Man, sensational! I'm just a beginner from Brazil, who during the pandemic decided to go back to studying music again after 20 years without picking up a guitar, I set up my small studio, using a komplete audio 6 and a komplete kontrol M32 controller. I want to learn production from the beginning, your tips and musical subtlety is inspiring to me. A hug from Brazil straight to you and I continue to follow your teachings.
Grabbed a free 3rd party Kontakt player library, crossed graded to Kontakt for $125 then upgraded to Komplete 13 for anther $200. Play the system when you can.
@@Highcastle_of_Tone You must have had a version of Komplete to get that price, correct? I would love to get Ultimate but it would be $499 for me to upgrade. Probably just going to upgrade to Standard for now.
I got komplete regular last year. I'm STILL discovering sounds. As a composer for library music it's infinitely useful. Gonna see if I can squeeze the funds to upgrade to ultimate but trust me, the regular is incredible as it is. I loved your example of using world instruments to create such an interesting sound from just two minor chords!
@@SanjayC Hi Sanjay. How do you get battery to record in your daw? I have it on my desktop along with absynth and others while all the other packs are in my native instruments folder. Does Battery operate outside of Kontakt? I can hear the drum samples when I click on them in Battery but how do I get that playing on my keyboard and into the DAW? Thanks!
The ultimate and most enjoyable ride of Komplete 13’s bundles! I loved your favorite piano and the piece you played. Your enthusiasm, passion, and creativity, for making the music you love, is contagious!
Nice one. I started out with Select, but there's so much more in the Standard edition. The Discovery series stuff (Indian, Middle Eastern, Cuban) was a big part of it. Also, I agree with you that it's worth getting the full versions of Kontakt and Reaktor. The only problem is that now I can spend so much time just searching around, I'm making music less....
I’ve had komplete standard for many years. Something to note is that periodically NI do crazy upgrade deals so you can go from 12 to 13 usually for £89 rather than the full price. They also do similar level upgrades so if you want to make the jump from standard to ultimate they take into account what you already have and you just pay for the additional content but still at a massively discounted price compared to buying the stand alone instrument.
Standard version is imo the best priced bundle. Allas, it will cost you a bit more, but combining the standard with some 3’rd party plugins, like Orange evolution series guitars, and Eg Albion One will be quite a notch up in quality sounds. The stradi violin is quite good, but the rest of NI’s orchestral sounds, even the Pro ones just doesn’t math up, if you want to make it sound real.
I just bought Collector's Edition.. It's absolutely insane, I'd go as far as to say it's overwhelming how much stuff comes with it. SUCH a learning curve ahead, but just going through 15-20 different instruments today, they all sound amazing & very very usable in productions to say the least!
WOW that beat you made SanJay is me 1000%( sheesh)>you took me on a trip around the world . One way. lol. i'v been looping 7:34 to 8:50 since this gem dropped. fire content as usual.
I follow your channel regularly. Iv been playing keyboards for about 42 years and am a grade 7 trinity college of london pianist. All that aside, I regularly watch your videos. The reason I write to you is my mother is extremely unwell with post covid issues and last night she was serious. I saw a lot of your videos and somewhere in my soul it really calmed me down. The way you explain tonality, the sincerity with which you go about making your videos are truly spectacular. For that moment I forgot all my worries .. thanks for the great videos and god bless you
I really wish they would offer a subscription plan. Would you be willing to bring that up with them? Since you’re officially their new face? Most plans are $19-29 a month. I personally would pay $50 a month for ultimate. That’s $600 a year for 2 years
I’ll be tracking as well. Often sales in Winter. I did just realize (happily) that my owned Komplete 12 Select Full gives me a discount towards Komplete 13 Ultimate for what I paid for. So it’s easier for people to buy into the ecosystem and later upgrade without a loss of investment of money at least from Select to one of the other bundles.
I've got 12 UCE and I love it. Not decided if it's worth it to go to 13, or if I should just wait for 14. Not a LOT of new stuff from 12 to 13...but the new stuff that is there is nice...but it's $500 to upgrade. A bit steep.
I wasn’t sure if the Ultimate was enough or if the Ultimate Collectors Edition was the right choice.. your video helped in getting some clarity. Thank you for putting in the effort to make and share it. All the best.
Thanks, great video Sanjay! The only ridiculous thing is how NI are showing things like "worth $100,000, now $1,000, so you save 99%!!! MUST PURCHASE". I understand companies using this sales tactic a bit, but they've gone way O.T.T. here.
I've just got Collectors Edition and this Orchestra kills me. One of the best out there. Plus the Cinematic products which are simply amazing! 73 Expansions...no words.
