Native Instruments Kontrol S49 mk3vsNative Instruments Kontrol S61 mk3
Summary
Native Instruments Kontrol S49 mk3 and Native Instruments Kontrol S61 mk3: 2 Native Instruments controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 3 of 22 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Native Instruments Kontrol S49 mk3CurrentView details → | Native Instruments Kontrol S61 mk3CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Native Instruments | Native Instruments |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 49 | 61 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| Key action | Semi-weighted | Semi-weighted |
| Aftertouch | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
| Keybed | Fatar TP/8SK with polyphonic aftertouch | Fatar TP/8SK with polyphonic aftertouch |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 0 | 0 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 8 | 8 |
| Display | Colour LCD | Colour LCD |
| Pitch / mod | Wheels | Wheels |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | DIN out, DIN in | DIN out, DIN in |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain, Expression | Sustain, Expression |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport, Light Guide | Arpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport, Light Guide |
| Bundled software | Komplete 14 Select | Komplete 14 Select |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 802.2 × 323 × 86 mm | 967.4 × 323 × 86 mm |
| Weight | 5.5 kg | 6 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: Kontrol S49 mk3 – 49 Kontrol S61 mk3 – 61
- Dimensions (W × D × H): Kontrol S49 mk3 – 802.2 × 323 × 86 mm Kontrol S61 mk3 – 967.4 × 323 × 86 mm
- Weight: Kontrol S49 mk3 – 5.5 kg Kontrol S61 mk3 – 6 kg
Both are the same on key action (Semi-weighted), aftertouch (Polyphonic) and pads (0).