Native Instruments - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Native Instruments? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
Leak: Native Instruments standalone Maschine+ groove box imminent?
08 Sep 2020 · Is Native Instruments about to release a standalone groove box? A leak from VintageKing reveals what could be a self-contained version of Maschine that they are calling Maschine+. This could be good.
Hell has frozen over: NI Guitar Rig Pro 6 is coming!
01 Sep 2020 · Native Instruments has just announced the imminent release of Guitar Rig Pro 6 - and we may finally have an update worthy of what was once a force to be reckoned with in virtual amp sims.
Komplete 13: New sounds, new guitar tones and absolutely everything else
01 Sep 2020 · Native Instruments has announced Komplete 13 bringing together everything that's appeared since version 12 plus a handful of previously unseen sources of sound and a brand new version of Guitar Rig.
Best 1176 Compressor Emulation Plug-ins: The definitive list
08 Aug 2020 · No doubt, the 1176 is one of the most popular compressor designs of all time - here's our list of the best 1176 plug-in emulations to get this classic sound into your DAW.
Reaktor Blocks 6.4 update: You can now patch User Blocks into racks
24 Jul 2020 · Seems obvious but up until now user-made Blocks couldn't use the front patching "racks" concept that was introduced in version 6.3 - but with 6.4 now they can!
The best reverb plug-ins (of this year so far)
24 Jul 2020 · 2020 has been a good year for reverb plug-ins so far with many interesting new releases. Here's our list of the best new reverb plug-ins that came out in the last few months.
Native Instruments helps out with new Community Drive sound pack
15 Jul 2020 · The new Community Drive sound pack from Native Instruments has contributions from 14 top artists and producers, and aims to raise funds for musicians affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Save big on NI Komplete 12 updates and upgrades at Thomann
29 May 2020 · Until 30 June 2020, Thomann is selling updates and upgrades to Native Instruments Komplete 12 / Komplete 12 Ultimate suite at significant discounts. Grab 'em while they're hot.
Deal: Over 30% off the Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S3 DJ controller
27 May 2020 · Does your DJ rig need an update? The Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S3 controller is currently on sale at over 30% off. Get the 4-channel controller and audio interface at a great price!
Native Instruments pulls the plug on legacy products
10 Mar 2020 · If your older projects rely on Native Instruments products, it's time to prepare: NI has released a long list of discontinued legacy products that you won't be able to install anymore after May 31.
NI Maschine to become “start to finish” production gear in next updates
05 Mar 2020 · A future Maschine 2.10 update will provide major workflow enhancements, NI says on its forum, making Maschine an end-to-end music creation solution. Not surprisingly, user reaction is positive...
Native Instruments Raum: another FREE reverb plug-in for X-mas
19 Dec 2019 · Native Instruments has released the Raum reverb plug-in as a free Christmas gift. Raum looks like another simple reverb, but it's got a few cool tricks up its sleeve. Free until January 16!
Massive X 1.1 update fixes the envelope visualisation and adds new skins
01 Nov 2019 · Native Instruments has released the 1.1 update to Massive X and addressed a couple of cosmetic issues that users have been moaning about and given us a bunch more presets.
Top 7 Free Amp Sims: The best freeware virtual guitar amp plug-ins
12 Oct 2019 · Isn't it amazing how good the quality of amp sims and virtual guitar amplifiers has become? Here are 7 great-sounding free amp sims that won't cost you a thing - download 'em now!
Is Native Instruments in trouble?
03 Sep 2019 · According to disgruntled employees, Native Instruments is haemorrhaging staff and closing down parts of its business - while Behringer throws out a safety net. It's all a bit nuts, to be honest.
Native Instruments Massive X is here. Finally!
27 Jun 2019 · Native Instruments has released its hotly anticipated update to Massive, Massive X! And it's certainly a big update - but can it live up to the enormous expectations?
Native Instruments Massive X set for June 27 release date
25 Jun 2019 · After months of waiting, it looks like Native Instruments Massive X is about to be released. Word is that the software synthesizer will come out on June 27, as NI has revealed on social media.
Native Instruments updates Komplete Audio 6 USB audio interface
08 May 2019 · Native Instruments has announced an updated version of the Komplete Audio 6 USB audio interface. It’s now black like the newly released Komplete Audio 1 and 2. What else is new?
Reaktor 6.3 update: Blocks front patching and free Blocks Base modular rig
15 Apr 2019 · A small update to Reaktor brings a huge change to the Blocks environment - you can now patch directly in the front! Blocks Base is your free 24 module starting point and Primes doubles that up for €99.
Native Instruments reveals details about the Massive X software synth
15 Mar 2019 · In what is surely one of the most eagerly anticipated releases of a software synth ever, Native Instruments is finally telling us more about what the upcoming Massive X will be capable of.
NAMM 2019: Komplete Kontrol M32 micro keyed mini controller
24 Jan 2019 · Native Instruments smallest and cheapest way into the Komplete eco-system with the Komplete Kontrol M32 MIDI controller keyboard and NKS control station.
NAMM 2019: Komplete Audio 1 and 2 affordable USB audio interfaces
24 Jan 2019 · Native Instruments first audio interface release since the Audio 6 the Komplete Audio 1 and Audio 2 are neat and tidy 2-input USB audio interfaces with LED meters and a nice big volume knob.