Native Instruments Kontrol S61 Mk3 61-key Smart Keyboard Controller
At the core
A smart keyboard controller to bring virtual instruments to life.
Kontrol is an advanced MIDI keyboard controller available in three size options. Stay in the flow with an intuitive connection to instruments, effects, and your DAW, plus immersive navigation on a high-res screen.
A direct connection with Kontakt
Kontrol brings virtual instruments to life in a genuinely immersive experience. Whatever you’re playing, get in-depth control with deep Kontakt integration and next-generation NKS technology. Find sounds quickly with intuitive on-screen navigation, then adjust and play them thanks to intelligent auto-mapping that understands the parameters. This unparalleled direct connection means no interruptions to your workflow with not just NI instruments but thousands of partner sounds, instruments, and effects.
Introducing 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.
Deeper into your DAW
Smooth integration with all major DAWs means you can keep your eyes on your keyboard and away from your computer screen. Hit record, stop, and rewind on the keys, mix and edit, and see all your project’s channels on the display.
Highly visual
See switches, key zones, scales, and more lit up in front of you with the intelligent Light Guide. Chord Mode lets you create a progression by playing single keys, while Easy Mode maps the white keys to whichever scale you need.
Plug and play
Get connected to whatever you need with USB-C power and connectivity, MIDI in and out, and four assignable TRS pedal inputs including a default sustain and default expression.
Built to last
All three models are built from the same premium materials with a large glass screen, touch-sensitive anodised aluminum encoders and modwheels, and redesigned tactile buttons.
Included software
With Komplete 14 Select and Komplete Kontrol software included, you’ll be ready to go from day one. Komplete 14 Select is the essential production suite, including powerful synths, drums, percussion, studio-grade effects, and a load of customizable sounds. Komplete Kontrol unites and organizes all your instruments, effects, loops, and samples, mapping everything to the keyboard controller. Hit the ground running with polyphonic aftertouch presets in Hypha, a Kontakt instrument with an array of sounds inspired by nature. Plus get iZotope Elements Suite, Ableton Live Lite, Guitar Rig 7 LE, and more.
Features
Unparalleled software integration with next-generation NKS technology for a direct and immersive connection to NI and partner instruments, effects, and sounds
61 semi-weighted keys, in an industry-leading Fatar keybed
All three models come with polyphonic aftertouch as standard,
High-resolution full-color display screen for intuitive browsing, tweaking, and mixing
Light Guide: RGB lights above each key highlight drum cells, key switches, chords, scales, and more
Smart Play: See scales and modes on the Light Guide, play chord progressions and arpeggios with single keys, or map any scale to white keys only
Anodized aluminum knobs and pitch and modulation wheels
Specifications
At the center of your studio, Kontrol integrates with a wide range of setups, whatever your creative style.
Inputs and outputs
Bus-powered USB-C
USB MIDI
USB-C port
4 x assignable TRS pedal inputs including a default sustain and default expression
MIDI in and out
DAW integration
Kontrol has advanced integration with the following programs, with further integrations currently in development:
Ableton Live (11.3.11 or higher)
Bitwig (5.0.10 or higher)
Cubase
Digital Performer (11.22 or higher)
FL Studio – coming soon
Logic Pro (10.6 or higher)
Pro Tools (2023.12 or higher)
Studio One (6.5 or higher)
Compatible plug-in formats
macOS (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST3, AU, AAX
Windows (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST3, AAX
What’s included?
USB-C cable
Komplete Kontrol and Komplete 14 Select software, plus a load of instruments and effects
Setup guide and documentation as downloads
Kontrol comes with a USB-C cable. It is bus-powered meaning the USB cable draws power directly from your computer, so there’s no need for an additional power supply. If your computer does not have a USB-C port, you can use your own USB adapter and power supply.
Use the adapter to connect the provided USB-C cable from the keyboard’s HOST port to your computer’s USB-A port. Then connect a USB-C power supply (5V, 7.5W or higher, 1.5A or higher) to the keyboard’s USB-C power supply port.
Check the manual for more information.
System requirements
MIDI 2.0 (requires MacOS 13.5 or higher)
MIDI 1.0 (with MacOS 12 or higher)
Intel Core i5, Apple M1 (and equivalent or higher)
macOS 13 (Ventura) or higher
Windows 10 or 11 (latest service pack) or higher
8 GB RAM
An internet connection and a graphics card that supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher Direct 3D 11.1 (feature level 11_0) or higher are required to download and activate this product and associated content. Once installed and activated, the product can be used offline
Hardware specifications
A high-resolution 1280 x 480 color screen with glass surface
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
Height: 86 mm
Width: 967.4 mm
Depth: 323 mm
Weight: 6kg
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