Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3 – 88-Key Hammer-Action MIDI Controller with Polyphonic Aftertouch

The Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3 redefines expressive performance with a fully weighted, hammer-action keybed offering polyphonic aftertouch for nuanced control.

Key Features

• 88 fully weighted hammer-action keys with polyphonic aftertouch: Crafted in collaboration with Fatar, this keybed provides unmatched depth of expression and control.
• Light Guide RGB note illumination: Visual feedback for scales, chord modes, key zones, and more, helping you stay in key and inspired.
• High-res full-colour OLED display: Navigate libraries, DAW controls, and NKS instruments with clarity and speed.
• Premium aluminium build: Robust industrial design with pitch and mod wheels, touch strip, and eight touch-sensitive encoders.
• MIDI 2.0 & NKS integration: Deep, streamlined workflow with seamless browsing and mapping across Komplete, Kontakt, and partner libraries.
• DAW and MIDI control: Transport commands, MIDI connectivity, and four assignable pedal inputs (sustain, expression, +2 user) for flexible performance.

Customer Benefits

From orchestral realism to synth-rich soundscapes, the S88 MK3 delivers natural playability and expressive nuance unmatched in MIDI control. The visual Light Guide keeps creativity on track, while the NKS integration ensures sound discovery and performance happen without breaking focus.

Quick Specs

• Keybed: 88 weighted Fatar hammer-action keys with polyphonic aftertouch
• Display: High-resolution colour screen
• Controls: 8 touch-sensitive encoders, 4D push encoder, pitch & mod wheels, touch strip
• Connectivity: USB-C (bus-powered), MIDI In/Out, 4 × ¼″ TRS pedal inputs
• Dimensions (W × D × H): Approx. 135.3 × 34.7 × 12 cm
• Weight: Approx. 13.5 kg
• Light Guide: RGB note illumination over keys

What’s in the Box

• Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3 keyboard
• USB-C cable
• Download voucher: Komplete 15 Select, Komplete Kontrol, and a Kontakt instrument of your choice
• User documentation

Use Cases / Ideal For

Designed for composers, producers, and performers craving piano-level authority and next-level expressiveness, this controller functions equally well as a primary workstation or performance centre in any professional setup.

Compatibility

Compatible with all NKS software, DAWs (Ableton, Logic, FL Studio, Cubase, Pro Tools, and more), and MIDI hardware. Full support for MIDI 2.0 and polyphonic aftertouch enables deep expressive control and flexible mapping.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Unmatched expressiveness with weighted keys and polyphonic aftertouch
• Brilliant Light Guide and display-based navigation
• Rock-solid industrial build quality
• Deep NI and third-party software integration (NKS, Kontakt, Komplete)

⚠️ Cons:

• Large and heavy—best suited to stationary studio use
• Premium price reflects its flagship positioning

The Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3 delivers a tactile, high-performance playing experience, blending craftsmanship, visual insight, and control into one distinguished controller. A flagship tool for the expressive producer or performer.