Native Instruments Kontrol S49 MK3

Introducing the Native Instruments Kontrol S49 MK3: Unleash Your Musical Creativity

The Native Instruments Kontrol S49 MK3 is your gateway to a world of musical possibilities. With deep NKS integration and polyphonic aftertouch, this intelligent keyboard controller is designed to be the heart of your studio. It's not just a controller; it's a creative powerhouse that bridges the gap between virtual instruments and the real world.

Seamless Integration

• Imagine having thousands of instruments at your fingertips, brought to life in a genuinely immersive experience. The Native Instruments Kontrol S49 MK3 seamlessly integrates with Kontakt instruments, thanks to advanced NKS technology. With intuitive on-screen navigation, finding the perfect sound is a breeze. Plus, intelligent auto-mapping lets you adjust and play with ease. You can explore Kontakt instruments and thousands of partner sounds, instruments, and effects without missing a beat in your workflow.

Express Yourself

• The Native Instruments Kontrol S49 MK3 takes expression to the next level. You can instinctively control parameters with just a touch on each individual key, thanks to polyphonic aftertouch. Whether you want to modulate cutoff, pitch, vibrato, or more, it's all at your fingertips. The industry-leading keybed, developed in collaboration with Fatar, ensures the best possible polyphonic aftertouch experience.

Unleash Your Creativity

This controller offers an array of features that will elevate your music production experience:

• Unparalleled software integration with next-generation NKS technology for direct access to Kontakt and partner instruments, effects, and sounds.
• 49 semi-weighted keys set in a high-quality Fatar keybed.
• A high-resolution full-color screen for intuitive browsing, tweaking, and mixing.
• An eye-catching industrial design with metal and glass elements that's built to last.
• The Light Guide has been redesigned to help you stay in key and pinpoint sounds, key zones, switches, scales, and more.
• Anodized aluminum knobs and pitch and modulation wheels.
• Versatile connectivity with USB MIDI, USB-C bus power, and multiple pedal inputs.
• Extensive integration with all major DAWs, offering more than just standard transport controls.

Tech Specs

• Dimensions: 802.2 x 323 x 86 mm
• Weight: 5.55 kg

System Requirements

• MIDI 2.0 compatible
• Intel Core i5, Apple M1 (or equivalent)
• macOS 13 (Ventura) or higher (compatible with macOS 12 in MIDI mode)
• Windows 10 (latest service pack) or higher
• 8 GB RAM

Hardware Specifications

• 1 high-resolution color screen with a glass surface (1280 x 480 mm)
• CNC machined, bead-blasted, and anodized aluminum construction
• RGB illuminated pitch and mod wheels
• New button-islands for a dustproof control surface

Included Software

• Komplete Select
• Komplete Kontrol Software