native instruments Kontrol S88 MK3

Keep the inspiration flowing with our next-generation MIDI keyboard controller. Easily control the instruments and effects in your DAW. Browse and tweak everything from synths and drums to orchestral libraries, composition tools to visuals, effects and sounds, right on your keyboard. Navigate effortlessly with the high-resolution display. Choose the keyboard size that suits you best: 49-key, 61-key semi-weighted or 88-key weighted models, all with expressive polyphonic aftertouch.

Features:
- Fatar keyboard with hammer action, polyphonic aftertouch and 88 weighted keys
- Pre-configured mapping for all NI virtual instruments, as well as thousands of Kontakt 7 and NKS-compatible instruments from leading third-party vendors such as Arturia, Heavyocity, Korg, Output, Spitfire Audio and u-he
- Control via 8 touch buttons, a high-resolution color display (1280 x 480 pixels) and a 4D controller
- Tag-based preset navigation allows you to quickly search for sounds and preview them immediately
- DAW integration for Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Digital Performer, Bitwig and Studio One
- Light Guide: RGB LED above each key indicates sound location, key zones, chords, key, etc.
- Pitch and modulation wheels
- Transport buttons
- Power supply via USB-C
- USB-C MIDI interface, MIDI in/out
- Input for sustain and expression pedal
- 2 additional freely assignable pedal inputs
- Downloadable software: Komplete Select, Komplete Kontrol, Stradivari Cello, Guitar Rig LE, Izotope Elements Suite and Hypha
- Included: USB-C to USB-C cable
- Dimensions: 1353 x 347 x 120 mm
- Weight: 13.5 kghe Kontrol's large, high-resolution screen. You can then play with a level of expressiveness and unlimited creativity thanks to the premium keyboard, polyphonic aftertouch, Light Guide and game assist functions. In addition, the keyboards come with a software pack exhaustive including Kontakt 7, the most used sampling platform in the world. So you can start playing without losing a minute.

Its best features
- A direct and immersive connection to Kontakt and to the instruments, effects and sounds of our partners
- Access more than 2,500 instruments and effects from NI and the best developers on the planet; all are pre-assigned and ready to use using NKS 2 technology
- Comes with Kontakt 7, the world's most widely used instrument platform, plus the Kontakt Factory Library of over 900 instruments
- The largest complementary software pack on the market, including Komplete 14 Select, the iZotope Elements suite, Komplete Kontrol, etc.
- Another instrument for Kontakt offered, to choose from the NI catalog, for example Noire, Playbox or Session Guitarist
- Intuitive integration with all major DAWs – starts and stops recording, goes back using dedicated keys; mix and edit your music and view all the tracks in your project on screen
- Choose between keyboards with 49 and 61 semi-weighted keys and an 88-key model with hammer action; high-end models manufactured by Fatar
- All three models include polyphonic aftertouch; The Kontrol S88 is the first hammer-action master keyboard equipped with polyphonic aftertouch as standard
- Beautiful design with metal and glass elements, and the highest quality manufacturing
- A high-resolution color screen to browse your collection, change settings and mix intuitively
- A redesigned Light Guide, to play without a false note, locate sounds, visualize keyboard zones, keyswitches, scales, etc.
- Potentiometers and pitch bend and modulation wheels in anodized aluminum
- MIDI via USB, power via USB-C port, as well as four pedal inputs, including two for sustain and expression and two others assignable
- Independent MIDI mode, to play without Native Instruments software

The ability to access thousands of instruments
A truly immersive experience with virtual instruments No matter what you play, enjoy detailed control and integration with advanced NKS technology. The screen allows you to navigate intuitively to quickly find your sounds. You can then configure and play them with perfect fluidity thanks to intelligent automatic assignment. This interaction is unprecedented and lets you enjoy ultra-natural playing sensations without ever interrupting your creative flow, whether you use our instruments for Kontakt or the thousands of sounds, instruments and effects from our partners.

Polyphonic aftertouch
You'll only need to apply light pressure to the keyboard keys to become even more expressive and instinctively control your settings. You will be able to modulate the filter cutoff, pitch, vibrato and many other elements without having to resort to additional controls. All three models are equipped with the best keyboard on the market, which was developed in collaboration with Fatar to offer the best polyphonic aftertouch.

NKS 2
The NKS (Native Kontrol Standard) is the technical standard developed by NI for virtual instruments and effects. It is used across the industry and ensures that all compatible plugins are accurately assigned to controls. The Kontrol marks the launch of NKS 2, which gives you the benefit of unprecedented software integration.

Features:
- Fatar keyboard with hammer action, polyphonic aftertouch and 88 weighted keys
- Preconfigured mapping for all NI virtual instruments, as well as thousands of Kontakt 7 and NKS-compatible instruments from leading third-party vendors such as Arturia, Heavyocity, Korg, Output, Spitfire Audio, and u-he
- Control via 8 touch buttons, a high-resolution color screen (1280 x 480 pixels) and a 4D controller
- Tag-based preset navigation to quickly search for sounds and preview them immediately
- DAW integration for Ableton live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Digital Performer, Bitwig and Studio One
- Direct connection to Kontakt 7 and Komplete Kontrol
- Light Guide: RGB LED located above each key showing the location of sounds, key zones, chords, key, etc.
- Pitch and modulation wheels
- Transport buttons
- Power supply via USB-C
- USB-C MIDI interface, MIDI in/out
- Input for sustain and expression pedal
- 2 freely assignable additional pedal inputs
- Downloadable software: Kontakt 7 full version as well as a Kontakt instrument of your choice, Komplete Select, Komplete Kontrol, Stradivari Cello, Guitar Rig LE, Izotope Elements Suite and Hypha
- Included: USB-C to USB-A cable
- Dimensions: 1353 x 347 x 120 mm
- Weight: 13.5 kg