Native Instruments - Kontrol S49 MK3

The Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 MK3 is a premium keyboard controller designed to deliver an immersive and intuitive musical experience.

Featuring 49 Fatar-grade semi-weighted keys, this keyboard is equipped with the latest generation of NKS technology, allowing for seamless software integration with Kontakt and many partner instruments, effects and sounds.

Polyphonic aftertouch adds an extra expressive dimension to your playing.

The high-resolution color display with a 1280 × 480 mm glass surface offers a clear and detailed visual interface, making it easy to navigate and control parameters.

The Komplete Kontrol S49 MK3 is built with high-quality materials, including anodized and bead-blasted aluminum, and features 8 encoder caps, a 4D encoder cap, and two pitch bend and modulation wheels with RGB illumination.

The redesigned Light Guide allows for flawless playing, easily locating sounds, keyboard zones, keyswitches, and scales.

The new control layout consolidates functions into a dust-proof, continuous control surface, improving ergonomics and durability.

USB MIDI, USB-C power, and inputs for sustain, expression, and two assignable pedals provide maximum flexibility for a variety of playing setups.

Integration with leading software sequencers extends beyond traditional transport controls, allowing for deep control over production projects.

The Komplete Kontrol S49 MK3 comes with a powerful software suite including Komplete Select, Komplete Kontrol software, Stradivari Cello, Guitar Rig LE, Elements Suite (iZotope), and Hypha. These tools provide a vast sonic palette and limitless creative possibilities.

The Komplete Kontrol S49 MK3 measures 802.2 x 323 x 86 mm and weighs 5.5 kg, making it a compact and portable master keyboard, without compromising on quality and features.

To operate, the Komplete Kontrol S49 MK3 requires an Intel Core i5 or Apple M1 processor (or equivalent or higher), macOS 13 (Ventura) or higher (compatible with macOS 12 in MIDI mode 1.0), Windows 10 (latest service pack) or higher, 8 GB of RAM, an internet connection, and a graphics card compatible with Direct 3D 11.1 (feature level 11_0) or higher to download and activate the product. Once installed and activated, the product can be used offline.