Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Total Expressivity: Fatar hammer-action keyboard, 88 weighted keys with polyphonic aftertouch for per-note nuances.
- Accelerated Workflow: high-resolution color display 1280 x 480, 8 touch encoders, and 4D controller for editing without leaving your keyboard.
- NKS Ecosystem: direct mapping for NI instruments, Kontakt 7, and thousands of compatible sounds (Arturia, Heavyocity, Korg, Output, Spitfire Audio, u-he).
- Studio Integration: deep support for major DAWs, RGB Light Guide, power supply and MIDI interface via USB-C.
Informations Fabricant
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A Keyboard at the Heart of the NKS Ecosystem
Designed to natively communicate with Kontakt 7 and the NKS universe, this controller establishes itself as the command center for orchestral libraries, synths, and modern effects. Its tag-based browser and immediate sound preview allow you to explore massive libraries without losing your creative flow. Note: this sheet describes the 88 weighted keys version; 49 and 61 semi-weighted key variants exist in the same family.
Who Is It For, and What For?
Ideal for film scoring, sound design, and hybrid production, it combines the Fatar piano touch with advanced control of software instruments. Creators benefit from precise programming (zones, splits, key switches) thanks to the Light Guide, while polyphonic aftertouch opens expressive articulations in real time on each note.
Key Features for Modern Control
Playing and Expressivity: The Fatar hammer-action keyboard offers a natural response for piano playing, complemented by pitch and modulation wheels and polyphonic aftertouch to sculpt dynamics note by note.
Control and Navigation: The high-resolution color screen (1280 x 480) centralizes information, while the 8 touch buttons and 4D controller speed up editing. The tag-based browser instantly categorizes your presets by type, timbre, or articulation, with instant preview.
Ecosystem and DAW: Preconfigured mapping for Komplete and NKS, seamless integration with Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Digital Performer, Bitwig, and Studio One. The RGB Light Guide visualizes zones, chords, scales, and key switches directly above the keys.
Simple and Modern Connectivity: Power via USB-C, USB-C MIDI interface, MIDI In/Out, inputs for sustain pedal, expression pedal, and two additional freely assignable pedals.
Creative Software Bundle: Komplete Select, Komplete Kontrol, "Stradivari Cello," Guitar Rig LE, Izotope Elements Suite, and "Hypha" for immediate production.
Technical specifications
| Bluetooth | No | Number of keys | 88 |
| Compatibility | PC, Mac | Inputs | USB, Expression pedal, Sustain pedal, Midi, Jack, USB Midi |
| Controller | Aftertouch, Pitchbend, Modulation, Polyphonic Aftertouch, Multidimensional surface, 8 encoders, Transport | Outputs | USB, Midi, USB-C, USB Midi |
| Velocity sensitive | Yes | Color | Black |
| Light Guide | RGB indicator above each key showing sound locations, key zones, chords, scales, etc. | Included | USB-C to USB-C cable |
| High-resolution color screen | 1280 x 480 pixels | Dimensions | 1353 x 347 x 120 mm |
| DAW integration | Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Digital Performer, Bitwig, Studio One | Weight | 13.5 kg |
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
Customers praised this professional 88-key studio keyboard for its "excellent piano touch" with hammer mechanism and high-quality construction. The integration with DAW software is seamless. However, some noted the lack of a physical manual for this complex instrument, limited arpeggiator functionality outside specific software, and one customer received a defective unit.
Review highlights
- â88 keys are among the closest to a piano touch. Very satisfied with my purchase.â
- âThe hammer mechanism is really excellent, closest to a real piano.â
- âExcellent touch feel, complete DAW integration - no need for mouse anymore!â
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Purchase made recently to integrate it into my workflow in addition to the Maschine MK3, in other words, we are not on an ordinary master keyboard, the touch felt is excellent, I am not coming out of the conservatory but for an ordinary keyboard player I surprise myself by trying variations of the game that I could not reproduce with a simple synthesizer.
The integration with my DAW (Studio One) is complete, recording, loop, Play/Stop, no need to go through the mouse and you save precious minutes at the end of a session. The price is a big drag, which earned me quite a few years of thought, but to be honest, it was worth it... definitely!
I can only recommend this keyboard, simple, efficient, and blends in with the decor:) Just a small downside about the finish, which is a bit clumsy (compared to its direct competitor) but it's really for nitpicking because for the rest, just fun! MusicallyAutomatically translated
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Native instruments is the guarantee itself for this type of instrument.
The feeling of the keyboard on the fingers is that more than any other brand is similar to a piano (the hammer mechanism is really excellent).
At the time of purchase it had a Komplete 14 Standard bundle!!!! What happiness!!!Automatically translated
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Very good master keyboard, easy to handle, very beautiful and a very pleasant touch.
The integration with computer music software is very well managed.
The handling could have been even more intuitive in terms of the internal use of some software, but this is a trifling matter.Automatically translated
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very good master keyboard the piano touch is excellent normal it is a fatar the rest of the manufacture is impeccable, I recommend for those who want to play on a keyboard worthy of the name.
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High-end hardware with an 88-key keyboard that are undoubtedly among the closest to a piano touch. Very happy with my purchase after a week of use.
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Questions fréquentes
Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3: Is the keyboard weighted?
The 88-key version features a velocity-sensitive Fatar hammer mechanism, suitable for piano-style playing.
Does the Light Guide on the Kontrol S88 MK3 serve key switches?
The RGB Light Guide displays programmed zones, chords, scales, and key switches above each key.
Which DAWs are compatible with the Kontrol S88 MK3?
Thanks to its DAW integration, this keyboard supports Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and Cubase. FL Studio, Digital Performer, Bitwig, and Studio One are also indicated. The mapping is preconfigured for Komplete and NKS-compatible instruments.
What pedals can be connected to this MIDI controller?
Power and MIDI interface are via USB-C, with MIDI In/Out. Inputs are provided for a sustain pedal, an expression pedal, and two additional assignable pedals.
Is the Kontrol S88 MK3 supplied with software?
Included with a USB-C to USB-C cable, it comes with Komplete Select, Komplete Kontrol, Stradivari Cello, Guitar Rig LE, iZotope Elements Suite, and Hypha.
