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If you only ever made one purchase in your entire musical career, Komplete 14 should be it. But there are multiple versions. So which one should you get?
We’ll go over the key differences between Komplete 14 Standard, Komplete 14 Ultimate, and Komplete 14 Collector’s Edition. We’ll also tackle the impossible question: which version is right for you?
We won’t cover the other versions of Komplete like Select, Start, or Now.
Overview — Komplete 14 Standard vs. Ultimate vs. Collector’s Edition
All three premium versions of Komplete 14 come with the full versions of Kontakt 7, Reaktor 6, and Komplete Kontrol. So the differences boil down to how many instruments, effects, and expansions you get.
We’ll go over all these in more detail. But first, here’s an overview of what you’ll find in each version of Komplete 14:
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Standard
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Ultimate
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Collector's Edition
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$599
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$1199
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$1799
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Upgrade Price (From Previous Versions):
Starting from $199
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Upgrade Price (From Previous Versions):
Starting from $399
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Upgrade Price (From Previous Versions):
Starting from $499
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Instruments & Effects:
87
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Instruments & Effects:
140
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Instruments & Effects:
148
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Included Expansions:
39
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Included Expansions:
65
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Included Expansions:
103
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Sounds:
43,000+
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Sounds:
84,000+
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Sounds:
141,000+
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Total File Size (Uncompressed):
Over 350 GB
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Total File Size (Uncompressed):
Over 1060 GB
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Total File Size (Uncompressed):
Over 1.5 TB
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Standard
$599
Upgrade Price (From Previous Versions):
Starting from $199
Instruments & Effects:
87
Included Expansions:
39
Sounds:
43,000+
Total File Size (Uncompressed):
Over 350 GB
Ultimate
$1199
Upgrade Price (From Previous Versions):
Starting from $399
Instruments & Effects:
140
Included Expansions:
65
Sounds:
84,000+
Total File Size (Uncompressed):
Over 1060 GB
Collector's Edition
$1799
Upgrade Price (From Previous Versions):
Starting from $499
Instruments & Effects:
148
Included Expansions:
103
Sounds:
141,000+
Total File Size (Uncompressed):
Over 1.5 TB
Included Instruments, Effects, and Expansions
Komplete 14 Standard, Ultimate, and Collector’s Edition all include most of the same synthesizers and electronic instruments. Standard also has a healthy selection of sampled instruments like keyboards, guitars, and drums.
Ultimate adds an extensive suite of orchestral and cinematic instruments, plus more guitars, drums, and expansions.
The Collector’s Edition has more of everything, including premium versions of some instruments. On top of that, it has over 100 Expansions, extending the capabilities of your Native Instruments products even further.
Synthesizers, Samplers, and Electronic Instruments
As far as electronic instruments go, all three versions are mostly the same. Each includes the Kontakt 7 and Reaktor 6 platforms, plus Native Instruments’ core synths like Massive and Massive X. On top of that, they all have every instrument in the Play Series.
