Native Instruments S88 MK3: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
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In this video, I take an in-depth look at the Native Instruments S88 MK3, exploring its features, keybed, screen, and physical controls to show you how you can use it in your music production setup. I demo the Native Instruments S Series MK3 with a DAW so you can see the mixer controls and capabilities and also demo it with Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol and Kontakt software to explore all the virtual instrument and plugin control this keyboard has to offer. I also compare the Native Instruments S88 to other MIDI controller keyboards to share the main differences in features. This keyboard is good for producers, musicians, and composers.
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@ronvaknin277 7 ай бұрын
do you have review for the Arturia and Novation keyboards ? can you add the link to the video ?
@BobMcCarroll 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for the fair and honest review. Very much appreciated that you also outlined the competition and pointed out the pluses and minuses of all comparisons.
@Capt-Cran 10 ай бұрын
Agree ... that's what makes SC's videos extra helpful ... sincerity and honesty ...
@timmyj7092 2 ай бұрын
Dude… you are truly exceptional at explaining all of this. Great voice, cadence of speech, and get right to the things that matter with an excellent demeanor. Thank you!
@Capt-Cran 10 ай бұрын
Sanjay ... in the past couple of days ... I've watched as many videos on the new MK3 NI keyboards ... and no one comes even close to your substantive discussions and clear communications (no surprise you production video quality and sound are ALWAYS fabulous) .... "Top Shelf" channel ... always look forward to your offerings ... thank you again!!
@fathertime209 6 ай бұрын
I've watched a number of reviews on his keyboard and I think yours is by far the best. Thank you for the high quality video and critical review....🙏
@onedayatatime980 8 ай бұрын
FINALLY someone who also reviews the keys and feel and not just DAW control and pads. Awesome high quality review. Thank you!
@flipix5408 7 ай бұрын
Yeah 👍
@MieszkoNowacki 10 ай бұрын
Thank you, an amazing review! And I loved the intro. :) Btw, a lot of people mention the lack of pads on the controller, or even the faders. But I really like the cleanliness of Native Instruments keyboard controllers. And there's always an option to connect another controller just for the pads and/or faders. I like that choice a lot.
@hertzouttahell 10 ай бұрын
I'm glad that the negative sides were also shown and alternatives were presented. very good explanation.👍
@velanche 8 ай бұрын
I finally broke down and ordered the S88 today, even though it's been backordered. I have the S49 MK2 keyboard, and since doing some upgrades to my home studio desk setup, having a full-size, hammer-action controller was a logical step, since I won't be the only one playing it. It definitely has a pleasing overall design, and I like the DAW integration. I have not used Maschine very much, so not really missing it. For my drumming needs, I have a Launchpad Pro in front on my studio desk, so kinda good with that. I appreciate the overall review, as ever. Thanks much, sir!
@margaretchristo6859 10 ай бұрын
Just loved the piece you played as the introduction to this video. What a treat! Great review of the NI S88 SK3. Awesome mic too. Your videos are the best and I’m an ardent fan!
@SanjayC 10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much. 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 You’re so kind!
@troubadour1029 10 ай бұрын
Isn't it Hans Zimmer piece from Interstellar ?
@gordonmah5302 5 ай бұрын
@SanjayC please share the source/arrangement.
@carloscast1 10 ай бұрын
I was waiting for your review of the S88 MK3. Your the best.
@jyotichristo7720 10 ай бұрын
Love the video SanjayC! Always a comprehensive review. Thank you for your thoroughness 😊
@SanjayC 10 ай бұрын
So kind of you. Thank you!
@Teeb2023 10 ай бұрын
The lack of pads, lack of sliders, and that price... So much wasted real estate on that Mk3. These are the things that have ensured that my money stays in my wallet this time around. My Keylab 88 Mk2 (as LED screenless as it is) will continue to serve me for a few years yet. If Arturia bring out a Mk3 with all those tactile controls we already enjoy, _and_ a large colour screen, NI are going to look kinda silly. IMO. :)
@SanjayC 10 ай бұрын
What about the NKS workflow? Would that be enough to make you stick with the S88 in the future?
@dy6682 10 ай бұрын
It’s called musical inflation ! Give the customers less for their money . Korg new products are the same as well , more dollars less features .
