![Novation Launchkey Mini [MK3] — Portable 25-Key, USB, MIDI Keyboard Controller with DAW Integration, Chord Mode, and Arpeggiator — for Music Production](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51DrYF216LL._AC_UL140_SR140,140_.jpg)
This was a hard call between the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 and the Akai Professional MPK88. The reason is because both keyboard provide amazing features and control. What set the two aparts was for me the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 has a much quieter key bed versus the Akai Professional MPK88. Don't get me wrong for the money you can't go wrong with both units as each one profide their Pro and Cons. However; I feel that the light guide on the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 is an amazing feature for those who are new to audio recording, piano playing and who plan to have a drum machine on the side.
When I first open the keyboard I felt the box was pretty well made even though many people don't like the box for re-shipping but I think you can still keep it and resell the unit later on using the box. No problems, now as far as setting up the unit was a piece of cake, easy plug and play pretty much. I have tested this on an older Mac Book Pro laptop 2012 version model. Seems to work perfectly well, with Pro Logic X and Cubase 8.5. I even did a run test using Ablenton Live 9 Trial. A little setup needed to be don using the MIDI Mapping tool for the other DAW softwares.
***Will continue to update later on once I spend more time with the unit. Will be also testing it under Windows 10 laptop.
Pros:
* Free KINETIC TREATS and $25.00 E-VOUCHER
* Heavy Weighted Keys
* Display control input amazing and clear, beautiful design
* Very Professional Look on the keyboard and feel
* Nice effect slider on the side unlike the traditional design of having dual wheels.
* Native Instruments Kompete 11 software nice additional bundle with the keyboard and lots of free sounds from the website user account.
* Not as heavy as other 88 key controllers.
Cons:
* No Drum Pads for finger drumming.
* Native Instruments Komplete 11 Decent package but if you want the Ultimate Edition you need to pay for the upgrade.
* No Hammer-Action like a grand piano or real piano.
* Require another additional power source unlike other 88 key controller that are powered via USB only.
My Final Thoughts:
I would say it was worth every dollar to get this keyboard as it should last you a very long time. My setup is amazing, my kids love it, I love it, and my wife enjoys playing it. She is a classical piano player so her requirements and state is a bit different than those who are into audio engineering.
My Setup:
* Laptop: Apple Mac Book Pro Mid 2012 model (macOS Sierra) 8GB Memory, 500GB HDD,
* Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio (1st GENERATION) Audio Interface and Recording Bundle
* DAW: Cubase 8.5 LE, Pro Logic X
* JBL LSR 305 Studio Monitor Pair
There is a newer model of this item:
Add a debit or credit card to save time when you check out
Convenient and secure with 2 clicks. Add your card
Videos
Page 1 of 1Start OverPage 1 of 1
Videos for this product
3:09
Click to play video
Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 Keyboard
Merchant Video
Compare with similar items
This Item  Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 Keyboard |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | $499.99 | $259.00 | -9% $89.99 List: $98.99 | $219.00 | $169.00 | $269.00 |
| Delivery | Get it May 13 - 20 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11 | Get it as soon as Monday, May 13 |
| Customer Ratings | ||||||
| Portability | ||||||
| For beginners | ||||||
| Tech Support | ||||||
| Quality of material | ||||||
| Sold By | Blizzys | Amazon.com | Donner Music | Kellards | Amazon.com | Focus Camera LLC |
| number of keys | 49 | 49 | 25 | 49 | 37 | 61 |
| hardware interface | usb | usb | usb | usb | usb | usb |
| connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB |
| model year | — | — | — | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 |
| weight | 5.6 kilograms | 9.3 pounds | — | 2.76 kilograms | 2.78 pounds | 3.08 kilograms |
Reviews with images
This Keyboard is worth every dollar due to Features, Quality, Feel, etc...
This was a hard call between the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 and the Akai Professional MPK88. The reason is because both keyboard provide amazing features and control. What set the two aparts was for me the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 has a much quieter key bed versus the Akai Professional MPK88. Don't get me wrong for the money you can't go wrong with both units as each one profide their Pro and Cons. However; I feel that the light guide on the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 is an amazing feature for those who are new to audio recording, piano playing and who plan to have a drum machine on the side.When I first open the keyboard I felt the box was pretty well made even though many people don't like the box for re-shipping but I think you can still keep it and resell the unit later on using the box. No problems, now as far as setting up the unit was a piece of cake, easy plug and play pretty much. I have tested this on an older Mac Book Pro laptop 2012 version model. Seems to work perfectly well, with Pro Logic X and Cubase 8.5. I even did a run test using Ablenton Live 9 Trial. A little setup needed to be don using the MIDI Mapping tool for the other DAW softwares.***Will continue to update later on once I spend more time with the unit. Will be also testing it under Windows 10 laptop.Pros:* Free KINETIC TREATS and $25.00 E-VOUCHER* Heavy Weighted Keys* Display control input amazing and clear, beautiful design* Very Professional Look on the keyboard and feel* Nice effect slider on the side unlike the traditional design of having dual wheels.* Native Instruments Kompete 11 software nice additional bundle with the keyboard and lots of free sounds from the website user account.* Not as heavy as other 88 key controllers.Cons:* No Drum Pads for finger drumming.* Native Instruments Komplete 11 Decent package but if you want the Ultimate Edition you need to pay for the upgrade.* No Hammer-Action like a grand piano or real piano.* Require another additional power source unlike other 88 key controller that are powered via USB only.My Final Thoughts:I would say it was worth every dollar to get this keyboard as it should last you a very long time. My setup is amazing, my kids love it, I love it, and my wife enjoys playing it. She is a classical piano player so her requirements and state is a bit different than those who are into audio engineering.My Setup:* Laptop: Apple Mac Book Pro Mid 2012 model (macOS Sierra) 8GB Memory, 500GB HDD,* Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio (1st GENERATION) Audio Interface and Recording Bundle* DAW: Cubase 8.5 LE, Pro Logic X* JBL LSR 305 Studio Monitor Pair
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2016
When I first open the keyboard I felt the box was pretty well made even though many people don't like the box for re-shipping but I think you can still keep it and resell the unit later on using the box. No problems, now as far as setting up the unit was a piece of cake, easy plug and play pretty much. I have tested this on an older Mac Book Pro laptop 2012 version model. Seems to work perfectly well, with Pro Logic X and Cubase 8.5. I even did a run test using Ablenton Live 9 Trial. A little setup needed to be don using the MIDI Mapping tool for the other DAW softwares.
