{"product_id":"native-instruments-kontrol-s61-mk3-61-key-smart-keyboard-controller","title":"Native Instruments Kontrol S61 Mk3 Smart Keyboard Controller","description":"[custom_html]\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description__brand\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"58\" width=\"130\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1001\/files\/brand_ni.png?v=1613513285\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description__text\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e61-key Controller with Semi-weighted Keys, MIDI 2.0 Compatibility, Polyphonic Aftertouch, 8 Rotary Encoders, 4D Encoder, 8 Soft Switches, Touch Strip, Pitch Wheel, Mod Wheel, and Bundled Software\n\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n[\/custom_html][video]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Pxn_wP-3uiY[\/video]\n\u003ch4\u003eSeize Kontrol of Your Sound Like Never Before\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nSince 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMk3: an elevated expressive experience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nPolyphonic 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKomplete integration, designed for the future\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKeep yourself connected in any rig\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nDesigned 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIncludes an expansive software library\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nEach 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA free Kontakt instrument of your choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKomplete 15 Select\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKomplete Kontrol\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStradivari Cello\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGuitar Rig LE\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eElements Suite\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHypha\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAbleton Live Lite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Native Instruments Says...\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe world’s best sound library at your fingertips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nKontrol 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVirtual instruments meet the real world\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nKontrol 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBring your DAW plugins to life\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nTake 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eThe widest choice of quality sounds\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAt 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIntroducing polyphonic aftertouch\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nPolyphonic 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDeeper into your DAW\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nSeamless 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKeys that fit you\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nChoose 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlug and play versatility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nKontrol 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBuilt to last with powerful included software\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nEvery 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n[tabs] [tab title=\"FEATURES\"]\n\u003ch4\u003eNative Instruments Kontrol S61 Mk3 Features:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOnboard polyphonic aftertouch delivers deep, customizable expression with virtual instruments, adding life and nuance to every sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMIDI 2.0 compatibility provides uncompromising control with exceptional resolution and detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1200 x 480mm high-resolution full-color display enables precise browsing, tweaking, mixing, and navigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCNC-machined anodized aluminum housing with bead-blasted finish ensures durability with a premium aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRGB-backlit encoders, soft switches, buttons, keys, touch strip, and wheels power the highly versatile Light Guide system\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRedesigned Light Guide delivers real-time visual feedback for scales, key zones, switches, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeybed designed in collaboration with Fatar offers unparalleled expressivity and responsiveness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExpanded connectivity includes dedicated 1\/4-inch sustain and expression pedal inputs plus two assignable pedal jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5-pin DIN MIDI input and output support broad interoperability, including polyphonic aftertouch data for compatible instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eErgonomic pitch and modulation wheels with a bidirectional touch strip allow flexible parameter assignments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4-directional push encoder enables fast one-handed sound browsing and 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