Native Instruments Komplete Version Comparison

Tracks the evolution of Native Instruments' Komplete software suite, detailing products across multiple versions from Komplete 1 through Komplete 12. The comparison highlights various instruments and effects, their formats, and their availability in each version.

The Abbey Road 50s Drummer is listed as a Kontakt instrument and appears in versions K1, K2, and K3, while the Abbey Road 60s Drummer is also a Kontakt instrument, appearing in K1 through K10. The Abbey Road 70s Drummer is available from K1 to K5, and the Abbey Road 80s Drummer is included from K1 to K6. The Abbey Road Modern Drummer is featured in K1 through K6, while the Abbey Road Vintage Drummer spans K1 through K5.

In the realm of synthesizers, Absynth 2, 3, 4, and 5 are all categorized as standalone applications and DAW plugins, with Absynth 5 appearing in K1 through K11U. Battery products also show a clear progression; Battery 2 was a free upgrade for K2 owners, while Battery 4 is included in K6 through K12. The Berlin Concert Grand, a Kontakt instrument, is available in K1 through K5.

The release details of the Komplete versions reveal that Komplete 1 was launched in October 2003 at a price of $1,499, including 9 products. By Komplete 2 in June 2004, the price remained the same, but the number of products increased to 13. Komplete 3, released in October 2005, maintained the same price but included 13 products. Komplete 4 saw a slight reduction in included products to 12, while the price remained steady. A significant drop in price occurred with Komplete 6 in October 2009, which was available for $559 and included 7 products.

Komplete 7, released in September 2010, retained the price of $559 but included 24 products, marking a significant increase. Komplete 8 and its Ultimate version were both released in September 2011, with the standard version priced at $559 for 28 products, while the Ultimate version was priced at $1,099, including 54 products. The trend of increasing product offerings continued with Komplete 9 in March 2013, which included 34 products at the same price of $559. Komplete 10 followed in October 2014, reducing the price to $499 while including 40 products.

The Komplete 11 Select bundle debuted in September 2016 at $199, featuring 14 products, while the standard Komplete 11 was priced at $599 and included 46 products. The Ultimate version of Komplete 11 was priced at $1,199 and included 87 products. The latest in the series, Komplete 12, was released in September 2018, with details on pricing and product count still pending confirmation.

In addition to the main product comparisons, the Kore Soundpacks section reveals several soundpacks and their compatibility with various engines. For instance, the Absynth Spectral Expansion and Absynth Twilights are both confirmed to be part of the Absynth factory library. The Discovery Series: North India is also included in the Kontakt library, while several other soundpacks, such as Acoustic Refractions and Pop Drums, are not currently available in any Komplete version.

The pricing for Komplete 11 products shows a range of costs, with Abbey Road 50s Drummer and 60s Drummer priced at $99 each. Absynth 5 is listed at $199, while Action Strings and Action Strikes are both $299. Discovery Series products like Cuba and India are priced at $99 each, and Battery 4 is available for $199.

Finally, the section on products released since the last Komplete highlights new additions such as Replika, which was released on December 18, 2014, for $49, and Emotive Strings, launched on February 19, 2015, for $299. Other notable releases include Reaktor 6, Symphony Series instruments, and various Session Guitarist products, showcasing the continuous expansion of Native Instruments' offerings over the years.