Native Instruments Komplete 8 User guide

Brand: Native Instruments

Model: Komplete 8

Category: Gaming controls

Type: User guide

Native Instruments Komplete 8 is an extensive music production suite with a wide range of capabilities. For starters, it includes a comprehensive collection of synthesizers, drum machines, and samplers, giving you the tools to create a vast array of sounds. Additionally, Komplete 8 features a variety of effects processors, including reverbs, delays, and distortions, allowing you to shape and enhance your sounds. The software also comes with a selection of virtual instruments, such as pianos, guitars, and basses, providing you with a realistic and expressive playing experience.

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ABSYNTH 5

Synthesizers

Yes

400 additional sounds in Komplete 8

Semi_modular synthesizer for pads, grooves and abstract soundscapes

BATTERY 3

Drums and Percussion

Yes

Available Separately

Professional yet easy to use drum sampler with vast mapping and tweaking potential and a 12 GB library

FM8

Synthesizers

Yes

200 additional sounds in Komplete 8

Crystalline, razor sharp digital sounds,embodying the bright, lively sound of FM synthesis

GUITAR RIG 5 PRO

Guitar and Bass

Yes

New in Komplete 8 / Kontrol Version available separately

17 amps and cabinets and 54 effects deliver perfect guitar or bass tone and the ultimate rack for studio and creative effects.

KONTAKT 5

Sampler

Yes

New version in Komplete 8

Industry standard software sampler, renowned for its audio engine, flexible architecture and vast 43 GB library

MASSIVE

Synthesizers

Yes

750 additional sounds in Komplete 8

Heavyweight synthesizer built on an analog concept and perfect for heavy basses and piercing leads

REAKTOR 5.6

Synthesizers

Yes

Powerful modular studio with over 70 synthesizers, sound generators,grooveboxes, sequencers and effects at your fingertips

ABBEY ROAD 60s DRUMS

Drums and Percussion

Yes

Offers the pure sound of two famous 1960s drum kits, recorded with vintage equipment at Abbey Road.

BERLIN CONCERT GRAND

Pianos and Keys

Yes

Offers enormously expressive power right to the top of the highest treble – a charming instrument, vibrant and full of life.

NEW YORK CONCERT GRAND

Pianos and Keys

Yes

A high definition reproduction of a popular grand piano, and consists of premium samples of a perfectly maintained instrument.

RAMMFIRE

Guitar and Bass

Yes

A groundbreaking amp emulation based o n Rammstein guitarist Richard Z. Kruspe’s personal setup.

REAKTOR PRISM

Synthesizers

Yes

A unique and responsive polyphonic modal synthesis instrument with fascinating sound shaping capabilities

REAKTOR SPARK

Synthesizers

Yes

Aggressive, dynamic synth based on a unique REAKTOR ensemble developed by Native Instruments’ founder Stephan Schmitt

REFLEKTOR

Creative and Studio Effects

Yes

A versatile convolution reverb - 300 Impulse Responses -supreme audio quality, zero latency - realistic rooms to virtual acoustics.

SCARBEE A-200

Pianos and Keys

Yes

A classic and versatile electric piano, sampled to perfection with all its characteristic dynamic range intact.

SCARBEE CLAVINET/PIANET

Pianos and Keys

Yes

Provides the sounds of two legendary keyboards, expertly sampled and brimming with unique character.

SCARBEE MARK I

Pianos and Keys

Yes

The sound of an iconic electric piano. Beautifully sampled and perfectly preserved in all its brilliance.

SCARBEE MM-BASS

Guitar and Bass

Yes

Creamy bass sound of 70s disco and funk at your fingertips – either dry or via four different amps.

THE FINGER

Creative and Studio Effects

Yes

Derived from Tim Exile’s live setup and is a new type of live performance and realtime remix tool featuring 40 playable effects.

TRAKTOR’S 12

Creative and Studio Effects

Yes

Controlled by just 4 intuitive knobs and buttons, a dozen of TRAKTOR's effects have been adapted for easy use within a DAW.

UPRIGHT PIANO

Pianos and Keys

Yes

A traditional piano with a warm and distinctive sound, ideal for productions that require something other than a ‘perfect’ piano sound.

VIENNA CONCERT GRAND

Pianos and Keys

Yes

Truly reproduces the power and ‘singing’ sound of this Viennese legend, beautifully capturing the resonance of a classic continental grand.

