Take command of the NI Komplete

The revamped Komplete Kontrol S49 MK2 from Native Instruments includes powerful new features such as high-resolution color displays, pitch and mod wheels, a four-way push encoder, and much more, along with unrivaled integration with your collection of Komplete instruments. The Komplete Kontrol S49's smooth-playing Fatar keyboard is a joy to play, and its purpose-built browser section makes navigating the NI tag-based preset system quick and intuitive. Logic controls, including a transport section, give you hands-on command of your DAW and real-time control over your instruments. Plus, the complete Komplete Select software package adds a full range of production-ready sounds to your sonic toolbox.

A host of powerful MK2 features

Komplete Kontrol S49 MK2 is loaded with powerful features. A pair of high-resolution color monitors allow for navigation, tweaking, mixing and more. Gain dynamic expression control via ergonomic pitch and modulation wheels, as well as a highly flexible touch range. Benefit from one-handed sound navigation and project navigation by virtue of a four-way push encoder. Furthermore, the Komplete Kontrol S49 is USB bus powered. We are excited about all the new features in the Komplete Kontrol S49 MK2.

Designed for seamless integration with Komplete

Using the Komplete Kontrol S49's intuitive browser controls, you can not only access any NI instrument in your collection, but also select individual presets by narrowing your search by descriptive keywords. Once you've loaded your sound, a suite of touch-sensitive controls let you dial in and adjust your pitch on the fly via Native Instruments' native map, and a pair of high-resolution color displays let you view the instrument's most important details. at a glance.

You will love to play games on this amazing Fatar keyboard

There are a few good reasons why keyboard players and keyboard makers love Fatar keyboards like this Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49. As well as being extremely well built, they feel fantastic, offering just enough resistance that you can really hit the keys while recovering fast enough for synth-style reps. Whether you're playing a piano patch courtesy of The Giant or a lead via Monark, these keys won't let you down. What's more, the Komplete Kontrol S49's integration with Komplete 9 and up includes its multicolored Light Guide — a series of LEDs above each key that provide performance feedback and reveal advanced playback features.

Advanced control options enhance your workflow

There are several additional functions on board the Komplete Kontrol S49 that make playing virtual instruments and writing music even more fun and productive. For example, you can play chords with single keys or map key ranges to different scales, and the built-in arpeggiator goes far beyond the typical arpeggio, offering creative new ways to create melodies. And to simplify controlling your DAW of choice, Native Instruments has given the Komplete Kontrol S49 a full suite of transport controls.

Komplete Kontrol and much more

Native Instruments has expanded the power of the Komplete Kontrol S keyboard series by introducing the Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) plug-in format, adding VST compatibility, and providing new parameter customization options. The NKS plug-in format invites third-party plug-in developers to include support for Native Map, Light Guide, and Smart Play functions directly in their virtual instrument. You can also load VST instruments, taking advantage of Komplete Kontrol's navigation, custom tagging and custom parameter mapping for all your favorite synths. And with the new parameter customization control panel, NKS makes it easy to create your own instrument mappings for optimal hands-on control of your virtual instruments.

Characteristics

• 2 high-resolution color monitors allow for browsing, tweaking, mixing and more;
• Ergonomic pitch and modulation wheels enhance highly flexible touch range control;
• 4-way push encoder provides one-handed sound navigation and project navigation;
• USB bus powered;
• Powerful, great-playing keyboard that offers unparalleled integration with Komplete Select;
• The 49-key Fatar keyboard offers smooth action and excellent response that lets you get the most out of your instruments;
• Unified tag-based navigation across all Komplete instruments lets you quickly find the sounds you want, right from the hardware;
• Dial in the key parameters of any Komplete instrument, which automatically map to the touch-sensitive controller buttons;
• Create arpeggiated melodies at the touch of a button, play chords with single keys, or map the full range of keys to scales;
• The dedicated transport section gives you full access to your DAW's playback and recording controls.

Specifications

• Type: keyboard controller;
• Number of keys: 49;
• Keys type: semi-weighted fatar keyboard;
• Speed ​​sensitive: adjustable, fixed;
• Back Touch: Yes;
• Other controllers: pitch wheel, mod wheel, touch strip;
• Encoders/Potentiometers: 8 x touch buttons, 4-way push encoder;
• Dedicated Transport Control: Yes (DAW dependent);
• Pedal Inputs: 2 x 1/4-in. (expression, support);
• MIDI I/O: In/Out/USB;
• USB: 1 x Type B;
• Computer connectivity: USB;
• Programs: Komplete Select, Komplete Kontrol (downloads);
• Format: VST, AU, AAX;
• Hardware requirements (Mac): Intel Core i5 or better, 6GB of RAM or more recommended;
• Hardware requirements (PC): Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad Core or better, 6GB RAM or more recommended;
• System requirements (Mac): macOS 10.13 or later;
• System requirements (PC): Windows 10 Anniversary Update or later;
• Power source: 15V DC power supply (sold separately) / USB Bus powered;
• Dimensions: 840.0 x 297.0 x 84.0 mm
• Weight: 5.6kg.