@Teeb2023 10 ай бұрын
@@SanjayC The integration with Kontakt and its instruments is a huge draw, and the light guides are a nice addition, but I've never had an NI keyboard, so I can't speak for the benefits other than that. All of this is what made me look forward to the Mk3 NI kit, but unless I stumble upon a real bargain, even on a Mk2, I'll be sticking with the Arturia for now.
@certifiedbeatz 10 ай бұрын
I would buy it just for the kontakt integration but I would have to see how well it works. With all libraries.. my question will kontrol mk2 see all kontakt 3rd party libraries
@jjptech 10 ай бұрын
Totally agree. They wasted a good opportunity there by limiting this controller that much. They went for a closed NI ecosystem, which is not good idea if you plan to sell this to any competent producer
@gabriel-dan4098 10 ай бұрын
Best review of the MK3 so far thanks
@Only1Dharti 10 ай бұрын
♥️🎶✨ Wowww the keys music!!!!! That mic! Absolutely amazing! 🥹🥰Love that you picked this piece 🎶 Thank you for all your efforts in creating such a beautiful and informative video! Superb work Sanjay C!!!!😍❤️🔥💪🏽🎶
@SanjayC 10 ай бұрын
:-D Thank you...I'm so glad you enjoyed the music!
@AndrewTorres14 10 ай бұрын
Still playing my S88 Mk1!!! The keybed has been fantastic for a while now. Have an S49 mk II since it's better suited for live performance, but when I want to play a nice hammer action keyboard, the Mk1 fits the bill perfectly.
@AKDanMusicMan 10 ай бұрын
I was having new keyboard envy, but I think I’ll keep my S88 MK2 and get to know it better. Thanks for the great content.
@geekmastermind 10 ай бұрын
Great as always and very informative, which is greatly appreciated. I'll be watching with interest to see what they do over time as they refine these new controllers. Thanks!
@SanjayC 10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much. I appreciate that!
@NativeInstruments 10 ай бұрын
Listening: what would you like to see us do? 👀
@chrispiatt3527 10 ай бұрын
@NativeInstruments the obvious answers have been mentioned everywhere (including some in this video), but for me: 1) Play assist features native on the hardware vs requiring KK 2) DAW automation support for effects! Can't believe this hasn't been addressed. It would make Komplete Kontrol and the keyboard 10x more useful.. 3) In the same vein, the ability to save effects chains! Basically anything to make effects parameters feel like an extension of instrument parameters would be welcome. 4) Maybe a stretch, but I would love to see some kind of optional machine learning auto-tagging feature similar to XO for one-shots and loops (or at least easier user/bulk tagging for samples). But ideally for all kinds of samples, not just drums. Right now KK feels pretty inferior to the competition in that category.
@aioxio 8 ай бұрын
Nice review! I'm really excited to check out the feel of the keybed and the dynamics while playing.
@richardloman6604 4 ай бұрын
Sanjay you're the BEST! You get to the point. I'm going to buy the 61 MK3 keyboard at the end of the month because of this presentation that you just gave 👍🏿 I currently have the MKII 49 keyboard double screen. Plus I'm subscribing NOW as in RINGHT NOW!!!😲 Thanks and stay well🙏🏿
@ukandrew 10 ай бұрын
Really nice, well presented video with lots of info and honest critique. 👍
@guilhem8052 9 ай бұрын
I'm the proud owner of a Komplete Kontrol S88 mk1. Bought one second hand 3 months ago. It's a fabulous midi keaybord! Of course, it is lacking the big color screen on this newer version, but it also has touch strips for PB and mod which I prefer over standard wheels.
@youtubevideos415 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for being honest in your review and also mentioning the cons and also mentioning the drop of support for Maschine. Most of the other KZfaqrs didn't mentioned this and even said this keyboard "had no cons". For me as a Maschine user, this keyboard is a better lokking but unacceptable downgrade from MK2.
@PULSEMusicGroup 10 ай бұрын
Oh not all the content creators.......
@benoitpeeters7511 10 ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks a lot for that realistic review. I have 2 Komplete Kontrol S61Mk2 and a maschine MK3. I find that the changes for the MK3 version are mostly aesthetics. As you said (you are totaly right): Why don't they take more advantage of the screen, they could make something like the push, being able to control and SEE what you are doing. Touchscreen of course... but, mostly, some pads and sliders... Come on Native! I would not change my MK2. the feature are mostly the same, no game changer here.
