Native Instruments - Komplete 26 Ultimate Crossgrade

Note: This is a crossgrade product and you need to own one of the qualifying products: Native Instruments Kontakt (6-8), Absynth (5-6), Massive X, Guitar Rig (6-7) ,Battery (3-4), Reaktor (6), Kontakt Instruments >€199, iZotope Ozone Standard or Advanced (8-12), Nectar Standard or Advanced (3-4), Neutron Standard or, Advanced (4-5), RX Standard or Advanced (8-12), Mix & Master Bundle Standard or Advanced, Music Production Suite (7-9), Post Production Suite (8-9), Everything Bundle. If you are unsure if you qualify, please contact us.

Komplete 26 Ultimate Crossgrade is Native Instruments’ flagship production suite for existing Komplete Select, Komplete or qualifying product owners who want to unlock the full creative ecosystem. Packing more than 150 premium instruments and effects, over 100 Expansions and a huge line-up of new titles, it is designed to take you from first sketch to polished master inside a single, tightly integrated toolkit.

From cutting-edge synths and detailed orchestral libraries to mix-ready effects and genre-focused sound packs, Komplete 26 Ultimate gives you the sounds and tools to define your own sonic identity. Whether you are producing chart-ready pop, scoring film and games, crafting experimental sound design or building live performance rigs, this bundle delivers professional results while keeping your workflow fast and inspiring.

At the heart of the collection sits Kontakt 8, the latest version of Native Instruments’ industry-standard sampler, alongside Massive X, Reaktor 6, FM8, Monark and the newly updated Guitar Rig 7 Pro. You also get the legendary Absynth 6, now reborn with a powerful hybrid engine for evolving textures and soundscapes. On top of the synths, there is a deep selection of pianos, strings, cinematic instruments and band sounds, including Noire, Playbox, the full Session Guitarist range, Session Bassist Jam Bass, LCO Producer Strings, Cremona Quartet Ensemble, Claire, Erosia and more.

Komplete 26 Ultimate also brings serious mixing and mastering power into your DAW with the iZotope ELements Tools, plus a broad selection of creative and corrective effects from Brainworx and Native Instruments. Over 100 included Expansions provide instant inspiration with genre-specific presets, kits, loops and samples that drop straight into Kontakt 8, Massive X, Battery 4, Monark, Massive and any DAW. Everything is managed via Native Access 2, with seamless integration for Kontrol keyboards, Maschine and NKS-ready third-party controllers.

Flagship Instruments and Effects

Komplete 26 Ultimate Crossgrade gives you the full Native Instruments arsenal, including Kontakt 8, Massive X, Reaktor 6, Guitar Rig 7 Pro, Absynth 6, FM8, Monark and more. This breadth of instruments means you can cover virtually any genre or brief without needing extra plug-ins, keeping your sessions streamlined and your sound consistent.

Cinematic and Orchestral Depth

With LCO Producer Strings, Cremona Quartet Ensemble, Erosia and a wealth of cinematic tools, you can move from intimate scores to huge trailers inside one bundle. Detailed sampling and modern interfaces make it easy to create expressive arrangements and sound design without complex programming, ideal for composers and media producers.

Premium Keys, Guitars and Band Instruments

Claire, Noire, Electric Keys Reeds Duo and Timber Duo, plus the full Session Guitarist range and Session Bassist Jam Bass, give you mix-ready band sounds at your fingertips. Realistic performances, articulations and effects chains help you build convincing tracks quickly, whether you are sketching demos or delivering finished productions.

Integrated Mixing, Mastering and Expansions

The iZotope ELements Tools, Brainworx processors and over 100 genre-focused Expansions mean you can shape, polish and finish your music without leaving the Komplete environment. From quick rough mixes to final masters, you have the tools to keep your workflow efficient while maintaining professional sound quality.

• 150+ Instruments and Effects - A huge collection of synths, samplers, pianos, drums, guitars, orchestral tools and studio effects gives you everything you need for composing, producing, sound design and mixing in one bundle.
• Over 100 Expansions Included - Genre-specific sound packs packed with presets, kits, loops and samples provide instant inspiration and help you move quickly from idea to finished track in any style.
• Flagship Platforms and New Additions - Includes Kontakt 8, Massive X, Guitar Rig 7 Pro, Absynth 6, Reaktor 6, Noire, Playbox, LCO Producer Strings, Cremona Quartet Ensemble, Claire, Erosia, Session Guitarist titles, Session Bassist Jam Bass and more for a truly modern toolkit.
• Seamless Workflow and Integration - Simple management via Native Access 2, tight integration with Kontrol, Maschine and NKS controllers, and compatibility with all major DAWs keep your setup flexible and your creative process uninterrupted.

Content

• 150+ premium instruments and effects
• 100+ Expansions included
• Includes Kontakt 8 sampling platform
• Includes Massive X wavetable synthesiser
• Includes Reaktor 6 modular synthesis environment
• Includes Guitar Rig 7 Pro multi effects and amp simulator
• Includes Absynth 6 semi modular synthesiser
• Includes iconic synths: Massive, FM8, Monark and more
• Includes Noire, Playbox and the Session Series
• Includes LCO Producer Strings
• Includes Cremona Quartet Ensemble
• Includes Claire grand piano
• Includes Erosia cinematic sound design engine
• Includes Electric Keys Reeds Duo
• Includes Electric Keys Timber Duo
• Includes Session Guitarist Electric Ruby Deluxe
• Includes Session Bassist Jam Bass
• Includes Scene Series cinematic instruments
• Includes Play Series additions such as Marco Polo Drums, 24k Drums and Keys, Hypr, Halo Vox, Luxa, Roux and others
• Includes iZotope ELements Tools: Ozone 12, Neutron 5, Nectar 4
• Includes Brainworx effects: bx_enhancer, bx_glue, bx_Clipper, bx_XL V3
• Includes FXEQ creative equaliser
• Includes over 100 Expansion sound packs (for example Zona Ritmo, Midnight Flow, Italo Disco, Jazz Hop, Cinematic Soundscapes, Ambient Atmospheres)

Compatibility and Integration

• Works with any DAW
• Runs as 64 bit VST, AU and AAX plug ins
• Supports ASIO, Core Audio and WASAPI
• Seamless integration with Kontrol keyboards and Maschine hardware
• NKS support for selected third party MIDI controllers
• Simple setup, activation and updating via Native Access 2
• Includes 25 dollar e voucher for the Native Instruments Online Shop upon registration
• Eligible to save 699 dollars on a future upgrade to Komplete 26 Collector’s Edition

System Requirements

• Windows 10 or 11 (latest Service Pack)
• macOS 14, 15 and 26 (latest update)
• Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, or Apple Silicon
• 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
• Graphics hardware support for OpenGL 2.1 or higher
• 60 GB free disk space (960 GB for complete installation)
• Internet connection required for download, installation and activation
• Once installed, all products can be used offline
• Certain products may require additional free downloads
• Massive X requires an AVX compatible CPU or Apple Silicon processor