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Internal speakers are next to worthless.Mappable MIDI controls appear to be limited to the drawbars.I currently use a NUMA Compact2x as a controller: It can use USB for power, but I bought a 12 dollar supply just in case. Oh, and it doesn't come with a power supply. i don't know if its your best option, but it's not a BAD option. I'm happy to answer any other questions you may have about it. They tend to not make exceptions, though, so make sure your ducks are in a row before you call upon them. Their tech support is a little slow but extremely thorough. It's a great solutions, and it's exactly what I use (although i have an S61 mk2).Īs a company, NI has a very robust and stable platform to maintain your licenses, get updates, etc. But all of the instruments work great within Reason as long as your computer can handle it. There is a relatively recent post that shows the hoops i had to go through because of this.
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This is because the software and keyboard are considered a single entity, which is good and bad. That software, Komplete Select 12, can be upgraded to the full, ultimate, or collector version, but keep in mind, if you ever sell the keyboard, you either need to pay the difference to keep the software you purchased as an upgrade, or you need to transfer it to a new NI keyboard. They work great with NI's Kontrol software, and the keyboard will be bundled with the cut down Select version, but there are very few other apps that utilize them. The other features, like the lights on the keys and the dual displays, are much less useful within Reason itself.
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As a MIDI controller, especially with Reason, it's fine, since Reason can take care of the master controller functions.get really familiar with Combinators and how to create them. The S88 has a Fatar action I believe.others here will be able to tell you about the various versions of those, but I have found the one in the S88mk2 to be excellent.
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It's a fine keyboard, but not having real pitch bend and mod wheels will become a real issue unless you absolutely don't use them. So let's talk a bit about the S88 and Native Instruments as a company.įirst the S88.I assume you are talking about the MK2? If this is going to be your main controller, I would suggest not getting the MK1. I have no experience with NI as a hardware company, and I wanted to reach out to the community to get feedback or perhaps even a recommendation on other products. The feel is great, and in the review, it appears the reviewer was able to simulate actual synths like the Juno-8, which just blew my mind. I went to my local music shop which has one on display but unfortunately wasn’t powered or plugged into anything. I have been researching high-end Midi controllers, and I was watching a review on Native Instruments S88. The jam sessions were enough of an experience to sell my friends on synths, and they all went out and purchased various synths, mostly the brand Moog, and now I need to up my game a little. I own a Samson Graphite 49, which is an ok midi controller, but the keys, although weighted, still feel plastic and it has only 49-keys. Results are ‘ok’ the major let down is Midi controller I currently own. My friends and I who jam together wanted to mix up the traditional band a little, and I decided to try and jam using a Midi controller and Reason 10. In the meantime, while I put the funds together I am using Reason 10 (have been a Reason user since version 6). I am currently saving for a top-shelf synth, examples Korg Kronos, Yamaha Montage 8, Roland RD-2000 etc. I loved the synths but wasn’t ever in a financial situation to get my hands on something nice.įast-forward 10 years to today. Eventually, his problem would grow above him, and sure enough, he came to take back the synths to sell for money to keep going. He disappeared, and during this hiatus, I was the temporary caretaker for all the high-end synths he had. My Uncle used to play in a rock band until he rocked too hard and had to step out and take care of himself.