Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK2 Keyboard Controller

Overview:
TRUE PIANO FEEL, TOTAL INTEGRATION
KOMPLETE KONTROL S88 combines the best-feeling hammer-action keybed around with vivid visual feedback and tight integration for your entire workflow: Browse and preview all your presets from KOMPLETE and hundreds of NKS plug-ins, sculpt your sound, and control your favorite DAW from the ultimate studio centerpiece.

REFINED PIANO FEEL
A keyboard that feels better plays better. Express yourself on 88 fully weighted Fatar keys, each with an advanced hammer-action mechanism, Smart Spring technology, and memory-foam damping for a realistic piano feel.

SEE WHAT YOU NEED, WHERE YOU NEED IT
The S88 puts everything you need to know right in your line of sight: Get essential information on sounds and projects from two high-res color screens; see exactly what’s going on with backlit buttons that vary in color and intensity; and pinpoint the location of sounds, key zones, switches, scales, and more with Light Guide.

Specifications:

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• macOS 10.12 or 10.13, Intel Core i5
• Windows 10 (latest Service Pack), Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 2 GB RAM
• An Internet connection and a graphics card that supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher are required to download and activate this product. Once installed and activated, the product can be used offline.
• 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for large KONTAKT Instruments)
• USB 2.0 or higher (cable included)

AVAILABLE PLUG-IN FORMATS

• macOS (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST, AU, AAX
• Windows (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST, AAX

COMPATIBILITY INFO

• The included KOMPLETE KONTROL software provides unparalleled integration with KOMPLETE and NKS Instruments and effects.
• KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboards also function as MIDI controllers with assignable controls and Light Guide features.

CONNECTIVITY

• MIDI in / out
• 1/4" TRS connections for expression and sustain pedals

ADVANCED FUNCTIONALITY IN THE FOLLOWING HOSTS

• Logic X 10.3.1 or higher
• GarageBand 10.2.0 or higher
• Ableton Live 9.2.3 or higher
• Cubase Artist / Pro 8.5 or higher
• Nuendo 7.1.35 or higher

PRODUCT INCLUDES

• Keyboard, USB cable, power supply.
• KOMPLETE KONTROL software, MASCHINE Essentials, and KOMPLETE 12 SELECT Instruments and Effects collection – provided as downloads after hardware registration.
• Driver (only required on Windows), Setup Guide and documentation supplied as downloads.

HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS

• Dimensions: 1390 x 346 x 115 mm / 54.7'' x 13.6” x 4.5''
• Weight: 13.2 kg / 29.1 lbs

FEATURES:

• Smart keyboard controller for all your virtual instruments
• Fully weighted, pro-grade Fatar keybed with hammer action and aftertouch, 88 keys
• Ergonomic pitch and mod wheels, plus touch strip for expression control
• Pre-mapped control of KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects, as well as hundreds of Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) plug-ins from leading manufacturers
• Full VSTi support
• Tag-based preset browsing: Find sounds quickly and hear instant previews
• Two high-res color screens for browsing, tweaking, mixing, and more
• Light Guide: RGB lights above each key highlight drum cells, key switches, chords, scales, and more
• Smart Play: See scales and modes on the Light Guide, play chord progressions and arpeggios with single keys, or map any scale to white keys only
• Deep integration with included MASCHINE Essentials and full MASCHINE software
• Intuitive control over Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, GarageBand, Cubase, and Nuendo
• 4-directional push encoder for one-handed sound browsing and project navigation
• Two assignable pedal inputs
• MIDI in / out
• Includes KOMPLETE 12 SELECT – 14 premium instruments and effects, including MASSIVE, MONARK, and THE GENTLEMAN.