Master Keyboard

Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 MK3mk3 + Komplete 15 Ultimate Upgrade for S-Series MK3 Bundle (license sent by email). With bundle, you have access to Komplete 15 ultimate at half price. To benefit from it, simply register your Kontrol S49 MK3 and then activate your license within 48 hours.

ARTICLE N° 97587
  • Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 MK3
  • 49-key semi-weighted master keyboard (Fatar)
  • Main features:
  • Unparalleled software integration with the latest generation of NKS technology, to use Kontakt and our partners' instruments, effects and sounds in a direct and immersive way
  • Polyphonic aftertouch
  • High-resolution color screen with a glass surface (1280 × 480 mm)
  • CNC machining, anodized and microblasted aluminum, 8 encoder caps, 1 4D encoder cap, 2 wheels (pitch bend and modulation)
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheels with RGB illumination
  • A redesigned Light Guide, to play without a false note and locate sounds, keyboard zones, keyswitches, scales, etc. - Anodized aluminum pitch bend and modulation knobs and wheels
  • New control layout grouped by function to form a dustproof, continuous control surface
  • USB MIDI, USB-C power, and inputs for sustain, expression, and two assignable pedals
  • Integration with major software sequencers that goes well beyond traditional transport controls
  • Included software:
  • Komplete Select
  • Komplete Kontrol software
  • Stradivari Cello
  • Guitar Rig LE
  • Elements Suite (iZotope)
  • Hypha
  • Dimensions: 802.2 x 323 x 86 mm
  • Weight: 5.5 kg
  • System requirements:
  • MIDI 2.0 compatible
  • Intel Core i5, Apple M1 processor (and equivalent models or higher)
  • macOS 13 (Ventura) or later (compatible with macOS 12 in MIDI mode 1.0)
  • Windows 10 (latest Service Pack) or later
  • 8 GB RAM
  • An Internet connection and a graphics card compatible with Direct 3D 11.1 (feature level 11_0) or later are required to download and activate this product. Once installed and activated, the product can be used offline.
  • Native Instruments Komplete 15 Ultimate Upgrade for S-Series MK3 (special version reserved for bundles with a Native Instruments Kontrol-S series keyboard)
  • Downloadable bundle (you will receive your codes by email with your invoice)
  • Product registration and installation via Native Access
  • Includes over 150 premium instruments and effects, over 80 Expansion sound packs and over 100,000 sounds
  • System requirements:
  • Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit, latest Service Pack)
  • macOS 12, 13 or 14 (latest update)
  • Processor:
  • Intel Core i5 or equivalent, or Apple Silicon
  • 4 GB of RAM (6 GB recommended)
  • OpenGL 2.1 compatible graphics card or higher
  • 60 GB of free disk space (1100 GB for a full installation)
  • Compatibility:
  • Supports ASIO, Core Audio and WASAPI
  • Works in 64-bit VST, AU and AAX hosts
  • Internet connection: An internet connection is required to download, install and activate the products in this collection. Once installed, all products can be used offline. Some products may require additional free downloads. Massive X requires an AVX-compatible processor or an Apple Silicon processor.
With the release of Komplete 15, Native Instruments is launching a new special offer: by purchasing a S-Series MK3 keyboard and a Komplete 15 Ultimate Upgrade for S-Series MK3 together, you save around 50% on the retail price of Komplete 15 ultimate. This offer is even more interesting than the old bundles that grouped a keyboard with a Komplete Ultimate upgrade from Select.
Number of keys
 49
Touch
 Semi-weighted Keys
Aftertouch
 Polyphonic
Key size
 Standard
Rotating knobs
 8
Compatibility
 MacOS, Windows
Power supply
 Via USB bus, Power adapter (sold separately)
Pitch Bend / Modulation
 Yes
Splitable keyboard
 Yes
Pads
 No
Velocity-sensitive
 Yes
Transport functions
 Yes
Arpeggiator
 Yes
Software incl.
 Musical Soft
Screen
 Yes
Control pedal input
 Sustain, Expression
MIDI port
 Yes
MPE
 Yes
USB port
 Yes
Weight
 5,5 kg
Key features of the new S Series keyboards:
- Unparalleled software integration with the latest generation of NKS technology, to use Kontakt and our partners' instruments, effects and sounds in a direct and immersive way
- Two keyboards with 49 and 61 semi-weighted keys, and an 88-key hammer-action model, all manufactured by Fatar
- All three models feature polyphonic aftertouch; the Kontrol S88 is the first standard hammer-action master keyboard to feature polyphonic aftertouch
- A high-resolution color display to browse your collection, change parameters and mix intuitively
- A beautiful design with metal and glass elements, and the highest quality manufacturing
- A redesigned Light Guide, to play without a false note and locate sounds, keyboard zones, keyswitches, scales, etc. - Anodized aluminum pitch bend and modulation knobs and wheels
- USB MIDI, USB-C power, and inputs for sustain, expression, and two assignable pedals
- Integration with major software sequencers that goes far beyond typical transport controls

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