Akai MPK261 vs Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 Mk3
| Akai MPK261 | Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 Mk3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | MPK261 comes equipped with 61 semi-weighted, full-size keys and a premium piano-style keybed | 88 fully weighted hammer-action keys, Fatar keybed, polyphonic aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | yes (channel aftertouch) | polyphonic |
| Sequencer | an arpeggiator, with adjustable resolution, range, and patterns; MPC Note Repeat | — |
| Speakers | — | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Pads / faders | 16 pads; velocity- and pressure-sensitive; 4 banks; 8 faders (3 banks); 8 360-degree encoders (3 banks); 8 switches (LED-backlit, 3 banks) | no |
| Weight | 6.84 kg | 13.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1353 × 120 × 347 mm |
| Battery power | — | no (bus-powered over USB-C) |
| Released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Release month | 2 | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Akai MPK261 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (6.84 kg vs 13.5 kg).
Full spec sheets: Akai MPK261 · Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 Mk3. Rows with a highlighted background differ.