Komplete Kontrol S49/S61 MK3 connectivity and USB Cable

jakubpatok
jakubpatok Member Posts: 67 Advisor
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Hello!

I am looking to buy Komplete Kontrol S49 or S61 soon. However, I have a few questions about its connectivity. I've heard that it's need to be connected with a laptop via USB-C cable. How long is the original cable that is included in the box with the controller? The controller would be placed on a stand that is a little bit farther away from my laptop and I'm afraid that the cable won't be long enough. If it weren't long enough, could I use a different cable that is not originally provided by Native Instruments? What's more - does the controller need to be plugged-in to the USB-C port or can it be connected to USB-A port through an adapter? If the latter is possible, do I need to provide additional power supply for the device? I have only one USB-C port in my laptop, which is already occupied by the Focusrite interface, so I'd need to purchase an USB hub that has two USB-C ports if I cannot connect it through a USB-A port.

Thanks in advance for all your replies.

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  • EvertJG
    EvertJG Member Posts: 30 Member
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    Hi, I just bought a new s61 mk3. It came with a 2m USB C to C cable. I found that it works fine if I plug it onto the C USB port on my pc. But it does not work via an adaptor into the A USB port. However, if I supply the power separately then I can use a standard C to A USB 3.0 cable into the PC for the data. Because my PC only has one C port and I already use that for something else, the separate power supply is what I've decided to use. Hope that helps.

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  • EvertJG
    EvertJG Member Posts: 30 Member
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    Hi, I just bought a new s61 mk3. It came with a 2m USB C to C cable. I found that it works fine if I plug it onto the C USB port on my pc. But it does not work via an adaptor into the A USB port. However, if I supply the power separately then I can use a standard C to A USB 3.0 cable into the PC for the data. Because my PC only has one C port and I already use that for something else, the separate power supply is what I've decided to use. Hope that helps.

  • jakubpatok
    jakubpatok Member Posts: 67 Advisor
    https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/187787#Comment_187787

    Thank you for your reply! Is the USB-C to USB-A adapter included in the original box? Because the power supply certainly is?

  • EvertJG
    EvertJG Member Posts: 30 Member

    Hi, I'm afraid the only thing included with mine was the 2m C to C cable. No adaptor and no power supply. I used the power supply and cable that came with a Pixel 6 phone which I believe is 30W and has a USB C port.

  • jakubpatok
    jakubpatok Member Posts: 67 Advisor
    https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/188137#Comment_188137

    Thanks for answering! That's terrible - honestly, I think it should include power supply.

  • jakubpatok
    jakubpatok Member Posts: 67 Advisor
    edited November 6

    I am sorry @EvertJG, one more question - did you receive a 25$ voucher when you registered the MIDI controller? As far as I remember, NI has always given such vouchers when registering a new piece of gear and I'm wondering if that's the case this time too. I'm asking because I have one product that I'd like to use it for and I don't know if I should wait for the voucher when I purchase Komplete Kontrol or I should buy it straight away because there's no voucher given for the purchase of the controller. I know that there's a voucher for one Kontakt instrument, but there has always been a 25$ voucher to use in the NI store too.

  • EvertJG
    EvertJG Member Posts: 30 Member

    Sorry for the slow reply: I've been away for few days. That also explains why I haven't actually registered my keyboard yet! So I'm afraid I'm not much help with the voucher because I'll only find out when I register.

    The Cyber Sale should use any time now and then the discounts will be better deals than the voucher anyway (except probably for the new Claire and Maschine 3).

  • jakubpatok
    jakubpatok Member Posts: 67 Advisor
    https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/189890#Comment_189890

    No problem! I asked you about the voucher because it is Maschine Central that I'd like to buy with it. I am planning to buy the controller when there is some kind of sale and I'd like to use it with Maschine 3. I don't want to buy it now because if there's a 25$ voucher arriving with Komplete Kontrol, I could buy Maschine Central for 25$ and the update for 29$, which is a better deal in comparison to 69$ update straight away.

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