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Native Instruments Kontrol S49 mk3

Current
Released 2023

Premium Fatar keybed with polyphonic aftertouch, a large colour display and the Light Guide for browsing and playing NKS instruments.

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Replaces Kontrol S49 mk2

Specifications

General

Manufacturer
Native Instruments
Status
Current
Released
2023

Keyboard

Keys
49
Key size
Full
Key action
Semi-weighted
Aftertouch
Polyphonic
Keybed
Fatar TP/8SK with polyphonic aftertouch

Controls

Pads
0
Faders
0
Knobs / encoders
8
Display
Colour LCD
Pitch / mod
Wheels

Connectivity

USB
USB-C
MIDI ports
DIN out, DIN in
CV / Gate out
No
Bluetooth MIDI
No
Pedal inputs
Sustain, Expression
USB bus powered
Yes

Features & software

Features
Arpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport, Light Guide
Bundled software
Komplete 14 Select

Size & weight

Colours
Black
Dimensions (W × D × H)
802.2 × 323 × 86 mm
Weight
5.5 kg

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