Native Instruments S-Series Komplete Kontrol S61 MK3 Keyboard Controller
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Style: S61 MK3 - 61 Keys
Features
- Unparalleled software integration with next-generation NKS technology ensures a direct and immersive connection to Kontakt and partner instruments, effects, and sounds
- 61 semi-weighted keys set in a Fatar keybed
- Polyphonic aftertouch as standard
- High-resolution full-color screen for intuitive browsing, tweaking, and mixing
- Beautiful, industrial design with metal and glass elements, manufactured to the highest quality
Description
The Native Instruments S-Series Komplete Kontrol S61 MK3. An intelligent keyboard controller designed to be at the core of any studio. Virtual instruments meet the real world with seamless Kontakt integration and a high- resolution screen. Plus, polyphonic aftertouch delivers intuitive parameter control in combination with weighted keys. All contained in an overhauled industrial design that looks incredible and is built to last. Thousands of instruments made real - Virtual instruments are brought to life in a genuinely immersive experience. Whatever you’re playing, get in-depth control and integration through advanced NKS technology. Find sounds quickly with intuitive on-screen navigation. Then fluidly adjust and play them thanks to intelligent auto-mapping. This unparalleled direct connection means you can play completely real-feeling Kontakt instruments, plus thousands of partner sounds, instruments, and effects, with no interruptions to your workflow. Polyphonic aftertouch - Take expression one-step further and instinctively control parameters with the slightest pressure on each individual key. Modulate cutoff, pitch, vibrato, and much more without reaching for an extra control. All three models have an industry-leading keybed, developed in collaboration with Fatar to deliver the best possible polyphonic aftertouch experience.
Brand: Native Instruments
Number of Keys: 61
Connectivity Technology: USB
Special Feature: Keyboard Controller
Model Name: S61 Mk3
Number of Keys: 61
Connectivity Technology: USB
Additional Features: Keyboard Controller
Instrument Key: Any
Compatible Devices: Laptop
Supported Software: Ableton Live, Avid Pro Tools, FL Studio
Connector Type: USB
Hardware Interface: USB
Keyboard Description: Standard, full-sized keyboard with 61 semi-weighted keys
Control Type: Keyboard Controller
Platform: Windows 10, Windows 7
Human Interface Input: Keyboard
Hardware Platform: PC/Mac
Instrument: Keyboard
Total USB Ports: 1
Control Method: Touch
Mixer Channel Quantity: 61
Noise Control: None
Material Type: Aluminum
Outer Material: Metal
Brand Name: Native Instruments
Model Name: S61 Mk3
Model Number: 29852
Included Components: usb-c cable
Model Year: 2020
Number of Items: 1
Manufacturer: Native Instruments
Item Type Name: S-Series Komplete Kontrol S61 MK3 Keyboard Controller
Manufacturer Part Number: 29852
Warranty Description: 1 year.
Size: 61 Keys
Item Weight: 13.2 pounds
Color: multicoloured
Product Style: S61 MK3 - 61 Keys
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Style: S61 MK3 - 61 Keys
Haven't written reviews prior, but due to there being so few on this keyboard, and with how great it's been so far, I thought why not? First on firmware (as people have complained about it): The keyboard shipped with old firmware (~0.2.1) which, in contrast to what it updated to, seems to have been a problem causer. In my specific situation, there was nothing wrong. With that said, I did have the native access software installed before plugging the keyboard board in, and had no problem updating the firmware. I am running Windows 11 as an OS on an X86 architecture (Intel CPU). I plugged the keyboard in via a USB-C connection on my motherboard (ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO). I Opened Native Access and proceeded to type in the registration serial from the keyboards LCD screen. Once unlocked I was prompted to update the firmware- which I did. After which I was able to load it into FL21 and Ableton. The keyboard has been amazing, it plays well with Ableton, FL Studio 21, As well as browser MIDI apis (In that order from most to least features). Within FL Studio 21 and Ableton, I set up the MIDI with the configuration shown in the attached screenshots. I was also able to test and parse MIDI information via Javascript (MIDI APIS in Browser), and I can confirm this keyboard sends nearly all relevant data. I have not tested returning MIDI information to the keyboard via the browser API, however, given how it integrates with Ableton and FL21, I'd imagine it is totally doable. With the tech testing/programmatic features aside, everything else on the physical keyboard seems great. In terms of feel- the keys are split into two zones, the initial trigger zone which is springy (in a good way). And a firm secondary zone which is extremely useful for creating controlled oscillation (by default it's mapped to the note velocity, but this value is configurable- and mappable at the very least in most software). Meaning you could emulate vibrato, (sidechain ratio, etc...) or other dynamic attributes of sound within your DAW. The buttons are all "clicky", which to me is satisfying considering it validates that the state has changed (click on, click off). The Mod wheel, as well as the 8 CC nobs, (potentiometer / variable resisters directly below the LCD screen), are consistently firm, which is absolutely great for detailed control. However, you're going to have a harder time (not impossible) with quick oscillation... you'd likely want to do that in the DAW regardless considering the nature of physical items being prone to wear and tear, especially at high rates of movement. The Pitch Bend is firm as well as springy, it returns to its default state when released in a fairly linear fashion. The touch capacitive slider (above the pitch bend and mod wheel), retains its state when released, and indicates said state with LEDs. The Selection wheel is an infinite stepper (while turning you get a click for each step, validating how many units you've scrolled). It is fairly firm and also doubles as a button (the button is as of writing this used to indicate you wish to select/load the selection derived from your stepped scrolling). The 8 CC Nobs are all touch capacitive, however from my experience, the state of the touch capacitors (touched, not touched) is not piped via midi, the values however (while the nobs are being turned) are. While on the topic, the controls that aren't piped directly through MIDI (some of which appear to be piped to a DAW in other ways), (firmware updates might be able to add them later, this is just as of writing): - Fixed Velocity Button - Octave/Semitone Down Button - Octave/Semitone Up Button - Metro Tempo Button - Auto Button - Shift Button - Undo Button - Quantize Button - Play Assist Button - Settings MIDI Button - Left Arrow Button - Right Arrow Button - Previous Button - Next Button - Browser Button - Plug-In Button - DAW Button - Pressed State of Selection Wheel - Keys past 127 With all this being said, the quality of the LCD is great, I have an image attached of a wide angle and close-up of the display. The LEDs are all multi-color and can achieve a decent brightness (color values/brightness are all configurable right from the keyboard). The onboard software also comes with some MIDI candy. Guided scales (the guided scales have a ton of possible configuration... super fun to check out), and an arpeggiator (also with quite a bit of fun config). All in all, the keyboard has been great so far, obviously niche preferences and use case or going to drive whether or not someone would enjoy it. But for music production, sound design, and basic DAW processes, this keyboard is awesome. Hope the review helps!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024 by l.Siler
Style: S61 MK3 - 61 Keys
Got this keyboard up and running FAST. I previously owned Pro Tools and Native Instrument's Absynth6. So I figured I would stay with Native Instruments and get a keyboard of the same company that makes Absynth6. Although I am irritated with the amount of stuff this company already requires the user to create accounts with and download (Native Access cloud app required, Komplete Kontrol interface required, registering something called iLOK (still dont know what this is)InMusic account required to track tickets..... I got the keyboard to play through Komplete Kontrol app AND through Pro Tools, except that 8 keys were not producing sound, specifically C#2 through G#2. I noticed the onboard firmware was showing on the keyboard display as 1.7.6 and Native Instruments had a 2.1.3 firmware updater. I downloaded the Updated, and launched it. They keyboard communicated with the computer and showed as 'updating'...THEN...ERROR. Basically, the moment the updater errors, your firmware is GONE....reverts to 0.0.1 and upon powering off and on, all the keyboard does is display "SOmething went wrong". Hours of scouring Native Instruments for a solution end in brick wall. I owned this keyboard for less than 5 hours and it went from 80% function to BRICK. Returning ASAP.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2026 by TROGLODYTE
Style: S61 MK3 - 61 Keys
This keyboard is awesome. The keys feel great, the display is clear, the functionality is usually intuitive. Works perfectly standalone with Komplete Kontrol and its ability to control my DAW (Pro Tools) while still functioning as a midi instrument is awesome. My only gripe is that the pitch wheel sometimes acts a bit weird - it never acts up when I’m not using it and works properly 98% of the time, but every once in a while it’ll be a bit glitchy. Overall a great addition to my music workstation.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2024 by Adam Johnstone
Style: S61 MK3 - 61 Keys
