The Komplete Kontrol software comes with 14 instruments, from vintage upright pianos to modern synths. It also comes with the Komplete Kontrol software, which can be used on its own or as a plugin within your DAW. Since this is a Native Instruments keyboard, it works seamlessly with Native Instruments software. This allows for guided playing, making the S88 a good keyboard for learning as well.

The built-in LED screen is easy to navigate and gives you all the necessary info, while the controls do keep your hands away from your mouse most of the time.Īnother feature that I appreciate are the LED lights above each key. I think they have done a pretty good job. They wanted you to spend less time looking up at your screen and using a mouse. Native Instruments’ aim with the Komplete Kontrol was to keep you focused on the keyboard itself. The latest version of the Komplete Kontrol keyboard is one of their best MIDI controllers yet. This high-quality has been carried over to their hardware as well.

Their instrument software is highly regarded for its high-quality, accurate instrument recreations. Native Instruments is well known in the synth and MIDI space.

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