Native Instruments Kontrol S61 MK3
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Fatar 61-key semi-weighted keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch and RGB Light Guide for immediate expressiveness.
- High-resolution color display 1280 x 480, 8 touch encoders, and 4D controller for navigating, previewing, and editing without leaving the keyboard.
- NKS and Kontakt 7 ecosystem: instant mapping, tag-based navigation, preset preview, and deep integration with NI and partner instruments.
- Extended DAW integration, USB-C power supply and MIDI In/Out, plus up to 4 pedals (sustain, expression, and 2 assignable) for total studio control.
Manufacturer Information
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A Series That Raises the Bar in Production Keyboards
This generation raises the bar with a Fatar polyphonic aftertouch, a large high-resolution display, and a workflow centered on NKS. Compared to previous versions, editing is more visual, navigation faster, and expressiveness greatly enhanced. The series is available in 49 and 61 semi-weighted keys and 88 weighted keys to suit every setup.
Designed for Demanding Producers, Composers, and Sound Designers
Whether you program synths, drum kits, orchestral libraries, or work in media scoring, this master keyboard integrates at the heart of your workstation. Its NKS compatibility and tag browser speed up sound searching, while integration with major DAWs streamlines recording, automation, and arrangement.
Deep Control and Frictionless Workflow
Expressiveness and Visual Feedback
The Fatar keybed with polyphonic aftertouch offers independent nuances per note. The Light Guide illuminates zones, articulations, and scales to play accurately and quickly, even on complex instruments.
On-Keyboard Navigation and Editing
The 1280 x 480 display, 8 touch buttons, and 4D controller provide access to essential parameters, presets, and transport functions without looking at the computer. Presets can be browsed by tags with instant preview.
NKS Ecosystem and DAW Integration
The preconfigured mapping covers NI instruments, thousands of Kontakt 7 instruments, and a wide selection of NKS-compatible instruments (Arturia, Heavyocity, Korg, Output, Spitfire Audio, u-he). Dedicated DAW functions support Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Digital Performer, Bitwig, and Studio One.
Technical specifications
| Bluetooth | No | Number of keys | 61 |
| Compatibility | PC, Mac | Inputs | USB, Expression pedal, Sustain pedal, Midi, Jack, USB Midi |
| Controller | Pitchbend, Scroll wheel, Modulation, Polyphonic Aftertouch, Transport bar, Multidimensional surface, 8 encoders, Transport | Outputs | USB, Midi, USB-C, USB Midi |
| Velocity sensitive | Yes | Color | Black |
| Keyboard | Fatar with polyphonic aftertouch | Downloadable software | Komplete Select, Komplete Kontrol, Stradivari Cello, Guitar Rig LE, Izotope Elements Suite, Hypha |
| Light Guide | RGB indicators above each key (zones, articulations, chords, keys, etc.) | Power | via USB-C |
| Wheels | pitch and modulation | MIDI interface | USB-C |
| Screen | high-resolution color, 1280 x 480 pixels | MIDI connectivity | input/output |
| Touch-sensitive buttons | 8 | Pedal input | sustain and expression |
| Transport buttons | yes | Inputs for additional pedals | 2, freely assignable |
| Preset navigation | by tags with preview | Dimensions | 974 x 323 x 86 mm |
| Preconfigured mapping | Native Instruments virtual instruments, thousands of Kontakt 7 instruments and NKS-compatible instruments (Arturia, Heavyocity, Korg, Output, Spitfire Audio, u-he) | Weight | 6 kg |
| DAW integration | Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Digital Performer, Bitwig, Studio One | Cable | USB-C to USB-C |
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
Customers praised this MIDI keyboard controller as "the best master keyboard in the world" with excellent build quality and comfortable touch. The integration with software is seamless - "plug and play." However, one customer noted control knobs cannot be assigned outside the native ecosystem, limiting universal DAW compatibility.
Review highlights
- âThe best master keyboard in the world. Incredible ease of use.â
- âVery comfortable touch. Software control is just fabulous. A real time saver!â
- âYou plug it in and it works! Easy to use, solid, pleasant touch.â
Based on 21 reviews
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The keyboard is really well made. The touch is very comfortable, and the keys allow more âgame dynamicsâ than on other keyboards I think. Native Instruments software control is just fabulous.
The knobs are quite heavy, which reinforces the impression of quality. The lightguides are really practical, and help to find your way around when handling fairly complex VSTIs with several keyswitches for example.
A real time-saver! And of course, the icing on the cake: you plug in, and everything works right away! The must! (I use Studio One Pro, but it is compatible with several other software as well)Automatically translated
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The keyboard is good and very pleasant to play, but NI says nothing about the fact that all these control buttons cannot be assigned outside their ecosystem (Komplete Kontrol plugin)! That is, if you want to assign a âknobâ to a parameter inside Ableton, YOU CANNOT.
I am disappointed that this very basic feature for MIDI keyboards is not available at Komplete Kontrol. This keyboard is good and has its advantages but far from being a universal instrument for your productions.Automatically translated
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I already had the MK1, the MK2 version is more advanced. The keyboard feels better, as it is new, it changes me a bit compared to the last version.
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Beautiful master keyboard! You plug in and it works after installing the software! Easy to use, sturdy, pleasant to the touch. I recommend without problem
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Not used at the moment because received it just a week ago, but excellent first impressions. The TOP master keyboards? Definitely.
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Questions frequently asked
Does the Native Instruments Kontrol S61 MK3 feature polyphonic aftertouch?
The 61-key semi-weighted Fatar keyboard includes polyphonic aftertouch, allowing modulation of each note's expression independently. Velocity is also supported.
Which DAWs are compatible with this MIDI controller keyboard?
DAW integration covers Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Digital Performer, Bitwig, and Studio One. Dedicated controls facilitate transport, recording, and automation directly from the keyboard.
What connectivity options are available on the Kontrol S61 MK3?
Connectivity includes USB-C, MIDI, and inputs for sustain and expression pedals. Bluetooth connectivity is not available.
What is the purpose of the S61 MK3's Light Guide?
RGB lights positioned above each key indicate playing zones, articulations, chords, and keys, among other functions.
Is it possible to navigate sounds without using the computer screen?
The high-resolution 1280 x 480 pixel display, 8 touch-sensitive encoders, and 4D controller provide access to presets and essential parameters. NKS tag navigation enables browsing sounds with instant pre-listening. Compatible instruments include content from Native Instruments, Arturia, Korg, Output, and Spitfire Audio.
