Native Instruments
Native Instruments Kontrol S61 Mk3
Unlock Your Musical Creativity with Native Instruments Kontrol S61 MK3
Experience unparalleled software integration with the Native Instruments Kontrol S61 MK3. Thanks to next-generation NKS technology, this keyboard controller offers direct and immersive connectivity with Kontakt and partner instruments, effects, and sounds. This means you can smoothly navigate, adjust, and mix virtual instruments with ease. The included Komplete Kontrol software ensures seamless control and integration, making it quick to find sounds and tailor them to your preferences.
Unleash Your Expressiveness with Polyphonic Aftertouch
- Utilizing Polyphonic Aftertouch, the Native Instruments Kontrol S61 MK3 elevates your expressiveness to new heights. Effortlessly control parameters with just a touch on each key, modulating cutoff, pitch, vibrato, and more without the need for extra control elements. Developed in collaboration with Fatar, the semi-weighted keyboard of the Kontrol S61 MK3 provides the best possible polyphonic aftertouch experience, giving you unmatched performance control.
High-Resolution Glass Display for Effortless Navigation
- Navigating through sounds and making adjustments becomes incredibly intuitive thanks to the high-resolution, full-color screen of the Native Instruments Kontrol S61 MK3. This vibrant display allows for easy browsing, tweaking, and mixing, making it a breeze to find the perfect sound or finely tune virtual instruments. The screen provides a clear and detailed visual representation of parameters, ensuring a truly immersive experience.
Refreshed Design with Encoders, Button Islands, and More
- The Native Instruments Kontrol S61 MK3 is built with durability in mind. Crafted from CNC-machined, bead-blasted, and anodized aluminum, this keyboard controller combines longevity with an elegant and modern appearance. Metal and glass elements give it a beautiful aesthetic, while button islands create a continuous, dustproof control surface, ensuring reliability even in demanding studio environments. It even features illuminated RGB pitch and modulation wheels, adding style and enabling work in low-light studio sessions.
Deep Software Integration and Flexible Compatibility
- The Native Instruments Kontrol S61 MK3 offers seamless integration with all major DAWs, going beyond standard transport controls, to provide a direct connection to your preferred music production software, enabling an efficient workflow and enhanced creativity. Additionally, this keyboard controller is powered by USB MIDI and USB-C, making it easy to connect and power. It also features sustain, expression, and two assignable pedal inputs, giving you greater performance control.
Included Music Software, Including Komplete Select, VSTs, and More!
- The Native Instruments Kontrol S61 MK3 comes with a range of powerful software and virtual instruments. The package includes Komplete Select, Komplete Kontrol Software, Stradivari Cello, Guitar Rig LE, Elements Suite, and Hypha. This comprehensive software collection offers thousands of instruments and sounds to explore, opening up endless possibilities for music production.
- The Native Instruments Kontrol S61 MK3 breathes life into virtual instruments in a truly engaging and realistic way. Thanks to advanced NKS technology, you'll enjoy in-depth control and integration with Kontakt instruments and a wide range of partner sounds, instruments, and effects. The intelligent auto-mapping feature ensures that every instrument is effortlessly connected and ready to play, allowing you to focus on the music without any interruptions to your workflow.
What's Included in the Package:
- Physical: Native Instruments Kontrol S61 MK3 MIDI keyboard controller
- Digital: Komplete Select, Komplete Kontrol Software
- Stradivari Cello, Guitar Rig LE, Elements Suite, and Hypha
Features:
- 61 semi-weighted keys on a Fatar keybed for smooth playability and optimized articulation
- Unmatched software connectivity with next-generation NKS technology for seamless interaction with Kontakt and associated instruments, effects, and sounds
- All three models are equipped with polyphonic aftertouch as standard
- High-resolution full-color display for effortless browsing, fine-tuning, and mixing
- Elegant construction featuring metal and glass elements, built to the highest quality standards
- Maintain harmony with the updated Light Guide, which also identifies sounds, key zones, switches, scales, and more
- Anodized aluminum knobs and pitch and modulation wheels for better control
- USB MIDI, USB-C bus power, along with sustain, expression, and two assignable pedal inputs for enhanced versatility
- Excellent integration with all major DAWs, extending beyond conventional transport controls
Specifications:
- System Requirements:
- Operating System: macOS 13 (Ventura) or newer (compatible with macOS 12 in MIDI 1.0 mode)
- Windows 10 (latest service pack) or newer
- RAM: 8 GB
- Processor: Intel Core i5, Apple M1 (or equivalent or higher)
- MIDI: MIDI 2.0 compatible
- Physical:
- Dimensions: 967.4 x 323 x 86 mm
- Weight: 6 kg