Native Instruments Komplete 13

Native Instruments Komplete 13

I use the Komplete 13 Ultimate Collectors Edition from Native Instruments. This is a bundle containing over 115.000 sounds (1.1 TByte) from over 100 instruments and 73 expansions. I have been using Komplete since version 9 and it includes some very good sounds. Its two main platforms for playing and building instruments/samples are Kontakt (Figure 1) and Reaktor (Figure 2).

Figure 1. KONTAKT is one of the leading sampling solutions in the audio industry. It allows to play back and process audio samples — but that does not even begin to convey the full range of its capabilities. With KONTAKT, you can create sophisticated sample-based virtual instruments, process their audio signals with powerful DSP structures, build complex performance setups with extensive modulation routings, and gain access to a huge number of third-party sample libraries.

Figure 2. Reaktor. REAKTOR is a visual programming environment based on modules and wires, allowing to create any musical tool imaginable. Its many uses include music creation, digital art, instrument and effects building, as well as scientific applications. REAKTOR 6 builds on a long history of legendary software including NI’s first product, GENERATOR. REAKTOR is the complete toolkit for creating instruments and effects with high-quality DSP components

Native Kontrol Standard (NKS)

Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) was introduced by Native Instruments and has now become an industry standard. It is an extended plug-in format that enables a unified creative experience across hundreds of virtual instruments and effects from Native Instruments and other leading developers. It offers tag-based browsing, instant sound previews, and seamless integration with Komplete Kontrol and Maschine. Many instruments from many leading manufacturers currently support NKS.

Videos

Listen here to some of the virtual instruments:

Using multiple Kontakt 7 outputs

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Komplete 13 Ultimate:

List of synthesizers, samplers, sampled Instruments, studio and creative effects, expansions