But, the lack of faders will bother some users, especially fans of orchestral sounds. You can do a lot with these controls, and the push encoder makes browsing sounds/settings a simple task, as we’ll discuss further below. Rotary knobs and push encoderĮach model has the same set of assignable controls, including eight touch-sensitive rotary knobs and a four-way push encoder. Native Instruments are known to favour a speedy, intuitive workflow, so let’s see what these controllers have to offer. So, it’s very unlikely that you’d have any complaints, but you’ll pay a premium for the experience.Īvailable at: Sweetwater Amazon Assignable controls 4.6Īssignable controls often make or break a MIDI controller. We love them, but they come at a price beyond what we could reasonably call value for money. The S series provides fantastic controllers designed with a smooth workflow in mind, especially when using Native Instruments software.

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