Native Instruments Introduces S49/61 MK2 Keyboards

Native Instruments has expanded their KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series with the introduction of the S49 and S61 MK2 keyboards, providing a robust and intuitive approach to creating music alongside KOMPLETE KONTROL, as well as with the vast assortment of instruments and effects included, for free, in KOMPLETE 11 SELECT.

Key Features

• Smart keyboard controller for all your virtual instruments
• Pro-grade Fatar keybeds with aftertouch – 49 or 61 semi-weighted keys
• Ergonomic pitch and mod wheels, plus touch strip for expression control
• Pre-mapped control of KOMPLETE instruments and hundreds of
  Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) instruments from leading manufacturers
• Full VSTi support
• Tag-based preset browsing: Find sounds quickly and hear instant previews
• Two high-res color screens for browsing, tweaking, mixing, and more
• Light Guide: RGB lights above each key highlight drum cells, key switches, chords, scales, and more
• Smart Play: See scales and modes on the Light Guide, play chord progressions and arpeggios with single keys, or map any scale to white keys only
• Deep integration with MASCHINE software / hardware
• Intuitive control over Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, and GarageBand. Cubase and Nuendo integration coming soon after initial release
• 4-directional push encoder for one-handed sound browsing and project navigation
• Two assignable pedal inputs
• MIDIin/out
• USB 2.0 bus powered
• Includes KOMPLETE 11 SELECT

The Native Instruments KOMPLETE KONTROL software includes an abundant amount of unique instruments and effects that that can be utilized with the S49/61 MK2 keyboards.

Included Software

• MASSIVE – virtual analog synthesizer
• MONARK – iconic mono synth
• THE GENTLEMAN – classic upright piano
• DRUMLAB – sampled / synthesized percussion
• REAKTOR PRISM – polyphonic synthesizer
• SCARBEE MARK 1 – electric piano
• RETRO MACHINES – 20+ legendary vintage synths
• VINTAGE ORGANS – sampled classic organs
• WEST AFRICA – percussion library
• SOLID BUS COMP – powerful compressor REPLIKA – pro-quality delay

System Requirements

• Mac OS X 10.11 or macOS 10.12, Intel Core 2 Duo
• Windows 7 or later, Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2
• Internet connection and a graphics card with support for OpenGL 2.1 or higher (for software download and activation only)
• 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for large KONTAKT Instruments)
• USB 2.0 or higher (cable included)

The KOMPLETE KONTROL S49 and S61 MK2 keyboards are priced, respectively, at $599 and $699. You can visit the Native Instruments website to learn more.

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