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Native Instruments - KONTROL S61

Description

UNIFIED BROWSING
Dig deep into thousands of sounds with ease, thanks to the unified browsing workflow of KOMPLETE KONTROL limitless inspiration in a single plug-in. Search for sounds across all KOMPLETE Instruments using musical tags and keywords. Just press the Browse button, turn the push encoder to select your instrument, choose a sound, and go. The keyboard and all its features remain fully functional even when in Browse mode never stop performing.

AUTOMATIC PARAMETER MAPPING
Native Map technology guarantees you don't need to worry about mapping KOMPLETE Instrument parameters ever again. Each KOMPLETE Instrument was mapped in-house by Native Instruments sound designers. All essential parameter names and values load instantly on the Clear View display, and are intuitively grouped into pages. The result: You see exactly what youre editing directly on the hardware, whether its EQ in kHz or the exact frequency of a filter cutoff without any setup time.

EXPERT GUIDANCE
Use the Light Guide to identify drum cells, key switches, phrases, and more at a glance play every KOMPLETE Instrument in full color. In scale mode, notes in the scale light up on the keyboard, with the root lit even brighter perfect if you aren't a trained keyboard player. In chord or arpeggiator mode, all triggered notes light up when you press a key, so you always know exactly whats happening.

MULTI-PURPOSE TOUCH STRIPS
Deliver dynamic performances with two ultra-sensitive touch strips. They can mimic the behavior of pitch and mod wheels, and physical objects like springs and bouncing balls for interesting modulation curves. Or create instant shifts with different stepped settings.

ARPEGGIATOR
Use KOMPLETE KONTROLs arpeggiator to turn one note into a full musical performance directly from the hardware and independent of the instrument. The eight controller knobs manage parameters such as direction, rate, rhythm, patterns, and variations.

SCALES
The integrated scale mapping features give you instant access to a world of melody. See notes of the currently selected scale lit on the Light Guide, and set virtually any musical scale to the white keys. It will even re-map wrong notes so youre always in tune.

CHORDS
Activate chord mode and create a rich harmonic performance by playing single keys. Map chords simply by selecting mode and inversion, or by loading up a chord set ready-to-play progressions to inspire and augment your own compositions.

ADVANCED MIDI CAPABILITIES
KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboards also feature 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 uninterrupted workflow.

SPECIFICATIONS

System Requirements
Windows 7 or 8, Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2
Mac OS X 10.8 or 10.9, Intel Core 2 Duo

* 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for large KONTAKT Instruments)
* USB 2.0 or higher (cable included)
* Requires power connection (adapter included)

AVAILABLE PLUG-IN FORMATS
Windows: Stand-alone, VST 32 & 64-Bit, AAX 32 & 64-Bit
Mac OS X: Stand-alone, VST 64-Bit, AU 64-Bit, AAX 64-Bit

COMPATIBILITY INFO
* Described features require KOMPLETE 9 or higher.
* Optimized integration with KOMPLETE 10 and KOMPLETE 10 ULTIMATE.
* Doubles as MIDI controller with 16 key splits, Light Guide support, and advanced touch-strip functionality.*

CONNECTIVITY
* MIDI In/Out*
* 1/4" TS connections for expression and sustain pedal

ADVANCED FUNCTIONALITY IN THE FOLLOWING HOSTS
* Ableton Live 9.1.4
* Cubase 7.5.1
* Nuendo 6.0.7
* Logic X 10.0.7

HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 274.3 x 85.8 x 1002 mm
Weight: 6.35 kg