VINTAGE ORGANS

Pianos and Keys

Yes

The classic sounds of the golden age. Based on Farfisa® Compact, Vox Continental™ II and Hammond® B 3, C3, and M3 organs

RETRO MACHINES MK2

Synthesizers

Yes

New

Based on samples from legendary vintage analog synths and keyboards from the 70s and 80s

TRANSIENT MASTER

Creative and Studio Effects

Yes

New

An intuitive envelope shaper and a great tool for dynamically placing instruments in the mix - a "go-to" tool for finding the mix sweet spot

WEST AFRICA

Drums and Percussion

Yes

New

Vibrant percussion and enchanting melodic instruments, play solo or as polyrhythmic ensembles + intuitive pattern sequencer.

ABBEY ROAD 70s DRUMS

Drums and Percussion

Yes

New

Samples two distinctive vintage drum kits from the 1970s, recorded using classic vintage equipment.

ABBEY ROAD 80s DRUMS

Drums and Percussion

Yes

New

Delivers the iconic sounds of a decade via two premium drum kits recorded with classic period outboard gear.

ABBEY ROAD MODERN DRUMS

Drums and Percussion

Yes

New

Provides the highest quality contemporary drum sounds. The dream setup for modern pop and rock producers.

ALICIA’S KEYS

Pianos and Keys

Yes

Available Separately

The sound of the soul superstar’s very own studio piano – a rare Yamaha C3 Neo. Perfectly sampled and utilising many authentic details.

BALINESE GAMELAN

Drums and Percussion

Yes

New

Brings to life the rich, complex textures of the Gamelan, exquisitely sampled by Soniccouture.

EVOLVE MUTATIONS

Strings and Cinematic

Yes

New

A ready to use instrument for film scores, game audio, electronic and pop music productions, with 2 GB collection of rhythm and tonality.

EVOLVE MUTATIONS 2

Strings and Cinematic

Yes

New

Bringing 2 GB of new and original AV sounds for composers of film and TV scores, game sound designers and music producers.

GEORGE DUKE SOUL TREASURES

Pianos and Keys

Yes

New

An instrument with 500 soul drenched keyboard phrases, recorded with vintage gear, and perfectly sliced and tempo synced for instant use.

MASCHINE DRUM SELECTION

Drums and Percussion

Yes

New

A groove construction tool providing 20 drum kits taken from the MASCHINE library.

RAZOR

Synthesizers

Yes

New

Additive synthesizer created by maverick Berlin producer Errorsmith

SCARBEE FUNK GUITAR

Guitar and Bass

Yes

New

Instant playability delivers the genuine flavour of the funk, letting you create driving rhythm guitar lines in minutes.

SCARBEE JAY-BASS

Guitar and Bass

Yes

New

Perfectly sampled slapped and finger bass with three pickup positions and a wealth of playing techniques.

SCARBEE MM-BASS AMPED

Guitar and Bass

Yes

New

Creamy bass sound of 70s disco and funk at your fingertips – either dry or via four different amps.

SCARBEE PRE-BASS

Guitar and Bass

Yes

New

A sampled Fender Precision Bass – recorded D.I. and through four different amps.

SCARBEE PRE-BASS AMPED

Guitar and Bass

Yes

New

A sampled Fender Precision Bass – recorded D.I. and through four different amps.

SESSION STRINGS PRO

Strings and Cinematic

Yes

Available Separately

Gold standard for contemporary strings. An 11piece ensemble, recorded in four different settings for maximum flexibility and realism.

SOLID BUS COMP

Creative and Studio Effects

Yes

New

Inspired by a legendary outboard compressor, delivering a tight and transparent sound to your finished mix

SOLID DYNAMICS

Creative and Studio Effects

Yes

New

Combines stereo compressor with gate/expander. Based on a classic 80s mix console & gives a clean, responsive sound for drums, vocals etc.

SOLID EQ

Creative and Studio Effects

Yes

New

Gives you two parametric EQs enabling pinpoint accuracy for surgical problem solving to broader sound smoothing.

STUDIO DRUMMER

Drums and Percussion

Yes

New / Available Separately

The perfect realisation of a drummer in software – 3 premium acoustic kits, a fully featured mixer and effects section plus over 3,500 beats and fills.

THE MOUTH

Creative and Studio Effects

Yes

New

Generate melodies and harmonies out of source fed audio material - for studio jamming or on stage as a dynamic performance instrument.

VC160

Creative and Studio Effects

Yes

New

Based on a popular VCA compressor - provides a huge threshold range, and is mostly used for mixing/enhancing drums.

VC2A

Creative and Studio Effects

Yes

New

An electro-optical tube compressor with a smooth, silky sound. Its warm and natural sound is great for guitars, bass, pads, strings and vocals.

