Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3
Product information "Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3"
Smarter keyboard controller – the control centre for every studio. With the NI Kontrol S88 MK3, virtual instruments and the real studio world become one – thanks to seamless Kontakt integration and a high-resolution display. The NI Kontrol S88 MK3 offers polyphonic aftertouch and intuitive parameter control, together with weighted keys and hammer action. The redesigned look is stunning and built for durability.
Key features:
- Perfect software integration with next-generation NKS technology ensures seamless interaction between all instruments, effects and sounds from the Kontakt ecosystem – whether from NI or third parties
- Fatar keybed with hammer action
- polyphonic aftertouch, combined with weighted keys and hammer action
- high-resolution colour display for intuitive browsing, sound editing and mixing
- stylish design with metal and glass elements, crafted to the highest quality
- Always play the right notes: a redesigned Light Guide that also shows sounds, key zones, switches, scales and more
- knobs, pitch and modulation wheels made from anodised aluminium
- USB MIDI, bus power via USB-C, plus sustain, expression and two assignable pedal inputs
- integration with all major DAWs that goes far beyond standard transport functions
Thousands of instruments come to life
A truly immersive experience that makes virtual instruments feel real. Whatever you play – advanced NKS technology gives you deep control and integration. With intuitive on-screen navigation you find suitable sounds especially fast. Then you tweak them fluidly and play, thanks to intelligent auto-mapping. This unprecedented direct connection means you can perform authentic-sounding Kontakt instruments without interrupting your workflow. This also applies to thousands of sounds, instruments and effects from the companies and developers NI works with.
Polyphonic aftertouch
Take your expression a step further and control parameters with the lightest pressure on each individual key. Modulate cutoff, pitch, vibrato and much more without reaching for a separate control. The NI Kontrol S88 MK3 features a professional keybed developed in collaboration with Fatar – for the best possible polyphonic aftertouch experience.
Hardware specifications
- 1 high-resolution colour screen with glass surface (1280 × 480)
- CNC-machined, glass-bead blasted and anodised aluminium, eight encoders, one 4-direction encoder, two modulation wheels (Pitch and Mod)
- Pitch and Mod wheels with RGB illumination
- New key islands that form a continuous, dust-resistant control surface, grouped by function
Included software
- Komplete Select
- Komplete Kontrol software
- Stradivari Cello
- Guitar Rig LE
- Elements Suite
- Hypha
System requirements
- MIDI 2.0 compatible
- Intel Core i5, Apple M1 (or equivalent or higher)
- macOS 13 (Ventura) or later (compatible with macOS 12 in MIDI 1.0 mode)
- Windows 10 (latest service pack) or later
- 8 GB RAM
- Download and activation require an internet connection and a graphics card that supports Direct3D 11.1 (feature level 11_0) or newer. After installation and activation the product
- Color/ Finish: Black
- Connections: 2x midi (1x In, 1x Out); 4x pedals (1x sustain, 1x expression, 2x assign); 2x USB-C (1x host, 1x mains adapter)
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 1353x347x120mm
- Display: High-resolution color screen with glass surface (1280 × 480)
- Hammer Action: yes
- Keyboard type: Hammer action, polyphonic aftertouch
- Keys: 88
- Number of Faders: 0
- Number of Knobs: Eight encoders, one 4-directional encoder
- Number of Pads: 0
- Pitch Bender / Modulation: Pitch bend and modulation wheel
- Transport functions / buttons: yes
- USB: Yes
- Weight: 13,5 kg
- The S88 is the first generally available keyboard controllers with polyphonic aftertouch and hammer action
The fascinating story of Native Instruments begins, as with many great software companies, with a small, passionate idea. Founded by Stephan Schmitt, a talented musician and engineer, and his friend Volker Hinz, a skilled programmer, the company started out in the creative streets of Berlin Kreuzberg. Here they developed the world's first modular synthesiser, the Generator. This innovative software-based instrument caused a sensation at the Frankfurt Music Fair and thrilled musicians and producers with the ability to compute and reproduce sounds in real time – an absolute novelty!
In the year of its founding, 1996, Native Instruments began the revolution in the field of software instruments with just four employees. One of the first and most important products was Reaktor, a versatile plugin that functions as a sequencer, sampler, synthesiser and effects unit. It has become the industry standard and inspires sound tinkerers worldwide. With Reaktor you can not only use existing sounds, but also develop and explore your own sounds – a dream for every music producer and sound designer!
The innovative solutions from Native Instruments have changed music production permanently. If you're looking for creative ways to shape sound, Native Instruments' products are exactly right for you. Discover the world of music software and let your creativity run free!
