Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3
88-key Controller with Fully Weighted Keys, MIDI 2.0 Compatibility, Polyphonic Aftertouch, 8 Rotary Encoders, 4D Encoder, 8 Soft Switches, Touch Strip, Pitch Wheel, Mod Wheel, and Bundled Software
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DEEPLY CUSTOMIZABLE EXPERIENCE
With the Kontrol keyboard controllers, expressivity has never been more nuanced. Onboard polyphonic aftertouch provides detailed control of each note, letting you engage changes in pressure and velocity across chords to elicit evocative passages and progressions.
Plus, the deeply customizable suite of assignment options lets you modulate pitch, cutoff, vibrato, and virtually anything else with your virtual instrument of choice, resulting in uncompromising MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression). What’s more, because each keybed was developed in collaboration with Fatar, it captures not just the nuances of each manner of expression, but is fully calibrated for the extreme resolution of MIDI 2.0 and the creative possibilities that it affords on any manner of instrument or control.
KOMPLETE DEPTH OF CONTROL
The face-lifted Kontrol keyboard’s interface maximizes depth of control while streamlining the user experience with excellent ergonomics. A rugged, durable housing comprises CNC-machined anodized aluminum that’s been bead blasted for a frame that’s as sturdy as it is aesthetically satisfying. Its vivid, full-color display enables detailed control of any NKS instrument.
At the same time, its eight knobs, 4D encoder, and pads can be tailored for virtually any performance, composition, or arrangement functionality your DAW has available. Instrumental integration goes further than ever, thanks to the newly reimagined Light Guide: RGB backlighting on every key, button, and encoder, as well as the pitch and modulation wheels. Use these to stay in key, assign zones and switches, indicate scales, and much more to let you focus on the most important aspects of your playing.
CONNECT EVERYWHERE
Native Instruments has stressed integration with each version of the Kontrol S Smart Keyboard Controllers, and the Mk3 expands on this flexibility with greater customization than ever before. Its USB-C bus-powered architecture offers MIDI via USB for smooth integration with your DAW.
The onboard 5-pin DIN MIDI I/O enhances interoperability far beyond the digital boundaries of your NKS virtual instruments, even transferring MPE data for compatible instruments and devices. There are also four 1/4-inch TRS jacks for flexible pedal use: one for sustain, one for expression, and two assignable inputs for a variety of supplemental control or expression possibilities.
CONTROL YOUR DAW AND PLUGINS EASILY
Native Instruments has been on an unwavering quest to bridge the physical and digital divides since the inception of the Kontrol Smart Keyboard Controllers, seamlessly integrating their cutting-edge NKS technology with nuanced, tactile control that makes any Virtual Instrument feel as real as possible.
They’ve elevated the series to new heights of expressivity with the Kontrol S Mk3 controllers, which are available in 49-, 61-, and 88-key configurations and loaded with cutting-edge Fatar keybeds developed in collaboration with Native Instruments to ensure that the highly-detailed polyphonic aftertouch captures every nuance of your sound. While the S49 and S61 have semi-weighted keys, the S88 has one of the world’s first widely available hammer-action polyphonic aftertouch controllers, seamlessly combining sound, shape, and function.
- Onboard polyphonic aftertouch and MPE capabilities mean deep, customizable expression with your virtual instruments, breathing new life into every sound
- MIDI 2.0 compatibility means uncompromising control of your sound with stunning detail
- 1200 x 480mm high-resolution full-color display allows for precision browsing, tweaking, mixing, and more
- CNC-machined housing comprises anodized aluminum with a bead-blasted surface for a design that’s both aesthetically pleasing and engineered for long-term use
- RGB-backlit encoders, pads, keys, and wheels enable the use of the extremely versatile Light Guide
- Redesigned Light Guide provides real-time and interactive information that includes scales, key zones, switches, and more
- Keybed was designed in collaboration with Fatar for unparalleled expressivity
- Expanded connectivity includes dedicated 1/4-inch jacks for sustain and expression pedals, as well as two more assignable jacks for flexible sonic control
- 5-pin DIN MIDI in/out allows for extensive interoperative use with most arrangements, including MPE and polyphonic aftertouch data for compatible instruments
- Ergonomic pitch and modulation wheels support versatile assignment options to maximize the potential of every supported DAW and NKS instrument
- 4-directional push encoder supplies one-handed sound browsing and project navigation
- USB-C bus-powered design doubles for MIDI over USB to reduce cable clutter while increasing data transmission speeds
- Tag-based unified browsing across all Komplete instruments lets you quickly find the sounds you want right from the hardware
- Dial in the main parameters of any Komplete instrument, which automatically map to the touch-sensitive controller knobs
- Create arpeggiated melodies at the touch of a button, play chords with single keys, or map the whole keyrange to scales
- Dedicated transport section gives you full access to your DAW’s playback and recording controls, going far deeper than previous models for unmatched integration
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