With the KONTROL S88 MK3 Native Instruments presents the third generation of the popular USB master keyboard controller. The exterior of version 3 impresses with its elegant design with metal and glass elements. The large, high-resolution colour display with glass surface is framed by new key islands that form a continuous, dust-proof user interface and are grouped according to function, as well as eight encoders and a 2-axis encoder. To the left of the keyboard are the two handwheels for pitch band and modulation made of anodized aluminium with RGB lighting. The tried-and-tested Light Guide above the keyboard displays sounds, split zones, switches, scales and other information.

The KONTROL S88 MK3 offers perfect software integration with next-generation NKS technology
On the connection side, the master keyboard has a lot to offer. Power supply and communication with the DAW is via USB-C. A second USB-C connection is intended for a USB power supply and to operate the controller with MIDI equipment without a computer. Inputs and outputs for


The manufacturer provides a comprehensive download software package free of charge with the KONTROL S88 MK3. Please refer to the Native Instruments homepage for changes and compatibility with Windows and Mac systems and DAWs.
Download and activation require an internet connection and a graphics card that supports Direct 3D 11.1 or later. After installation and activation, the product can also be used offline, i.e. without an internet connection.

Very pleased with keyboard but very disappointed with delivery I know it was over the Christmas holidays but it took 14 days to come and it was in stock all warehousing is now in Germany which I didn’t know they say 3 to 5 days for delivery. Also when it did come box had lots of tears in box not good for a very expensive keyboard luckily no damage to keyboard but it’s obviously been chucked about so not very pleased with music store