Wow! If Omnisphere had someone like you demo-ing their multitudes of sounds as well as drums and keys instead of just synths and strings I might have erroneously jumped to that! I am so glad that I got Komplete 13!
God damn it.. you woke up my passion for music production again.. it was asleep for a little over 10 years! This sounds so great! I wanna get back just for fun!
You know, the same happened to me. I stopped making music for 10 years, and when I came back to it, things were so much better! And then this youtube channel happened and now, I'm inspired again! So yeah....get back to it!
I have the Komplete 12 Ultimate's edition and I wasn't sure if wanted to spend another couple hundreds on the collector's edition of Komplete 13 I'm gonna wait for sales but thanks for making my wallet empty again Sanjay Great review man, keep up the good work !
I own Komplete 12 Ultimate now, I am going to upgrade to 13 Collectors Edition as soon as it goes on sale for me, probably sometime in December. The upgrade to Collectors is $599 regularly, but when it's on sale, it will be $299, so it's totally worth it at that point. It will be a Christmas gift to myself!
As someone who learned his craft using cracked software, I told myself back then: if I am going to ask people to pay for my music, I need to put the money where the mouth is - so to speak - and pay for my tools. When I was ready to put my music out there for the public, I made sure everything I was using was legitimate.
As a 14 y.o kid I always felt guilty for using cracked software. But, then again... What else can I do? Bugging my parents to buy me a 100$ sample pack won't do me good in the long run. I just made a promise to myself to pay back all the softwares I use after I can pay them on my own. In the meantime, i used the chance to learn all the softwares i cracked... Tho, I'll try my best not to do it too much. Also, about freeware stuff: Tried it, been there. No thanks. Free synth is good though. -Addendum, viruses and such: I'm fairly careful when it comes to download links and at times where there are malwares in the crack i know some fancy hax to get rid of em. Ah yeah, add that to the list of why not to use cracked softwares. Don't ask why I know this.
@@marander512 I think he just wanted to be inclusive with his question. Also with such a big community, there might be people who think of stuff that one hasn't thought about yet. Together we're strong, stay friendly :)
Nice review Sanjay, you touched on some great instruments. I've the Ultimate Collector's edition, and I'm surprised you didn't mention Mysteria, an amazing piece of cinematic instrumentation. Keep up the good work!
I have just bought Komplete standard and I'm watching different videos before I test drive. That last beat before the video ended is EPIC!!! I hope I have access to those drum sounds!
My free Komplete bundles have served me well. I’ll have to improve my keyboard skills before an upgrade. Maybe you can find work scoring film/TV? 😎 I know it’s a tough gig, but you seem a natural!
@ Sanjay C Im setting my music studio in 2021 and I'm buying a Mac computer with Logic Pro X. So, these KOMPLETE 13 plugins does work in Logic too? I want them so badly! I am a intermediate, not a PRO musician. But I'm still learning it how we can get the best EQs, compressors, synths including my keyboard/MIDI controller as time passes by, and by the way this sounds GREAT by any standard! It's like if I use and set instruments from Logic + a Legacy synth + the NI KOMPLETE 13 plugins package and the best VST or DAW plugins = I am creating the FUTURE of MUSIC by myself, INCREDIBLE!
I have the ultimate collector’s edition😍 love it♥️ Waiting for the 50% sale maybe on Black Friday, to upgrade my bundle to Komplete 13. I started from select, upgrading that to standard, then ultimate and finally collector’s edition. I guess buying a hardware first and upgrading the bundles in 50% sale is the best deal.🤗
Hi Sanjay! I own K12 Standard. My problem is I own every Expansion Pack there is and several instruments not given in this by itself. If I upgrade I’m not getting much extra except Butch Vig. I would like to have the new guitar rig 6 and some of the new instruments just recently added. Should I sell my expansions to use towards the upgrade? Otherwise I’m just stuck with a lot of what I already have. I think NI should give a buyback plan on expansions and instruments already purchased to buyers like me who are loyal to them when upgrading Komplete Suites. Anyway love you and your channel, keep it going as you are inspiring to me and many others!
It seems like part of their business model to make upgrades enticing, but fairly minimal in new content while still selling everything individually. It might be convenient for you, but I don't see why NI would do a buyback plan.
Most people skip a version while upgrading. I personally upgrade every time and don’t buy any expansion/instrument as and when they come. I think you should sell some expansions and upgrade as you will get most of those expansions back with the upgrade!
