Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A61 vs Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 Mk3
| Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A61 | Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 Mk3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Semi-weighted custom NI keybed | 88 fully weighted hammer-action keys, Fatar keybed, polyphonic aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | — | — |
| Sounds / presets | Komplete Start + Maschine Essentials | — |
| Speakers | — | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Pads / faders | 8 touch-sensitive knobs | no |
| Weight | 6.6 kg | 13.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | [1353, 120, 347] mm |
| Battery power | — | no (bus-powered over USB-C) |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
| Display | Informative OLED display | — |
| Controls | 8 touch-sensitive knobs; 4-directional push encoder; pitch/mod wheels; 1 TRS pedal input | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A61 if budget is the priority — it is about $1000 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A61 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (6.6 kg vs 13.5 kg).
Full spec sheets: Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A61 · Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 Mk3. Rows with a highlighted background differ.