Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 Mk2 Keyboard

Features

• Smart keyboard controller for all your virtual instruments
• Pro-grade Fatar keybeds with aftertouch - 49 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 ; 4-directional push encoder for one-handed sound browsing and project navigation

Description

With KOMPLETE KONTROL S49, music-making becomes a more intuitive, hands-on experience. Perform expressively, browse and preview sounds, tweak parameters, sketch your ideas, then navigate and mix your project - all from one fully integrated centerpiece for studio and stage.

Item Weight 14.72 pounds

Product Dimensions 35 x 6 x 14 inches

ASIN B075FGSZLC

Item model number S49 Mk2

Customer Reviews 4.2 out of 5 stars 351 ratings 4.2 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank #1,007 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #1 in Synthesizer & Workstation Keyboards

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No

Date First Available September 7, 2017

Number of Keyboard Keys 49

Size 49-Key

abunda_amazon_reviews ZERO STARS. I would love to review this product, but trying to register the hardware to allow me to actually use it fails because the serial number has been locked by customer support. No response from the company yet. So basically I have bought a alarm expensive paperweight at this point. This is why I try to avoid any form of authentication services. Hopefully all will be made good at some point. UPDATE: Waited a week and never heard back from Native Instruments. It has now been returned fro a full refund.;;Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2018;;1.0 out of 5 stars;;Unable to Register the hardware because serial is locked, RETURNED AS UNUSABLE;;Dean K M Jones;;;I purchased this based off my extremely positive experience with my Komplete Kontrol s88, as I am not only able to integrate into the Komplete software well, but also use the midi encoders and buttons to use within ableton. This is completely different with the Komplete Kontrol A-series. First off, if you do not have ableton 10 - DO NOT BUY THIS. There are no available control surfaces provided by Native Instruments for previous versions of Ableton ( I have Ableton 9, don't see the point in paying $300 to upgrade when I purchased it two years ago...). Surely then, you can just create your own control surface right? No - The transport and perform buttons don't actually send midi CC values, so suddenly you can only use the 8 encoders to control settings. This also means that I have 12 buttons that are literally useless - I can't trigger anything in Ableton with the play button, record, or stop. Unlike my Komplete Kontrol s88 - which works perfectly. This whole process has been super frustrating, and there has been a severe lack of communication on Native Instrument's side on their forums and elsewhere. For the past 6 months they have been saying they will add the control editor in a software update "soon." Well it's been 6 months, and they've also released the m32 controller since then. Good luck getting any more support than that.;;Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2019;;1.0 out of 5 stars;;Don't have the latest version of Ableton? Look Elsewhere;;Justin Somers;;;RESERVING JUDGEMENT! Upon receiving the product and installing the req'd software & updating the keyboard firmware, all appeared operational. The next day, after turning power on to the powered USB hub that was attached to the S61 (the computer was already on - iMac latest version (not PRO)) I noticed the KK displays/LEDs flashed on then went off. I only received the product two days ago! I have tried cold & warm reboot, tried different USB ports and cable, with no positive results. I have reviewed the support article "My KOMPLETE KONTROL Keyboard Does Not Start (Mac)" and followed instructions with no positive results. I am using Logic Pro X (latest revision). When issue resolved, I will update this review. UPDATE 10/23/17 @ 4PM PT: I contacted NI Customer Support with the issue and they referred me to a link document "NI Hardware Troubleshooting Guide (Mac)". After following the steps to narrow the issue, none of the info resolved the problem. I responded with detailed results to the comments that Support left me in Komplete Community posts on Wednesday 10/18 and have not been contacted since then. I am returning the product to Amazon for a replacement. We'll see how that goes and another update will be forthcoming. UPDATE 10/27/17 @ 2PM PT: After another on-line contact at NI CS, there was no response to additional questions since 10/24. I finally called the support number (323-467-2693) and confirmed that there is an apparent hardware failure. I am now waiting for an RMA # to return the unit for a replacement. Update to follow. UPDATE 12/6/2017 @ 8PM PT: A new unit was finally received and appears to be working. The process to received this replacement S61 took entirely too long. Some of that delay may have been due to the product being so new and lack of inventory for service replacement. After a few weeks of use (if it remains operational), I will give my final star rating.;;Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2017;;2.0 out of 5 stars;;Worked fine for one day, then something went wrong...;;AmazonCustomerED;;;Review for A49. Pros: -Sturdy construction -Mod/pitch wheels feel great. Good resistance and grippy feel. Really like them a lot. -plug and play with mac and logic for basic midi controller. Didn't try to map the knobs or anything because of a con listed below. -No drivers needed -Usb powered Cons: -Key travel is too much for me. Deal breaker. I got this to supplement my studio logic sl88 grand controller for fast synth leads and drums and the long key travel makes it slower then my fully weighted 88 key controller. - No power switch. Have to unplug USB cable to turn off. Some might like this but I hate it. - Kinda tall for what it is. I would be more satisfied if it were an inch shorter. Overall: I returned it. Would have kept it if the key travel was shorter. Everything else was great for a $200 49 key controller.;;Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2018;;3.0 out of 5 stars;;Solid construction but key travel is too long.;;Devin W.