Do you mean Update to K13 Standard? You will get Butch Vig Drums, Super 8, Cuba, Modular Icons, Noire, Session Guitar Electric and Guitar Rig Pro 6. That's IMHO a good offer, even if you own all Expansion Packs but I would wait till the Thanksgiving special in a few Weeks.
@@saudade494 I don’t think they will have a thanksgiving offer so soon after the release. It will be unfair to those who updated just a month ago! They might have offers on the hardware/software bundles.
I bought year ago komplete 12 select I was very inspired but after few months I started getting bored with it. Now I’m looking for some deals maybe will upgrade to standard 13 and buy it with keys - we will see 😃 I really liked that beat you made with standard edition really good 😄
I did the same, I just realized that money spent on Komplete 12 DOES give me a discount on Komplete 13. That and there are sales coming up in Winter. I’ll be moving from 12 Select Full to 13 Ultimate I believe.
@@alexshdvideo I bought select 12 with audio 2 so it also was nice deal for last winter sale. So I will keep my fingers crossed for your Komplete 13 upgrade 😉
More and more I am really loving your channel! I relate to you in so many ways as far as what I want out of my studio, and you seem to review every single thing I potentially want to add to my studio. I can't thank you enough for all the content you create, the OBVIOUS hard work you put into each and every one of your videos, and the sheer passion for it all! I've been on the fence about either buying a new Roland Fantom, or trading my liking for "all-in-ones" and going with Ultimate Collector's Edition with an NI Komplete S88 MK2. Though I'd like to think NI has listened to its customers and will want to release an MK3, but with the addition of knobs and sliders with all that real estate the MK2 has..
Thank you for this gorgeous video! Big fan of the whole Komplete bundle and finally have the Ultimate version. The only thing I still miss in Komplete is a big epic women/man/child choir library. I hope they will do a collaborative with Strezov or so for the next version of Komplete...
Your music piece with the tabla and middle eastern lead instrument was so good. You should release a separate video with that music track and loop it. I'd watch it a thousand times bro. You are amazing sir.
Ahhh, a video I have been hoping to see. I wish I had some time earlier, but I hope you're still watching this video for comments. I have komplete 12 standard. When I got this it was for 50% off. I picked this one because it had the most bang for my buck for my needs, which is mostly symphonic and acoustic sounds (and Kontakt full version!). When I got this bundle, I also received a truckload of synths and samplers that I don't really use much, but sometimes goof around with. I still prefer using my ROLI/FXpansion synths over most I got with komplete 12, with some exceptions. Now then, with all this in mind, and my needs pretty much similar with the desire to build a better library, I don't know if paying 200 usd to move to komplete 13 standard is worth it. Ultimate for more strings is nice, but not in my budget right now. I won't even mention the big brother. What is your opinion, being someone that got to test these versions, and probably know a good deal of 12? I always trust and appreciate your opinions, so I hope you can shed some light on this matter for me. Thanks!
Currently own Komplete 12 Standard and although I would love to upgrade, I am already overwhelmed with all the sounds I currently have! Glad that my version came with Raum and the other FX Plugins because they are gorgeous! Awesome video as always Sanjay C!
I have Komplete 13 standard, which is more than enough for me ! I also purchased Arturia V collection 7 to complete it during the sales (thanks Sanjay) but I’m having a hard time installing it into my Native environnement (I see the instruments in Maschine, I have the previews but the plugins won’t load here). As soon as I succeed to install this all, I will have my dream setup ! (For now ^^)
I'm still pretty new and am blown away by what was already included with my M32. Am considering the Black Friday deal on Select and can always come back next year for Standard if need be -- it's cheaper to upgrade to Select then to Standard than it is to buy Standard outright so might as well take Select out on its own first and see. Thanks for the video!
Last year I got select & the expansion to standard. Today have gone to ultimate. Next year I’ll go collector’s edition. Maybe it will be Komplete 14 by then. Great video.
There's a lot of brass samples out there. As a brass player when I heard that sforzando I got nostalgic. I think a lot of sound libraries don't know how to add expression to brass. Strings is very well-covered interms of articulation and tone, many sample creators probably don't know about the intracacies of how brass can respond.
Thank you for all this great information, time you put into researching.. it is helping a lot... I was wondering what is the device next to the audio interface on your desk (shown between 0:05 - 0:08s), its black, ir has one big nob and 6 smaller nobs on it with various buttons... thank you in advance...