@h0nk666 3 ай бұрын
I don't know how you could make a review video any better. Really good work ! Thank you !
@mouhamadirachadi84 10 ай бұрын
Salut, j'aime bien la façon que tu fais tes contenus youtube car c'est très propre et façon très professionnel, continue à nous régaler. Bon courage frérot.
@SanjayC 10 ай бұрын
Merci pour le gentil commentaire. Je travaille dur sur les vidéos, donc c'est bon de savoir que vous l'appréciez.
@Damianthelovetour2024 10 ай бұрын
Very elegant video Sanjay. I’m looking to upgrade my my old mk2 49. Was looking at the kawaii controlller but pricey. I love my NI Komplete ultimate hard to beat
@krishtan88 10 ай бұрын
Thanks @sanjay, for such an awesome and details video.
@omlecado 10 ай бұрын
Great review Sanjay! Your videos never fail to impress. Maybe in a few years I’ll be able to get this keyboard 😅
@SanjayC 10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I worked hard on this one!
@MsTessG 3 ай бұрын
That Noire piano is absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to try it when I get my MK3.
@TheOnlyMichaelJames 10 ай бұрын
Great video Sanjay. You always find a way to make good points without coming off as negative. You're the only KZfaqr so far to even mention the lack of pads and faders and also compare it to other company's offerings. Try using your MK2 with Maschine and you might rethink giving it away. It's so smooth and efficient it could give Ableton a run for it's money for getting ideas down quickly. NI says very few people were using that function but I'm convinced it's because people haven't been shown how awesome it is.
@SanjayC 10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the compliment. The few times I've used the Maschine integration on the MK2, I've been very happy.
@ToddlerTN 10 ай бұрын
When I bought my Mk2, I knew nothing about Maschine. Having that integration made me curious, so I tried Machine and liked it enough that I ended up buying the Maschine hardware. I can’t understand why they took that away. In that sense, for owners who did use it, upgrading feels like a step backwards.
@NativeInstruments 10 ай бұрын
I can speak to this. MK2 is still supported, so existing users are in good shape. That said, the keyboards cater to a wide variety of users and needs. Very very few users made use of the integration, even including the subset who owned both products. It was deprioritized for Kontrol S MK3 as many users didn’t like the inactive and unusable buttons dedicated to Maschine, and we placed our development efforts elsewhere, including Kontakt.
@hvhvgitaar 10 ай бұрын
Exactly. The Maschine workflow is incredibly frictionless compared to Ableton. I have a Maschine Mk3 and was waiting for this S series upgrade because I don't use the drumpads that much and instead prefer to play keys. Unfortunately it seems NI are abandoning Maschine.
@TheOnlyMichaelJames 10 ай бұрын
@@ToddlerTN My first NI hardware was the M32. Its integration with the Maschine software is what led me to eventually get the Maschine MK3. I had never touched the Maschine software until I saw how well integrated the M32 was and figured the Maschine controller would be that much better. I guess I'm a one in a million example of someone who would never have tried their other hardware were it not for the keyboard's integration with Maschine or the Maschine software for that matter. 🤷🏾♂️
@victorhugod387 10 ай бұрын
Is not about the controller is about the player!! I like that intro, nice stuff!!
@yojz 10 ай бұрын
I just ordered the S88 MK3. Thanks for the great video!
@buries_r Ай бұрын
Any problems with keybed after ~9 months ?
@gregduhon5510 10 ай бұрын
Very nice, great demo, thanks Sanjay ♥️👍!
@thomjohn98 9 ай бұрын
Key feel for me is the most important, being a pianist, I like a great weighted hammer action, preferably triple sensor for playing fast repetitions..
@RossHutch85 10 ай бұрын
Great vid ! Just ordered this few days ago ,coming from the mk1 .
@RoneySmithseedoflife 10 ай бұрын
This is a very informative and useful review Sanjay! Your inclusion of previous models and even competitors made trusting your opinions more valuable even though I am already a subscriber lol 😂 I really like the head nod recommendation to buy the MK2 due to the features that are not included on the MK3. Thanks for sharing this video! 🎉🔥🎯💯🩷👑💥
@mykliv4546 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. Positives and negatives. I am still on the fence on the S88 mk3, but you have moved the needle a few ticks closer. Its a lot of $$, but i think it would integrate nicely into my setup. The negatives you mentioned didnt wave me off, especially considering that several of them are likely to be taken down by software patches. Thanks again!
