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Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3 88-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller

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Overview

88-key MIDI keyboard controller with polyphonic aftertouch.

The KONTROL S88 MK3 is an 88-key MIDI keyboard controller designed to unlock your creativity. With 88 weighted hammer-action keys and polyphonic aftertouch, you'll have intuitive control over parameters in compatible virtual instruments. Seamlessly integrate with Native Instruments KOMPLETE and explore thousands of sounds thanks to advanced NKS technology. The high-resolution screen provides an immersive experience as you search and adjust sounds with ease. All of this power is housed in a durable yet stylish aluminum and plastic body, built to withstand the rigors of any studio or stage.

Polyphonic Aftertouch Provides Nuanced Expression

Take your playing to the next level with polyphonic aftertouch. Apply pressure to individual keys after the initial strike to modulate effects like cutoff, pitch and vibrato. The weighted hammer-action keys provide an authentic grand piano feel, allowing for maximum expression and dynamics.

Thousands of Sounds at Your Fingertips

Explore a vast library of virtual instruments through seamless integration with Native Instruments KOMPLETE and NKS-compatible third-party plug-ins. The high-resolution screen makes searching and loading sounds intuitive so you can stay focused on your performance. Auto-mapping ensures sounds are mapped intelligently to the KONTROL S88 MK3, allowing for a seamless playing experience with no mapping required.

Built for the Studio and Stage

The KONTROL S88 MK3 features an all-new industrial design with an aluminum top panel and chassis plus sturdy plastic keys and controls. It's portable enough for gigging yet substantial enough for any studio. USB-powered with plug-and-play connectivity, this keyboard is ready to inspire whenever and wherever creativity strikes.

A True All-in-One Solution

With 88 keys, a high-resolution screen, seamless integration with virtual instruments and a durable yet sleek design, the KONTROL S88 MK3 delivers everything you need to compose, record and perform. Experience the thrill of playing authentic grand pianos, lush string ensembles, analog synths and more with a keyboard that feels like an instrument itself.

Features

  • Unparalleled software integration with next-gen NKS technology ensures a direct, immersive connection to Kontakt and partner instruments, effects and sounds
  • 88 hammer-action keys, all set in a Fatar keybed
  • The first widely available hammer-action polyphonic aftertouch keyboard controller
  • High-resolution full-color screen for intuitive browsing, tweaking and mixing
  • Beautiful, industrial design with metal and glass elements, manufactured to the highest quality
  • Stay in key with a redesigned Light Guide, that also pinpoint sounds, key zones, switches, scales and more
  • Anodized aluminum knobs and pitch and modulation wheels
  • USB MIDI, USB-C bus powered, plus sustain, expression and two assignable pedal inputs
  • Integration with all major DAWs that goes far beyond standard transport controls

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Specs

Kontrol S88 MK3 88-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller Specifications:

Included Software:
  • Komplete Select
  • Komplete Kontrol Software
System Requirements:
  • MIDI 2.0 compatible
  • Intel Core i5, Apple M1 (and equivalent or higher) macOS 13 (Ventura) or higher (compatible with macOS 12 in MIDI 1.0 mode)
  • Windows 10 (latest service pack) or higher
  • 8GB RAM
  • An internet connection and a graphics card that supports Direct 3D 11.1 (feature level 11_0) or higher are required to download and activate this product
  • Once installed and activated, the product can be used offline
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