I got Komplete Select 12 for FREE when I purchased my S88-MkII controller. Now I can upgrade to Komplete 13 for $199.50 and from there upgrade to Komplete 13 Ultimate Collector's Edition for $499.50, or if I don't want to go that high, to just Komplete 13 Ultimate for only $299.50. I'm still giving myself some time to think about it and evaluate if it's worth getting the Collector's Edition. Offers are good for 5 more days.
I'm actually new to Logic Poo as it is, and I'm visually impaired. I'll be starting off with Select when I get my keyboard and hopefuly upglading up slowly.
That’s awesome! I have several visually impaired musicians filling my channel. I hope you find other things that help you here. Congrats on your new keyboard!
I have Komplete 12 Ultimate. I'd upgrade to 13 for guitar rig and a few of those vocal sounds, but I don't feel like it's worth the cost for me at this point. Seeing guitar rig 6, it looks to me like they MOSTLY streamlined the interface and added some of the great effects that i already have (Raum, VC76 etc) into the workflow of GR 6. This makes me feel even more like I can do without. . . . for now. :D
@@SanjayC I feel like the standard would be a good choice for getting into the ecosystem Sanjay, if I were to buy komplete 13, I'd go with the standard, and will think of upgrading considering my opinions on the standard ❤️
Hello Sanjay, Just bought select with a discount code from below and upgraded to Ultimate. I made sure to use your links for each purchase. Thank you for showing the differences. I had my eye on Noire for a long time. Also on Kontakt to use the freebies that people create and share on the Pianobook project by Spitfire creators. I am new to your channel but will see if you have anything on recording/ creating your own sounds with Kontakt. Thanks again and hope the kickback supports a little.
For a few months I've wanted a Korg Kronos 2 88, it was my dream instrument and I've been saving up the cash to buy it. I've changed my mind!! Gotta be the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK2 and Komplete 13 Ultimate Collectors Edition. That combo will be amazing. Counting the days until I purchase, can't wait :) Thanks for this review, Sanjay, you helped me decide and I'm so glad I changed my mind!
I’ve learned my lesson as a NI 12 CE owner: resist buying individual items as they come out. With 13 out, my 13 CE upgrade “offer” is $499. Checking my order history shows I paid $349 for individual items after I had upgraded from 12 Select up to 12 CE. If I knew then what I know now I could pay $499 now to get all items vs now paying $499 in addition to the $349 already paid. I can’t justify $848 total to 13 CE. It’s like buying some items twice. It would sure be nice if there were some sort of true up upgrade based on what you’ve already bought. Such as $350 vs $499 for me having bought multiple items as they came out. So I wait until next summer for 50% upgrade sale and get 13 CE + items added between now and then or wait longer and get 13 CE before 14 comes out and save more.
Master SC happy to watch another anazing video and sharing. Your are the musicians HERO. making reviews and sharing important information for us before we go into get something maybe we don't really need. Thank you again and I loved the song you showed here with the world instruments. super cool! Best wishes always! btw... download this huge packs can take days right? or is just my slow connection haha.
I have the beginnings bundle snd I find myself more and more into it, It is very processed heavy on my poor MacBook Air (mid-2013) but I still try my best to make the full out of what I have.
i have buy the standard version and it really gives me chill right now as i am just starting to learn how to make music. The standard version is just enough for starters i think.
Man, sensational! I'm just a beginner from Brazil, who during the pandemic decided to go back to studying music again after 20 years without picking up a guitar, I set up my small studio, using a komplete audio 6 and a komplete kontrol M32 controller. I want to learn production from the beginning, your tips and musical subtlety is inspiring to me. A hug from Brazil straight to you and I continue to follow your teachings.
Happy to hear you’re coming back to music! Much love to Brazil!
This is awesome. I hope you're still going!
I did exactly the same, 20 years out of it this end too. Good luck mate :)
I swear every time he shows off the next level up, it seems like the sweet spot😂
It's ON SALE NOW 🔥 Komplete 13 SALE bit.ly/2SJKspl
Thats what i call lucky. Btw the insturmental you did in the video is sooo good. Nice work
Grabbed a free 3rd party Kontakt player library, crossed graded to Kontakt for $125 then upgraded to Komplete 13 for anther $200. Play the system when you can.
This is what I was waiting for, Ultimate Collectors for $270. Finally pulled the trigger.
Thanks for the info. I've bought Select just a week ago, so bad timing on part.
Thanks for the infos, I'm not sure what to upgrade to right now
@@Highcastle_of_Tone You must have had a version of Komplete to get that price, correct? I would love to get Ultimate but it would be $499 for me to upgrade. Probably just going to upgrade to Standard for now.