@lexmasbeats 10 ай бұрын
THE S88 MK3 SOUNDS AMAZING !!!!!🥰
@bronwynhellings3909 4 ай бұрын
I just got the Mk 3 version and it resolved my latency issues with my DAW. I'm also loving the new functionality that was not on the Mk 2.
@happyshadow 3 ай бұрын
Love this video THANKYOU for showing us what we must have to make our music good and to keep the credit companies turning over such healthy revenue (to support all the arms trade: ) thank god i can now push the keys in to get more of a human feel into my terrible music. Subscribed
@LaloLloydReal 10 ай бұрын
Awesome video bro! Definitely want to try this keyboard out!
@cameronpritchard626 10 ай бұрын
That Ethos mike has a really nice claritu even over my laptops speakers. Wow!
@brianolesen8717 8 ай бұрын
Well one thing you didn't mension that I personally think also is a great game changer is Midi 2.0 support. We already see synths supporting this, and especially very deetailed classical music and some synth ditto definitely will benefit from that. Thanks a bunch for a great and honest video. I certainly like it.
@jonathankeith6186 10 ай бұрын
I really hope that Native Instruments was paying very close attention to what Sanjay C had to say, because he was making some very strong points about this Midi Controller Keyboard.🎹
@NativeInstruments 10 ай бұрын
👀🧐🤔
@MyNameJeff.. 10 ай бұрын
They weren’t. I can guarantee you that.
@paulsmith1807 7 ай бұрын
great video and review - really helpful 🙂
@darrickkeels6387 10 ай бұрын
Excellent review as always Sanjay. You are really the gold standard for sure. NI simply didn't do "enough" in my opinion to justify upgrading. Adding sliders, pads, etc would have been major, especially for people who play live. But the product still looks awesome. I just want to see manufacturers give us more for our money. There seems to be a trend of incremental upgrades, price hikes, and vague promises of later updates from manufacturers as of late.
@scottk3292 10 ай бұрын
For a ton of extra faders, knobs, and trigger buttons, consider the Novation Launch Control. I'm thinking of getting this NI keyboard with that Launch Control sitting right next to it.
@cameronpritchard626 10 ай бұрын
Wouldve been awesome to have seen standalone but I think that would have really hiked up the price! Polyphonicaftertouch is a game changer for sound designing in my experience. When assigning macros to the AT you get some awesome sounds. As a pianist id love to try a keyboard like this!
@recordera 7 ай бұрын
we have standalone. Its called Nord :D
@danielsonderhoff5882 7 ай бұрын
I had a Aturia Keyboard before my NI Keyboard. For me I didn’t need pads and faders on a keyboard. I bought to my NI Keyboard the Maschine MK 2. That‘s now dream combination.
@SoundslikeTunesTV 10 ай бұрын
VERY good summary! I am not that excited about the MK3, would stay with my MK2. I really love it!
@NativeInstruments 10 ай бұрын
Worth noting the MK2 is still supported.
@MrVuvu 10 ай бұрын
Thanks Sanjay. Good fair review. I have been waiting for Mk3 for a while now but I think I might go for the Mk2 instead. However I do hope they address some of these issues
@aquaticborealis4877 10 ай бұрын
The screen sorta provides the functionality that I get from my MP Midi Controller, which is a game changer for controlling plugins. You should probably check it out. It has 32 knobs and a touch screen. I also have an Arturia Keylab MK2. That has a nice (if somewhat heavy keybed), but I would say the knobs and sliders are not top quality. The NI S88 MK3 looks like it’s an excellent controller, especially if you have Native Instruments or Kontakt.
@somewaresim 10 ай бұрын
Very comprehensive review. Thanks Sanjay. It’s about time NI added pads and faders to their keyboards. I’ll stick to my S88 MKII. 😊
@SanjayC 10 ай бұрын
Hey, do you have a separate pad controller that you use in your studio? What is it?
@somewaresim 10 ай бұрын
@@SanjayC I ended up getting a Maschine Mikro to keep the NI ecosystem going 😀
@Ryzza5 10 ай бұрын
@@SanjayC Same deal here. I don't want to clutter my desk with another controller. There's basically zero temptation to upgrade from the S88 Mk2. Shame we'll have to wait another few years to see if the Mk4 does any better. The improved Kontakt integration is mildly interesting but surely would be a simple update for the Mk2 software.
