Allen & Heath XONE K3 MIDI Controller

Ferocious yet flexible performance possibilities

In a word, efficiency is the name of the Xone:K3 game — and optimizing efficiency without compromising creativity, ergonomics, or workflow fluidity is Allen & Heath’s specialty. Each of its 30 buttons (as well as the encoder push-switches) is backlit with RGB LEDs to give you instant visual confirmation of your mapping choices, as well as which of its three fully independent layers you’re using. Each button is also capable of both MIDI CC and Note assignments. All 12 of the rotary pots, as well as the four 60mm upfaders, exclusively process MIDI CC signals, while the hexad of endless encoders pulls double duty, handling MIDI CC information in its rotational capacity, adding simultaneous CC and Note signal processing to the mix when you use the encoders’ push-button functionality.

Effortlessly tailored to your workflow

Whether you’re running your Xone:K3 straight into your DAW or adding it to the star topology setup of multiple K3 units, hybrid haymakers are yours to wield, with expansive compatibility covering the Xone:96, 43C, PX5, and 23C mixers via X:Link or USB-C connections. And since the K3 utilizes a PoE (power-over-ethernet) protocol, cable clutter is summarily avoided. Considering the versatility and extensive range of the Xone:K3, Allen & Heath spared no effort in making your experience as frictionless as possible, thanks to the company’s Xone Controller Editor app. This free-to-download support is your one-stop shop for all things K3 customization, placing file management, layer customization, file porting, library stewardship, MIDI data, mapping arrangement, RGB-color feedback, and more in one place.

Allen & Heath DJ Xone:K3 Features:

• Next-level MIDI controller packs powerful yet pliable control into a heavy-duty chassis
• 52 physical controls span 6 push-button endless encoders, 12 rotary knobs, 4 x 60mm upfaders, and 30 soft-switch buttons for flexible MIDI assignment across CC and Note data
• 3 latching-optional layers support up to 174 custom-assigned controls per layer, giving you upwards of 522 distinct controls at one time
• Star topology support lets you connect multiple K3 devices via USB-C for a modular ecosystem that suits your setup
• USB bus power and POE protocol massively reduce cable clutter and expand versatility in your stage or studio space
• RGB LEDs back-light all 30 buttons and the encoders’ switches for effortless visual indication, customized to meet your performance needs
• Extensive Xone-series compatibility with the 96, PX5, 43C, 23C, K2, and DB mixers makes pain-free work of interoperative integration with new, hybrid, and legacy arrangements
• Class-compliant USB MIDI ensures seamless operation with compatible macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android devices
• Free-to-download Xone Controller Editor app puts comprehensive management of every K3 detail in one convenient place