VC76

Creative and Studio Effects

Yes

New

An accurate emulation of a legendary studio compressor. With a punchy, clear high end, it’s great for drums, vocals and limiting the stereo sum.

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KONTAKT 5 – NEW VERSION

KONTAKT 5 is the industry_standard software_sampler, renowned for its audio engine,

super_flexible architecture and vast 43 GB library of state_of_the_art sounds. With new

effects like Solid Bus Comp and Solid G_EQ, new Adaptive Resonance filters, and an

integrated MIDI file player, it’s more powerful than ever.

REAKTOR 5.6

REAKTOR 5.6 is a powerful modular studio with over 70 synthesizers, sound generators,grooveboxes, sequencers and effects at your fingertips and more on the online users library

, as well as 3,000+ instruments

freely available in the Online User Library. REAKTOR is a vast playground for creative

minds.

SYNTHESIZERS

NEW: RETRO MACHINES MK2 is entirely based on samples from legendary vintage analog synths and keyboards from the 70s and 80s

. You get over 20 outstanding instruments,

each with an amazing effects section, and a versatile and easy to use arpeggiator.

NEW: RAZOR is an additive synthesizer created by maverick Berlin producer Errorsmith. It

has a characteristically dynamic and precise sound suited to tense basses, bristling leads

and shifting, sci_fi soundscape

REAKTOR SPARK is a truly aggressive, dynamic synth based on a unique REAKTOR ensemble developed by Native Instruments’ founder Stephan Schmitt

REAKTOR PRISM uses modal synthesis to produce a unique and responsive polyphonic instrument with fascinating sound shaping capabilities

750 ADDITIONAL SOUNDS: MASSIVE is the heavyweight synthesizer built on an analog concept and perfect for heavy basses and piercing leads

. Now with 750 additional sounds

400 ADDITIONAL SOUNDS: ABSYNTH 5 is a modern legend – a semi_modular synthesizer for pads, grooves and abstract soundscapes

. Take your tracks out of the ordinary with the

400 additional presets.

200 ADDITIONAL SOUNDS: FM8 features crystalline, razor_sharp digital sounds,embodying the bright, lively sound of FM synthesis and delivering unsurpassed depth, brilliance, and dynamism

. Now with over 200 new presets added to the already extensive

collection.

STRINGS AND CINEMATIC

NEW: EVOLVE MUTATIONS is a ready_to_use instrument for film scores, game audio,

electronic and pop music productions, made up of a 2 GB collection of rhythm and

tonality.

NEW: SESSION STRINGS PRO is the new gold standard for contemporary strings. Take

control of an 11_piece ensemble, recorded in four different settings for maximum flexibility

and realism.

NEW: EVOLVE MUTATIONS 2 takes audio_visual sound design up a notch, bringing 2 GB

of new and original sounds for composers of film and TV scores, game sound designers and

music producers seeking unique effects and textures.

PIANOS AND KEYS

NEW: ALICIA’S KEYS is the sound of the soul superstar’s very own studio piano – a rare

Yamaha C3 Neo. Perfectly sampled from the artist's own playing and utilizing many

authentic details.

NEW YORK CONCERT GRAND is a high_definition reproduction of a popular grand piano,

and consists of premium samples of a perfectly maintained instrument.

VIENNA CONCERT GRAND truly reproduces the power and ‘singing’ sound of this Viennese

legend, beautifully capturing the resonance of a classic continental grand.

SCARBEE CLAVINET/PIANET provides the sounds of two legendary keyboards, expertly

sampled and brimming with unique character.

SCARBEE MARK I is the sound of an iconic electric piano, beautifully sampled and

perfectly preserved in all its brilliance.

SCARBEE A_200 is a classic and versatile electric piano, sampled to perfection with all its

characteristic dynamic range intact.

VINTAGE ORGANS gives you access to the classic sounds of the golden age. Based on

high_quality recordings of the Farfisa® Compact, Vox Continental™ II and Hammond® B_

3, C_3, and M_3 organs, VINTAGE ORGANS is full of charm and character.

NEW: GEORGE DUKE SOUL TREASURES is an instrument with 500 souldrenched

keyboard phrases, recorded with vintage gear, and perfectly sliced and tempo_synced for

instant use.

BERLIN CONCERT GRAND offers enormously expressive power right to the top of the

highest treble – a charming, poetic instrument, vibrant and full of life.

UPRIGHT PIANO is a traditional piano with a warm and distinctive sound, ideal for

productions that require something other than a ‘perfect’ piano sound.

GUITAR AND BASS

NEW VERSION: GUITAR RIG 5 PRO’s 17 amps and cabinets and 54 effects deliver perfect guitar or bass tone. Not only for guitars, it’s also the ultimate rack for studio and creative effects.

