{"product_id":"xone-k3-gal61932006","title":"Allen \u0026 Heath Xone K3","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u0026lt;h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;Compact, solid and fully customizable, \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Allen \u0026amp; Heath Xone:K3\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; features \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;52 physical controls\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;: 4 x 60mm faders, 12 potentiometers, 6 infinite encoders with push function and 30 RGB buttons for 3 layers. The \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;XONE K3\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; is designed to offer total physical control over software and hardware in any context: from clubs to hybrid live setups, from recording studios to visual performances. Thanks to the \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Xone Controller Editor\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; app, you can assign \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Control Change\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; or \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;MIDI Note\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; messages to every single control, customize the color of the RGB LEDs and save presets directly to the device's internal memory. Compatible with all operating systems (macOS, Windows, iOS, Android), it requires no drivers.\u0026lt;\/h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: center;\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"341\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GFh0_SYJzYY\" title=\"Introducing Xone:K3\" width=\"606\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/iframe\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Xone:K3\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; comes in a compact format, designed to be easily placed in any setup and to respond to the professional's touch. Its 52 physical controls, divided into 4 x 60mm faders, 12 rotary potentiometers, 6 infinite encoders with push function, and 30 RGB tactile buttons, constitute an extremely versatile control surface. Each physical control can be freely configured, and thanks to the 3 independent layers with latching option, a total of 174 MIDI commands can be achieved. The buttons and encoders are backlit with RGB LEDs clearly visible even in very bright environments, individually programmable as desired by selecting from one of the 16 available colors, to provide immediate feedback. The layout, inherited from the ergonomic logic of \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Xone mixers\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, makes every gesture intuitive, encouraging instinctive use during performances and studio productions.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Xone Controller Editor for maximum customization\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;Through a clear and intuitive graphical interface in the free \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Xone Controller Editor\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; application, the user can configure every single control of the instrument in real time, modifying behaviors, MIDI data to transmit, and LED colors with the same naturalness as adjusting a mixer. Each potentiometer, button, or encoder can be mapped to Control Change or MIDI Note, choosing between Absolute, Relative, or Accelerate modes for continuous controls, and Gate, Toggle, or Trigger for buttons. It is possible to define the value range (0-127), resolution (step), and control direction, even configuring distinct actions for press and release. The fully programmable visual feedback allows selecting up to 16 RGB LED colors, both for individual controls and based on the active layer. The hardware and software map management system offers total flexibility with \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Factory Map\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Unit Maps\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, and \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Local Maps\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. The Editor includes a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Virtual Panel\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; that graphically replicates the controller and shows the status of controls and transmitted MIDI data in real time.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What are the \"MAPs\" of the XONE:K3?\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;The \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Xone:K3\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; mapping system offers three distinct levels of configuration: \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Factory Map\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Unit Maps\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, and \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Local Maps\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. This provides maximum flexibility to the user, preserves operational stability, and allows for advanced customizations. Each has its purpose, scope of use, and rules for use\/modification.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;The \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Factory Map\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; is the default mapping installed at the factory (Slot 1). This configuration was created by \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Allen \u0026amp; Heath\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; to ensure immediate compatibility with previous generation mappings (K1, K2) and offer a stable and tested starting point. The Factory Map cannot be modified or deleted by the user: it is the \"base\" reference that always guarantees a safe restore in case of errors or resets.\u0026lt;br \/\u0026gt;Main advantages: standardization, stability, immediate usability.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;The \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Unit Maps\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; are customizable mappings saved directly in \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Slots 2, 3, and 4\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; of the K3's internal memory. Each Unit Map can be edited within the \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Xone Controller Editor\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. You can redefine every control, assign MIDI messages, choose operating modes, and LED lighting colors for the controls. At boot, i.e., when the K3 is turned on or reset, you can select which Unit Map should be active (or return to the Factory Map). Unit Maps allow you to have fully customized presets always ready on the hardware, without depending on a computer or external files.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Local Maps\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; are configurations saved on the user's computer or device (project libraries, backups, shareable files). They do not reside in the controller's internal memory but are imported\/exported via the \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Xone Controller Editor\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; application.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;Advantages: you can archive dozens (or hundreds) of maps, export them for backup or sharing, switch between environments without having to rewrite everything directly on the hardware. In practice, \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Local Maps\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; are user presets saved as files on your computer, while \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Unit Maps\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; are the active versions loaded into the controller itself and can therefore be quickly recalled without having to use the editor or computer.