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0 likes • 19h
Hiya!
Dec '25 •
Arturia Keylab MK3 49 vs Native Instruments Kontrol S49 Mk3 49-key: Seeking Feedback!
Hey everyone, I’m looking to upgrade from my Yamaha PSR‑E473 and move to a proper MIDI controller. Right now I’m torn between: - Arturia Keylab MK3 49 - Native Instruments Kontrol S49 Mk3 (possibly the 61‑key version) If anyone here has experience with either (or both), I’d really appreciate your thoughts. A bit about my setup: I use a mix of VSTs, including NI Komplete, but I’m not fully locked into the NI ecosystem. I’m trying to figure out which controller will feel better day‑to‑day, not just look good on paper. What I’m especially curious about: - Software integration: How good is the real‑world integration with Komplete on each of these? The Kontrol S49 Mk3 is obviously built for the NI ecosystem, but I’ve also seen people say the Keylab works well with both NI and other third‑party plugins. If you’ve used either with Komplete and other VSTs, how smooth is the workflow? - Hands‑on control / workflow: The Keylab has more knobs and sliders, which I like in theory because I enjoy a more tactile, “hands on” way of working. On the other hand, the Kontrol S49 Mk3 has fewer knobs, but they’re context‑sensitive and show parameter names and values on the screens, with multiple pages of controls. If you’ve used them, which style did you actually find more usable and fun when sound‑designing, mixing, or performing? - Overall experience: How do they compare in terms of: Also, if you’ve tried both the 49‑key and 61‑key versions of the Kontrol, did the extra keys make a meaningful difference for you in practice? Any stories, pros/cons, or “if I were buying again, I’d choose X because…” type feedback would be super helpful. Thanks in advance for any insight!
0 likes • Jan 7
@Martin Raay It actually does pretty well compare to what I use to have with it. I love you can control any of the VST / plugins and mixer from it. I do like the quick feedback from the keyboard, and the keys feels amazing. a pleasant to play with. I look forward to creating some fun music with it. The keyboard does have some good weight to it and feels pretty premium.
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@Ivan Olarte oh is working great so far just have not had much time to work on music yet. I been experimenting with serum 2.
Jan 2 •
What's your goals for 2026?
New year - new goals! I want to know what your goals are when it comes to music production for 2026? Mine is to make at least a full song every week, but this is also my main job so it might be easier for me than for anyone who has this as a hobby.
0 likes • Jan 7
I am hoping to create my first Epic Score music and hopefully my first game release. Then see if I can do it again like 3 or more times until I am ready to work on my main project.
1 like • Nov '25
I love oranges, you can still make music with them. Hahaha
1 like • Dec '25
Serum 2 WOOT!
2 likes • Dec '25
I believe I fall into the first category because I sometimes enjoy using drum samples, kits, synths, etc. On rare occasions, I use MIDI, but I’m planning to try using a bit more MIDI in the upcoming year.
1 like • Dec '25
@Shivendra Singh That is very true, I always sound it a bit complicated to work with midi but do like the flexibility of it.
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@angel-acosta-2102
Game Developer (UNREAL ENGINE 5.7) | Sound Designer (FL STUDIO 2025) | IT Ops Specialist
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Joined Oct 18, 2025
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