@jameshumfry1256 Ай бұрын
Great review!
@SanjayC Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@benoitpiret9065 10 ай бұрын
great video! my 2 cents is if you really are into synth the Keylab 61 is a great keyboard. As a primary I still prefer a fully weighter as I personally prefer it for expression. I think the LMK2+ and 4+ are just the best keyboards. For ME having a DAW integrated keyboard in front of my computer doesnt work as I still reach to the keyboard for shortcuts etc. Its just faster. HOWEVER I have my S88 mkii on the other side which takes me away from the computer to focus on sound. So I just sit there some times to get inspired and that works great for me. So My setup is LMK2+ for main, S88 mkii on the side away from computer and a keylab 25 for synth.... (Note my keylab has a few years and the knobs are all sticky with dust...)
@jeremythompson6822 10 ай бұрын
Greetings Sanjay! You are my go to source for all things NI😁
@SanjayC 10 ай бұрын
I appreciate that. How are you, Jeremy?
@jeremythompson6822 10 ай бұрын
@@SanjayC I am well. Hope you are too!
@muhinggaperpustakaan 7 ай бұрын
Intro terbaik untuk sebuah review instrumen sejauh ini
@balkatron1 10 ай бұрын
Sanjay, you always do the best reviews! I was very eager to see what you had to say about this new keyboard. I'm going to stick with my S88 MK2 (I just bought it two months ago) ;) and the upgraded features on the MK3 are not enough of an improvement for me to switch. Thanks again for such great content.
@mazi982 9 ай бұрын
Your comment helped me decided, I was torn between MK2 and MK3 - but as newbie MK2 will be sufficient for years to learn and play.
@yesmanasia123 10 ай бұрын
Interstellar theme, very classy way to start !!! Awesome presentation of the S88! Miss your Saturday morning news videos :( Wishing both of you the best :)
@SanjayC 10 ай бұрын
Thanks! :-) News is coming back soon. Just need a little break from the grind.
@Only1Dharti 10 ай бұрын
🙏🏽💕 Thank you! We’ve had a bunch of family health issues and my grandma passed. So needed to adapt to a crazy summer! 🙏🏽💕
@yesmanasia123 10 ай бұрын
@@Only1Dharti My deepest condolences ! Positive thoughts to you and your family. Looking forward to Sanjay C news videos when both of you are ready. All the best :)
@Only1Dharti 10 ай бұрын
@@yesmanasia123 thank you so much!!! 🙏🏽♥️ That’s sooo kind.
@jacobharlow63 10 ай бұрын
For me it all comes down to the quality of the keyboard. I will be waiting for arturia to release their 88-key so that I can compare before buying one or the other. I think arturia will do better in terms of faders and knobs and we will just have to see if it has any other special features. It absolutely must have polyphonic aftertouch. Arturia pads are pretty bad historically,so...gotta have Maschine for good pads basically. While the native instruments keyboard lacks faders this is solved if you just have a good device next to it dedicated to this purpose. The latter ofent being a better option anyway for mixing. When I slide the keyboard out from beneath the desk I'm mainly interested in the keys. Using the screen is only sometimes relevant. Overall, I think this release is a bit underwhelming for the money but still might be the best overall option.
@Scott-kk1qx 10 ай бұрын
I like the new keyboard and the integration, but wish they would have added drum pads. Going wait to see what the new Arturia Keylab Mk3 has to offer when it’s released.
@jonathankeith6186 10 ай бұрын
The Arturia Keylab MK3 is definitely worth it. Very affordable price, and it has extraordinary features. I have one myself, and I can't get enough of it.🎹👍😊
@KoshDukai 10 ай бұрын
@@jonathankeith6186 as we speak, the Arturia Keylab MK3 isn't even announced yet :) ...you may be speaking of the Arturia Keylab Essentials (KLE) MK3 ? Doesn't have aftertouch, right? Like @Scott-kk1qx I'm going to wait for the Arturia Keylab 88 MK3 to be announced and see which keybed is used and what features it brings.
@tuneunleashed 10 ай бұрын
@@jonathankeith6186 you don’t have the Arturia MK3 it ain’t out yet lol.