Here’s what you get:
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Standard
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Ultimate
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Collector's Edition
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$599
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$1199
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$1799
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Platforms:
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Platforms:
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Platforms:
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Synthesizers:
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Synthesizers:
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Synthesizers:
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Creative Samplers:
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Creative Samplers:
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Creative Samplers:
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Play Series Instruments:
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Play Series Instruments:
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Play Series Instruments:
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Standard
$599
Platforms:
- Kontakt 7
- Reaktor 6
- Komplete Kontrol
Synthesizers:
- BX_Oberhausen
- Blocks Prime
- FM8
- Form
- Kontour
- Massive
- Massive X
- Monark
- Playbox
- Reaktor Prism
- Reaktor Spark
- Retro Machines MK2
- Rounds
- Super 8
- TRK-01
Creative Samplers:
- Battery 4
- Polyplex
Play Series Instruments:
- 40s Very Own Drums
- 40s Very Own Keys
- Analog Dreams
- Butch VIG Drums
- Cloud Supply
- Deft Lines
- Empire Breaks
- Ethereal Earth
- Glaze
- Hybrid Keys
- Ignition Keys
- Lo-Fi Glow
- Melted Vibes
- Modular Icons
- Soul Sessions
- Stacks
Ultimate
$1199
Platforms:
- Kontakt 7
- Reaktor 6
- Komplete Kontrol
Synthesizers:
- BX_Oberhausen
- Blocks Prime
- FM8
- Form
- Kontour
- Massive
- Massive X
- Monark
- Playbox
- Razor
- Reaktor Prism
- Reaktor Spark
- Retro Machines MK2
- Rounds
- Skanner XT
- Super 8
- TRK-01
Creative Samplers:
- Battery 4
- Flesh
- Polyplex
Play Series Instruments:
- 40s Very Own Drums
- 40s Very Own Keys
- Analog Dreams
- Butch VIG Drums
- Cloud Supply
- Deft Lines
- Empire Breaks
- Ethereal Earth
- Glaze
- Hybrid Keys
- Ignition Keys
- Lo-Fi Glow
- Melted Vibes
- Modular Icons
- Soul Sessions
- Stacks
Collector's Edition
$1799
Platforms:
- Kontakt 7
- Reaktor 6
- Komplete Kontrol
Synthesizers:
- BX_Oberhausen
- Blocks Prime
- FM8
- Form
- Knifonium
- Kontour
- Massive
- Massive X
- Monark
- Playbox
- Razor
- Reaktor Prism
- Reaktor Spark
- Retro Machines MK2
- Rounds
- Skanner XT
- Super 8
- TRK-01
Creative Samplers:
- Battery 4
- Flesh
- Polyplex
Play Series Instruments:
- 40s Very Own Drums
- 40s Very Own Keys
- Analog Dreams
- Butch VIG Drums
- Cloud Supply
- Deft Lines
- Empire Breaks
- Ethereal Earth
- Glaze
- Hybrid Keys
- Ignition Keys
- Lo-Fi Glow
- Melted Vibes
- Modular Icons
- Soul Sessions
- Stacks
Keyboards, Guitars, and Drums
All three packages have a healthy selection of contemporary instruments like pianos, keyboards, and guitars. That said, Komplete 14 Standard lacks the sheer number of acoustic drum kits compared to the other two bundles.
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Standard
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Ultimate
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Collector's Edition
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$599
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$1199
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$1799
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Acoustic Pianos:
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Acoustic Pianos:
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Acoustic Pianos:
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Electric Pianos & Organs:
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Electric Pianos & Organs:
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Electric Pianos & Organs:
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Guitars:
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Guitars:
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Guitars:
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Bass Guitars:
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Bass Guitars:
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Bass Guitars:
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Drum Kits:
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Drum Kits:
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Drum Kits:
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Standard
$599
Acoustic Pianos:
- Noire
- The Gentleman
- The Giant
- The Grandeur
- The Maverick
- Una Corda
Electric Pianos & Organs:
- Scarbee A200
- Scarbee Clavinet/Pianet
- Scarbee Mark I
- Vintage Organs
Guitars:
- Session Guitarist - Electric Mint
- Session Guitarist - Electric Sunburst
- Session Guitarist - Strummed Acoustic
Bass Guitars:
- Scarbee MM-Bass
- Scarbee Rickenbacker Bass
- Session Bassist - Prime Bass
Drum Kits:
- Abbey Road 60s Drummer
- Drumlab
- Studio Drummer
Ultimate
$1199
Acoustic Pianos:
- Alicia's Keys
- Noire
- Piano Colors
- The Gentleman
- The Giant
- The Grandeur
- The Maverick
- Una Corda
Electric Pianos & Organs:
- George Duke Soul Treasures
- Scarbee A200
- Scarbee Clavinet/Pianet
- Scarbee Mark I
