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Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3 Keyboard Controller

Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3 Keyboard Controller

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The Native Instruments S-Series Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3. An intelligent keyboard controller designed to be at the core of any studio. Virtual instruments meet the real world with seamless Kontakt integration and a high-resolution screen. Plus, polyphonic aftertouch delivers intuitive parameter control in combination with weighted keys. All contained in an overhauled industrial design that looks incredible and is built to last. Thousands of instruments made real - Virtual instruments are brought to life in a genuinely immersive experience. Whatever you’re playing, get in-depth control and integration through advanced NKS technology. Find sounds quickly with intuitive on-screen navigation. Then fluidly adjust and play them thanks to intelligent auto-mapping. This unparalleled direct connection means you can play completely real-feeling Kontakt instruments, plus thousands of partner sounds, instruments, and effects, with no interruptions to your workflow. Polyphonic aftertouch - Take expression one-step further and instinctively control parameters with the slightest pressure on each individual key. Modulate cutoff, pitch, vibrato, and much more without reaching for an extra control. All three models have an industry-leading keybed, developed in collaboration with Fatar to deliver the best possible polyphonic aftertouch experience.

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Product Name Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3 Keyboard Controller
Brand Native Instruments
MPN 29855
UPC 4042477298555
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.

What's in the Box?

  • Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3 Keyboard Controller
  • USB Cable
  • Komplete Kontrol and Komplete 14 Select Software
  • Unparalleled software integration with next-generation NKS technology for a direct and immersive connection to NI and partner instruments, effects, and sounds
  • 88 fully weighted hammer-action keys, all in an industry-leading Fatar keybed
  • Polyphonic aftertouch as standard, plus Kontrol S88 is the first widely available hammer-action polyphonic aftertouch keyboard controller
  • High-resolution full-color display screen for intuitive browsing, tweaking, and mixing
  • Light Guide: RGB lights above each key highlight drum cells, key switches, chords, scales, and more
  • Smart Play: See scales and modes on the Light Guide, play chord progressions and arpeggios with single keys, or map any scale to white keys only
  • Anodized aluminum knobs and pitch and modulation wheels

Inputs and Outputs

Power Bus-powered USB-C
USB MIDI Yes
USB Port USB-C
Pedal Inputs 4 x assignable TRS (includes default sustain and default expression)
MIDI MIDI In and Out

DAW Integration

Supported DAWs Ableton Live (11.3.11 or higher)
Bitwig (5.0.10 or higher)
Cubase
Digital Performer (11.22 or higher)
FL Studio (21.2.3 or higher)
Logic Pro (11 or higher)
Pro Tools (2023.12 or higher)
Studio One (6.5 or higher)
Future Integration Further integrations currently in development

Compatible Plug-in Formats

macOS 64-bit only: Stand-alone, VST3, AU, AAX
Windows 64-bit only: Stand-alone, VST3, AAX

System Requirements

MIDI Compatibility MIDI 2.0 (macOS 13.5+), MIDI 1.0 (macOS 12+)
Processor Intel Core i5, Apple M1 (or higher equivalent)
Operating Systems macOS 13–15 (latest update), Windows 10 or 11 (latest service pack or higher)
Memory 8 GB RAM

Hardware Specifications

Display 1280 x 480 high-resolution color screen with glass surface
Build CNC machined, bead blasted, and anodized aluminum
Encoders and Controls 8 x encoder caps, 1 x 4D encoder cap, 2 x wheels (pitch and mod)
Illumination RGB illuminated pitch and mod wheels
Buttons Dustproof button-islands grouped by function

Kontrol S88 Dimensions

Height 4.72" (120 mm)
Width 53.26" (1353 mm)
Depth 13.66" (347 mm)
Weight 29.76 lbs (13.5 kg)

Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3 Keyboard Controller

Details

The Native Instruments S-Series Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3. An intelligent keyboard controller designed to be at the core of any studio. Virtual instruments meet the real world with seamless Kontakt integration and a high-resolution screen. Plus, polyphonic aftertouch delivers intuitive parameter control in combination with weighted keys. All contained in an overhauled industrial design that looks incredible and is built to last. Thousands of instruments made real - Virtual instruments are brought to life in a genuinely immersive experience. Whatever you’re playing, get in-depth control and integration through advanced NKS technology. Find sounds quickly with intuitive on-screen navigation. Then fluidly adjust and play them thanks to intelligent auto-mapping. This unparalleled direct connection means you can play completely real-feeling Kontakt instruments, plus thousands of partner sounds, instruments, and effects, with no interruptions to your workflow. Polyphonic aftertouch - Take expression one-step further and instinctively control parameters with the slightest pressure on each individual key. Modulate cutoff, pitch, vibrato, and much more without reaching for an extra control. All three models have an industry-leading keybed, developed in collaboration with Fatar to deliver the best possible polyphonic aftertouch experience.

More Information
Product Name Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3 Keyboard Controller
Brand Native Instruments
MPN 29855
UPC 4042477298555
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.

What's in the Box?

  • Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3 Keyboard Controller
  • USB Cable
  • Komplete Kontrol and Komplete 14 Select Software
Features
  • Unparalleled software integration with next-generation NKS technology for a direct and immersive connection to NI and partner instruments, effects, and sounds
  • 88 fully weighted hammer-action keys, all in an industry-leading Fatar keybed
  • Polyphonic aftertouch as standard, plus Kontrol S88 is the first widely available hammer-action polyphonic aftertouch keyboard controller
  • High-resolution full-color display screen for intuitive browsing, tweaking, and mixing
  • Light Guide: RGB lights above each key highlight drum cells, key switches, chords, scales, and more
  • Smart Play: See scales and modes on the Light Guide, play chord progressions and arpeggios with single keys, or map any scale to white keys only
  • Anodized aluminum knobs and pitch and modulation wheels
Tech Specs

Inputs and Outputs

Power Bus-powered USB-C
USB MIDI Yes
USB Port USB-C
Pedal Inputs 4 x assignable TRS (includes default sustain and default expression)
MIDI MIDI In and Out

DAW Integration

Supported DAWs Ableton Live (11.3.11 or higher)
Bitwig (5.0.10 or higher)
Cubase
Digital Performer (11.22 or higher)
FL Studio (21.2.3 or higher)
Logic Pro (11 or higher)
Pro Tools (2023.12 or higher)
Studio One (6.5 or higher)
Future Integration Further integrations currently in development

Compatible Plug-in Formats

macOS 64-bit only: Stand-alone, VST3, AU, AAX
Windows 64-bit only: Stand-alone, VST3, AAX

System Requirements

MIDI Compatibility MIDI 2.0 (macOS 13.5+), MIDI 1.0 (macOS 12+)
Processor Intel Core i5, Apple M1 (or higher equivalent)
Operating Systems macOS 13–15 (latest update), Windows 10 or 11 (latest service pack or higher)
Memory 8 GB RAM

Hardware Specifications

Display 1280 x 480 high-resolution color screen with glass surface
Build CNC machined, bead blasted, and anodized aluminum
Encoders and Controls 8 x encoder caps, 1 x 4D encoder cap, 2 x wheels (pitch and mod)
Illumination RGB illuminated pitch and mod wheels
Buttons Dustproof button-islands grouped by function

Kontrol S88 Dimensions

Height 4.72" (120 mm)
Width 53.26" (1353 mm)
Depth 13.66" (347 mm)
Weight 29.76 lbs (13.5 kg)
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