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Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S8 DJ Controller Review

Last Updated: October 15, 2014 By Sean

The gear kingpin Native Instruments has just dropped a bomb on us with an all new DJ controller specifically made for Traktor! The Traktor Kontrol S8 DJ Controller is an absolute beast, bringing us control over 4-channels and a seamless integration with their Scratch Pro software. The two LED’s on each side of the controller is crucial for those performing in terms of giving us some navigation control — Some are saying that ‘future DJ’s will no longer look at their laptop or computers’ — and although we think that could be the case, it all depends on your personal preference. With the S8, NI also bring us their new signature touch-sensitive knobs and faders, high-quality performance pads, some analog inputs and more. Let’s get into the Traktor Kontrol S8 in more detail.

Native Instruments Kontrol S61 MIDI Keyboard Review

Last Updated: September 9, 2014 By Sean

One of our favorite music equipment brands, Native Instruments, shows us their biggest model in the new S-Series of MIDI keyboard controllers, the 61-key Kompact Kontrol S61. With an incredibly easy integration with your Komplete VST and FX using their “Komplete Browser” and “Native Map” technology paired up with some nice feeling keys, this thing is sitting at the top of MIDI keyboards when it comes to overall quality. It’s also equipped with some new touch-sensitive sliders that act like a pitch bend and mod wheel. But how does it rank with the competitors, and is that high price tag worth it? Let’s see what the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 MIDI Keyboard holds altogether.

Native Instruments Kontrol S49 MIDI Keyboard Review

Last Updated: September 9, 2014 By Sean

Here we have the 49-key model of Native Instrument‘s new MIDI keyboard controllers, the S-Series. These are specifically designed to work flawlessly with Komplete (versions 9 and higher), although any DAW will do when it comes down to it. The key-make, touch-sensitive strips for mod and pitch, “Native Map” mapping feature as well as various other extra tech they’ve included in the keyboards make the S-Series stand out from a lot of other keyboards in the market. It’s only a plus if you’ve got Komplete already. Let’s take a look at the Native Instruments Kontrol S49 MIDI keyboard in full detail.

Native Instruments Kontrol S25 MIDI Keyboard Review

Last Updated: September 9, 2014 By Sean

One of our favorite brands in the market, Native Instruments, has come out with an entirely new series of MIDI keyboard controllers, titled the S-Series. In this article, we take a look at the lowest key-count of the bunch, the Komplete Kontrol S25 MIDI keyboard controller. This thing is a beast, with not only an extremely solid build and key-make but numerous additional functions and technology that trumps most controllers out there. Although, these positives are justified by the higher retail price, costing a bit more than pretty much any controller in the market right now. So is it worth it? Let’s take a look.