Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 vs Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 Mk3
| Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 | Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 Mk3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88-note fully-weighted Fatar TP/110 keybed with aftertouch | 61 semi-weighted keys; An industry-leading keybed from Fatar with polyphonic aftertouch as standard |
| Aftertouch | Yes (Fatar TP/110 hammer-action keybed with aftertouch); channel/poly type unspecified | Polyphonic aftertouch as standard (type stated explicitly) |
| Sounds / presets | 2000 | — |
| Sequencer | No; multi-mode arpeggiator only | Play Assist tools: arpeggiator, note repeat, scale and chord mode |
| Pads / faders | 12 touch & pressure-sensitive pads; 9 x 50mm faders; 9 360° rotary encoders; 1 clickable encoder | no (8 touch-sensitive control knobs, 4-directional push encoder) |
| Weight | 15.7 kg | 6 kg |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Release month | 3 | 9 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 Mk3 if budget is the priority — it is about $450 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 Mk3 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (15.7 kg vs 6 kg).
Full spec sheets: Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 · Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 Mk3. Rows with a highlighted background differ.