- Vintage Organs
Guitars:
- Session Guitarist - Electric Mint
- Session Guitarist - Electric Sunburst (Deluxe)
- Session Guitarist - Electric Vintage
- Session Guitarist - Picked Acoustic
- Session Guitarist - Picked Nylon
- Session Guitarist - Strummed Acoustic
- Session Guitarist - Strummed Acoustic 2
Bass Guitars:
- Scarbee Jay-Bass
- Scarbee MM-Bass
- Scarbee MM-Bass Amped
- Scarbee Pre-Bass
- Scarbee Pre-Bass Amped
- Scarbee Rickenbacker Bass
- Session Bassist - Prime Bass
Drum Kits:
- Abbey Road 50s Drummer
- Abbey Road 60s Drummer
- Abbey Road 70s Drummer
- Abbey Road 80s Drummer
- Abbey Road Modern Drummer
- Abbey Road Vintage Drummer
- Drumlab
- Studio Drummer
Collector's Edition
$1799
Acoustic Pianos:
- Alicia's Keys
- Noire
- Piano Colors
- The Gentleman
- The Giant
- The Grandeur
- The Maverick
- Una Corda
Electric Pianos & Organs:
- George Duke Soul Treasures
- Scarbee A200
- Scarbee Clavinet/Pianet
- Scarbee Mark I
- Vintage Organs
Guitars:
- Session Guitarist - Electric Mint
- Session Guitarist - Electric Sunburst (Deluxe)
- Session Guitarist - Electric Vintage
- Session Guitarist - Picked Acoustic
- Session Guitarist - Picked Nylon
- Session Guitarist - Strummed Acoustic
- Session Guitarist - Strummed Acoustic 2
Bass Guitars:
- Scarbee Jay-Bass
- Scarbee MM-Bass
- Scarbee MM-Bass Amped
- Scarbee Pre-Bass
- Scarbee Pre-Bass Amped
- Scarbee Rickenbacker Bass
- Session Bassist - Prime Bass
Drum Kits:
- Abbey Road 50s Drummer
- Abbey Road 60s Drummer
- Abbey Road 70s Drummer
- Abbey Road 80s Drummer
- Abbey Road Modern Drummer
- Abbey Road Vintage Drummer
- Drumlab
- Studio Drummer
Orchestral, Cinematic, and World Instruments
These categories are where the Ultimate and Collector’s editions really shine. They come with a massive suite of orchestral and cinematic instruments. By comparison, the Standard bundle’s cinematic offerings are minuscule.
It’s worth noting that the Collector’s Edition comes with full versions of the Symphony Series instruments. These libraries have more sounds and articulations than the Essentials.
On top of that, the Collector’s Edition comes with more solo string libraries.
And finally, all three bundles have a decent selection of ethnic and world instruments.
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Standard
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Ultimate
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Collector's Edition
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$599
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$1199
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$1799
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Symphony Series:
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Symphony Series:
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Symphony Series:
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Solo Strings:
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Solo Strings:
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Solo Strings:
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Cinematic:
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Cinematic:
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Cinematic:
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Session Horns & Strings:
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Session Horns & Strings:
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Session Horns & Strings:
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World & Ethnic Instruments:
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World & Ethnic Instruments:
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World & Ethnic Instruments:
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Standard
$599
Symphony Series:
- N/A
Solo Strings:
- N/A
Cinematic:
- Kinetic Metal
Session Horns & Strings:
- Session Horns
- Session Strings 2
World & Ethnic Instruments:
- Cuba
- India
- Middle East
- West Africa
Ultimate
$1199
Symphony Series:
- Symph. Essentials: String Ensemble
- Symph. Essentials: Woodwind Ensemble
- Symph. Essentials: Woodwind Solo
- Symph. Essentials: Brass Ensemble
- Symph. Essentials: Brass Solo
- Symph. Essentials: Percussion
Solo Strings:
- Stradivari Violin
Cinematic:
- Action Strikes
- Action Strings 2
- Ashlight
- Damage
- Emotive Strings
- Kinetic Metal
- Kinetic Toys
- Mallet Flux
- Mysteria
- Pharlight
- Rise & Hit
- Sequis
- Straylight
- Thrill
Session Horns & Strings:
- Session Horns Pro
- Session Strings Pro 2
World & Ethnic Instruments:
- Balinese Gamelan
- Cuba
- East Asia
- India
- Middle East
- West Africa
Collector's Edition
$1799
Symphony Series:
- Symphony Series: String Ensemble
- Symphony Series: Woodwind Ensemble
- Symphony Series: Woodwind Solo
- Symphony Series: Brass Ensemble
- Symphony Series: Brass Solo
- Symphony Series: Percussion
- Choir: Omnia
Solo Strings:
- Stradivari Violin
- Guarneri Violin
- Amati Viola
- Stradivari Cello
Cinematic:
- Action Strikes
- Action Strings 2
- Arkhis
- Ashlight
- Damage
- Emotive Strings
- Kinetic Metal
- Kinetic Toys
- Lores
- Mallet Flux
- Mysteria
- Pharlight
- Rise & Hit
- Sequis
- Straylight
- Thrill
Session Horns & Strings:
- Session Horns Pro
- Session Strings Pro 2
World & Ethnic Instruments:
- Balinese Gamelan
- Cuba
- East Asia
- India
- Middle East
- West Africa
Expansions
Expansions are packs with loops, samples, and presets themed around a specific genre or artist. They work in any DAW and expand the capabilities of the software included with Komplete 14.
