Native Instruments Kontrol S49 MK3 49-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

An intelligent keyboard controller in three size options, designed to be at the core of any studio. Virtual instruments meet the real world with seamless Kontakt integration and a high-resolution screen. Plus, polyphonic aftertouch delivers intuitive parameter control across all three models, in combination with weighted, hammer-action keys in the S88. All contained in an overhauled design that looks incredible and is built to last.

Polyphonic aftertouch

Take expression one-step further and instinctively control parameters with the slightest pressure on each individual key. Modulate cutoff, pitch, vibrato, and much more without reaching for an extra control. All three models have an industry-leading keybed, developed in collaboration with Fatar to deliver the best possible polyphonic aftertouch experience.

Highlights

• Unparalleled software integration with next-generation NKS technology ensures a direct and immersive connection to Kontakt and partner instruments, effects, and sounds
• Choose between 49 or 61 semi-weighted keys, or 88 hammer-action keys, all set in a Fatar keybed
• All three models come with polyphonic aftertouch as standard, plus Kontrol S88 is the first widely available hammer-action polyphonic aftertouch keyboard controller
• High-resolution full-color screen for intuitive browsing, tweaking, and mixing
• Beautiful, design with metal and glass elements, manufactured to the highest quality
• Stay in key with a redesigned Light Guide, that also pinpoint sounds, key zones, switches, scales, and more
• Anodized aluminum knobs and pitch and modulation wheels
• USB MIDI, USB-C bus powered, plus sustain, expression, and two assignable pedal inputs
• Integration with all major DAWs that goes far beyond standard transport controls

Technical Specifications

• 1 high-resolution color screen with glass surface (1280 × 480)
• CNC machined, bead blasted and anodized aluminum, 8 × encoder caps, 1 × 4D encoder cap, 2 × wheels (pitch and mod)
• RGB illuminated pitch and mod wheels
• New button-islands that form a continuous dustproof control surface and are grouped by function
• 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
• An internet connection and a graphics card that supports Direct 3D
• 11.1 (feature level 11_0) or higher are required to download and activate this product. Once installed and activated, the product can be used offline.

Whats In The Box

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