With its foundation in 1996, Native Instruments opened up the fascinating world of real-time sound synthesis on standard computers. Since then, the company’s relentlessly innovative audio technology has inspired entire genres, and has revolutionized the ways in which people create and perform music. Native Instruments products combine outstanding sound quality with unlimited sonic possibilities, aesthetic interface design with supreme usability, and comprehensive functionality with an uncompromising attention to detail.

Today, Native Instruments offers an extensive arsenal of hardware, seamlessly integrating with the software products that cover the whole realm of modern music creation and performance. This portfolio is organized into three product brands.

The KOMPLETE family comprises an extraordinarily wide range of software instruments and effects, all designed to facilitate professional music production across various styles and genres. It now represents over 50 individual products, including such landmark creative tools as the modular sound design software REAKTOR, the market-leading sampler KONTAKT, and the universal digital effects studio GUITAR RIG.

Native Instruments is also spearheading the digital DJ revolution with its TRAKTOR product range, which relieves DJs from the limitations of analog and outfits them with vast new creative possibilities that expand the very definition of DJing. Based on the ground-breaking TRAKTOR software that first pioneered the concept of full-featured computer-based DJing in 2001.

THE KOMPLETE INSTRUMENTS & EFFECTS COLLECTION

• 33 products, 12,000 sounds, 120 GB
• Comprehensive creative production suite
• With MONARK, BATTERY 4, and the SOLID MIX SERIES

THE WORLD GOT MORE KOMPLETE

KOMPLETE 9 delivers 33 full-fledged instruments and effects, 12,000 inspiring sounds and over 120 GB of premium samples.

Now including MONARK monosynth, BATTERY 4 drum sampler, the enormous sound of THE GIANT, and the ultra-playable SESSION STRINGS. Plus all-time classics like KONTAKT 5, REAKTOR 5, GUITAR RIG 5 PRO, the mighty MASSIVE, FM8, and ABSYNTH 5.

With the updated SOLID MIX SERIES, this bundle delivers complete instrument and effect solutions for any production task – guaranteed to supercharge your creativity.

More info on all 33 products

UNBEATABLE PRICE ADVANTAGE

KOMPLETE 9 delivers 33 top-flight instruments and effects at savings of over 80%, compared to buying them individually.

For even more value, KOMPLETE 9 delivers six must-have new products, plus BATTERY 4, for the same, already-incredible price as KOMPLETE 8.

All KOMPLETE 2-8 owners can update to KOMPLETE 9 for an unbelievable price. Current MASCHINE, KONTAKT, REAKTOR or GUITAR RIG KONTROL users can also expand their arsenal with a KOMPLETE 9 crossgrade. See the Pricing overview for details.

And for even more value, see KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE.

Artists on KOMPLETE 9

"Monark....programmed just to do anything you want us to....we are the robots."
Kraftwerk

"The Solid Mix Series is part of what makes Komplete 9 the must have bundle."
Stephen Lipson (Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Cher, Grace Jones, Paul McCartney, Pet Shop Boys)

"Session Strings is focused and detailed, so good to really hear the string on the bow."
Marius de Vries (Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge)

"The Giant rocks – we love it!"
Stargate Productions (Rihanna, Jay-Z)

GET EVEN MORE SOUNDS WITH KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE

Want even more sounds and instruments? Check out KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE with 65 products, 370 GB of samples, and 16,000 sounds - attractive upgrade and crossgrade offers are available for owners of previous KOMPLETE versions and other NI products!

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INCLUDED PRODUCTS

KONTAKT 5 AND REAKTOR 5.8

Two powerful flagship products power cutting-edge synthesis and sampling. REAKTOR 5.8, the ever-expanding modular sound studio, drives synthesis fast-forward into the future. And KONTAKT 5, the all-powerful engine for sample-based instrument design, comes packed with 43GB of premium sounds, all-new studio effects, ground breaking filters and an arsenal of in-depth features. Find out more

SEVEN STUNNING SOFTWARE SYNTHESIZERS

The virtual analog powerhouse MONARK joins the bass music heavyweight MASSIVE, the crystalline sound of FM8, the otherworldly sound of ABSYNTH, plus SPARK, PRISM, and a stunning collection of 20 vintage analog synths and keyboards. Find out more

CREATIVE AND STUDIO EFFECTS

Professional mixing tools for any production task including the completely updated SOLID MIX SERIES and TRANSIENT MASTER. Also on board are a set of versatile and dynamic effects including THE FINGER, TRAKTOR’S 12, and REFLEKTOR – powerful tools to shape, bend, and morph tracks at will. Find out more

DRUMS AND PERCUSSION

A completely redesigned BATTERY 4 adds slick, heart-pounding electronic and urban kits to your production arsenal. The ABBEY ROAD DRUMMER Series and STUDIO DRUMMER deliver an inspiring collection of drums for KONTAKT – instruments featuring ultra-detailed mixing options and the pinnacle of studio effects. WEST AFRICA delivers percussion from West Africa including authentic, playable rhythmic phrases. Find out more

GUITAR AND BASS

GUITAR RIG 5 PRO is a professional guitar studio, featuring essential amps and effects and Control Room Pro – putting you behind a virtual mixing desk to sculpt your tone to perfection. All this alongside the devastating, signature sound of RAMMFIRE, and legendary basses from the SCARBEE collection of sampled instruments.Find out more

KEYS, PIANOS, AND STRINGS

KOMPLETE 9 includes the larger-than-life sound of THE GIANT and ultra-expressive SESSION STRINGS, along with a pristine selection of classic organs and a legendary cast of perfectly sampled electric, upright and concert grand pianos.Find out more

* 120 GB uncompressed / 88GB compressed. See page System Requirements for more info.

WHAT’S NEW IN KOMPLETE 9

Compared to KOMPLETE 8

SYNTHESIS, SAMPLING, AND SCULPTING

Two products make their worldwide debut in KOMPLETE 9 and a set of powerful sonic sculpting tools return with a slick new update.

• MONARK – Captures every nuance of the king of monosynths in spectacular detail. This is the holy grail of analog modeling.
• BATTERY 4 – New look, major workflow enhancements, and a supercharged new library. The legacy begins again.
• SOLID MIX SERIES – A supercharged studio effects suite with a precise, transparent sound, sleek and clean new interface, and stunning additions such as side-chaining and parallel compression.

ESSENTIAL PRODUCTION TOOLS

Expand your productions with “gigantic” piano sounds, and an intuitive, premium contemporary strings instrument.

• THE GIANT – The sound of the world's biggest upright piano – an intense, dynamic playing experience with a sound that’s nothing short of inspiring.
• SESSION STRINGS – Production-ready string ensemble delivers stunning results without hours of fine tuning. An incredibly, expressive instrument with a highly intuitive interface.

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SPECIFICATIONS

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

SUPPORTED INTERFACES

• Stand-alone
• VST
• Audio Units
• RTAS (Pro Tools 9 + 10)
• ASIO
• CoreAudio
• WASAPI
• AAX Native (Pro Tools 10)
• 64-bit AAX plugins (Pro Tools 11)

ADDITIONAL INFO

• This product runs in demo mode after installation and must be activated before full functionality is available.
• All products included within a single edition of KOMPLETE 9 are part of one user license and can only be used as a single entity. A maximum of three installations on three machines are allowed as long as only one installation is used at any given time. The individual products cannot be resold separately.
• KOMPLETE 9 includes the GUITAR RIG 5 PRO software but not the RIG KONTROL hardware controller.