The number of included expansions increases as you go up each version. As you’d expect, Standard has the fewest at 39, while the Collector’s Edition has a whopping 103.
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Standard
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Ultimate
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Collector's Edition
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$599
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$1199
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$1799
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Expansions:
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Expansions:
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Expansions:
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Massive Expansions:
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Massive Expansions:
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Massive Expansions:
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Massive X Expansions:
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Massive X Expansions:
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Massive X Expansions:
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Standard
$599
Expansions:
- Backyard Jams
- Body Mechanik
- Bumpin Flava
- Decoded Forms
- Deep Matter
- Elastic Thump
- Halcyon Sky
- Indigo Dust
- Lilac Glare
- London Grit
- Lucid Mission
- Molten Veil
- Mother Board
- Neo Boogie
- Neon Drive
- Queensbridge Story
- Rising Crescent
- Solar Breeze
- True School
- Velvet Lounge
Massive Expansions:
- Nocturnal State
- Spectrum Quake
- Stadium Flex
Massive X Expansions:
- Beam
- Bounce
- Bump
- Charge
- Drive
- Fade
- Haze
- Kino
- Mechanix
- Moebius
- Our House
- Pulse
- Quest
- Rush
- Scene
- Wake
Ultimate
$1199
Expansions:
- Everything from Standard
- Amplified Funk
- Aquarius Earth
- Artist Expansion - Sasha
- Astral Flutter
- Basement Era
- Byte Riot
- Carbon Decay
- Caribbean Current
- Cavern Floor
- Drop Squad
- Faded Reels
- Free Form
- Global Shake
- Golden Kingdom
- Infinite Escape
- Lazer Dice
- Liquid Energy
- Magnetic Coast
- Marble Rims
- Opaline Drift
- Platinum Bounce
- Prismatic Bliss
- Pure Drip
- Rhythm Source
- Soul Magic
- Warped Symmetry
Massive Expansions:
- Nocturnal State
- Spectrum Quake
- Stadium Flex
Massive X Expansions:
- Beam
- Bounce
- Bump
- Charge
- Drive
- Fade
- Haze
- Kino
- Mechanix
- Moebius
- Our House
- Pulse
- Quest
- Rush
- Scene
- Wake
Collector's Edition
$1799
Expansions:
- Everything from Ultimate
- Anima Ascent
- Arcane Attic
- Artist Expansion - DJ Khalil
- Artist Expansion - The Stereo Types
- Burnt Hues
- Certified Gold
- Circuit Halo
- Conant Gardens
- Concrete Sun
- Crate Cuts
- District Xeo
- Electric Touch
- Grey Forge
- Headland Flow
- Hexagon Highway
- Ignition Code
- Infamous Flow
- Lockdown Grind
- Lone Forest
- Lunar Echoes
- Magnate Hustle
- Meteoric Rise
- Midnight Sunset
- Motor Impact
- Polar Flare
- Pulswerk
- Raw Voltage
- Sacred Futures
- Satin Looks
- Sierra Grove
- Static Friction
- Street Swarm
- System Clash
- Timeless Glow
- Transistor Punch
- Trill Rays
- True School
- Vintage Heat
- Young Phantom
Massive Expansions:
- Nocturnal State
- Spectrum Quake
- Stadium Flex
Massive X Expansions:
- Beam
- Bounce
- Bump
- Charge
- Drive
- Fade
- Haze
- Kino
- Mechanix
- Moebius
- Our House
- Pulse
- Quest
- Rush
- Scene
- Wake
Mastering & Effects Plugins
On top of the instruments and sounds, each version of Komplete 14 comes with a robust set of mixing, mastering, and effects plugins. Standard has the least amount of plugins. Ultimate and Collector’s Edition have almost the exact same offerings.