I got komplete regular last year. I'm STILL discovering sounds. As a composer for library music it's infinitely useful. Gonna see if I can squeeze the funds to upgrade to ultimate but trust me, the regular is incredible as it is.
I loved your example of using world instruments to create such an interesting sound from just two minor chords!
Thanks so much, Glenn!
@@SanjayC Hi Sanjay. How do you get battery to record in your daw? I have it on my desktop along with absynth and others while all the other packs are in my native instruments folder. Does Battery operate outside of Kontakt? I can hear the drum samples when I click on them in Battery but how do I get that playing on my keyboard and into the DAW? Thanks!
The ultimate and most enjoyable ride of Komplete 13’s bundles! I loved your favorite piano and the piece you played. Your enthusiasm, passion, and creativity, for making the music you love, is contagious!
Wow, thanks!
@@SanjayC He's right. Your cheeriness and genuine love of spreading the word is palpabe. I'd buy you a beer any day!
Wow that Stradivari violin does sound amazing!
Nice one. I started out with Select, but there's so much more in the Standard edition. The Discovery series stuff (Indian, Middle Eastern, Cuban) was a big part of it. Also, I agree with you that it's worth getting the full versions of Kontakt and Reaktor. The only problem is that now I can spend so much time just searching around, I'm making music less....
Thats why I sold my kemper kpa :)
I Love Those Orchestral sounds 😇 One Day For sure I will get one of Komplete bundle
I’ve had komplete standard for many years. Something to note is that periodically NI do crazy upgrade deals so you can go from 12 to 13 usually for £89 rather than the full price. They also do similar level upgrades so if you want to make the jump from standard to ultimate they take into account what you already have and you just pay for the additional content but still at a massively discounted price compared to buying the stand alone instrument.
Standard version is imo the best priced bundle. Allas, it will cost you a bit more, but combining the standard with some 3’rd party plugins, like Orange evolution series guitars, and Eg Albion One will be quite a notch up in quality sounds. The stradi violin is quite good, but the rest of NI’s orchestral sounds, even the Pro ones just doesn’t math up, if you want to make it sound real.
I personally love the standard version because include all my favourite instruments without extra things
I just bought Collector's Edition.. It's absolutely insane, I'd go as far as to say it's overwhelming how much stuff comes with it. SUCH a learning curve ahead, but just going through 15-20 different instruments today, they all sound amazing & very very usable in productions to say the least!
Awesome! Congrats! The Collector's Edition is the ultimate for sure
@@SanjayC Yeah man, it's awesome!
WOW that beat you made SanJay is me 1000%( sheesh)>you took me on a trip around the world . One way. lol. i'v been looping 7:34 to 8:50 since this gem dropped. fire content as usual.
Thanks so much! So happy you like it!
@@SanjayC Please upload it. It sounds so good.
I follow your channel regularly. Iv been playing keyboards for about 42 years and am a grade 7 trinity college of london pianist. All that aside, I regularly watch your videos. The reason I write to you is my mother is extremely unwell with post covid issues and last night she was serious. I saw a lot of your videos and somewhere in my soul it really calmed me down. The way you explain tonality, the sincerity with which you go about making your videos are truly spectacular. For that moment I forgot all my worries .. thanks for the great videos and god bless you
Hi Rajan. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I hope she recovers soon. I'm glad my videos help to keep things calm. God bless you and your family.
bro you lowkey making movie level compositions while showing this off haha
Thank you so much!
Im sold on the Ultimate collection i gotta go big or dont go at all thanks 🙏🏿
@@fantaztikbeatzYou won't regret it!
@@westchef7 awesome thanks alot i cant wait
@@westchef7
Getting mine today. Can’t wait
When is the best time to buy? I'll track the latest discounts here!
It will defenetly be black Friday sir.😄😃😁
I really wish they would offer a subscription plan. Would you be willing to bring that up with them? Since you’re officially their new face? Most plans are $19-29 a month. I personally would pay $50 a month for ultimate. That’s $600 a year for 2 years
@@CRASS2047 try PayPal credit , and use Ebay and you'll see you can spread the cost over 24 months .. for around that figure 👍
I’ll be tracking as well. Often sales in Winter. I did just realize (happily) that my owned Komplete 12 Select Full gives me a discount towards Komplete 13 Ultimate for what I paid for. So it’s easier for people to buy into the ecosystem and later upgrade without a loss of investment of money at least from Select to one of the other bundles.
lately they’ve only been making discounts on upgrades, which is shame😔
I've got 12 UCE and I love it. Not decided if it's worth it to go to 13, or if I should just wait for 14. Not a LOT of new stuff from 12 to 13...but the new stuff that is there is nice...but it's $500 to upgrade. A bit steep.
