That means you can see exactly what you’re adjusting in real time – whether it’s in kHz, dB, or BPM. Essential parameters like envelope controls and filter cutoffs load instantly and are displayed across the two color displays, intuitively divided into pages. If you really like what you hear, just tag it as a Favorite for instant access next time.Īll of your KOMPLETE and NKS instruments and effects are pre-mapped to the KOMPLETE KONTROL hardware by the people who know them best – the instrument designers themselves. Need a hip hop kit? Select Drums > Urban Drum Kit > Sample-based, scroll through the presets and pick the right one for your track. The S61 MK2 retains all the functionality that made the original so sought-after while boasting a range of upgrades and improvements. What’s more, you can hear an instant preview of each instrument preset as you browse. Now you can find exactly what you’re looking for across all KOMPLETE and Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) instruments using a simple, intuitive tagging system – directly from the hardware. Tons of plugin and digital instrument designers basically design for Kontakt, even though its UI sucks. See everything you need, when you need it, where you need it: Two high-res color screens provide essential information on sounds and projects, backlit function buttons vary in color and intensity to indicate their state, and the precision Light Guide pinpoints the location of sounds, key zones, switches, scales, and more.įinding the right sound amongst a sprawling sound library can be difficult, not to mention time consuming. But since they control market share of products, they seem to feel no pressure to make it better, or to feel like it exists in 2022. Perform expressively, browse and preview sounds, tweak parameters, sketch your ideas, then navigate and mix your project – all from one fully integrated centerpiece for studio and stage. However, as you say the Komplete Kontrol does offer a lot of integration and more features as a controller keyboard, i'm just unsure how much I will make use of it as it all has to go through Komplete Kontrol.With the latest generation of KOMPLETE KONTROL, music-making becomes a more intuitive, hands-on experience.
The Keybed on the S88 is ok but certainly not as good as the keybed on the SL88, it is a shame the S88 didn't come with the SL88 keybed. Its much better for piano playing than the S88. With the latest generation of Komplete Kontrol. As suspected the SL88 key-bed is quite a lot better and reacts very well to the CFX piano. A smart keyboard controller featuring 61 keys, a Fatar keyboard, RGB light guide, and MIDI I/O connectivity. ago Hey, thanks for your input I actually already have Komplete Ultimate 12, so no problem there. Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2 61-Key Midi Controller Keyboard USB, 1 x Type B Hardware Requirements - Mac, Intel Core i5 or higher, 6GB RAM or. I have an s61 mk2 and its nice but has different keybed from the S88, so no advice there.
#Native instruments komplete kontrol s88 vs 61 software
I decided to try out both as I really couldn't make my mind up about this and then return one. You should make sure you get the software key in case you buy secondhand, as Komplete is amazing. KOMPLETE KONTROL S88 Number of Keys, 49, 61 or 88, 25, 49 or 61, 32 Keybed, Pro-grade Fatar keybed with aftertouch, available with semi-weighted keys (S49. I was just suggesting that you would have some features like the pre mapped controls while using the m32. I agree, the integration is certainly much more extensive on the Komplete Kontrol S88 and you certainly don't get the level of experience in regards to its integration on the m32 as you do on the S88.