Native Instruments updates NI KOMPLETE product range
Native Instruments
Posted 2005-10-28
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.