I have 12 ultimate. Is it a worth upgrading to 13 ultimate with Black Friday deal of $269?
Amazing amount of info. Short and sweet. And you hit the main points so well. Thank you so much for this, Sanjay. Just became a fan.
RAUM is fire. I use it on EVERY SINGLE THING I make.
Excellent bhai(bro)....
Knew something till ultimate....
You gave another expansion of collectors edition....
Shukriya bhai(thanks bro)
🙏🇮🇳🙏🇮🇳🙏🇮🇳🙏
Okay! You talked me into it! I just purchased the Ultimate Collector's Edition! thanks for sharing!
I wasn’t sure if the Ultimate was enough or if the Ultimate Collectors Edition was the right choice.. your video helped in getting some clarity. Thank you for putting in the effort to make and share it. All the best.
The ultimate collectors edition is definitely very enticing now for anyone with just a ultimate bundle before
tbf "just" a ultimate is still a lot lol
Sometimes it‘s okay to press LIKE before watching a video
LOL! Its ALWAYS good to do that on my channel! :-D
It's not okay.
It's a must
I never hit like first.. however with Sanja’s channel, I could and so far never would have regretted it..
Agree with Mick! :)
sanjay lowkey be going H A R D with these trap beats 😂🙌🏽
I've had the complete 13 ultimate collector's edition for six months and I love these sounds it's perfect for me
- Which bundle you have? Is it enough?
- It's never enough!!! The next one always has want I want. :D
Thanks, great video Sanjay! The only ridiculous thing is how NI are showing things like "worth $100,000, now $1,000, so you save 99%!!! MUST PURCHASE". I understand companies using this sales tactic a bit, but they've gone way O.T.T. here.
Thanks for the demo Sanjay. You're very talented and I appreciate you sharing with us!
I've just got Collectors Edition and this Orchestra kills me. One of the best out there. Plus the Cinematic products which are simply amazing! 73 Expansions...no words.
Wow! That's awesome you got the Collector's Edition. You'll be making lots of music for a long time! :-D
I AM GETTING COLLECTOR'S EDITION. Not even slightly up for discussion.
I wish I could afford at least Select haha xD
I WANT COLLECTOR'S EDITION. Not even slightly up for discussion. Whether I'll get it or not is another matter altogether
Wow! If Omnisphere had someone like you demo-ing their multitudes of sounds as well as drums and keys instead of just synths and strings I might have erroneously jumped to that! I am so glad that I got Komplete 13!
God damn it.. you woke up my passion for music production again.. it was asleep for a little over 10 years! This sounds so great! I wanna get back just for fun!
You know, the same happened to me. I stopped making music for 10 years, and when I came back to it, things were so much better! And then this youtube channel happened and now, I'm inspired again! So yeah....get back to it!
great time to be a producer !!!
That smile while creating is the best feeling in the world.
I have the Komplete 12 Ultimate's edition and I wasn't sure if wanted to spend another couple hundreds on the collector's edition of Komplete 13
I'm gonna wait for sales but thanks for making my wallet empty again Sanjay
Great review man, keep up the good work !
lol!!! Sorry, not sorry!
I own Komplete 12 Ultimate now, I am going to upgrade to 13 Collectors Edition as soon as it goes on sale for me, probably sometime in December. The upgrade to Collectors is $599 regularly, but when it's on sale, it will be $299, so it's totally worth it at that point. It will be a Christmas gift to myself!
Same. I waited ages to get ultimate 12 and 2 weeks after buying it they announced 13 😔
3:34 holy shit... that sounds so amazing!
I haven't upgraded since Komplete 8. This has given me pause to consider upgrading to one of these. Thanks man! Oh, love the groove at 10:16!
Hey Sanjay ,
First of all you're doing a great job. Can you make a video on why people shoud'nt use the crack versions of the vst's, daw's, ect.
That’s a great video idea. What are the reasons you think of?
As someone who learned his craft using cracked software, I told myself back then: if I am going to ask people to pay for my music, I need to put the money where the mouth is - so to speak - and pay for my tools. When I was ready to put my music out there for the public, I made sure everything I was using was legitimate.
As a 14 y.o kid I always felt guilty for using cracked software. But, then again... What else can I do? Bugging my parents to buy me a 100$ sample pack won't do me good in the long run.
I just made a promise to myself to pay back all the softwares I use after I can pay them on my own. In the meantime, i used the chance to learn all the softwares i cracked... Tho, I'll try my best not to do it too much.
