Native Instruments Kontrol S61 MK3 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller, 61-Key

Get Kontrol over your Kontakt instruments with NI's Kontrol S61 MK3, a USB MIDI controller keyboard with deep NKS integration and polyphonic aftertouch.

Overview

Native Instruments' Kontrol S61 MK3 is an intelligent keyboard controller 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 in combination with weighted keys. All contained in an overhauled industrial design that looks incredible and is built to last.

Thousands of instruments made real

Virtual instruments are brought to life in a genuinely immersive experience. Whatever you're playing, get in-depth control and integration through advanced NKS technology. Find sounds quickly with intuitive on-screen navigation. Then fluidly adjust and play them thanks to intelligent auto-mapping. This unparalleled direct connection means you can play completely real-feeling Kontakt instruments, plus thousands of partner sounds, instruments, and effects, with no interruptions to your workflow.

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.

Features:

- Unparalleled software integration with next-generation NKS technology ensures a direct and immersive connection to Kontakt and partner… read more instruments, effects, and sounds
- 61 semi-weighted keys set in a Fatar keybed
- polyphonic aftertouch as standard
- High-resolution full-color screen for intuitive browsing, tweaking, and mixing
- Beautiful, industrial 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

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Specs

- Dimensions: 967.4 x 323 x 86 mm
- Weight: 6 kg
- System requirements:
- MIDI 2.0 compatible
- Intel Core i5, Apple M1 (and equivalent or higher)
- macOS 13 (Ventura) or higher (compatible with macOS 12 in MIDI
- mode)
- Windows 10 (latest service pack) or higher
- 8 GB RAM
- Hardware specification:
- 1 high-resolution color screen with glass surface (1280 x 480 mm)
- CNC machined, bead blasted and anodized aluminum, 8 x encoder caps, 1 x 4D encoder cap, 2 x 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
- Included software:
- Komplete Select
- Komplete Kontrol Software

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item: Shipping Weight: 18.65 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 40 x 15 x 6 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 29852

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 866-556-6487 or 323-467-2693

Reviews

(1 ratings)

Submitted June 20, 2024 by Darius Henry in Pontiac, MI

"Awesome sound with lots of tech issues"

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There are so many technical issues with this keyboard since I received it!!!!! one minute it works perfect a week later out of nowhere the computers don't notice it anymore, ive had to reset the firmware at least 8 times since ive had it and the last time I did, it still hasn't been able to connect it was a great idea whom ever thought of this but ive been seeing lots of others online with the same issues ive been having, ive never once in my life owned a Midi type keyboard controller that only worked when ever it wants to but I guess its a first time for everythingI'll keep it just in case they decide to make a firmware update that makes it more stable because once it becomes stable it can be an absolute beast!!!!