@jonathankeith6186 10 ай бұрын
@@tuneunleashed It's the Keylab Essentials MK3 that I have, 49 Keys to be exact Bro.
@towerrunner4675 10 ай бұрын
They protect their Maschine series by not adding pads. Price would also move up, because sensitive pads need very precise production. We are talking about micrometers here.
@sectiondrecords4580 10 ай бұрын
Thanks Sanjay! Best review of the mk3. No pads, no faders, no maschine integration and… you still have to be in Komplete Kontrol to use midi out to control hardware? A lot of misses. I retired my Mk2 in favor of m-Audio 88 last year and have not looked back.
@passdadoughnuts2299 10 ай бұрын
Great review. I would love to see you review something different like the Akai MPC Key 61.
@ursullavandenbord2322 10 ай бұрын
Bravo ! Excellent review ! Il suffit d ' ajouter sur l' espace vide à gauche un apc40mk2 ! Et ca devient le top du top en controlleur 88 touches !!! Tout inclus! Avec faders !!! Et bravo pour la reprise d' interstellar !!!! Zimmer rules !
@SanjayC 10 ай бұрын
C'est une bonne idée ! Et oui, Zimmer !!
@vitorvilela5100 10 ай бұрын
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@gb3496 10 ай бұрын
It's nice... a somewhat smallish upgrade - but I think most are waiting to see what the Arturia Keylab Mk3 has to offer - I am betting it is going to be a much bigger upgrade for Arturia.
@OfficialStevenCravis 10 ай бұрын
So far do the Arturia Keylab have color coding lights for kontakt instrument ranges?
@BigMTBrain 10 ай бұрын
@@OfficialStevenCravis I THINK, as apposed to "know", NI doesn't lease nor has published the NKS protocol to other hardware manufacturers - so far, it seems exclusive to NI keyboards. The lights, screen, and direct integration with Komplete Kontrol and Kontakt are what they consider their keyboards' unique and distinguishing competitive advantage. If they allowed other manufacturers, say Arturia, access to and implementation of the NKS protocol, who would choose an NI keyboard over one with more physical controls? It is possible that Arturia could implement their own protocol and lights system, but then, they'd probably be at risk of violating NI patents.
@davidbueso3840 10 ай бұрын
I honestly love the deeper intergration with komplete kontrol. However, im disappointed they took away maschine intergration that mk2 has; it is a big part of my workflow. Not enough added features to make me want to upgrade besides the polyphonic after touch and smoother control.
@101Licious 10 ай бұрын
That's why I wait with upgrading till MMK4 is released
@Diddddu 9 ай бұрын
If the only real feature is prob going to be the fact that the screen is going to replicate the software like kinetic treats or other play series type of Kontakt inst.Well then I'll stick with the MK2 and the tactile Maschine integration.Cause the MK2 and Maschine + is a mighty fine dual.I don't need my screen to display movement for that other stuff.
@WhistlebirdInfinity 5 ай бұрын
I ordered one in November and now it's finally shown up on my porch!, having a hell of a time getting my computer to update and install stuff so I am watching stuff like this to try to not lose my mind too much! I really love your videos and heard one the other day where you actually sang and you sounded good dude! You got some recordings out there you can give us a link to? I was also wondering if you or another commenter might have ideas about workarounds for faders and pads for drumming like you mentioned - and then as far as the light guides in Kontakt, maybe that will be fixed with future downloads since it is MIDI 2.0 right? Or maybe I don't grasp that about computers (very possible).
@theshadowwiz8763 10 ай бұрын
Clean And Neat...I Like It...👍😆...
@VentureNW 10 ай бұрын
On the fence on this one. I am sort of waiting to see what Novation does next with an SL MKIV, since they provide a lot of solid innovation with Ableton Live. I do own Komplete 14 standard, which does tie me a bit to this ecosystem, but I own a lot of plugins and I also use a lot of native Ableton stuff. If I were a betting man (I am), I think since this dropped, Novation is coming out with a new premium controller.
@tuneunleashed 10 ай бұрын
Hope Novation does a premium 88 key controller. That would be killer!
@abhishekjordan2602 8 ай бұрын
Hey Sanjay , Have been tuning in since a a long while and I love the production quality and the information love it. Do you think this midi keyboard is good for a worship set in a church ? And now that you’ve got the MK3 , Send the Mk2 to me ;) . I’m just playing Cheers!
