NATIVE INSTRUMENTS Komplete Kontrol S88 MK2
Keyboard controller
KONTROL881MKII
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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.
Features
- Smart keyboard controller for all your virtual instruments
- Pro-grade Fatar keybeds with aftertouch – hammer-action keys
- Ergonomic pitch and mod wheels, plus touch strip for expression control
- Pre-mapped control of KOMPLETE instruments and effects, plus hundreds of Native Kontrol Standard plug-ins from leading manufacturers
- Full VSTi support
- Tag-based preset browsing – find sounds quickly and hear instant previews
- Light guide – RGB lights above each key highlight drum cells, key switches, chords, scales, key splits (both for NKS instruments and in MIDI mode), and more
- Smart play – select from 100+ scales and modes to display on the Light Guide, play chord progressions and arpeggios with single keys, or map any scale to white keys only
- Deep integration with MASCHINE software / hardware
- Intuitive control over Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, GarageBand, Cubase, and Nuendo
- 4-directional push encoder for one-handed sound browsing and project navigation
- 2 assignable pedal inputs
- MIDI in / out
- Includes KOMPLETE 12 SELECT and MASCHINE Essentials
Specifications
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 (latest Service Pack), Intel Core i5 or equivalent / mac0S 10.12, 10.13 (latest update), Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM
- RAM: 2GB
- USB: USB 2.0 or higher (cable included)
- Graphic Card: Graphics card which supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher
- Internet: Internet connection (for software download and activation only)