a MIDI controller.TRS pedal input, assignable to sustain or expression.Pre-mapped control of KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects plus hundreds of Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) plug-ins from leading manufacturers via the KOMPLETE KONTROL software.Smart Play: Stay in key with over 100 scales and modes, play chord progressions and arpeggios with single keys, or map any scale to white keys only.Tag-based preset browsing via KOMPLETE KONTROL software: find sounds quickly and hear instant previews.4-directional push encoder for one-handed sound browsing and project navigation.Informative OLED display for a at-a-glance navigation.Best-in-class, semi-weights custom NI keybed.Affordable entry point into the NI world.Smart, streamlined keyboard controller for all your virtual instruments and effects.Find, tweak and capture your sounds, perform on a best-in-class keybed, and express yourself with the included collection of pro-grade instruments, with Komplete Kontrol A25.

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