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Native Instruments updates NI KOMPLETE product range
Press Release
2005-10-28

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Native Instruments today announced new versions of its NI KOMPLETE products that will be available immediately, including NI KOMPLETE 3, NI KOMPLETE SOUND 2 and NI KOMPLETE CARE 2006. The new NI KOMPLETE product range gives musicians and producers access to a powerful arsenal of professional creative tools at an extremely competitive price, while offering even more instruments, effects, and sounds for a wide variety of musical applications, styles, and genres.

NI KOMPLETE 3 is the expanded version of NI´s professional all-in-one bundle that now includes thirteen acclaimed software instruments and effects. New additions include ELEKTRIK PIANO, the software instrument emulating four coveted vintage electromagnetic pianos, and the groundbreaking GUITAR RIG software that set new standards in digital amp and effects emulation, making the package more versatile and comprehensive than ever before.

Free software updates for the upcoming B4 II and GUITAR RIG 2 are also included in the price of NI KOMPLETE 3 and will be shipped to customers free of charge as soon as they become available. Furthermore, owners of the bundle will be able to purchase a RIG KONTROL 2 controller unit as included in the regular GUITAR RIG 2 package for a special reduced price of $ 339 / € 299.

NI KOMPLETE SOUND 2 is the updated add-on collection that contains NI´s full range of sound banks and sample libraries for REAKTOR, KONTAKT, BATTERY, FM7, ABSYNTH and B4 in a single box. The new version of the bundle now adds SYNTHETIC DRUMS 2, a massive arsenal of cutting-edge drum and percussion sounds created by the world’s most innovative electronic music producers and sound designers; and KONTAKT EXPERIENCE, the first instrument collection that was specifically designed for KONTAKT 2 and makes full use of the advanced functionality of NI´s flagship sampler.

NI KOMPLETE CARE 2006 is the continuation of NI´s popular update plan that provides NI KOMPLETE users with new versions of their instruments and effects for a highly advantageous flat fee. NI KOMPLETE CARE 2006 will allow owners of the bundle to stay up to date with major product updates throughout the next calendar year, both at a greatly reduced overall price compared to the cost of the individual updates, and with maximum convenience.

Pricing and availability

NI KOMPLETE 3 is available immediately for a suggested retail price of $ 1499 / € 1299 from authorized dealers and in the NI Online Store. Various update and upgrade offers are available for owners of both previous NI KOMPLETE versions and individual NI products.

NI KOMPLETE SOUND 2 is available immediately for a suggested retail price of $ 339 / € 299. An update for owners of NI KOMPLETE SOUND 1 is available for $ 119 / € 99.

NI KOMPLETE CARE 2006 is available immediately for a special introductory pricing of $ 279 / € 249 that is only valid until December 31st 2005. From then on, it will be available for a suggested retail price of $ 339 / € 299.

About Native Instruments Software Synthesis GmbH

NATIVE INSTRUMENTS is pioneer and technological market leader in the field of software synthesis, and one of the key players in the booming market for music and audio software. The company’s mission is to develop outstanding tools for musicians, producers, sound designers and DJs. NATIVE INSTRUMENTS opened up the fascinating world of real-time sound synthesis on standard computers as early as 1996, and today offers an extensive product range covering the whole field of modern computerbased audio production. The company currently employs around 100 people in its two offices in Berlin, Germany, and Los Angeles, USA, and works closely with more than 40 international distribution partners to ensure its future growth and success.