Allen & Heath Xone:K3 Professional DJ MIDI Controller

Put your performance controls where your hands need them. The Allen & Heath Xone:K3 is a compact, customizable MIDI controller for DJing, live performance, and music production, combining faders, rotary controls, and RGB-backlit buttons in a durable diecast metal chassis.

Build a map around your setup, switch between three independent layers, and keep visual feedback close at hand. Whether you're blending tracks or controlling a hybrid live rig, the K3 gives you a tactile alternative to reaching for a mouse.

At a Glance

• 52 physical controls: A mix of buttons, rotary pots, push encoders, and 60 mm faders.
• Three user-defined layers: Latching options and up to 174 assignable controls per map.
• Custom RGB feedback: Set colors for buttons and encoder push-switches.
• Flexible connections: USB-C and X:Link for standalone or expanded setups.
• Driver-free USB MIDI: Class-compliant operation with MIDI-compatible systems on macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android.
• Familiar mapping support: Compatibility with existing Xone:K1 and K2 mappings.

A Hands-On Layout for Your Workflow

Use the faders for gradual transitions, the pots and endless encoders for parameter adjustments, and the backlit buttons for cueing or performance commands. Three independent layers let the same surface serve different parts of your setup without adding more hardware to the booth.

Control Surface

• 30 buttons for MIDI CC or Note commands.
• 12 rotary pots for MIDI CC control.
• 6 endless encoders for MIDI CC control, with push-button CC or Note commands.
• 4 × 60 mm faders for MIDI CC control.

Make the Mapping Your Own

The free Xone Controller Editor app lets you assign MIDI CC and Note data, configure layers, and choose RGB feedback colors. Save maps to the controller's internal memory, keep them in your library, or export portable files for sharing and backup.

Support for existing K1 and K2 mappings helps established Xone K-series users bring familiar workflows to the K3.

Connect One Controller or Expand Your Rig

Connect over USB-C for bus-powered operation, or use X:Link with compatible Xone equipment, including the Xone:96, PX5, 43C, 23C, K2, and DB mixers.

USB-C star-topology support allows multiple K3 units to be recognized independently by your software and named for easier identification in larger setups.

Compact Construction for Booth and Studio

A diecast metal chassis, nutted pots, and tactile switches give the K3 a solid feel, while its slim form factor fits alongside a mixer or into a studio workspace.

Class-compliant USB MIDI operation requires no drivers. Use compatible mappings, overlays, and setup guides to tailor the controller to your software and performance style.