Native Instruments Previews Komplete 15 and Kontakt 8

Native Instruments has announced the release of Komplete 15, a new version of its bundle of instruments, sounds, and effects, along with Kontakt 8.

According to the released information, Kontakt 8 introduces fresh additions designed to inspire creativity.

The new Chords and Phrases Tools are introduced as smart tools that help spark ideas quickly. They are expected to make it easier for users to generate chords and phrases, enhancing the creative process.

Additionally, the Leap function opens up a world of experimentation through looping, while the new hybrid instrument called Conflux allows for real-time modulation of organic and synth-based sounds using enhanced wavetable features.

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Komplete 15, a bundle of instruments, sounds, and effects, includes a new flagship instrument called Kithara, along with Massive X, Guitar Rig 7 Pro, and iZotope Ozone 11 Standard.

Read More : Review of Guitar Rig 7 Pro: Presets are Enough

Komplete 15 is released in four versions: Select, Standard, Ultimate, and Collector's Edition, with the Collector's Edition including over 290 instruments and effects and more than 150,000 sounds in total.

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Select is divided into three editions: Beats, aimed at hip-hop and R&B; Band, for songwriters; and Electronic, geared towards electronic music and electronica.

Komplete 15 Select is priced at $99, Standard at $599, Ultimate at $1199, and Collector's Edition at $1799, with discounted prices available for those upgrading from a lower version. Kontakt 8 can be purchased separately for $299.

Pre-orders before the official release will include iZotope's AI-based mixing tool, Neutron 4, for free. The official release date for Komplete 15 is set for September 23.

More details can be found on the Native Instruments website.