Native Instruments Kontrol S49 Mk3

Kontrol is an advanced MIDI keyboard controller that comes in three different sizes. It keeps you in the creative zone by providing an intuitive connection to instruments, effects, and your DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). It also features a high-resolution screen for immersive navigation. You can choose from 49 or 61 semi-weighted keys, or 88 fully weighted hammer-action keys, all of which include polyphonic aftertouch.

Kontrol offers a seamless integration with Kontakt, bringing virtual instruments to life with an immersive experience. It provides deep control through Kontakt integration and NKS technology. You can easily find and play sounds using the intuitive on-screen navigation, as well as adjust them with intelligent auto-mapping. This direct connection allows you to maintain your workflow uninterrupted, not only with NI instruments but also with thousands of partner sounds, instruments, and effects.

Take your expression to the next level with polyphonic aftertouch. By applying slight pressure on individual keys, you can add new layers of nuance to your playing, such as cutoff, pitch, vibrato, and more. No need for extra encoders or dials.

All three models feature polyphonic aftertouch on a top-notch keybed developed in collaboration with Fatar.

Enjoy a deeper integration with your DAW. Kontrol seamlessly integrates with major DAWs, allowing you to focus on your keyboard and not your computer screen. You can control recording, playback, mixing, editing, and view all your project's channels on the display.

Choose the keyboard that suits you best. The S49 and S61 offer 49 or 61 semi-weighted keys, while the S88 provides 88 hammer-action weighted keys for a full piano feel.

Experience enhanced visuals with the intelligent Light Guide. Switches, key zones, scales, and more are illuminated for easy reference. Chord Mode enables you to create progressions by playing single keys, while Easy Mode maps the white keys to the scale of your choice.

Rest assured, Kontrol is built to last. All three models are made from premium materials, featuring a large glass screen, touch-sensitive anodized aluminum encoders and modwheels, and redesigned tactile buttons.

The included software is ready to go right out of the box. It comes with Komplete 14 Select and Komplete Kontrol software. Komplete 14 Select is a production suite that offers powerful synths, drums, percussion, studio-grade effects, and a wide range of customizable sounds. Komplete Kontrol unifies and organizes all your instruments, effects, loops, and samples, mapping everything to the keyboard controller.

In addition, you'll receive polyphonic aftertouch presets in Hypha, a Kontakt instrument that provides a variety of nature-inspired sounds. You'll also get iZotope Elements Suite, Ableton Live Lite, Guitar Rig 7 LE, and more to help you hit the ground running.