Also, about freeware stuff:
Tried it, been there. No thanks. Free synth is good though.
-Addendum, viruses and such:
I'm fairly careful when it comes to download links and at times where there are malwares in the crack i know some fancy hax to get rid of em.
Ah yeah, add that to the list of why not to use cracked softwares. Don't ask why I know this.
@@marander512 I think he just wanted to be inclusive with his question. Also with such a big community, there might be people who think of stuff that one hasn't thought about yet. Together we're strong, stay friendly :)
@@DerekPower that's really good of you!
11:50 I completely agree. These instruments you named are also great for ambient, ambient breaks. That sort of stuff.
Nice review Sanjay, you touched on some great instruments. I've the Ultimate Collector's edition, and I'm surprised you didn't mention Mysteria, an amazing piece of cinematic instrumentation. Keep up the good work!
Oh its awesome too!
Very informative. Thanks!
You're welcome!
Notificationsquad here.!!! .. Happy Sunday sanjay!!! . I'm saving up for update next year. 😍
Awesome! I think the latest additions are excellent for hip hop, pop, trap, EDM...the quality just got BETTER
Super helpful video thank you!
Do y’all think there’s going to be a summer sale in a couple months? I didn’t realize I’ve been using select I need to upgrade ASAP
If history repeats itself...yes
Bro I just got Komplete select for 99 dollars
@@MrJavonnthomas how?
I have just bought Komplete standard and I'm watching different videos before I test drive. That last beat before the video ended is EPIC!!! I hope I have access to those drum sounds!
So glad you enjoyed the video :-)
My free Komplete bundles have served me well. I’ll have to improve my keyboard skills before an upgrade. Maybe you can find work scoring film/TV? 😎 I know it’s a tough gig, but you seem a natural!
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Sanjay C Im setting my music studio in 2021 and I'm buying a Mac computer with Logic Pro X. So, these KOMPLETE 13 plugins does work in Logic too? I want them so badly! I am a intermediate, not a PRO musician. But I'm still learning it how we can get the best EQs, compressors, synths including my keyboard/MIDI controller as time passes by, and by the way this sounds GREAT by any standard! It's like if I use and set instruments from Logic + a Legacy synth + the NI KOMPLETE 13 plugins package and the best VST or DAW plugins = I am creating the FUTURE of MUSIC by myself, INCREDIBLE!
Holy Mother of God Almighty!!! These are some of the most beautiful sounds I've ever heard!
Glad you enjoyed!
Great Video Sanjay. I always count on you for the full scoop on the stuff you review. Thank You!!
My pleasure
I have the ultimate collector’s edition😍 love it♥️
Waiting for the 50% sale maybe on Black Friday, to upgrade my bundle to Komplete 13.
I started from select, upgrading that to standard, then ultimate and finally collector’s edition.
I guess buying a hardware first and upgrading the bundles in 50% sale is the best deal.🤗
Oh Nice. Best time to buy is during a sale
yeah - 200 is enogh for an upgrade
Excellent video SanjayC! Love the beats you created too!
Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Hi Sanjay! I own K12 Standard. My problem is I own every Expansion Pack there is and several instruments not given in this by itself. If I upgrade I’m not getting much extra except Butch Vig. I would like to have the new guitar rig 6 and some of the new instruments just recently added. Should I sell my expansions to use towards the upgrade? Otherwise I’m just stuck with a lot of what I already have. I think NI should give a buyback plan on expansions and instruments already purchased to buyers like me who are loyal to them when upgrading Komplete Suites. Anyway love you and your channel, keep it going as you are inspiring to me and many others!
It seems like part of their business model to make upgrades enticing, but fairly minimal in new content while still selling everything individually.
It might be convenient for you, but I don't see why NI would do a buyback plan.
Most people skip a version while upgrading. I personally upgrade every time and don’t buy any expansion/instrument as and when they come.
I think you should sell some expansions and upgrade as you will get most of those expansions back with the upgrade!
Do you mean Update to K13 Standard? You will get Butch Vig Drums, Super 8, Cuba, Modular Icons, Noire, Session Guitar Electric and Guitar Rig Pro 6. That's IMHO a good offer, even if you own all Expansion Packs but I would wait till the Thanksgiving special in a few Weeks.
@@saudade494 I don’t think they will have a thanksgiving offer so soon after the release.
It will be unfair to those who updated just a month ago!
They might have offers on the hardware/software bundles.
@@fivstaa You might be right, but from that point of view, any offer is somehow unfair. As I said, you might be right, but I hope not ...