***Will continue to update later on once I spend more time with the unit. Will be also testing it under Windows 10 laptop.
Pros:
* Free KINETIC TREATS and $25.00 E-VOUCHER
* Heavy Weighted Keys
* Display control input amazing and clear, beautiful design
* Very Professional Look on the keyboard and feel
* Nice effect slider on the side unlike the traditional design of having dual wheels.
* Native Instruments Kompete 11 software nice additional bundle with the keyboard and lots of free sounds from the website user account.
* Not as heavy as other 88 key controllers.
Cons:
* No Drum Pads for finger drumming.
* Native Instruments Komplete 11 Decent package but if you want the Ultimate Edition you need to pay for the upgrade.
* No Hammer-Action like a grand piano or real piano.
* Require another additional power source unlike other 88 key controller that are powered via USB only.
My Final Thoughts:
I would say it was worth every dollar to get this keyboard as it should last you a very long time. My setup is amazing, my kids love it, I love it, and my wife enjoys playing it. She is a classical piano player so her requirements and state is a bit different than those who are into audio engineering.
My Setup:
* Laptop: Apple Mac Book Pro Mid 2012 model (macOS Sierra) 8GB Memory, 500GB HDD,
* Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio (1st GENERATION) Audio Interface and Recording Bundle
* DAW: Cubase 8.5 LE, Pro Logic X
* JBL LSR 305 Studio Monitor Pair
Style: S88 88-Key KeyboardVerified Purchase
This Keyboard is worth every dollar due to Features, Quality, Feel, etc...
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2016
This was a hard call between the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 and the Akai Professional MPK88. The reason is because both keyboard provide amazing features and control. What set the two aparts was for me the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 has a much quieter key bed versus the Akai Professional MPK88. Don't get me wrong for the money you can't go wrong with both units as each one profide their Pro and Cons. However; I feel that the light guide on the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 is an amazing feature for those who are new to audio recording, piano playing and who plan to have a drum machine on the side.Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2016
When I first open the keyboard I felt the box was pretty well made even though many people don't like the box for re-shipping but I think you can still keep it and resell the unit later on using the box. No problems, now as far as setting up the unit was a piece of cake, easy plug and play pretty much. I have tested this on an older Mac Book Pro laptop 2012 version model. Seems to work perfectly well, with Pro Logic X and Cubase 8.5. I even did a run test using Ablenton Live 9 Trial. A little setup needed to be don using the MIDI Mapping tool for the other DAW softwares.
***Will continue to update later on once I spend more time with the unit. Will be also testing it under Windows 10 laptop.
Pros:
* Free KINETIC TREATS and $25.00 E-VOUCHER
* Heavy Weighted Keys
* Display control input amazing and clear, beautiful design
* Very Professional Look on the keyboard and feel
* Nice effect slider on the side unlike the traditional design of having dual wheels.
* Native Instruments Kompete 11 software nice additional bundle with the keyboard and lots of free sounds from the website user account.
* Not as heavy as other 88 key controllers.
Cons:
* No Drum Pads for finger drumming.
* Native Instruments Komplete 11 Decent package but if you want the Ultimate Edition you need to pay for the upgrade.
* No Hammer-Action like a grand piano or real piano.
* Require another additional power source unlike other 88 key controller that are powered via USB only.
My Final Thoughts:
I would say it was worth every dollar to get this keyboard as it should last you a very long time. My setup is amazing, my kids love it, I love it, and my wife enjoys playing it. She is a classical piano player so her requirements and state is a bit different than those who are into audio engineering.
My Setup:
* Laptop: Apple Mac Book Pro Mid 2012 model (macOS Sierra) 8GB Memory, 500GB HDD,
* Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio (1st GENERATION) Audio Interface and Recording Bundle
* DAW: Cubase 8.5 LE, Pro Logic X
* JBL LSR 305 Studio Monitor Pair
Images in this review
Top reviews from other countries
kolokobandi
Super Kontroller
Reviewed in Germany on March 25, 2016Style: S88 88-Key KeyboardVerified Purchase