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;XONE K3 Workflow and Applications\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Allen \u0026amp; Heath Xone:K3\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; is designed to adapt to any creative workflow. In the world of DJing, it can become your controller for Ableton Live, Traktor, Serato Studio, or any MIDI-compatible software, managing clips, loops, cue points, and effect parameters. In combination with a \u0026lt;a href=\"https:\/\/www.algameko.com\/it\/mixer\/allen-heath\/xone96\" target=\"_blank\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Xone:96\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; mixer (click here for info)\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;a href=\"https:\/\/www.algameko.com\/it\/mixer\/allen-heath\/xonepx5\" target=\"_blank\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Xone:PX5\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; (click here for info)\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;, 43C, 23C, DB or a K2 – which you can connect via \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;X:Link\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; – you get a perfectly integrated ecosystem, where audio and MIDI control coexist without the need for USB hubs or external power supplies. In the studio, the \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;K3\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; becomes a natural extension for DAW software like Logic Pro, Bitwig, or Cubase, controlling plug-in parameters, volumes, or automations. In hybrid live sets, the \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;XONE K3\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; excels as a universal controller: connect it via \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;USB-C\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; or \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;X:Link\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; and you'll have full control of virtual synthesizers, hardware modules, or control systems for lights and video via MIDI. The \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;compatibility with existing mappings for K1 and K2 controllers\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; (a true standard in the DJ\/Producer industry) makes the integration and configuration of the \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;XONE K3\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt; immediate.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Professional Construction and Design in Allen \u0026amp; Heath Style\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;Like every \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Allen \u0026amp; Heath\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; product, \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Xone:K3\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; is built to last. The die-cast metal chassis guarantees solidity and resistance and protects the internal components. The nut-fixed potentiometers, tactile switches, and 60mm faders ensure precision and reliability. On the back, connections include a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;USB-C port for data and power\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; (5V\/450mA) and two \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;X:Link RJ45 ports\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; (IN\/OUT) for direct connection with compatible Allen \u0026amp; Heath mixers. Full-duplex communication allows sharing data and power through a single cable, minimizing setup complexity.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Power-On Setup: direct configuration from the panel\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;Even without the editor and\/or computer, the \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Xone:K3\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; can be configured using the \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Power-On Setup\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; mode. By holding down the first encoder on the bottom left during power-up, the controller enters the configuration menu: a cascading light sequence on the LEDs will confirm entry into this operating mode. From here, it is possible to change the global MIDI channel (default is 15, to avoid conflicts with 16 which is the default channel in XONE mixers), manage the \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Latching Layers\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; (with 5 operating modes: Off, Switch Matrix, Pot Switches, All Switches, All Controls), and recall the \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Unit Maps\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; saved in the internal slots. The settings remain stored even after power-off, making the \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;K3\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; perfectly autonomous and ready for any use.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Key features of the Allen \u0026amp; Heath XONE K3\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;bull; Fully customizable MIDI controller with 52 physical controls and 3 independent layers.\u0026lt;br \/\u0026gt;\u0026amp;bull; RGB LED backlight with 16 colors visible even in bright environments.\u0026lt;br \/\u0026gt;\u0026amp;bull; Xone Controller Editor app with advanced configuration and Virtual Panel.\u0026lt;br \/\u0026gt;\u0026amp;bull; Power-On Setup management for direct configuration without software.\u0026lt;br \/\u0026gt;\u0026amp;bull; Class-compliant compatibility with macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android.\u0026lt;br \/\u0026gt;\u0026amp;bull; Professional die-cast metal construction, nut-fixed potentiometers, and 60mm faders.\u0026lt;br \/\u0026gt;\u0026amp;bull; Modern connectivity with USB-C and dual X:Link port.\u0026lt;br \/\u0026gt;\u0026amp;bull; Multi-controller support via USB-C and star topology.\u0026lt;br \/\u0026gt;\u0026amp;bull; Compatibility with K1\/K2 mappings.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Allen \u0026amp; Heath Xone:K3 Technical Specifications\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;bull; Fully customizable, class-compliant MIDI controller\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;bull; \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;52 physical controls\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;:\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;- 30 buttons for CC or MIDI Note sending (34 16-color RGB LEDs)\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;- 12 270' potentiometers (Control Change)\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;- 6 infinite encoders (CC) with push function (CC\/Note)\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;- 4 x 60mm faders for sending Control Change\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;bull; 3 independent layers: up to 174 total MIDI commands\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;bull; 16 MIDI Channels, Control Change, Note On\/Off\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;XONE K3 Connections\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;- USB-C (USB 2.0 Full Speed 12 Mbps)\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;- 2 X:Link RJ45 ports (IN + OUT full-duplex),\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;- Power via USB-C (5 V \/ 450 mA max)\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;bull; Maximum consumption: 2.25 W (via USB or X:Link host, 450 mA @ 5 V)\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;bull; OS compatibility: macOS, Windows, iOS, Android (driverless)\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;bull; Construction: die-cast metal chassis, nut-fixed potentiometers, tactile switches\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;bull; Dimensions and weight: 49.5x135x358mm; 1.25kg\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;","brand":"ALLEN\u0026HEATH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58042977616217,"sku":"GAL61932006","price":217.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/3633\/6985\/files\/11-allen-heath-xone-k3-gal61932006_0.jpg?v=1778575917","url":"https:\/\/yourmusiconline.it\/en\/products\/xone-k3-gal61932006","provider":"yourmusiconline.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}