Native Instruments releases Komplete 26

Native Instruments has announced the latest update to its comprehensive collection of music production tools featuring everything a music producer needs to take a first idea to a finished, release-ready track.

With over 190 premium instruments, professional mixing tools from iZotope and Brainworx, and more than 180,000 sounds, Komplete 26 is the most definitive music production collection NI has ever made.

Trusted by the producers behind the records you know

Komplete is used by millions of producers, composers, and musicians every month — from bedroom studios to Grammy-winning sessions. It’s the instrument collection behind the tracks you know, and the ones you’re about to make.

“I use Komplete in every single session. It lets me stay focused on the music instead of the tools, and whether I’m writing or tweaking, it’s a fast way for me to transform my idea to something that feels finished.” — Butch Vig (Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth)
“Komplete has been part of my production journey since day one. I know I can open it and get exactly what I need, every time.” — Nick Hook (Run The Jewels, Hudson Mohawke)
“Komplete is a must-have for me in my studio. As someone who is always blending genres and pushing the edges of sound design, the versatility of Komplete allows me to have an entire sonic world at my fingertips at all times.” — Malibu Babie (Megan Thee Stallion, Shania Twain, Sia)

New additions: sounds for every style and stage

Newly added is the legendary semi-modular synth, Absynth 6, known for its evolving, otherworldly tones. Also included are Noire and Claire – sampled from rare grand pianos – and the ethereal vocal soundscapes of Moments: Vocal Clouds.

Use the new Marco Polo Drums for raw boom-bap kits, or LCO Producer Strings for versatile string parts that stand out, courtesy of the London Contemporary Orchestra. The new Definitive Electric Keys Collection brings hard-to-find vintage electric keyboard sounds, and the Scene Series offers a growing collection of composer’s tools for any on-screen moment.

The instruments professionals already rely on

Komplete 26 isn’t just what’s new. You’ll find Battery 4, Guitar Rig 7 Pro, and Playbox in studios from Berlin to Los Angeles, continuously updated, and trusted by professionals at every level.

For synthesis alone, the collection runs deep: Massive X for modern sound design, FM8 for classic FM textures, Absynth 6 for evolving and experimental tones, and Reaktor 6 for producers who want to build from scratch.

Powered by Kontakt 8

At the heart of Komplete is Kontakt 8. Smart tools for chords, phrases, groove, and arrangement mean less time searching, more time making. Now at version 8.10.0, the latest update adds Aftertouch, giving any keyboard the expressive flexibility of polyphonic aftertouch.

With high-quality plugins from iZotope and Brainworx

Polish your mixes to perfection with fine mixing plugins, realistic console emulations, and mastering-grade limiters, like Ozone 12 Elements, or bx_console AMEK 200. Nectar 4 Elements handles vocals, you can get creative with FXEQ and Trash, and add analog glue compression with bx_glue.

Seamless integration on almost any hardware

Native Instruments’ NKS Hardware Partners bring smooth integration and DAW control to selected controllers from Arturia, Akai Professional, Novation, Korg, Nektar, and M-Audio. Komplete 26 works seamlessly with Kontrol keyboards and Maschine, ensuring the focus remains on the music rather than the screen.

For more information about what’s included in each tier of Komplete 26, see the compare page.

Komplete 26 is available in 4 paid tiers (with updates from respective Komplete 15 tiers), plus the free Komplete Start.