Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK2 MIDI Controller

Komplete Kontrol

The Komplete Kontrol S88 gives you complete control over the world’s most advanced software instruments. There is no other device that will give better or more intuitive control of the Komplete software. The high-quality, fully weighted hammer action keybed gives you superior feel over competing keyboards and high quality encoders offer total control of all key software parameters. The Light Guide™ key illumination and Clear View display deliver a unique visual perspective on the creative process.

Huge amount of control

The innovative Native Map technology ensures that struggling to map Komplete instruments is a thing of the past. With every Komplete instrument having being pre-mapped by Native Instruments’ leading sound designers all you have to do is simply select your desired instrument and watch as the parameter names and values load onto the clear view display providing a huge amount of parameter control right there on the S88.

Easy to use and navigate

With a built-in light guide system located to the top of the keys the Kontrol S88 helps you identify drum cells, key switches, phrases and many more at just a glance saving you time and allowing you to absorb yourself fully in the music. Not only do the colour coded lights serve as instrument group markers but they also have the incredible ability once in scale mode to light up the notes of a desired scale allowing you to create fantastic and professional sounding melodies whether an experienced of aspiring keyboard player.

Touch strips

The two ultra-sensitive touch strips located on the left of the keys have the ability to act as pitch and mod wheels allowing you to add unique nuances to your playing. They can also be used to mimic physical objects like springs and bouncing balls for interesting modulation curves.

Chord mode for easy chord performance

Activate chord mode on the Native S88 and create a rich harmonic performance by playing single keys. Map chords simply by selecting mode and inversion, or by loading up a chord set of ready-to-play progressions to inspire and augment your own compositions.

Controller Keyboard

• Tuned to NI Komplete
• Fully weighted Fatar keyboard with 88 keys and hammer action
• Pitch and mod wheels plus touch strip
• Pre-configured mapping for all Komplete instruments as well as hundreds of NKS-compatible (Native Kontrol Standard) instruments from leading third parties
• Full VSTi support
• Tag-based preset browsing: Find sounds quickly and preview them instantly
• Two high-resolution colour displays
• 4D push encoder
• Light Guide: RGB lights above each key signal drum cells, key switches, chords, keys and more
• Smart Play: Recognise keys and inversions with the Light Guide
• Seamless integration with Maschine hardware/software
• Intuitive control of Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, Garage Band, Pro Tools (2021.10 and later), Cubase and Nuendo
• Two freely assignable inputs for foot pedals
• MIDI in/out
• Dimensions: 1390 x 346 x 115 mm
• Weight: 13.2 kg
• KOMPLETE Select included