Posted on May 7, 2026

Native Instruments has released Komplete 26. With over 190 instruments, mixing tools from iZotope and Brainworx, and more than 180,000 sounds, it’s the most definitive music production collection NI has ever made.

Newly added is the semi-modular synth, Absynth 6, (See our Native Instruments Absynth 6 review. —Ed.) 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.

Absynth 6

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In Komplete 26 you’ll find Battery 4, Guitar Rig 7 Pro, Playbox, Massive X for modern sound design, FM8 for classic FM textures, and Reaktor 6 for producers who want to build from scratch.

It’s the most definitive music production collection NI has ever made…

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. 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.

Native Instruments Absynth 6 Review

Native Instruments has successfully rebooted Absynth in many positive ways and laid the foundation for the next generation of users. Native Instruments Absynth 6 Review

Native Instruments Absynth 6 Review

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