Native Instruments KONTROL S49 MK3 USB Keyboard Controller

• USB DAW controller
• 49 full-size keys with velocity
• Semi-weighted Fatar keyboard
  
• Polyphonic aftertouch
  
• Elegant design with metal and glass elements
  
• Light Guide displays sounds, key zones, switches, scales etc.
  
• Key islands for a continuous, dust-proof user interface
  
• Anodized aluminium handwheels with RGB lighting
  
• High-resolution color display (1280x480)
  
• 8 encoders + 2-axis encoder
  
• Perfect software integration with NKS technology
  
• Transport buttons for the DAW
  
• Split zones
  
• 4 pedal inputs (sustain, expression, two buttons)
  
• MIDI In & Out
  
• Power supply via USB-C
  
• incl. free music software
  

A USB controller for all occasions

The KONTROL S49 MK3 offers perfect software integration with next-generation NKS technology Generation and ensures seamless interaction between all instruments, effects and sounds from the Kontakt world. Thanks to the semi-weighted Fatar keyboard with 49 velocity-sensitive full-size keys, very sensitive playing is guaranteed. The highlight of the keyboard is the polyphonic aftertouch, which responds to even light pressure and allows nuanced control of the assigned parameters. Dedicated transport buttons for controlling the DAW round off the possibilities of this USB DAW controller.

Connections

On the connection side, the master keyboard has a lot to offer. Power supply and communication with the DAW is via USB-C. A second USB-C connection is intended for a USB power supply and to operate the controller with MIDI equipment without a computer. Inputs and outputs for MIDI allow the integration of one or more MIDI devices. Four pedal inputs for sustain, expression and two buttons further expand the control options.

Free software package

The manufacturer provides a comprehensive download software package free of charge with the KONTROL S49 MK3. Please refer to the Native Instruments homepage for changes and compatibility with Windows and Mac systems and DAWs.

• Komplete Select
• Komplete Kontrol software
• Stradivari Cello
• Guitar Rig LE
• Elements Suite
  
• Hypha
  

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

Download and activation require an internet connection and a graphics card that supports Direct 3D 11.1 or later. After installation and activation, the product can also be used offline, i.e. without an internet connection.