NKS is Native Instruments’ extended plug-in format that opens up the KOMPLETE KONTROL system.

KOMPLETE KONTROL continues its evolution with Native Kontrol Standard® (NKS). VST support opens the gates to your entire software instrument library. It introduces Native Kontrol Standard® (NKS) – a new plug-in format which unlocks KOMPLETE KONTROL so that third-party instruments can access the Light Guide, Smart Play features, and more – with all instrument parameters intelligently mapped. The KOMPLETE KONTROL software is constantly evolving, and the latest software update is the biggest yet. The KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series combines smart, elegantly designed keyboards with advanced control software to form a fully integrated centerpiece for studio and stage – matchless control over all your software instruments from one award-winning keyboard. However, as you say the Komplete Kontrol does offer a lot of integration and more features as a controller keyboard, i'm just unsure how much I will make use of it as it all has to go through Komplete Kontrol.88-key MIDI controller with NKS technology for superior plug-in integration.

The Keybed on the S88 is ok but certainly not as good as the keybed on the SL88, it is a shame the S88 didn't come with the SL88 keybed. Its much better for piano playing than the S88. As suspected the SL88 key-bed is quite a lot better and reacts very well to the CFX piano. I decided to try out both as I really couldn't make my mind up about this and then return one. I was just suggesting that you would have some features like the pre mapped controls while using the m32. I agree, the integration is certainly much more extensive on the Komplete Kontrol S88 and you certainly don't get the level of experience in regards to its integration on the m32 as you do on the S88.

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