Great keyboard and great software. You can do almost anything with this. Setup is tricky and will take time. Lots of info on the NI website and there are FB user pages that help. I just play this in my home. I don't haul it around or play in a band. Files are large. I used an external hard drive for the Libraries and VST Plugins. The Download and Application files go on your laptop drive. I have a 20W 5V/9V USB PSU powering the S61. (The S61 would not run in stand alone mode with a standard 2.2A 5V USB PSU.) The S61 is connected via a long USB cable to a USB hub, then to my Windows 10 laptop. Mine came with Komplete 14 Select software. It included Vintage Organs, which has all the Hammond and transistor organ sounds. Massive can apparently sound like any synth. I purchased Kontact 7 Full to use with 3rd party instruments. (Wait until it goes on sale to buy it.) Alecia's Keys is my favorite piano sound. I bought it for $13 from Plugin Boutique. Shop around for instruments and deals. Lots of cheap and free stuff out there. The keybed is a Fatar TP/80SK, semi-weighted pro synth with polyphonic after touch. Very nice. The big screen, knobs, and buttons work great. You can select and edit instruments from the keyboard, so your laptop can be over on your desk. I could go on, but I won't. Lots of good reviews online.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2025 by zazzman
Style: S61 MK3 - 61 Keys
Order this keyboard on the 13th, it didn’t arrive until the 18th at 9pm, also they never updated the shipping dates with the carrier, I didn’t know when it was coming and I still can’t make a complaint to amazon about it, because it’s still saying your package is running late when it’s already been delivered days later amazon is becoming trash. Oh yeah the keyboard is perfect and definitely worth every penny.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2024 by DWIGHT R SWAIN
Style: S61 MK3 - 61 Keys
Pretty awesome particularly when used with NI Komplete software suite.
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2025 by Stephen B Wilder
Style: S61 MK3 - 61 Keys
I was and let me emphasize "was" to get this keyboard. Upon getting it, I followed setup instructions which include updating the firmware. No big deal right? HA! once firmware was complete the keyboard was bricked. Would no longer power on. Tried the usual things any support rep would tell you to try. So, I turned my attention to the web and was completely surprised at the amount of people having the same issue. The support is a massive joke. No phone numbers, and only knowledge bases articles or waiting on emails in which some have been waiting over a week to hear anything. I feel sorry for the ones who bought right from the NI website. I am thankful the only good thing that come from this is I bought from Amazon. They take care of customers.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023 by Eric
Style: S61 MK3 - 61 Keys
I had an older model of this keyboard, the MK1. I was still able to use it with the older version of Komplete, but then I decided to try this keyboard because of the display. And with the new updates of the Komplete and Kontakt software, this keyboard makes playing around with sounds so much easier. Now you do not have to load Komplete; this keyboard works with Kontakt directly. When you load an instruments it is usually mapped to sudden parameters, unless it is made by a difference company, in which case it depends. Of course there is the nice and large screen which allows you to browse your instruments, control your plug-ins, and also control your DAW. you're also able to create an import MIDI templates to control your other devices or create custom templates for instruments. I really wanted a keyboard with faders but the knobs on the keyboard are pretty easy to use instead. The keyboard itself has polyphonic aftertouch which is useful for certain instruments. The touch strip has been relocated to a better location above the two control wheels, which have a nice lighted strip in the middle of them. Of course you have the basic DAW controls including metronome, play, record, toggle read/touch, quantize, and undo. I didn't really like the toggle to touch as I would prefer latch. I wasn't able to find out how to remap that to latch but I was able to remap this button to toggle low latency mode in Logic Pro. All the controls feel solid and quality made. From the settings menu you are able to change lot of parameters including zones, pedal functions, and the lighting colors. Upon registration you will receive a voucher to spend upon instruments of your choice. However it is limited in that you can only use it for Native Instruments stuff, not partner made, and also not for upgrades or updates. The voucher itself is not transferable but you could use it to buy one of these products and sell or transfer the license (but with a waiting period, which could be 60 days). Many users have a hard time using it as NI don't make it easy to tell which products qualify while you're browsing. They should add a filter or tag for that. Or a separate page. And Komplete 15 is considered a bundle, so you can't use it on that either! One star off for that. In short, having the big screen makes it so much easier to use contact NKS-ready instruments. It makes browsing your Kontakt library easier as well and it also makes tweaking the parameters of your instruments easy to do. Since the older models of this keyboard are no longer supported this may be a good time to upgrade! (If you are selling your old keyboard you're able to transfer the license of the included software as well, on their website.)
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Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2024 by Grimmy