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KOMPLETE 13 & GUITAR RIG 6 PRO Announced! (Native Instruments)

Gear & SoftwarePublished 2020.09.02Updated 2026.07.17
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"KOMPLETE 13," released by Native Instruments on October 1, 2020, is the flagship music production bundle newly integrating the notable products of the past two years. You can choose from four editions, SELECT, STANDARD, ULTIMATE and Collector's Edition, ranging from 25,800 yen for beginners to 204,800 yen for the ultimate package, meeting the needs of every music producer. "GUITAR RIG 6 PRO," released at the same time, features the latest machine-learning modeling technology, making its guitar amp simulation more realistic. For producers considering a step up from their DAW's stock instruments, it is an ideal choice for bringing in high-quality instruments and effects all at once.

The Evolution Never Stops: The Latest KOMPLETE Series

Native Instruments has announced "KOMPLETE 13," the latest version of its flagship music production bundle, newly adding the notable products it released over the past two years.

URL: https://bit.ly/3hJw8op

The release date is October 1, 2020. For those who own version 12 or earlier, it must be a long-awaited update.
Even if you don't own it, it is an ideal bundle for stepping up from your DAW's stock instruments, so be sure to check it out.

The amp simulator "GUITAR RIG 6 PRO," released on the same day, is also included.

In addition to new amps and effects, it features the latest machine-learning modeling technology!
The amp simulation has reportedly become even more realistic.
This is something to look forward to as well!

The KOMPLETE 13 Series Lineup

KOMPLETE 13 SELECT


Includes 16 high-quality instruments and effects, over 10,000 sounds and 5 Expansions

Price: 25,800 yen (tax included)
Product page: https://bit.ly/3bfNC9s

Newly added products

KOMPLETE 13


The world-standard music production package: over 65 high-quality instruments and effects, 24 Expansions and over 35,000 sounds

Price: 72,400 yen (tax included)
Product page: https://bit.ly/3jB2WAh

Newly added products

KOMPLETE 13 ULTIMATE


The ultimate music production package with over 115 high-quality instruments and effects and over 65,000 sounds

Price: 144,400 yen (tax included)
Product page: https://bit.ly/3bg0vQT

Newly added products

KOMPLETE 13 ULTIMATE Collector's Edition


The ultimate music production package including every product in KOMPLETE 13 ULTIMATE, the full SYMPHONY SERIES - COLLECTION, CREMONA QUARTET, ARKHIS and Expansions

Price: 204,800 yen (tax included)
Product page: https://bit.ly/2DiFCYy

Newly added products

About License Management

Since KOMPLETE 11, licenses are managed with "NATIVE ACCESS."

　

Included Products Covered on Sleepfreaks (Partial List)

MASSIVE X

How to Use MASSIVE X (1): The Oscillator Section

FORM

SESSION GUITARIST STRUMMED ACOUSTIC

  1. 1Basic Operation and Switching Patterns
  2. 2Sound Editing

REAKTOR 6

  1. 1"Reaktor 6" New Feature "BLOCKS" Review
  2. 2"Reaktor 6" Patching with BLOCKS
  3. 3"Reaktor 6" Adding Oscillators

BRASS COLLECTION

  1. 1Basic Overview and Performance Expression
  2. 2Sound Editing
  3. 3Solo Section

EMOTIVE STRINGS

  1. 1Basic Operation and Calling Up Phrases
  2. 2Sound Control

REPLIKA XT

  1. 1Overview and Control of the Main Parameters
  2. 2Delay and Effects Section
  3. 3Advanced Section

THE MOUTH

  1. 1How to Use "The Mouth" (1): Applying It to Vocals and Basic Settings
  2. 2How to Use "The Mouth" (2): Applying It to Vocoder/FX/BASS/Beats

Session Horns Pro

  1. 1Basic Functions and Sound Design
  2. 2Programming Techniques
  3. 3Session Horns Pro: Added Features and Concepts
  4. 4Session Horns Pro 2: Programming Articulations

Scarbee MM Bass

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What are the differences between the four editions of KOMPLETE 13?

SELECT (25,800 yen) includes 16 instruments and effects, STANDARD (72,400 yen) over 65, and ULTIMATE (144,400 yen) over 115; the higher the edition, the more sounds and Expansions it includes. Collector's Edition (204,800 yen) is the top edition, adding the complete versions of classical instruments.

Q2. Should KOMPLETE 12 users upgrade?

The appeal lies in the more than 20 newly added instruments and effects and the latest modeling technology in GUITAR RIG 6 PRO. If you want to enrich your current production environment, upgrading is worthwhile.

Q3. What are the main improvements in GUITAR RIG 6 PRO?

With the latest machine-learning modeling technology, its simulation of guitar amps and effects achieves a more realistic, natural sound. New amps and effects have also been added.

Q4. How are licenses managed?

Since KOMPLETE 11, a license management tool called "NATIVE ACCESS" is used. It lets you install and update quickly and flexibly.