Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 MK3

A revolutionary keyboard controller that puts the world’s best sound library at your fingertips. Get direct, hands-on control of virtual instruments from NI and thousands more from developers like Arturia, Heavyocity, Korg, Output, Spitfire Audio, and u-he.

Browse and tweak everything from synths and drums to orchestral libraries and scoring tools – all seamlessly integrated with Kontrol's tactile controls and large, high-res screen. Then play with a new level of expression and freedom thanks to a best-in-class keybed, polyphonic aftertouch, Light Guide, and Play Assist features. And with a comprehensive package of included software, featuring the industry-leading sampling platform Kontakt 7, you’ll be ready to go from day one.

Key features 

• A direct and immersive connection to Kontakt and partner instruments, effects, and sounds
• Access over 2,500 instruments and effects from both NI and leading developers, all auto-mapped and ready to play, thanks to NKS 2 technology
• Includes the industry-leading instrument platform Kontakt 7, as well as the Kontakt Factory Library with 900+ instruments
• The biggest additional software package on the market, including Komplete 14 Select, iZotope Elements Suite, Komplete Kontrol, and much more
• Choose an additional NI Kontakt instrument you like for free, including any new NI release or classics like Noire, Playbox, and Session Guitarist
• Smooth integration with all major DAWs – hit record, stop, and rewind on the keys, mix and edit, and see all your project’s channels on the display
• Choose between 49 or 61 semi-weighted keys or 88 hammer-action keys, all set in a best-in-class 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
• Beautiful design with metal and glass elements, manufactured to the highest quality
• High-resolution full-color display screen for intuitive browsing, tweaking, and mixing
• Stay in key with a redesigned Light Guide that pinpoints sounds, key zones, switches, scales, and more
• Anodized aluminum knobs and pitch and modulation wheels
• USB MIDI, USB-C bus powered, plus four assignable pedal inputs, including a default sustain and default expression
• Play in MIDI standalone mode, without Native Instruments software