Native Instruments Kontrol S49 Mk3 49-key Smart Keyboard Controller
A revolutionary keyboard controller that puts the world’s best sound library at your fingertips. Get direct, hands-on control of virtual instruments from NI and thousands more from developers like Arturia, Heavyocity, Korg, Output, Spitfire Audio, and u-he.
Browse and tweak everything from synths and drums to orchestral libraries and scoring tools – all seamlessly integrated with Kontrol’s tactile controls and large, high-res screen. Then play with a new level of expression and freedom thanks to a best-in-class keybed, polyphonic aftertouch, Light Guide, and Play Assist features. And with a comprehensive package of included software, featuring the industry-leading sampling platform Kontakt 7, you’ll be ready to go from day one
Key features
A direct and immersive connection to Kontakt and partner instruments, effects, and sounds
Access over 2,500 instruments and effects from both NI and leading developers, all auto-mapped and ready to play, thanks to NKS 2 technology
Includes the industry-leading instrument platform Kontakt 7, as well as the Kontakt Factory Library with 900+ instruments
The biggest additional software package on the market, including Komplete 14 Select, iZotope Elements Suite, Komplete Kontrol, and much more
Choose an additional NI Kontakt instrument you like for free, including any new NI release or classics like Noire, Playbox, and Session Guitarist
Smooth integration with all major DAWs – hit record, stop, and rewind on the keys, mix and edit, and see all your project’s channels on the display
Choose between 49 or 61 semi-weighted keys or 88 hammer-action keys, all set in a best-in-class Fatar keybed
All three models come with polyphonic aftertouch as standard, plus Kontrol S88 is the first widely available hammer-action polyphonic aftertouch keyboard controller
Beautiful design with metal and glass elements, manufactured to the highest quality
High-resolution full-color display screen for intuitive browsing, tweaking, and mixing
Stay in key with a redesigned Light Guide that pinpoints sounds, key zones, switches, scales, and more
Anodized aluminum knobs and pitch and modulation wheels
USB MIDI, USB-C bus powered, plus four assignable pedal inputs, including a default sustain and default expression
Play in MIDI standalone mode, without Native Instruments software
Polyphonic Aftertouch
Take expression one step further with the slightest pressure on individual keys. Bring new layers of nuance to your playing with cutoff, pitch, vibrato, and much more, without reaching for an extra encoder or dial.
All three models come complete with polyphonic aftertouch on an industry-leading keybed developed in collaboration with Fatar.
Thousands of instruments made real
Kontrol brings the world’s best virtual instruments to life in a genuinely immersive experience. Whatever you’re playing, get in-depth control thanks to an unparalleled direct connection to Kontakt. Find sounds quickly with intuitive on-screen navigation, then adjust and play them with intelligent auto-mapping that understands the parameters.
NKS 2
NKS (Native Kontrol Standard) is NI’s technical standard for virtual instruments and effects. It’s used across the industry and ensures that all compatible plugins are precisely mapped to controls. Kontrol marks the launch of NKS 2, which powers the unmatched software integration experience.
Included software
Kontakt 7
A free Kontakt instrument of your choice
Komplete 14 Select
Komplete Kontrol Software
Stradivari Cello
Guitar Rig LE
Elements Suite
Hypha
Ableton Live Lite
System requirements
MIDI 2.0 compatible
Intel Core i5, Apple M1 (and equivalent or higher)
macOS 13 (Ventura) or higher (compatible with macOS 12 in MIDI 1.0 mode)
Windows 10 (latest service pack) or higher
8 GB RAM
An internet connection and a graphics card that supports Direct 3D 11.1 (feature level 11_0) or higher are required to download and activate this product. Once installed and activated, the product can be used offline.
Hardware specifications
1 high-resolution color screen with glass surface (1280 x 480)
CNC machined, bead blasted and anodized aluminum, 8 x encoder caps, 1 x 4D encoder cap, 2 x wheels (pitch and mod)
RGB illuminated pitch and mod wheels
New button-islands that form a continuous dustproof control surface and are grouped by function
Dimensions
Height: 86 mm
Width: 802.2 mm
Depth: 323 mm
Weight: 5.5kg
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