Raw Unboxing the NI Kontrol S88 (First Impressions)

Just had the Native Instruments Kontrol S88 delivered!
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My Gear:
DAW: ProTools Ultimate, Logic Pro X, FL Studio
DAW Controller: Solid State Logic (SSL) UF8
Interface 1: UAD Apollo X6
Interface 2: Focusrite Scarlett 18I20
interface 3: Focusrite Scarlett 2I2 (B Room)
Monitors 1: Focal Trio 6 BE
Monitors 2: Auratone 5C / Bettermaker Preamp
Monitors 3: PreSonus Eris 3.5
Monitors 4: PreSonus Eris E5 XT (B Room)
Monitor Controller: PreSonus Monitor Station V2
Mixer: Mackie Pro FX10v3 10 Channel
PreAmp: Warm Audio WA73-EQ
Vocal Bus Comp: Warm Audio WA76
EQ: Warm Audio Pultec WA-EQP
Mix Bus Comp: ART Pro VLA 2
Mix Bus Comp 2: Behringer Pro-XL De-Esser / Limiter
Patch Bay: Behringer Ultrapatch Pro PX3000
Metering: TC Electronics Clarity M Stereo
Keyboard 1: Alesis VI61
Keyboard 2: Novation Launchkey 25
Power Conditioner: Furman M-8Dx
Power Conditioner 2: Furman M-8Lx
Headphones:
Headphones 1: Focal Clear MG Pro
Headphones 2: Beyerdynamics DT1990 Pro
Headphones 3: Sennheiser HD280 Pro
Microphones:
Mic 1: Warm Audio WA-47 Tube Condenser
Mic 2: UAD Sphere LX Modeling Condenser
Mic 3: Aston Spirit Condenser
Mic 4: Aston Origin Condenser
Mic 5: Shure SM7B Dynamic / With Cloud Lifter
Mic 6: Shure SM57 Dynamic
Mic 7: Sennheiser E835 Cardioid Dynamic
USB Mic 1: Samson Meteor
USB Mic 2: Blue Nessie
Pop Filter: Aston Swift Shield
pop Filter 2: Stedman Pro
Patch Bay Cables: Sweetwater in house cables
Mic / Guitar Stands: On Stage Stands
Mic boom: Rode PSA1
Guitar Pedals:
Boss Comp CS3/ Boss Acoustic Sim AC2/ Boss Chorus CE5/ Boss Reverb RV6/ Behringer Noise Reducer/ Steel Panther P***Y Melter Distortion/ Steel Panther P**ntang Boomerang Delay / Steel Panther Butthole Burner Distortion

[@crosxroadhxrmony]

This is so cool i am jealous that is so dope man the bag of candy was funny 🤣 great production big like from us budd 🙌🏼 have a great memorial day Eagles Rage 🙏🏼

[@crosxroadhxrmony]

Full watch 3:27 way bigger that is so dope bro 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@TheEaglesRage]

lol thanks man, this thing is a beast and one hell of an upgrade from what I was using. Im glad you enjoyed my unboxing and I hope you have a safe and fun rest of your memorial day weekend!

[@peterbedard5011]

Very nice! Happy for you.

[@TheEaglesRage]

Thank you so much! It’s been an awesome addition to my workflow.

[@Skijumptoes]

Surprised to see the keyboard having no protection/plastic wrapping around it, particularly with how much they cost. Nice unboxing vid, thanks!

[@TheEaglesRage]

Never even thought about that, yeah that is rather odd. The nice thing though is that I bought this through Sweetwater and they have a decent warranty for the products they carry should anything come up. Thank you for stopping by and checking out the video!

[@MusicAlfon]

hello! nice video, have you played with it for a few hours? does it cause too much hand strain in comparison with other keyboards?

[@TheEaglesRage]

Hey thanks for stopping by! So it was a bit of an adjustment coming from a semi weighted keyboard such as my Alesis VI61. Immediately I noticed I had to really put extra effort into my playing which was kinda a double edged sword. On one hand I love the control I have to be able to really articulate my notes but at the same time I was slowed way down due to moving onto a fully weighted key bed. This issue is at no fault to the keyboard at all and is more towards my playing ability of course, but there was definitely an an adjustment period. Having the S88 for a bit now, I have come to enjoy all the features this controller allows and really feel that it was a great asset to my musicianship. As far as hand strain, I haven’t personally came across anything crazy. If you have experience playing a traditional acoustic piano it feels identical.

[@emmanuelnyangau115]

Congratulations!
Are you using the old one or you could gift someone?

[@TheEaglesRage]

Thank you and I just have it in storage for now

[@emmanuelnyangau115]

@@TheEaglesRage Awesome.
I thought it was open for disposal.
Thank you

[@TheEaglesRage]

@@emmanuelnyangau115 I never said I was getting rid of it?

[@bushigreg]

So cool! I bought the s88 too 😃
10:14 Which plugin is?

[@TheEaglesRage]

Thanks for stopping by! Since having this for a bit now, it’s by far been the best keybed I’ve ever played on! Such a great tool, how have you been liking yours? The string plugin is by Performance Samples and called String Ensemble. There is a freebie version on their site however the paid version allows you into more articulations and solo instruments. If you go for the paid route, wait till Black Friday because all of their products go for roughly 75% off habitually.

[@bushigreg]

@@TheEaglesRage Thank you for responding to my message 😀. My s88 hasn't arrived yet (unfortunately😅) but I can say that I really like your video and that make me a little impatient to get my hands on it🤣.
I bought the Komplete 14 Ultimate and I saw that the String ensemble (essentials) is included. I don't know if I will need the full version to have the same result as you...

[@TheEaglesRage]

@@bushigreg Im glad you enjoyed it, I was trying to keep my first impressions as raw as possible when I was unboxing it. Overall it was definitely worth the price in my opinion, especially since keys are my main go to instrument. When yours comes in, the feeling is unreal when setting it up. The plugin I was using was a 3rd party plugin however the stock Kontakt libraries are pretty good as well depending on what you are doing.

[@bushigreg]

@@TheEaglesRage Good to know. Ty! 👍