{"id":1779661,"date":"2023-11-22T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&p=1779661"},"modified":"2023-11-29T11:45:35","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T16:45:35","slug":"native-instruments-kontrol-s-series-mk3-quickstart-guide","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/native-instruments-kontrol-s-series-mk3-quickstart-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Native Instruments Kontrol S-Series Mk3 Quickstart Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Native Instruments Kontrol S-Series MK3 is a fantastic keyboard in any studio, so in this guide, we will show you how to register, set up, and use it for the first time. This article only scratches the surface, so check out the Kontrol S-Series MK3 Manual<\/a> for more information! Follow the sections below to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Register the Kontrol S-Series MK3<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  2. Update Native Instruments Kontrol S-Series MK3 Firmware<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  3. Setup and Connections<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  4. How to Set Up Kontrol in Applications<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  5. Native Instruments Kontrol S-Series Resources<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Register the Kontrol S-Series MK3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    IMPORTANT! <\/strong>Make sure you install the Kontrol’s Hardware Connection Service, Kontakt Player and the Komplete Kontrol applications for full functionality!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To use your Kontrol Mk3 keyboard for the first time, you must connect it to your Mac or Windows PC and install and configure Native Instrument\u2019s software and firmware according to the steps Native Instrument provides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Log in to your Native Instruments account<\/a>. If you don\u2019t have an account, click Sign up now<\/strong>, then fill out the necessary information.<\/li>
    2. Go to the Native Access 2 download page<\/a>. Choose the download for your OS.