Native Instruments Kontrol S49 MK3 - Smart Keyboard Controller

Virtual Instrument meets Real World Play

Native Instruments 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.

The widest choice of quality sounds
Kontrol’s deep instrument integration is powered by a redesigned NKS (Native Kontrol Standard) technology. It’s our plugin standard that’s used across the industry so you can access thousands of premium instruments, effects, loops, and samples from both NI and our partner developers, all precisely mapped to your keyboard controls.

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.

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.

Main Features:

• Onboard polyphonic aftertouch means deep, customizable expression with your virtual instruments, breathing new life into every sound
• MIDI 2.0 compatibility means uncompromising control of your sound with stunning detail
• 1200 x 480mm high-resolution full-colour display allows for precision browsing, tweaking, mixing, and more
• CNC-machined housing comprises anodized aluminium with a bead-blasted surface for a design that’s both aesthetically pleasing and engineered for long-term use
• RGB-backlit encoders, soft switches, buttons, keys, touch strips, and wheels enable the use of the extremely versatile Light Guide
• Redesigned Light Guide provides real-time and interactive information that includes scales, key zones, switches, and more
• Keybed was designed in collaboration with Fatar for unparalleled expressivity
• Expanded connectivity includes dedicated 1/4-inch jacks for sustain and expression pedals, as well as two more assignable jacks for flexible sonic control
• 5-pin DIN MIDI in/out allows for extensive interoperative use with most arrangements, including polyphonic aftertouch data for compatible instruments
• Ergonomic pitch and modulation wheels, as well as bidirectional Touch Strip, support versatile assignment options to maximize the potential of every supported DAW and NKS instrument
• 4-directional push encoder supplies one-handed sound browsing and project navigation
• USB-C bus-powered design doubles for MIDI over USB to reduce cable clutter while increasing data transmission speeds
• Tag-based unified browsing across all Komplete instruments lets you quickly find the sounds you want right from the hardware
• Dial in the main parameters of any Komplete instrument, which automatically map to the touch-sensitive controller knobs
• Create arpeggiated melodies at the touch of a button, play chords with single keys, or map the whole key range to scales
• Dedicated transport section gives full access to your DAW’s playback and recording controls, going far deeper than previous models for unmatched integration

Tech Specs:

• Type: Keyboard Controller, MIDI 2.0
• Number of Keys: 49
• Type of Keys: Semi-weighted
• Velocity Sensitive: Yes
• Aftertouch: Yes, Polyphonic
• Other Controllers: Pitchbend, Mod Wheel, Ribbon Controller
• Encoders/Pots: 8 x knobs, 1 x 4 direction encoder
• Dedicated Transport Control: Yes
• Zones: Yes
• Pedal Inputs: 4 x 1/4" TRS (sustain, expression, assign 1, assign 2)
• MIDI I/O: In, Out, USB
• USB: 2 x Type C (Host, Power)
• Computer Connectivity: USB
• Software: Komplete 14 Select, Komplete Kontrol, Hypha, Stradivari Cello, Guitar Rig 7 LE, iZotope Element Suite, Ableton Live Lite
• Format: AAX, AU, VST, VST3, Standalone
• Hardware Requirements - Mac: 8GB RAM minimum, Intel Core i5 or higher, Apple M1 or higher
• Hardware Requirements - PC: 8GB RAM minimum, Intel Core i5 or higher
• OS Requirements - Mac: MacOS 13 or higher (MacOS 12 in MIDI 1.0 mode)
• OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or higher
• Power Supply: USB bus powered
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 86 x 802 x 323 mm
• Weight: 5.5 Kg
• Explore more Native Instruments Kontrol [S49 MK3]: https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/keyboards/kontrol-s49-s61-s88/