With this release, improved hardware and software integration make it possible to mix, navigate, and edit projects directly from the Kontrol MK2. Native Instruments is extending the original keyboard’s workflow with 17 additional function buttons and two high-resolution color screens for browsing, previewing sounds, and more.

Hardware: Komplete Kontrol MK2 (S49 and S61 models)Īlso updated today: a second generation of the Komplete Kontrol keyboards that many producers now hold in their studios.

Classic groovebox features including 16 velocity levels, swing, pad link, note repeat, step sequencer, and vintage MPC 60/SP-1200 sampling emulation.

Smart Strip for strumming notes, pitch bending sounds, performing with FX, and etc.

Touch sensitive knobs for parameter tweaking.

96kHz / 24-bit audio interface with 2 x ¼” TRS line outputs, 2 x ¼” TRS line inputs, ¼” dynamic mic input, stereo headphone output, 1 x MIDI In, 1 x MIDI out, and 1 x Footswitch.

25 pro-quality studio and creative FX including filter, EQ, delay, reverb, and compressor.

Includes 25 GB KOMPLETE 11 SELECT library.

8 GB MASCHINE library with samples, one-shots, sliced loops, sampled instruments, presets, patterns, drum kits, and songs.

Integrated hardware/software system includes sampler, arranger, mixer, FX, and more.

Thus, turning the Maschine MK3 into a powerful, portable piece of equipment to use in the studio and in the booth. Arguably the most notable feature is the built-in 96kHz / 24-bit audio interface. Other hardware improvements include dedicated function buttons and more responsive pads with the classic layout intact. This alone improves sample slicing, sound tweaking, note editing, mixing, browsing, and other visual-based tasks.

The Maschine MK3 contains two high-resolution RGB color displays for a better UI experience. Native Instrument’s Maschine MK3 is sleeker and more intuitive than its predecessor.

Availability: Preorders ASAP, in store October 5th.

Read on as we breakdown NI’s double-punch announcement and what to expect from the new hardware. The new generation of units are products of re-engineering and all-new industrial designs that boast of a more creative, intuitive workflow.

Starting today, the Maschine MK3 and the Komplete Kontrol MK2 (S49 and S61) become available for pre-order. Native Instruments today announces the next generation in Maschine and Komplete Kontrol hardware.

S61 keyboard