@Spproducttv366 9 ай бұрын
Very good 👍
@sleepyhoops 10 ай бұрын
killed that interstellar cover!
@Viewfinderrr 10 ай бұрын
Sanjay thanks for this. You spoke a bit about how it’s the same Keybed manufacturer as previous models. My Mk 2 has some keys that click, squeak and scrape and always feel like they’re about to break (others online have had similar issues), and I don’t use it nearly as much as someone like you. Do you think the mk 3 may be a better build quality and not succumb to this? Did Fatar up their game? Or will the polyphonic aftertouch just be another thing to malfunction? Curious on your thoughts.
@madhugurram9010 8 ай бұрын
wow I like the interstellar theme at the start of the video
@jeffreyparksmusic 10 ай бұрын
Great video Sanjay! I would love to see them add faders on their controllers.
@SanjayC 10 ай бұрын
If you had to pick one, would you choose faders or drum pads?
@jeffreyparksmusic 10 ай бұрын
@@SanjayC Faders but truthfully that design has room for both.
@muddyblue 10 ай бұрын
Hello Sanjay, I would love to try the MK3 but the MK2 was the biggest failure. After a few weeks the keys started clicking and getting annoying. I've had several exchanges and returns. I've been playing with a Roland A88MK2 for the last few years now, which was flawless, but I just like the N.I. integration..The last MK2 one I remeber , didn't last 4 weeks and it's starting to get annoying again: B3/C4/D4...The installed TP100LR keybeds are the biggest piece of junk in there. Do you know something more about the "new" keybed from Fatar ?
@lousyracuse 10 ай бұрын
As always thanks for your informative review. Daw control is a key feature for me . I have been using an Arturia Keylab 88 MK2 for a while and really like it. I got used to the weight of the keys and adjusted it in software to my liking. I picked up a used S49 on the cheap a few months ago and like how it integrates with NI VSTs. Used NI 88MK2s are starting to hit the resale market at attractive prices, but it doesn't fit in the keyboard drawer of my Platform desk. LOL I really only need one MIDI controller. Looking forard to seeing what Arturia has in mind for it's 88 MK3 . Then I'll have to decide if an upgrade is worth the cost. Nice mic, BTW. That's the one I use, thanks to you and one of your drawings. :)
@Only1Dharti 10 ай бұрын
Amazing!!! Our 🎙️ giveaway winner?!🥳🙌🏽
@lousyracuse 10 ай бұрын
@@Only1Dharti I am indeed; I use it almost every day! Hopefully soon for a few podcasts in the near future as well. :)
@zitfril 10 ай бұрын
Good job Arturia 👏
@level16gmbh83 10 ай бұрын
Tom Kokki mentioned this in a discord: "If the MK3 doesn't have anything must-have for you, some retailers now have massive discounts on the MK2s. For example, in the EU, many retailers (Thomann, DLX Music, and Music Store Professional, for example) move the S49 MK2 for €399, the S61 for €489, and the S88 for €799, which are absolute killer deals for keyboards having Fatar keybeds and otherwise quality build."
@scottk3292 10 ай бұрын
I was expecting to hear that if you're using non-NI VSTs then you're up the creek. However, I'm glad to hear that the NKS standard makes other instruments work with this controller.
@JohnAReese 10 ай бұрын
The Auturia Keylab Mk2 88 is hands down the best Controller on the Market!
@yannishe5180 10 ай бұрын
Love the video. Can you make a detailed comparison between S88 mk2 vs mk3? I have a mk2 in front of me now and I am not sure if I should upgrade! Appreciate!
@mrfuzztone 10 ай бұрын
In the realm of MIDI controllers, Native Instruments S series and Arturia Keylab get a lot of coverage. Novation not so much. Wondering how well the 3 brands compare for controlling a DAW such as Ableton Live or Studio One. Not having a touch screen in 2023 does seem an odd choice for NI. Do you have a video about the Solina in the background?
