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Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3 firmware

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2.1.4
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

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Release history
  1. 2.1.4
  2. 2.1.33 Jun 2026
  3. 2.1.24 May 2026
  4. 2.0.413 Aug 2025
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Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3 manual & official pages

How to update the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3

Set your computer so it does not go to sleep and disconnect USB devices you do not need for the update. Connect the Kontrol S-Series MK3 and turn it on. Download the Kontrol S-Series MK3 firmware updater for Mac or Windows from the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol Update page, close your web browser and other applications, unzip the file and run the Updater application. Allow the connection if asked; the updater shows the installed and the newest firmware, click Update. The update can take several minutes: do not let the computer sleep and do not unplug the keyboard or its power supply until it has finished.

What you need

NI Firmware Updater — the software Native Instruments uses to load firmware onto the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3

The Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3 is updated with NI Firmware Updater, published by Native Instruments.

Download NI Firmware Updater from Native Instrumentsopens in a new tab — native-instruments.com

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Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3 firmware update history

3 releases since Aug 2025, roughly one every 5 months.

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

Version 2.1.4

Version 2.1.3 — 3 Jun 2026

Version 2.1.2 — 4 May 2026

Added - MIDI 2.0 high-resolution parameter support in MIDI Templates - SHIFT + encoder fine adjustment for MIDI parameter control - Maschine 3 Browser integration on Kontrol S-Series MK3 - Master / Group / Sound navigation in Maschine 3 from Kontrol S-Series MK3 - Mixer soft button Select mode via SHIFT + PAGE LEFT / RIGHT - Track plug-in-chain and standalone NKS plug-in-chain navigation with a flat list of plug-ins across the buttons - Improved accessibility readouts for selected track and page navigation Known issues - In Ableton Live, Mixer Select mode via hardware requires an upcoming Ableton control surface script update (coming soon)

Version 2.0.4 — 13 Aug 2025

Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3 firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3?

The latest firmware for the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3 is version 2.1.4. FW//RADAR last checked Native Instruments's official page on 27 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3?

Set your computer so it does not go to sleep and disconnect USB devices you do not need for the update. Connect the Kontrol S-Series MK3 and turn it on. Full instructions on Native Instruments's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3?

You need NI Firmware Updater, available from native-instruments.com.

Where can I download Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3 firmware and drivers?

Directly from Native Instruments's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3 manual?

The official Native Instruments user manual is a PDF hosted on docs.native-instruments.com. Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK3 user manual (PDF) →

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