Light Guide displays sounds, key zones, switches, scales etc.
Key islands for a continuous, dust-proof user interface
Anodized aluminium handwheels with RGB lighting
High-resolution color display (1280x480)
8 encoders + 2-axis encoder
Perfect software integration with NKS technology
Transport buttons for the DAW
Split zones
4 pedal inputs (sustain, expression, two buttons)
MIDI In & Out
Power supply via USB-C
incl. free music software
NI Kontrol S-Series MK3 walkthrough
The KONTROL S61 MK3 at a glance
With the KONTROL S61 MK3, Native Instruments presents the third generation of the popular USB master keyboard controller. The exterior of version 3 impresses with its elegant design with metal and glass elements. The large, high-resolution colour display with a glass surface is framed by new key islands that form a continuous, dust-proof user interface and are grouped according to function, as well as eight encoders and a 2-axis encoder. To the left of the keyboard are the two handwheels for pitch band and modulation made of anodized aluminium with RGB lighting. The tried-and-tested Light Guide above the keyboard displays sounds, split zones, switches, scales and other information.
A USB controller for all occasions
The KONTROL S61 MK3 offers perfect software integration with next-generation NKS technologyGeneration and ensures seamless interaction between all instruments, effects and sounds from the Kontakt world. Thanks to the semi-weighted Fatar keyboard with 61 velocity-sensitive full-size keys, very sensitive playing is guaranteed. The highlight of the keyboard is the polyphonic aftertouch, which responds to even light pressure and allows nuanced control of the assigned parameters. Dedicated transport buttons for controlling the DAW round off the possibilities of this USB DAW controller.
Connections
The master keyboard has a lot to offer on the connection side. Power supply and communication with the DAW is via USB-C. A second USB-C connection is intended for a USB power supply and to operate the controller with MIDI equipment without a computer. Inputs and outputs for MIDI allow the integration of one or more MIDI devices. Four pedal inputs for sustain, expression and two buttons further expand the control options.
Free software package
The manufacturer provides a comprehensive download software package free of charge with the KONTROL S61 MK3. Please refer to the Native Instruments homepage for information on changes and compatibility with Windows and Mac systems and DAWs.
Komplete Select
Komplete Kontrol software
Stradivari Cello
Guitar Rig LE
Elements Suite
Hypha
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
1.0 mode)
Windows 10 (latest service pack) or higher
8 GB RAM
Download and activation require an internet connection and a graphics card that supports Direct 3D 11.1 or later. After installation and activation, the product can also be used offline, i.e. without an internet connection.
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