@MreenalMams 10 ай бұрын
I've got the Arturia Keylab 61 MK2.. And i feel it has more features than this NI instrument.. even though it came out years ago.. the only thing missing is Polyphonic AT.. and what I've realised is that AT isn't something that I use a lot (even though I have the feature).. I'm not a huge fan of the 'software integration' feature.. Even on Arturia, I'm mostly on DAW or User mode where I've made a few useful saves for a few of my most used instruments.. I'm actually not surprised that NI didn't try to make its keyboard more useful for people not invested in the NI ecosystem.. I think its only for people who are already into their vsts..
@gm0n3yz 10 ай бұрын
ty for your review. Are you able to change midi channel directly from the midi controller or do you still have to change it from komplete kontrol software?
@tmwonastick 10 ай бұрын
As a mk1 windows ableton user all I care about is if the setup process has been improved. Last time I moved computers it took over a week working back and forth with NI support to get the thing working without issue.
@SanjayC 10 ай бұрын
I agree, setup needs to be seamless. 👍🏼
@troytinsley148 7 ай бұрын
Sanjay C, another great video. I remember scrolling through KZfaq when I came across your first video introducing the Roli Seaboard. I said to myself, "Now there's a cat going someplace," now here you are. Thanks so much for all you do. Now I have the A49, and looking to move up. Wity the S49 mk3, do I really not have access to all the maschine software? Honestly, it's not that I'm not interested in Polyphonic aftertouch. I'm just not familiar with it. I could just save some $$$ and go for the mk2 instead. How much better is the mk3 screen compared to the mk2?
@hunamanamian9796 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for your video, for me key and after touch is more important
@PaceyPimp 4 ай бұрын
If only Arturia could give us a screen this size and touch screen with the same controls as last year it would be a winner in my book.
@Ivan_1986 8 ай бұрын
Sanjay, do you think S88 MK3 would be a good place to start with learning piano together with experimenting with sounds and DAWs? It looks to me like a pretty ultimate solution, which my daughter can use when she grows up a little more to learn piano as well. Audio hardware just keeps getting more and more amazing...
@Bashanvibe 10 ай бұрын
The day Ni migrates faders drum pads and touch I may buy the hardware!!! But for now I’m still just going with the software!!!
@iago1269 10 ай бұрын
Great review. I really like the one screen and new software approach, but can’t see upgrading at the cost from my mk2 just for that and poly after touch. I have seaboard block and Touche for that as needed and they go much farther. Even after selling s88 mk2, it would still be $600 to $800 dollars for the upgrade and could be more as glut of keyboards with a new model will lower price for mk2. If they add onboard smart assist, that could push it over the edge for a decision. Right now it seems like this version is the wait for the next upgrade
@SanjayC 10 ай бұрын
Yes, with your setup, that makes sense. Smart Assist built-in would make it worth the extra money I think.
@NativeInstruments 10 ай бұрын
Play Assist built in is on the schedule, planned for a firmware update before too long. Stay tuned.
@fromtheheart2514 10 ай бұрын
best video
@AceeSoul 10 ай бұрын
I like it, but I would like to see more features on all that real estate. I am looking for a 61 key controller to replace my ASR-10, so either this or an Arturia Keylab may be the move. I'm pretty deep into the NI ecosystem, so that helps.
@sonicequilibrium5462 9 ай бұрын
One thing I disliked about the mk2 was that the keyboard part where the display and buttons are was completely flat and I wanted it to be slightly tilted up for better visibility while dialing sounds etc. (other keyboards i had were all tilted up slightly). Is the new mk surface still completely flat?
@oliverfries9386 10 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for all your videos…very professional. question: I am using the S61 and for playing instruments like bass or strings perfect. Is the S88 also good for not only piano but for playing synths so replacing the S 61 in playstyle with kind of light play as well? can I US the S 88 for all instruments instead? thx
@devontaylor4939 8 ай бұрын
Most definitely a fly board. Im getting it
@jwilliams986 3 ай бұрын
Hey Sanjay enjoyed the review video. However I have an issue with my buttons. They are not illuminated like yours. Can you tell me if their is a setting I need to adjust to make the buttons stay lit up?
@Crazy5exycurvy 10 ай бұрын
Thank you - I was looking out for your review in particular, as I wanted a s88 specific focus. Thoughtful and thorough, as usual. I'm loving the large screen and the wider lights are a nice touch. You didn't say whether this will replace the MKII in your desk...
@SanjayC 10 ай бұрын
I did...early in the video. I'm looking forward to seeing how this works on a daily basis for me. Maybe I'll do an update video in a year or so!
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