Native Instruments Kontrol S49 MK3 USB/MIDI Keyboard

Native Instruments Kontrol S49 MK3 USB/MIDI Keyboard
Product no: 9000-0113-4321 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Aside from their laptop, for most in-the-box-style producers, the MIDI keyboard is their most important chunk of hardware, so picking out the right model is crucial. Thankfully, Native Instruments' third-generation Kontrol line-up does away with choice overload. Designed for in-the-box production, the Kontrol S49 MK3 is perfect when it comes to controlling Kontakt libraries and not only features the latest modern perks, but a nice stack of included software. This may be the smallest of the three-part series, but is definitely no-less potent - making it ideal for more space-poor yet ambitious studios.

The Native Instruments Kontrol S49 MK3

First of all, the large, high-resolution colour display means that you're looking at an even cleaner control lay-out and fewer buttons compared to the MK2 model. The LEDs just above the keys are still there and still colour-match with Kontakt so you can quickly access key switches or certain zones. For enhanced ease, you can even assign a different colour to every key in Kontakt. The Native Instruments NKS system has also been improved and offers direct mapping for over 2,500 virtual instruments from well-known developers. Then there's the polyphonic aftertouch - a phenomenon that's thankfully becoming more common. Every key features its own controller value, giving you deep control over the sound of every individual MIDI note which is especially useful when playing strings and wind instruments. Basically, once you know what it can do, you'll never want to write, make or produce music without it again.

Tips or comments about this product

Please note: This model can only be powered using a USB-C adapter. When powered using a USB-A adapter, the model will not receive enough power. Investing in an adapter like this model is therefore recommended. See our bundle deals below for more options.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Number of keys	49
Fits inside backpack	no
Type of keys	semi-weighted
Number of pads	O
MIDI & other	MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI over USB
Aftertouch	yes, polyphonic
Functions	touch strip, infinite encoder(s) (readable), master section / transport, NKS auto-mapping, footswitch port, sustain pedal port, expression pedal port
Display	graphic
Software included	yes, download
Included software	other
Type of USB port	USB-C

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	7,3 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	86,0 x 40,0 x 15,5 cm

Product specifications

Native Instruments Kontrol S49 MK3
USB/MIDI keyboard
keybed: Fatar
NKS 2:
- improved auto-mapping with new options for developers
- direct access to mapping for over 2,500 virtual instruments (inc. Arturia, Heavyocity, Korg, Output, Spitfire Audio and u-he)
included software:
- Komplete Select (option to select specific Select edition following registration of the hardware)
- Komplete Kontrol Software
- Stradivari Cello
- Guitar Rig LE
- Elements Suite
- Hypha
- a Native Instruments virtual instrument of your choosing
dimensions: 802 x 323 x 86mm
weight: 5.5 kg

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