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Standard
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Ultimate
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Collector's Edition
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$599
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$1199
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$1799
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Mastering Plugins:
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Mastering Plugins:
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Mastering Plugins:
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Studio Effects:
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Studio Effects:
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Studio Effects:
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Creative Effects:
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Creative Effects:
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Creative Effects:
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Standard
$599
Mastering Plugins:
- iZotope Ozone 10 Standard
Studio Effects:
- Solid Bus Comp
- Solid Dynamics
- Solid EQ
- Supercharger GT
- Transient Master
Creative Effects:
- Bite
- BX_CrispyTuner
- Choral
- Dirt
- Driver
- Flair
- Freak
- Guitar Rig 6 Pro
- LO-FI-AF
- Phasis
- Raum
- Replika XT
- The Finger
Ultimate
$1199
Mastering Plugins:
- iZotope Ozone 10 Standard
Studio Effects:
- BX_Console N
- BX_Limiter True Peak
- Enhanced EQ
- Passive EQ
- Solid Bus Comp
- Solid Dynamics
- Solid EQ
- Supercharger GT
- Transient Master
- Vari Comp
- VC 160
- VC 2A
- VC 76
Creative Effects:
- Bite
- BX_CrispyTuner
- Choral
- Dirt
- Driver
- Flair
- Freak
- Guitar Rig 6 Pro
- LO-FI-AF
- Molekular
- Phasis
- Raum
- RC 24
- RC 48
- Replika XT
- The Finger
- The Mouth
Collector's Edition
$1799
Mastering Plugins:
- iZotope Ozone 10 Standard
Studio Effects:
- BX_Console N
- BX_Limiter True Peak
- Enhanced EQ
- Passive EQ
- Solid Bus Comp
- Solid Dynamics
- Solid EQ
- Supercharger GT
- Transient Master
- Vari Comp
- VC 160
- VC 2A
- VC 76
Creative Effects:
- Bite
- BX_CrispyTuner
- Choral
- Dirt
- Driver
- Flair
- Freak
- Guitar Rig 6 Pro
- LO-FI-AF
- Molekular
- Phasis
- Raum
- RC 24
- RC 48
- Replika XT
- The Finger
- The Mouth
Which Version of Komplete 14 Should You Get?
Deciding which version to get isn’t as straightforward as you’d think. The Standard bundle won’t be enough for some musicians. Likewise, the Ultimate and Collector’s editions might be too much for others.
Here are some general thoughts to help with your decision:
- Komplete 14 Standard — The Standard bundle is an incredible deal if you mainly produce electronic music or beats. It has a robust collection of synths, plus other samples and plugins to get you going.
- Komplete 14 Ultimate — If you self-identify as a media composer for film, TV, and video games, then Ultimate is for you. With a vast range of orchestral and cinematic sample libraries, you can score for almost any genre and style of music.
- Komplete 14 Collector’s Edition — Realistically, you could get the Collector’s Edition and never have to buy a digital music product again. If you’re the kind of person who “has to have it all,” then this bundle will scratch that itch quite nicely. It’s also great for composers who want the premium orchestral libraries.
Komplete 14 Standard
Buy Now
$599
Komplete 14 Standard has all the core music software you need in one package. This bundle includes Native Instruments' flagship synths, expressive sampled instruments, and studio-grade effects.
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Komplete 14 Ultimate
Buy Now
$1199
One of the all-time greatest collections of synths, sampled instruments, and effects. Plus, it comes with premium plugins from iZotope and other brands.
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Komplete 14 Collector s Edition
Buy Now
$1799
If you only ever made one software purchase in your musical career, this should be it. The Collector's Edition is the most comprehensive collection of virtual synths, sample libraries, and effects plugins you could possibly ask for.
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