Introducing the Native Instruments Kontrol S88 Mk3, the latest edition of their next-generation S-Series Keyboards. The S88 is an 88-note smart MIDI keyboard controller with hammer-effect semi-weighted keys and a brand new expressive polyphonic after-touch. Browse intuitively and mix your music on the go with the high-resolution full-color screen. Use the surrounding light guide to play in your musical keyboard with marked scales, or point out specific sounds, key zones and switches.
New direct integration with Kontakt 7 and Komplete Kontrol make this keyboard a must for all types of musicians. Gain improved control over your music software with the S88 MkIII's powerful integration with all major DAWs. Kontrol S-series keyboards are built to last with a premium industrial metal and glass design, manufactured to the highest quality. Bring your virtual synths and library to life with maximum expression – choose Native Instruments Kontrol S88 Mk3!
IMMERSIVE NKS INTEGRATION
Virtual instrument is fully realized with the S88 Mk3's new advanced NKS technology. In addition to being able to easily find your sounds and instruments with the intuitive browser, you can easily adjust and play thousands of Kontakt and third-party instruments thanks to intelligent automatic mapping. Control integration with all major DAWs further enhances the keyboard's immersive experience, meaning you can play completely real sounds without interrupting your workflow.
88 HAMMER ACTION Key clear
The S88 Mk3 has 88 incredible hammer function keys with real feel. Whether you are a pianist who uses the piano's full range or a producer who requires more keys for the instrument's keyswitches and sound, the S88's full-size 88-key range will be perfect for you!
POLYPHONIC AFTER-TOUCH
Native Instruments introduces a brand new polyphonic aftertouch to their S-Series Keyboard, developed in collaboration with Fatar, to deliver the ultimate keyboard experience. With the polyphonic aftertouch, you can explicitly control parameters by pressing each individual key. Modulate cutoff, pitch, vibrato and much more instinctively with this incredible new function. There is no need for any extra checks!
EXPRESSIVE CONTROLS
When you need extra controls for your keyboard performance, the S88 Mk3 has got your back. Take music performance to the next level with a new expressive touch strip, pitch and modulation wheels and four pedal inputs.
HIGH RESOLUTION DISPLAY
The S88 Mk3 has a beautiful high resolution full color screen, perfect for manipulating and mixing instruments in Kontakt 7 and intuitively browsing sounds with Komplete Kontrol. The large 1280×480 mm single glass screen is an improvement over the previous model's two-screen design and provides crystal-clear images right in the middle of the keyboard, you won't want to take your eyes off it!
LIGHT GUIDE
The return of the built-in Light Guide, redesigned for keyboards in the S series, further enhances the immersive experience of the S88 Mk3. Placed at the top of the keys, the Light Guide identifies keys, scales, sounds and drum cells at a glance so that you can stay focused on your music, not on the computer screen.
BUILT FOR ATT LADDA
Native Instruments has reworked every aspect of the S Series keyboard design, manufactured to the highest level of quality. The upper shell of the keyboard is beautifully accented by anodized aluminum knobs and pitch and modulation wheels. With this elegant new design and improved control layout, the S88 Mk3 will be the perfect mitt for all studios.
Outcomes
- Immersive software integration
- 88 hammer keys
- Expressive polyphonic aftertouch
- High resolution full color screen
- Redesigned light guide
- Beautiful, industrial design with metal and glass element
- Anodized aluminum knobs and pitch and modulation wheels
- Integration with all major DAWs
- USB MIDI, USB-C bus-driven, sustain, expression and two add-on pedal inputs