The Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2 is a 61-note smart keyboard controller that features a pro-grade Fatar keybed with aftertouch and semi-weighted keys. It is designed to provide seamless integration with Maschine software and hardware. The controller is small yet powerful, with two high-resolution color screens for browsing, tweaking, mixing, and more. The Fatar keybed with aftertouch offers a natural and fluid playability, similar to a digital piano, for an authentic feel. The Komplete Kontrol MK2 also offers full VSTI support and intuitive control for most popular DAWs. It includes a 4-directional push encoder for easy navigation and RGB lights above each key, which are ideal for highlighting drum cells, chords, scales, and more.
The Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2 is equipped with a semi-weighted Fatar keybed with aftertouch. It retains all the functionality of the original Komplete Kontrol, but with a range of upgrades and improvements. The keybed reacts like a traditional piano, providing a natural touch and feel. The Aftertouch feature adds realism to your playing, delivering a nuanced sound for enhanced performance. The controller also includes ergonomic pitch and modulation wheels for altering the way your sounds react.
The layout of the S61 MK2 has been improved to provide a more ergonomic design, enhancing your workflow. It offers an intuitive layout, with everything you need right at your fingertips. The two high-resolution color screens allow for easy navigation and browsing. The eight touch-sensitive encoders below the screen provide the means to assign and control parameters as desired. The controller also features a 4-directional push encoder for seamless sound browsing and project navigation.
The S61 MK2 seamlessly integrates with your selected digital audio workstation and Maschine software/hardware. It serves as the centerpiece of any production environment, providing a smart and easy way to control and play virtual instruments and samples. The controller enables tag-based preset browsing, allowing for quick and easy browsing of sounds, as well as instant previews. It also offers pre-mapped control of Komplete instruments and hundreds of Native Kontrol Standard instruments. Its deep integration with Maschine software and hardware, as well as intuitive control over popular DAWs, make it one of the most versatile smart keyboard controllers on the market.
The innovative light guide on the S61 MK2 adds RGB lights above each key, which can be used to highlight drum cells, key switches, chords, scales, and more. These lights help organize and differentiate between sounds, presets, and playing settings. The lights change color accordingly, indicating which key corresponds to which parameter or playing style. The Smart Play feature allows you to see scales and modes on the Light Guide, enabling you to play chord progressions and arpeggios with single keys or map scales to white keys only. The controller also provides full VSTi support, allowing you to use and play your favorite virtual instruments directly from the keyboard itself.
The Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2 offers a range of features, including pro-grade Fatar keybeds with aftertouch, ergonomic pitch and mod wheels, pre-mapped control of Komplete instruments and Native Kontrol Standard instruments, tag-based preset browsing, two high-res color screens, RGB lights above each key, Smart Play functionality, seamless integration with Maschine software/hardware, and intuitive control over popular DAWs. It also includes a 4-directional push encoder for easy sound browsing and project navigation, two assignable pedal inputs, and MIDI in/out. The controller is USB 2.0 bus powered and comes with KOMPLETE 14 SELECT.
The system requirements for the Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2 include Mac OS X 10.11 or macOS 10.12 (Intel Core 2 Duo) or Windows 7 or later (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2). An internet connection and a graphics card with support for OpenGL 2.1 or higher are also required for software download and activation. The recommended RAM is 4 GB (6 GB recommended for large KONTAKT Instruments). Connectivity options include USB 2.0 or higher (cable included).
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