Question 1

Which is better, Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 or Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 MK3?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 scores higher overall at 9.1/10. The Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 scored 9.1/10 and the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 MK3 scored 8.9/10 in our Best MIDI Controllers 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 worth it over the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 MK3?

Accepted Answer

The Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 scores 9.1/10 while the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 MK3 scores 8.9/10. The Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best MIDI Controllers 2026 category.

Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 vs Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 MK3: Which to Buy?