Native Instruments Kontrol S88 Mk3 88-key Smart Keyboard Controller

Description: Seize Kontrol of Your Sound Like Never Before Since the inception of the Kontrol smart keyboard controllers, Native Instruments has embarked on an uncompromising odyssey to bridge the physical and digital divides, seamlessly integrating their cutting-edge NKS technology with nuanced, tactile control that makes any Virtual Instrument feel as real as possible. With the Kontrol S Mk3 controllers, they’ve elevated the series to new heights of expressivity, available in 49-, 61-, and 88-key options 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 feature semi-weighted keys, the S88 boasts one of the world’s first widely available hammer-action polyphonic aftertouch controllers, blending worlds of sound, form, and function like never before. You also get NKS 2 (Native Kontrol Standard 2), which provides a level of software integration you can't Sweetwater is an Authorized Native Instruments Dealer Genuine New Item Sweetwater's 2-year warranty Native Instruments Kontrol S88 Mk3 88-key Smart Keyboard Controller 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 Seize Kontrol of Your Sound Like Never Before Since the inception of the Kontrol smart keyboard controllers, Native Instruments has embarked on an uncompromising odyssey to bridge the physical and digital divides, seamlessly integrating their cutting-edge NKS technology with nuanced, tactile control that makes any Virtual Instrument feel as real as possible. With the Kontrol S Mk3 controllers, they’ve elevated the series to new heights of expressivity, available in 49-, 61-, and 88-key options 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 feature semi-weighted keys, the S88 boasts one of the world’s first widely available hammer-action polyphonic aftertouch controllers, blending worlds of sound, form, and function like never before. You also get NKS 2 (Native Kontrol Standard 2), which provides a level of software integration you can't find anywhere else. Producers and keyboardists at Sweetwater are amazed by this keyboard’s comprehensive control, not just for expanding the DAW integration of its predecessors to go far beyond simple transport controls, but for its future-minded design via MIDI 2.0 compatibility and USB-C MIDI.Mk3: an elevated expressive 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. A deeply customizable suite of modulation-wheel assignment options enables you to masterfully manipulate pitch, cutoff, vibrato, and virtually any additional parameter found within your plug-in of choice. If impressive flexibility with the modulation and pitch wheels wasn’t enough, you’ll find a dedicated Touch Strip nearby, facilitating a new dimension of uninterrupted expressivity. 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 integration, designed for the future 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 versatile soft switches 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 accompanies every key, button, and encoder, as well as the touch strip and 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.Keep yourself connected in any rig Native Instruments has prioritized integration with each iteration of the Kontrol S Smart Keyboard Controllers, and the Mk3 continues this capacity for accommodation with more customization than ever before. Its USB-C bus-powered architecture supports MIDI connectivity over USB for seamless use with your DAW. The onboard 5-pin DIN MIDI I/O vastly expands interoperative possibilities well beyond the digital frontiers of your NKS virtual instruments, transmitting polyphonic aftertouch data for compatible instruments and devices. You’ll also find a quartet of 1/4-inch TRS jacks for flexible pedal usage: one for sustain, one for expression, and two assignable inputs that can facilitate any number of supplementary control or expression options.Includes an expansive software library Your purchase grants you access to an expansive software suite to further enhance the controller’s functionality. The software bundle includes Native Instruments’ sensational Kontakt 7, Komplete, and so much more. And thanks to the NKS 2 standard, your new Kontrol S keyboard controller integrates perfectly with each piece of software. With its impressive free software bundle and deep integration, it’s hard to go wrong with a Kontrol S keyboard controller. Software titles included: Kontakt 7 A free Kontakt instrument of your choice Komplete 14 Select Komplete Kontrol Stradivari Cello Guitar Rig LE Elements Suite Hypha Ableton Live Lite Native Instruments Kontrol S88 Mk3 Features: Onboard polyphonic aftertouch means 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, soft switches, buttons, keys, touch strip, 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 polyphonic aftertouch data for compatible instruments Ergonomic pitch and modulation wheels, as well as bidirectional Touch Strip, 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 key range to scales Dedicated transport section gives full access to your DAW’s playback and recording controls, going far deeper than previous models for unmatched integration SpecificationDetail Type Keyboard Controller Number of Keys 88 Type of Keys Fully Weighted, Hammer-action Velocity Sensitive Yes Aftertouch Yes, Polyphonic Other Controllers Pitchbend, Mod Wheel, Ribbon Controller Encoders/Pots 8 x Encoders, 1 x 4D Encoders Dedicated Transport Control Yes Zones Yes Pedal Inputs 1 x 1/4" (sustain) 1 x 1/4" (expression), 2 x 1/4" (assign 1, 2) MIDI I/O In, Out, USB ; MIDI 2.0 USB 2 x USB-C (host, power) Computer Connectivity USB Software Kontakt 7, Komplete 14 Select, Komplete Kontrol, Hypha, Stradivari Cello, Guitar Rig LE, Elements Suite, Ableton Live Lite Format AAX, AU, VST, VST3, Standalone Hardware Requirements - Mac Intel Core i5 / Apple M1 or higher, 8GB RAM minimum Hardware Requirements - PC Intel Core i5 or higher, 8GB RAM minimum OS Requirements - Mac macOS 13 or higher (macOS 12 in MIDI 1.0 mode) OS Requirements - PC Windows 10 or higher Power Supply USB bus powered Height 4.72" Width 53.26" Depth 13.66" Weight 29.76 lbs RETURN INFORMATION We want you to be completely happy with your purchase from Sweetwater. 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