Seize Kontrol of Your Sound Like Never Before

Since the inception of the Kontrol smart keyboard controllers, Native Instruments has pursued a singular goal: to dissolve the boundary between physical performance and digital sound. The Kontrol S Mk3 series represents the most advanced realization of that vision yet, pairing cutting-edge Fatar keybeds with ultra-detailed polyphonic aftertouch to capture every nuance of your playing. Whether you choose the semi-weighted S49 or S61, or the groundbreaking hammer-action S88, each controller delivers a deeply expressive, instrument-like feel that responds naturally to pressure, velocity, and articulation.

Mk3: an elevated expressive experience

Polyphonic aftertouch unlocks unprecedented musical detail, allowing independent pressure control for every note in a chord. Combined with customizable modulation wheel assignments, pitch control, and a dedicated Touch Strip, the Kontrol S Mk3 provides fluid, uninterrupted expressivity. Developed in collaboration with Fatar and calibrated for MIDI 2.0 resolution, each keybed is engineered to translate even the most subtle performance gestures into sound.

Komplete integration, designed for the future

The redesigned interface balances depth and simplicity with a rugged CNC-machined anodized aluminum chassis and a vivid full-color display for intuitive NKS control. Eight rotary knobs, a 4D encoder, and configurable soft switches offer flexible command over instruments, effects, and DAW functions. Native Instruments’ enhanced Light Guide adds RGB feedback across keys, controls, wheels, and touch surfaces, helping you stay in key, visualize scales, define zones, and remain focused on your performance.

Keep yourself connected in any rig

Designed for seamless integration, the Kontrol S Mk3 is USB-C bus powered and supports MIDI over USB for effortless DAW connectivity. Traditional 5-pin DIN MIDI I/O extends control to external hardware, including transmission of polyphonic aftertouch to compatible devices. Four 1/4-inch TRS pedal inputs — sustain, expression, and two assignable — provide extensive options for hands-on control and expanded expression.

Includes an expansive software library

Each Kontrol S Mk3 controller includes a powerful software bundle that integrates flawlessly via NKS 2, delivering immediate creative potential right out of the box. With premium instruments, effects, and DAW tools included, this controller is as much a production powerhouse as it is a performance instrument.

• A free Kontakt instrument of your choice
• Komplete 15 Select
• Komplete Kontrol
• Stradivari Cello
• Guitar Rig LE
• Elements Suite
• Hypha
• Ableton Live Lite

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The world’s best sound library at your fingertips

Kontrol is a revolutionary MIDI keyboard controller that places a vast ecosystem of world-class sounds directly under your hands. With a comprehensive included software package and a free Kontakt instrument of your choice, Kontrol lets you stay in the creative flow while seamlessly controlling instruments, effects, and your DAW. Browse, tweak, and perform everything from synths and drums to orchestral libraries, scoring tools, and effects directly from the keyboard using the high-resolution display. Available in 49- and 61-key semi-weighted versions or an 88-key fully weighted hammer-action model, every controller features expressive polyphonic aftertouch for detailed musical control.

Virtual instruments meet the real world

Kontrol brings virtual instruments to life through an immersive, hands-on experience powered by deep Kontakt integration. Quickly find sounds with intuitive on-screen navigation, then shape them naturally using intelligent auto-mapping that instantly understands instrument parameters. This tight connection transforms software instruments into responsive, performance-ready tools that feel like real hardware.

Bring your DAW plugins to life

Take direct control of plugins and effects chains from leading DAWs including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Bitwig Studio, and Digital Performer. Kontrol enables hands-on parameter control, streamlined navigation, and advanced customization with user-defined macros, letting you manage complex effects chains, instrument switching, and creative workflows without breaking concentration.

The widest choice of quality sounds

At the heart of Kontrol is the redesigned Native Kontrol Standard (NKS), an industry-wide plugin format that unlocks access to thousands of premium instruments, effects, loops, and samples. Sounds from Native Instruments and top developers like Arturia, Heavyocity, Korg, Output, Spitfire, and u-he are precisely mapped to the keyboard’s controls, ensuring consistent, intuitive operation across your entire library.

Introducing polyphonic aftertouch

Polyphonic aftertouch adds a new level of expression by responding to pressure on each individual key. Shape cutoff, pitch, vibrato, and other parameters with subtle finger movements, adding depth and nuance without reaching for extra controls. All three Kontrol models feature polyphonic aftertouch on an advanced Fatar keybed, with the S88 standing apart as the world’s first widely available controller to pair polyphonic aftertouch with weighted hammer-action keys.

Deeper into your DAW

Seamless DAW integration keeps your focus on music rather than the computer screen. Record, stop, rewind, mix, and edit directly from the keyboard while viewing channel and project information on the built-in display. This streamlined workflow helps you move faster and stay immersed in the creative process.

Keys that fit you

Choose the playing experience that matches your style. The S49 and S61 offer responsive semi-weighted keys ideal for production and performance, while the S88 delivers an authentic piano feel with fully weighted hammer-action keys. Each model is designed to provide maximum control, comfort, and expressivity.

Plug and play versatility

Kontrol is built for flexible use in any setup. MIDI templates enable standalone control of external synths, drum machines, and hardware instruments, while Play Assist features let you use MIDI-compatible software and hardware without Komplete Kontrol software. USB-C power and connectivity, MIDI I/O, and four pedal inputs — sustain, expression, and two assignable — ensure seamless integration in studio or stage environments.

Built to last with powerful included software

Every Kontrol model is constructed from premium materials, featuring a large glass display, touch-sensitive anodized aluminum encoders, responsive mod wheels, and redesigned tactile buttons for durability and precision. Included software gets you creating immediately, with Komplete 15 Select, Komplete Kontrol, a voucher for any Native Instruments Kontakt instrument, plus iZotope Elements Suite, Ableton Live Lite, Hypha, Guitar Rig 7 LE, and more — everything you need to produce, perform, and finish professional tracks from day one.