The KOMPLETE KONTROL S49 from Native Instruments is a 49-key USB MIDI controller for Mac and Windows that can be used to control all of your software- and hardware- based MIDI instruments, and features expanded integration with KOMPLETE 9, KOMPLETE 10, and KOMPLETE 11, such as automatic parameter mapping.
When used with KOMPLETE 9, 10, or 11, the KOMPLETE KONTROL software allows for unified browsing from a single plug-in. It allows you to search sounds across all KOMPLETE instruments by simply pressing the controller's Browse button, and turning the push encoder to select your instrument and sound. Sounds can also be searched using musical tags and keywords.
The KOMPLETE KONTROL S49 also features a plethora of other useful features such as the Light Guide, which allows you to identify drum cells, key switches, phrases, scales and chords by way of multicolored lights that shine on the keys. It also features two assignable touch strips, arpeggiator, integrated scale mapping, single key chords, and more.
The KOMPLETE 11 SELECT software comes included, with eleven premium instruments and effects such as MASSIVE, MONARK, THE GENTLEMAN, and more.
Advanced MIDI Capabilities
The KOMPLETE KONTROL S49 also features extensive MIDI control for third-party instruments with the included Controller Editor software. Adjust touch strip behavior, configure keyboard splits with Light Guide visual feedback, and create custom templates. When you use KOMPLETE Instruments and third-party instruments together in a session, KOMPLETE KONTROL automatically switches between MIDI mode and KOMPLETE KONTROL software when you select a track for uninterrupted workflow
The Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 is a premium keyboard controller for DAW based production that features in-depth integration with Native Instruments' Komplete instruments as well as a host of other software synthesizers and samplers. Eight great feeling encoders, a gorgeous screen for displaying their assigned parameters, top-of-the-line Fatar keybed and a unique lighting strip for displaying sequences, splits and more make the Komplete Kontrol series a best in class option for keyboard controllers. The S49 features 49 semi-weighted keys.
