Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3 88-Key Smart Keyboard Controller

SKU: NI29855 MFR: 29855
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  • Experience unparalleled sound quality with the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3.
  • Elevate your music production with the professional-grade key action of this 88-key keyboard.
  • Seamlessly integrate with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and more using advanced DAW integration.
  • Explore a vast sonic palette with Komplete 14 Select software included for instant inspiration.
  • Craft intricate melodies using assignable TRS pedal inputs for expression and sustain control.
  • Navigate your projects effortlessly with the high-resolution color screen and intuitive controls.
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Native Instruments Kontrol S Series Specifications

  • Inputs and outputs

    Bus-powered USB-C
    USB MIDI
    USB-C port
    4x assignable TRS pedal inputs including a default sustain and default expression
    MIDI in and out

  • DAW integration

    Kontrol has advanced integration with the following programs, with further integrations currently in development:

    Ableton Live (11.3.11 or higher)
    Bitwig (5.0.10 or higher)
    Cubase
    Digital Performer (11.22 or higher)
    FL Studio - coming soon
    Logic Pro (10.6 or higher)
    Pro Tools (2023.12 or higher)
    Studio One (6.5 or higher)

  • Compatible plug-in formats

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

  • Software Included

    Komplete Kontrol and Komplete 14 Select software, plus a load of instruments and effects

  • System requirements

    MIDI 2.0 (requires MacOS 13.5 or higher)
    MIDI 1.0 (with MacOS 12 or higher)
    Intel Core i5, Apple M1 (and equivalent or higher)
    macOS 13 (Ventura) or higher (Sonoma compatibility coming soon)
    Windows 10 or 11 (latest service pack) or higher
    8 GB RAM

  • Hardware

    A high-resolution 1280 x 480 color screen with glass surface
    CNC machined, bead blasted and anodized aluminum, 8x encoder caps, 1x 4D encoder cap, 2x wheels (pitch and mod)
    RGB illuminated pitch and mod wheels
    New button-islands that form a continuous dustproof control surface and are grouped by function

  • Dimensions

    4.7 x 53.2 x 13.6" (120 x 1353 x 347mm)

  • Weight

    29.7 lbs (13.5kg)

  • UPC Code

    4042477298555

About Native Instruments Kontrol S Series

What sets the Kontrol S88 MK3 88-Key Smart Keyboard Controller apart is its ability to breathe life into virtual instruments. This advanced MIDI keyboard controller, available in three size variants, offers an intuitive connection to your instruments, effects, and Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). It features a high-resolution screen for immersive navigation and 88 fully weighted hammer-action keys equipped with standard polyphonic aftertouch.

The Kontrol S88 MK3 is designed to provide an immersive experience, bridging the gap between virtual instruments and the real world. It offers unparalleled direct connection to Kontakt, allowing you to find, adjust, and play sounds with intelligent auto-mapping that comprehends the parameters.

Powered by a redesigned Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) technology, the Kontrol S88 MK3 offers a vast selection of premium instruments, effects, loops, and samples. This industry-standard plugin is used across the industry, enabling you to access thousands of quality sounds from both NI and partner developers, all precisely mapped to your keyboard controls.

The Kontrol S88 MK3 is the first widely available controller keyboard to combine polyphonic aftertouch with weighted, hammer-action keys. This feature allows you to add layers of nuance to your playing with cutoff, pitch, vibrato, and more, without the need for an extra encoder or dial.

Smooth integration with all major DAWs keeps your focus on the keyboard, not your computer screen. The Kontrol S88 MK3 allows you to record, stop, rewind, mix, and edit directly from the keys, with all your project's channels displayed on the screen.

The Kontrol S88 MK3 features 88 hammer-action weighted keys, an intelligent Light Guide, and Chord Mode for creating progressions by playing single keys. It also offers Easy Mode, which maps the white keys to any scale you need.

With USB-C power and connectivity, MIDI in and out, and four assignable TRS pedal inputs, the Kontrol S88 MK3 is ready to connect to whatever you need. It is built from premium materials, featuring a large glass screen, touch-sensitive anodized aluminum encoders and modwheels, and redesigned tactile buttons.

The Kontrol S88 MK3 comes with a suite of sought-after virtual instruments and effects, as well as post-production tools. Included are Kontakt 7, Komplete 14 Select, Komplete Kontrol, and a voucher for any NI Kontakt instrument of your choice. You'll also receive the iZotope Elements Suite, Ableton Live Lite, Hypha, Guitar Rig 7 LE, and more.

The Kontrol S88 MK3 is not just a keyboard controller; it's a comprehensive solution for your music production needs, offering an immersive connection to your software, a refined industrial design, and an industry-leading keybed from Fatar with polyphonic aftertouch as standard. Choose from 49 or 61 semi-weighted keys, or the 88 hammer-action keys of the S88 MK3.

Native Instruments Kontrol S Series 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
  • 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

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Experience unparalleled sound quality with the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3.
  • Elevate your music production with the professional-grade key action of this 88-key keyboard.
  • Seamlessly integrate with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and more using advanced DAW integration.
  • Explore a vast sonic palette with Komplete 14 Select software included for instant inspiration.
  • Craft intricate melodies using assignable TRS pedal inputs for expression and sustain control.
  • Navigate your projects effortlessly with the high-resolution color screen and intuitive controls.

What's in the box:

  • Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3 88-Key Smart Keyboard Controller
  • USB-C Cable
  • Komplete 14 Select Software Download
  • User Manual
  • Native Instruments 1 Year Limited Warranty