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Docking station compatibility w/Kontakt
Hi, I'm getting an S88 MK3, I have a Windows10 PC, and will prepare in case I get a Mac in the future. There will be some distance between the keyboard and the computer. I want a docking station, but won't exceed 300 CAD. Will the Logi Dock (all-in-one) w/speakerphone work good? I'm also considering a Dell WD19S docking…
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Kontrol S88 quick shots
Hi I have a question about s88 mk3 I had an S61 MK3 but due to a problem with keyboard noises I had to return it. But the feeling was great I use a variety of things, mainly for string orchestration, which was also a possibility for a relatively quick touch of staccato string shots and a fairly light feeling I used to have…
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Is it worth purchasing an S88 MK2 now?
Hello all, I’m looking to upgrade my midi keyboard to something with 88 keys and weighted - the S88 MK2 caught my eye and I’m considering it. However after looking on forums and reviews etc, I’ve seen that it’s no longer supported and people are reporting issues. Is it worth buying now? (The MK3 is out of my budget).
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S88 Mk3 vs Reaper (DAW)
Hi. I would like to purchase an S88 Mk3 controller, but I noticed that Reaper is not listed among the supported DAWs. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any clear descriptions or videos that reveal what functionality losses this lack of support entails and what functions still work despite this. Primarily, I am curious about…
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S88 MK3 causing large lag spikes in DAW (Cubase/Nuendo)
Reporting the S88 MK3 is causing large lag spikes when selecting clips, events, changing track selections, and other various actions. When I remove the keyboard everything is responsive again.
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MK3 Keyboard with 2+ Pedals MIDI CC not working properly?
Does anyone else have an issue with MK3 Keyboard sending the wrong MIDI CC when using multiple Continuous Control pedals? I have a MK3 88 and Roland RPU-3 triple half-damper pedals (3 TRS cables) connected as continous controllers sending MIDI 64, 66, and 67 to my Hydrasynth desktops modulation matrix and Kontakt. When 1…
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Komplete Kontrol standalone, all Controllers are disabled
Hey all, Just set up a new PC (Win11) and installed everything. One thing seems to not work and that's to get the Komplete Kontrol standalone app to recognize my Kontrol S88 Mk3. I also have an older Kontrol 61A which works fine. In the Controller menu, the S88 is disabled even though I did tick the appropriate boxes in…
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roblem with my sustain pedal MK3
Hello, I have a problem with my sustain pedal. I have the Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3. For about 6 days, the Komplete Kontrol software has not been recognizing my sustain pedal anymore. Other programs like Opus and Halion Sonic recognize it without any problems. I think it is a routing issue within the software. When pressing…
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Kontrol S88 MK3 not working (Sonoma 14.5)
I recently updated my macOS from Ventura to Sonoma, and magically, my S88 does not seem to work in any DAW. It worked before. Boots up, key LEDs light up, but no MIDI input is detected in Cubase or Reaper (the latter being a test environment more than anything). I'm unsure if I need to fully uninstall all the software…
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Recommended Power Supply for MK3?
My Mac doesn't have a free port to bus power my keyboard. I need an external USB C power supply as my USB C ports are taken by audio interface and hard drives. What power rating do I need please and do you have any recommended supplies? I can't find any listed on the NI site. Thanks
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Ghost touches knobs at s88 mk3
Hello, I just bought s88 mk3, and I see strange issue. When im playing with keys, or if keyboard not touched by me, screens reacts to "touches" to the knobs. Can I reduce sensitivity to touch? If you wipe it with a dry cloth for screens, the effect disappears for a while. But after I touch the handles myself, he comes…
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Feedback from Kontrol s88 users in India ?
Hey everyone, I hope you're all doing well. I'm currently considering purchasing the Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3 MIDI keyboard controller, but before I make the leap, I'd love to hear from any fellow users here in India. Specifically, I'm curious about your experiences with purchasing and using the S88 in India.…
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S88 Mk3 controller/sustain pedal
I hook up my S88 MK3 to Ableton via my computer USB but was also hoping to connect an external keyboard to the controller for purpose of using S88 Mk3 sustain pedal to work with my external keyboard via midi cable. My Novation keyboard allows this but so far, I only have read where it's either USB or Midi cable out of the…
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komplete s series mk3 can't get back from DAW mode?
Hi there, I've got the kontrol s88 mk3 keyboard that I'm using with Cubase 13 pro have found that when I hit the DAW button to enter DAW mode I can't then go back to the previous mode where I could navigate either the plugin or browser modes. Can anyone help me understand what might be missing and why once in DAW mode you…
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S88 Mk3 keys have a rough brushy/crunchy feel?
Hello, I bought a s88 mk3 and the keybed feels (mainly in the far left and right and in all the black keys) crunchy and like the plastic is always brushing other plastic things, its not a very comfortable/fluent sensation. Is it normal in the new keybed or is it just a production failure? I read a reddit post about a…