Native Instruments Komplete 26 — a flagship virtual instrument collection

Native Instruments has introduced an updated software package with virtual synthesizers, orchestral sample libraries and high-quality mixing and mastering plugins.

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The collection includes the Absynth 6synthesizer; two new grand pianos, Claire and Claire: Avant; Moments: Vocal Clouds voice textures; Marco Polo Drums beat samples; LCO Producer Strings layered modern orchestral samples with a built-in synthesis engine; Definitive Electric Keys Collection; and more. All Scene-series products are now included in Komplete 26.

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Alongside NI Kontrol keyboards and Maschine hardware, the collection supports third-party devices through NKS Hardware Partners. This currently includes selected controllers from Arturia, Akai Professional, Novation, Korg, Nektar and M-Audio. Komplete 26 runs on Windows 10 or later and macOS 12 or later in VST3, AU and AAX formats.

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Native Instruments Komplete 26 pricing is $100 for Select, $550 for Standard, $1,250 for Ultimate and $1,950 for Collector's Edition. Discounted upgrades from the previous version are available.