Ahead of Superbooth 2026, Native Instruments has introduced Komplete 26, a major update to their all-in-one virtual instrument collection.
Komplete 26 is a comprehensive music production software bundle, designed to provide a wide range of instruments, effects, and sound libraries within a unified ecosystem.
It is structured across multiple editions that scale in depth, from entry-level to fully expanded professional collections. The bundle includes virtual synthesizers, sample-based instruments, studio effects, and sound design tools intended for music production, composition, and audio processing in a DAW environment.
Core instruments include flagship synthesis engines, sampling platforms, and production effects, alongside curated expansions and genre-focused sound content.
Highlights of the new version include:
Return of Absynth 6, a redesigned evolving-texture synthesizer focused on semi-modular sound design and ambient motion
Introduction of Odes, a new instrument built around rhythmic ensemble and hybrid cinematic sound design
New Circular instrument for transforming chord input into evolving harmonic and textural sequences
Addition of Electric Keys, a multi-instrument collection of vintage electric keyboard sounds
Inclusion of Claire, a new detailed grand piano instrument designed for high-resolution acoustic piano production
Addition of Electric Ruby Deluxe, a new electric guitar instrument with expanded expressive and tone-shaping capabilities
Introduction of LCO Producer Strings, a new string ensemble instrument focused on contemporary cinematic string textures
Addition of Moments: Vocal Clouds, a vocal-based sound design instrument for atmospheric and layered textures
Updated Kontakt 8, expanding the sampling platform with new workflow and instrument-building capabilities
Expanded integration of updated iZotope and Brainworx-based effects, strengthening mixing, mastering, and sound-shaping tools within the bundle
Features:
Tiered bundle structure with multiple editions (entry-level Select, Standard, Ultimate, and Collector’s Edition)
Includes synthesizers covering wavetable, analog modeling, modular-style, and hybrid synthesis approaches
Sampling instruments platform for large-scale libraries, orchestral instruments, and curated sound content
Integrated flagship sampler and instrument host for third-party and proprietary libraries
Studio effects suite for mixing, mastering, dynamics processing, and creative sound design
Genre-based expansion packs containing presets, loops, one-shots, and production-ready material
Updated instrument collection including flagship synths and refreshed legacy instruments
DAW integration via standard plugin formats for production in major digital audio workstations
Hardware integration support for controller-based browsing and parameter mapping
Designed as a unified ecosystem for sound exploration, composition, and production workflows
Komplete 26 is available now, with the following pricing:
Ahead of Superbooth 2026, Elastic Instruments has announced that Elastic OSC, a software polyphonic synthesizer that builds on the open source code of the Mutable Instruments Plaits Eurorack oscillator module, is now available across all major platforms: macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.
You can now create sounds anywhere and use them anywhere.
The four core parameters map to an expressive XY pad for fast, intuitive sound exploration. A second XY pad gives direct control over the built-in effects.
The desktop version works as a standalone app and as a plugin (AU/VST3). It has been tested in Ableton Live, Bitwig, Reaper, Cubase, FL Studio, and Logic Pro.
Elastic OSC is available now, with intro pricing of €9.99 for Android, €14.99 for iOS and €39 for desktop.
