Take Command of Your Sound Like Never Before:

Native Instruments has been working to bridge the gap between physical and digital with their Kontrol Smart Keyboard Controllers. The Kontrol S Mk3 controllers, available in 49-, 61-, and 88-key configurations, feature Fatar keybeds developed in collaboration with Native Instruments. These keybeds ensure highly detailed polyphonic aftertouch, capturing every nuance of your sound. The S88 controller has one of the world’s first widely available semi-weighted keys, making it a powerful and versatile choice for musicians. hammer-action polyphonic aftertouch controllers, fusing the worlds of sound, music, and technology.

Mk3: an elevated expressive experience:

Expressivity has never been more subtle than with the Kontrol keyboard controllers. Onboard polyphonic aftertouch gives you precise control over each note, allowing you to use pressure and velocity adjustments across chords to create expressive passages and progressions. Furthermore, the highly adjustable set of assignment choices allows you to modulate pitch, cutoff, vibrato, and almost any other parameter with your virtual instrument of choice, resulting in unrivaled MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression). Furthermore, because each keybed was created in partnership with Fatar, it captures not only the intricacies of each mode of expression, but is properly calibrated for the extraordinary resolution of MIDI 2.0 and the creative possibilities it provides on any instrument or control.

Included Software:

Komplete Kontrol
Komplete Kontrol unites and organizes all your instruments, effects, loops, and samples, mapping everything to the keyboard controller.

Hypha
A Kontakt instrument optimized for polyphonic aftertouch, with a range of fully tweakable acoustic-electric hybrid sounds inspired by nature.

Stradivari Cello
Capture every detail and nuance of a beautiful, centuries-old instrument, in a contemporary production tool with cutting-edge parameter controls.

Guitar Rig 7 LE
A trimmed down version of the mighty Guitar Rig 7 Pro, with an inspiring selection of amps, cabs, delays, reverbs, stompboxes, and compressors.

iZotope Elements Suite
Combines four powerful, award-winning audio technologies in one package: RX 10 Elements, Nectar 4 Elements, Ozone 11 Elements, and Neutron 4 Elements.

Ableton Live Lite
A lightweight version of Ableton Live 11. It comes with all of Live’s essential workflows, instruments, and effects.

Features

Native Instruments has stressed integration with each version of the Kontrol S Smart Keyboard Controllers, and the Mk3 expands on this flexibility with greater customization than ever before.
Onboard polyphonic aftertouch and MPE capabilities
With MIDI 2.0 compatibility, you’ll have complete control over your sound, with astonishing detail.
The high-resolution full-color display (1200 x 480mm) enables for precise browsing, customizing, mixing, and more.
CNC-machined housing is made of anodized aluminum with a bead-blasted surface for an aesthetically beautiful and long-lasting design.
The use of the incredibly adaptable Light Guide is made possible by RGB-backlit encoders, pads, keys, and wheels.
The redesigned Light Guide delivers real-time and interactive information such as scales, critical zones, switches, and more.
5-pin DIN MIDI in/out provides for extensive interoperability with most arrangements, including MPE and polyphonic aftertouch data for compatible instruments.
Keybed was created in partnership with Fatar to provide unprecedented expressivity.

There are dedicated 1/4-inch jacks for sustain and expression pedals, as well as two more assignable jacks for versatile sonic control.
Ergonomic pitch and modulation wheels enable various assignment possibilities, allowing you to get the most out of every supported DAW and NKS instrument.
Push encoder with four directions music browsing and project navigation with one hand
The use of tag-based unified browsing across all Komplete instruments allows you to rapidly find the sounds you’re looking for right from the hardware.
The USB-C bus-powered design also supports MIDI over USB, reducing cable clutter and enhancing data transmission speeds.
Enter the primary parameters of any Komplete instrument, which will be instantly mapped to the touch-sensitive controller knobs.

At the stroke of a button, you may create arpeggiated melodies, play chords with single keys, or map the entire keyrange to scales.
The dedicated transport section provides complete access to your DAW’s playback and recording controls, reaching much deeper than prior versions for unparalleled integration.

Type of Keys	Semi-weighted
Velocity Sensitive	Yes
Aftertouch	Yes, Polyphonic
Number of Keys	61
Type	Keyboard Controller, MIDI 2.0
Other Controllers	Pitchbend, Mod Wheel, Ribbon Controller
Encoders/Pots	8 x knobs, 1 x 4 direction encoder
Dedicated Transport Control	Yes
Zones	Yes
Pedal Inputs	4 x 1/4" TRS (sustain, expression, assign 1, assign 2)
MIDI I/O	In, Out, USB
USB	2 x Type C (Host, Power)
Computer Connectivity	USB
Format	AAX, AU, VST, VST3, Standalone
Hardware Requirements - Mac	Hardware Requirements – Mac
Hardware Requirements - PC	8GB RAM minimum, Intel Core i5 or higher
OS Requirements - Mac	MacOS 13 or higher (MacOS 12 in MIDI 1.0 mode)
OS Requirements - PC	Windows 10 or higher
Power Supply	USB bus powered
Height	3.38″
Width	38.08″
Depth	12.71″
Weight	13.22 lbs.
Software	Komplete 14 Select, Komplete Kontrol, Hypha, Stradivari Cello, Guitar Rig 7 LE, iZotope Element Suite, Ableton Live Lite