Komplete Start
Free multi-engine synth by Native Instruments
What Komplete Start is
Native Instruments’ free bundle, headlined by Massive X Player with 60 presets plus Kontakt Player and Leap.
- Massive X Player synth with 60 presets
- Kontakt 8 Player, Leap sampler, Factory Selection
- Expansions: Analog Dreams, Ethereal Earth, Hypha
Requires the Native Access installer and an NI account.
How to install Komplete Start
Komplete Start runs on Windows and macOS. It ships as VST3, AU and AAX, plus a standalone version that needs no DAW. Logic Pro and GarageBand users need the AU build. Download it from native-instruments.com, run the installer or copy the plugin into your plugin folder, then rescan plugins in your DAW.
Questions
Is Komplete Start free?
Yes. Komplete Start is free with account from Native Instruments. A free account is needed to activate it.
What plugin formats does Komplete Start support?
Komplete Start is available as VST3, AU, AAX and Standalone.
Which operating systems run Komplete Start?
Komplete Start runs on Windows and macOS.
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