NEW: SCARBEE MM_BASS and MM_BASS NEW AMPED put the creamy bass sound of 70s

disco and funk at your fingertips – either dry or via four different amps.

RAMMFIRE is a ground_breaking amp emulation based on Rammstein guitarist Richard Z.

Kruspe’s personal setup.

NEW: SCARBEE JAY_BASS is the perfectly sampled slapped and finger bass with three

pick_up positions and a wealth of playing techniques.

NEW: SCARBEE FUNK GUITARIST gives you the instrument and the musician. Its instant

playability delivers the genuine flavor of the funk, letting you create driving rhythm guitar

lines in minutes.

NEW: SCARBEE PRE_BASS and PRE_BASS AMPED are two versions of a sampled Fender

Precision Bass – recorded D.I. and through four different amps.

DRUMS AND PERCUSSION

ABBEY ROAD I 60s DRUMS offers the pure sound of two famous 1960s drum kits,

recorded with vintage equipment at Abbey Road.

NEW: ABBEY ROAD I 70s DRUMS samples two distinctive vintage drum kits from the

1970s, recorded using classic vintage equipment.

BATTERY 3 is the professional yet easy_to_use drum sampler with vast mapping and tweaking potential and a 12 GB library

NEW: STUDIO DRUMMER is the perfect realization of a drummer in software – three

premium acoustic kits, a fully_featured mixer and effects section plus over 3,500 beats

and fills.

NEW: BALINESE GAMELAN brings to life the rich, complex textures of the Gamelan,

exquisitely sampled by Soniccouture.

NEW: MASCHINE DRUM SELECTION is a groove construction tool providing 20 drum kits

taken from the MASCHINE library.

NEW: ABBEY ROAD I 80s DRUMS delivers the iconic sounds of a decade via two premium

drum kits recorded with classic period outboard gear.

NEW: ABBEY ROAD I MODERN DRUMS provides the highest quality contemporary drum

sounds. The dream setup for modern pop and rock producers.

NEW: WEST AFRICA delivers vibrant percussion and enchanting melodic instruments,

playable solo or as polyrhythmic ensembles, plus an intuitive pattern sequencer.

CREATIVE AND STUDIO EFFECTS

NEW: SOLID EQ gives you two parametric EQs that are a superb all_round frequency

adjustment tool kit – from pinpoint accuracy for surgical problem solving to broader sound

smoothing.

NEW: SOLID BUS COMP is inspired by a legendary outboard compressor, delivering a tight

and transparent sound to your finished mix – adding power and punch without

compromising clarity

NEW: SOLID DYNAMICS combines a stereo compressor with a gate/expander. Based on a

classic 80s mix console, it gives you a clean, responsive sound for drums, vocals, and

more.

NEW: VC 2A is a software emulation of a true specialist – an electrooptical tube

compressor with a smooth, silky sound. Its smooth warm and natural sound makes it great

for guitars, bass, pads, strings and vocals.

NEW: VC 76 is an outstandingly accurate emulation of a legendary studio compressor. With

a characteristic presence and a punchy, clear high_end, VC 76 is great for drums, vocals

and limiting the stereo sum.

NEW: VC 160 is based on a popular VCA compressor found in studios all over the world.

The VC 160 provides a huge threshold range, and is mostly used for mixing drums, adding

a definitive ‘thwack’ or ‘knock’ to even the dullest kick and snare.

THE FINGER is derived from Tim Exile’s live setup and is a new type of live performance

and real_time remix tool featuring 40 playable effects – the potential for audio mayhem is

unparalleled.

NEW: THE MOUTH – Tim Exile's latest creation – is designed to generate melodies and

harmonies out of whatever audio material you feed it. The perfect starting point for

jamming in the studio, or on stage as a lively, dynamic performance instrument.

TRAKTOR’S 12 brings the world of DJ effects to the studio. A dozen of TRAKTOR's tried

and tested effects have been adapted for easy use within your DAW. Controlled by only four

intuitive knobs and buttons, the effects retain a serious amount of sound mangling

potential

REFLEKTOR is a versatile convolution reverb with over 300 Impulse Responses, supreme

audio quality and zero latency, providing a range of reverbs from realistic rooms to virtual

acoustics.

NEW: TRANSIENT MASTER is an intuitive envelope shaper and a great tool for dynamically

placing instruments in the mix. Based on a studio favorite, it’s a go_to tool for finding the

sweet spot in the mix – the secret spice for drums and percussion.

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Model: Komplete 8

Category: Gaming controls

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