Native Instruments Kontrol S61 MK3 61-Key Smart Keyboard Controller

Native Instruments Kontrol S61 MK3 61-Key Smart Keyboard Controller

The Native Instruments Kontrol S61 MK3 61-key smart keyboard controller is a full-size professional keyboard controller built around a Fatar-designed 61-key semi-weighted keybed with polyphonic aftertouch and MIDI 2.0 compatibility, housed in a premium anodized aluminum unibody chassis with a large 1280 × 480 pixel high-resolution full-color display, eight touch-sensitive encoders, a 4D push encoder, eight performance pads, the multicolor Light Guide LED array, and pitch and modulation wheels — delivering the complete Kontrol MK3 smart keyboard experience with five additional octaves of expressive playing range over the S49 MK3. As a result, pianists and keyboardists who perform complex melodic and harmonic parts gain a 61-key professional controller with the same deep NKS integration, polyphonic aftertouch, MIDI 2.0 support, and Light Guide visualization as the S49 MK3, while accessing a wider keyboard range for two-handed technique, splits, and layered performance setups. The large 1280 × 480 pixel display with glass surface provides an expansive, clear view of plugin parameters, preset names, waveforms, and navigation menus — making the S61 MK3 the most display-equipped member of the 49/61/88 S Series lineup. In addition, USB-C bus power, 5-pin DIN MIDI In and MIDI Out ports, Komplete 14 Select, Guitar Rig 7 LE, and Ableton Live Lite round out a professional package that covers connectivity, content, and performance in equal measure. OneStopMusic South Africa stocks the Native Instruments Kontrol S61 MK3 61-key smart keyboard controller for South African keyboardists, producers, and studio musicians who want a full 5-octave MIDI 2.0 keyboard with deep Komplete integration and polyphonic aftertouch.

Five-Octave Professional Control From the Native Instruments Kontrol S61 MK3 61-Key Smart Keyboard Controller

Whether you're performing orchestral mockups with Komplete's sampled instruments, programming electronic production runs across a wide keyboard range, or playing live with NKS-integrated synthesizers and effects, the Native Instruments Kontrol S61 MK3 61-key smart keyboard controller gives you the expressive playing range and intelligent software integration the performance demands. The Fatar semi-weighted keybed's polyphonic aftertouch responds to individual finger pressure on each key independently, enabling expression and vibrato that would otherwise require a separate controller or pitch wheel gestures. Scale mapping, arpeggiator, and single-key chord triggering are all available on the S61 MK3, allowing complex harmonic structures to be triggered with simple fingering — making it as useful for composition exploration as it is for keyboard performance. OneStopMusic South Africa recommends the Native Instruments Kontrol S61 MK3 61-key smart keyboard controller to South African keyboardists, producers, and composers who require full 5-octave range with the complete Kontrol MK3 smart keyboard feature set.

Tech Specs

• Keys: 61, Fatar semi-weighted keybed, polyphonic aftertouch, MIDI 2.0

• Chassis: Anodized aluminum unibody

• Display: 1280 × 480 pixel high-resolution full-color display with glass surface

• Encoders: 8 touch-sensitive rotary knobs

• Navigation: 4D push encoder

• Pads: 8 performance pads

• Light Guide: Multicolor LED array

• Controls: Pitch wheel, modulation wheel, assignable Smart Strip

• Smart Play: Arpeggiator, 100+ scales and modes, single-key chords

• Connectivity: USB-C bus-powered, 5-pin DIN MIDI In/Out

• Dimensions: 967.4 × 323 × 86mm

• Weight: 6kg

• Software: Komplete Kontrol software; Komplete 14 Select included

• Bonus Software: Guitar Rig 7 LE, Ableton Live Lite

Native Instruments

Native Instruments (NI) is a Berlin-based music technology company and one of the most influential names in software instruments, samplers, and DJ/production hardware. Best known for the KOMPLETE software bundle, the MASCHINE production system, and the KONTROL keyboard and controller series, Native Instruments has shaped the workflows of producers, composers, DJs, and sound designers worldwide. As a result, NI's hardware is built around deep software integration, with smart controllers that map directly to instruments, effects, and DAWs for a fast, hands-on production workflow. In addition, Native Instruments' TRAKTOR line brings the same philosophy to DJ performance, pairing dedicated controllers with powerful mixing and effects software. Whether you're producing electronic music, scoring for film, or performing live sets, Native Instruments' ecosystem of controllers, instruments, and software is designed to work together seamlessly. OneStopMusic South Africa stocks Native Instruments controllers and production gear for producers and DJs across South Africa.

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