Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S25 keyboard

General

Looking for a keyboard controller for Native Instruments Komplete? Check out the Kontrol S25 from Native Instruments' S series, which features 25 comfortable keys, 8 parameter knobs, a wide selection of dedicated buttons and two ribbon controllers. You'll be able to explore all of Komplete's many options without losing oversight. Thanks to the ingenious Light Guide system, the keys of the Komplete Kontrol S25 light up in different colours, depending on their current function. With the Native Instrument S25 keyboard controller, you can really unleash your creativity.

Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S25: Fatar keys

In the world of keys, the name Fatar is an institution. The keyboard manufacturer guarantees a smooth playing experience without an unpleasant 'plastic' feel. The Komplete Kontrol S25 sports a Fatar keyboard, which enables you to intuitively control Komplete's many samples, aided by the Light Guide system, which uses coloured LEDs to indicate the function of the keys (think of key switches in orchestral samples, for instance). Eight knobs with matching displays make it easy to adjust the parameters in Komplete without using your computer mouse.

Ribbon controllers and browser section

Located on the left side of the keyboard you'll find two ribbon controllers. They have taken the place of the familiar modulation and pitch bend wheels because of their natural feel, and can be assigned to various functions. Native Map, which automatically maps all the main parameters for a Komplete 10 instrument, is included. A browser section on the right side of the keyboard allows you to easily browse Komplete 10's comprehensive library. Throw in a set of practical transport buttons, and you've got yourself an exceptionally comprehensive keyboard controller!

Native Kontrol Standard

The launch of the Komplete Kontrol S88 was a good reason for Native Instruments to create something especially sophisticated. As mentioned before, this USB/MIDI keyboard series has handy LED lights above the keys, which is particularly great when you're working with Kontakt libraries. Not every virtual instrument is a Kontakt library, however. This is where the new NKS technology comes in - a brand-new standard that other software developers are also utilising. This means other developers can profit from those LED lights, the Native Browser, the Native Map and the Smart Play functions. Naturally, those other developers will need to update their software to some extent, but many already are, such as  Arturia, U-He, Spitfire, ProjectSAM, Softube and Waldorf, for starters. The expectation is that this list will grow and that this integration might just be an important milestone in the history of music technology development!

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• Make sure to also check out the bundle deals on this product page. They offer the S25 keyboard in combination with the Native Instruments software packages it was designed for.