Allen & Heath Xone:K3 is a fully customisable professional MIDI controller designed for DJs, electronic musicians, producers, live performers and multimedia creators. Featuring 52 physical controls, three independent control layers and up to 174 assignable MIDI commands, the Xone:K3 provides extensive hands-on control in a slim, road-ready format. USB-C and X:LINK connectivity allow direct connection to computers, mobile devices, compatible Xone mixers and other Xone:K-series controllers, while RGB feedback, internal map storage and the free Xone Controller Editor make it suitable for personalised DJ, production, lighting and live-performance workflows.

Key features

• Fully customisable professional MIDI controller
• 52 physical hardware controls
• Up to 174 assignable MIDI commands across three layers
• 3 independent user-configurable layers with optional latching
• 12 rotary potentiometers
• 6 endless rotary encoders with integrated push switches
• 4 smooth 60 mm linear faders
• 30 tactile switches with RGB LED feedback
• 34 RGB LEDs with a 16-colour palette
• Individual MIDI CC and Note assignment for each control and layer
• Internal storage for factory and custom controller maps
• Compatible with existing Xone:K1 and Xone:K2 mappings
• Free Xone Controller Editor application
• USB-C connection for power and MIDI data
• X:LINK input and output for compatible Xone equipment
• Supports multiple-controller USB and X:LINK configurations
• Class-compliant USB MIDI operation
• Compatible with Windows, macOS, iOS and Android
• Durable die-cast chassis with steel front panel
• Nutted rotary controls and tactile performance buttons

Overview

Included Content

• Allen & Heath Xone:K3 MIDI controller
• 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable
• QR resource card
• Safety and Regulatory Information booklet
• Xone Controller Editor software download

Creative Tools

• Control DJ software, production applications, virtual instruments, effects, lighting systems and other MIDI-compatible software using 52 tactile controls in a compact hardware layout.
• Access as many as 174 MIDI commands from a single controller by assigning different functions to each of the three independent control layers.
• Use the 12 rotary potentiometers for parameters with fixed minimum and maximum positions, including equaliser bands, filter controls, effect levels and channel settings.
• Navigate track libraries, browse effects, adjust loop lengths and change relative parameters using the six endless encoders, each of which also includes an assignable push switch.
• Control channel levels, effect returns, crossfades and other continuous parameters using the four 60 mm linear faders.
• Trigger cues, samples, loops, transport functions and performance commands through the 30 tactile switches with individually configurable RGB feedback.
• Create colour-coded control layouts using the 16-colour LED palette, making different functions, decks and layers easier to identify during live performance.
• Assign MIDI Control Change and Note messages independently to individual controls on each layer using the free Xone Controller Editor application.
• Configure LED colours and feedback behaviour, then save personalised mappings to the controller, a computer library or portable files for backup and sharing.
• Store up to three custom user maps in the controller’s internal memory and recall them without rebuilding the configuration before each performance.
• Load the factory map for compatibility with established Xone:K1 and Xone:K2 software mappings, making the Xone:K3 suitable as a replacement or expansion controller.
• Connect directly to a computer or compatible mobile device through USB-C without installing a dedicated MIDI driver.
• Connect the controller to a compatible Xone mixer through X:LINK, carrying power and bidirectional MIDI data over a single standard CAT5 network cable.
• Cascade compatible Xone:K-series controllers through the X:LINK input and output to create a larger modular control surface.
• Connect multiple Xone:K3 units independently through USB or a powered USB hub, allowing software to recognise and address each controller separately.
• Use separate global MIDI channels for multiple controllers and external equipment, helping prevent command conflicts within larger performance systems.
• Integrate the narrow controller beside a DJ mixer, production workstation or live-performance rig while maintaining access to a large number of physical controls.

Ideal For

• Professional DJs
• Electronic musicians
• Music producers
• Live performers
• Remix artists
• Hybrid DJ and live-performance setups
• Xone mixer users
• Existing Xone:K1 and Xone:K2 users
• Custom MIDI control systems
• Lighting and video control
• Studio automation and software control
• Portable performance rigs
• Anyone seeking a compact, durable and extensively configurable MIDI controller