{"product_id":"ni-kks61mk3-native-instruments-kontrol-s-series-s61-mk3-61-note-keyboard-controller","title":"Native Instruments Kontrol S-Series S61 MK3 61-Note Keyboard Controller with Polyphonic Aftertouch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe all-new Kontrol S-Series from Native Instruments is an advanced MIDI keyboard controller that allows you to stay in the creative flow with intuitive integration to instruments, effects, and your DAW. 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Thanks to intuitive on-screen navigation, you can quickly discover new sounds, then refine them and perform using intelligent auto-mapping that understands the parameters. This superior direct connection allows you to use NI instruments, thousands of partner sounds, instruments, and effects with no interruptions to your workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroducing polyphonic aftertouch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eKontrol S-Series offers unparalleled expression with polyphonic aftertouch, bringing new levels of nuance and detail to your performances with even the slightest pressure on individual keys. Achieve greater expression with cutoff, pitch, vibrato, and more, without using an extra encoder or dial. Developed in collaboration with Fatar, each model in the Kontrol S-Series features an industry-leading keybed, complete with polyphonic aftertouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeeper into your DAW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your eyes on the performance at hand, and away from the computer screen thanks to seamless integration with all major DAWs. Record, stop, and rewind all via Kontrol's keys, and mix, edit, and view your session's channels on the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighly visual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the intelligent Light Guide, you get a better visual of switches, key zones, scales, and more. 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