Native Instruments KONTROL S49 MK3

Smart Keyboard Controller That Brings Virtual Instruments to Life!

KONTROL is a revolutionary keyboard controller that puts the world’s best sound library at your fingertips. Get direct, hands-on control over virtual instruments from NI and thousands more from developers like Arturia, Heavyocity, Korg, Output, Spitfire Audio, and u-he.

The Largest Selection of Truly Great Sounds

The deep integration of instruments in Kontrol is based on the newly designed NKS technology. This Native Kontrol Standard is our industry-standard plug-in format. For you, that means access to thousands of high-quality instruments, effects, loops, and samples from NI and development partners, all pre-mapped for your keyboard.

Now With Polyphonic Aftertouch

Play and perform your music with even more expression—just with the lightest pressure on individual keys. Modulate cutoff, pitch, vibrato, and much more without needing a separate encoder or knob—for greater dynamics and nuanced playing.

All three models come equipped with polyphonic aftertouch. The keyboards are professional-grade and developed in collaboration with Fatar. The S88 is also the world’s first widely available controller keyboard to combine polyphonic aftertouch with fully weighted hammer-action keys.

Even Deeper DAW Integration

Seamless integration with all common DAWs means you can focus on creativity at the keyboard without constantly looking at your computer screen. Record, stop, rewind, mix, and edit: control everything with the keyboard’s buttons—and keep all your project channels in view on the display.

Which Keyboard Do You Need?

Choose from 49 or 61 semi-weighted keys on the S49 or S61, or 88 fully weighted hammer-action keys on the S88—for a true piano feel.

Highly Visual

The smart Light Guide illuminates switches, key zones, scales, and more right in front of you. In Chord Mode, play a chord progression on single keys, and Easy Mode assigns each needed scale to the white keys.

Plug-and-Play

Connect exactly what you need to your Kontrol. Via USB-C (for device and power), MIDI In/Out, and 4 x large jacks—2 assignable, 1 sustain, 1 expression.

Built to Last

All three models are crafted from the same premium materials, featuring a large glass display, touch-sensitive encoders, mod wheels made of anodized aluminum, and newly designed tactile buttons.

Included Software

You’re ready to go right away with popular virtual instruments and effects, plus post-production tools to give your tracks the final polish.

The bundle includes Komplete 14 Select and Komplete Kontrol. You also get iZotope Elements Suite, Ableton Live Lite, Hypha, Guitar Rig 7 LE, and more.

• Direct and immersive connection to Kontakt and partner instruments, effects, and sounds
• Access to over 2,500 instruments and effects from NI and leading developers, all automatically mapped and ready to play thanks to NKS 2 technology
• The largest additional software package on the market, including Komplete 14 Select, iZotope Elements Suite, Komplete Kontrol, and much more
• Seamless integration with all common DAWs

The Heart of Your Studio!