Native Instruments Kontrol M32vsNative Instruments Kontrol S49 mk3
Summary
Native Instruments Kontrol M32 and Native Instruments Kontrol S49 mk3: 2 Native Instruments controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 14 of 21 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Native Instruments Kontrol M32CurrentView details → | Native Instruments Kontrol S49 mk3CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Native Instruments | Native Instruments |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 32 | 49 |
| Key size | Mini | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Semi-weighted |
| Aftertouch | None | Polyphonic |
| Keybed | NI mini keys | Fatar TP/8SK with polyphonic aftertouch |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 0 | 0 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 8 | 8 |
| Display | OLED | Colour LCD |
| Pitch / mod | Touch strips | Wheels |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Micro-USB | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | — | DIN out, DIN in |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain | Sustain, Expression |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport | Arpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport, Light Guide |
| Bundled software | Komplete Start, Ableton Live Lite | Komplete 14 Select |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 475 × 167 × 50 mm | 802.2 × 323 × 86 mm |
| Weight | 1.45 kg | 5.5 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: Kontrol M32 – 32 Kontrol S49 mk3 – 49
- Key action: Kontrol M32 – Synth-action Kontrol S49 mk3 – Semi-weighted
- Aftertouch: Kontrol M32 – None Kontrol S49 mk3 – Polyphonic
- Released: Kontrol M32 – 2019 Kontrol S49 mk3 – 2023
- Key size: Kontrol M32 – Mini Kontrol S49 mk3 – Full
- Keybed: Kontrol M32 – NI mini keys Kontrol S49 mk3 – Fatar TP/8SK with polyphonic aftertouch
Both are the same on pads (0).