I bought year ago komplete 12 select I was very inspired but after few months I started getting bored with it. Now I’m looking for some deals maybe will upgrade to standard 13 and buy it with keys - we will see 😃 I really liked that beat you made with standard edition really good 😄
I did the same, I just realized that money spent on Komplete 12 DOES give me a discount on Komplete 13. That and there are sales coming up in Winter. I’ll be moving from 12 Select Full to 13 Ultimate I believe.
@@alexshdvideo I bought select 12 with audio 2 so it also was nice deal for last winter sale. So I will keep my fingers crossed for your Komplete 13 upgrade 😉
I love your STUDIO!
Btw are you from INDIA?
Because I am from NAGALAND, INDIA
Hi Sorito. Yes, I am from India 🇮🇳
@@SanjayC You migrated to USA?
Hey dude I am from North east India too
11:23 String Quartet in F Major, Maurice Ravel!
I looooove Native Instruments
👁👄👁
More and more I am really loving your channel! I relate to you in so many ways as far as what I want out of my studio, and you seem to review every single thing I potentially want to add to my studio. I can't thank you enough for all the content you create, the OBVIOUS hard work you put into each and every one of your videos, and the sheer passion for it all!
I've been on the fence about either buying a new Roland Fantom, or trading my liking for "all-in-ones" and going with Ultimate Collector's Edition with an NI Komplete S88 MK2. Though I'd like to think NI has listened to its customers and will want to release an MK3, but with the addition of knobs and sliders with all that real estate the MK2 has..
So... since this is an ad why don't you disclose it?
Just upgraded from select to standard. Next year I plan on moving up the final addition to focus on the orchestra pieces
Wow...pretty cool plan!
1'st !!!! Hope the pirate version is out fast lol xD
🤣🤣
... you shouldn't crack plugins but whatever
Hi Sanjay, Does Kontakt have a Black Friday sale by any chance? Thanks, Jason
I would recommend anyone this thing ... Almost everything you need is there . I do love NATIVE INSTRUMENTS products
Save you money 💰 ... And bang it
Yeah, blind people can use it also.
Thank you for this gorgeous video! Big fan of the whole Komplete bundle and finally have the Ultimate version. The only thing I still miss in Komplete is a big epic women/man/child choir library. I hope they will do a collaborative with Strezov or so for the next version of Komplete...
Sanjay could persuade and dissuade anyone with that nice clear voice
Just enjoying your expressions during every demo! Love this video!! Thank you so much!!
This was a great update. I'll definitely be looking deeper into these. Thanks!
At 0:05, what is that underneath the bottom left of his computer screen? An audio interface?
Your music piece with the tabla and middle eastern lead instrument was so good. You should release a separate video with that music track and loop it. I'd watch it a thousand times bro. You are amazing sir.
Wow...thanks so much! :-D
Ahhh, a video I have been hoping to see. I wish I had some time earlier, but I hope you're still watching this video for comments.
I have komplete 12 standard. When I got this it was for 50% off. I picked this one because it had the most bang for my buck for my needs, which is mostly symphonic and acoustic sounds (and Kontakt full version!). When I got this bundle, I also received a truckload of synths and samplers that I don't really use much, but sometimes goof around with. I still prefer using my ROLI/FXpansion synths over most I got with komplete 12, with some exceptions.
Now then, with all this in mind, and my needs pretty much similar with the desire to build a better library, I don't know if paying 200 usd to move to komplete 13 standard is worth it. Ultimate for more strings is nice, but not in my budget right now. I won't even mention the big brother.
What is your opinion, being someone that got to test these versions, and probably know a good deal of 12? I always trust and appreciate your opinions, so I hope you can shed some light on this matter for me.
Thanks!
Currently own Komplete 12 Standard and although I would love to upgrade, I am already overwhelmed with all the sounds I currently have! Glad that my version came with Raum and the other FX Plugins because they are gorgeous! Awesome video as always Sanjay C!
I have Komplete 13 standard, which is more than enough for me ! I also purchased Arturia V collection 7 to complete it during the sales (thanks Sanjay) but I’m having a hard time installing it into my Native environnement (I see the instruments in Maschine, I have the previews but the plugins won’t load here). As soon as I succeed to install this all, I will have my dream setup ! (For now ^^)
Dude 8:26 goes so hard. Was not expecting that! Def gonna pick up the standard version
Thank you Seabass!
I'm still pretty new and am blown away by what was already included with my M32. Am considering the Black Friday deal on Select and can always come back next year for Standard if need be -- it's cheaper to upgrade to Select then to Standard than it is to buy Standard outright so might as well take Select out on its own first and see. Thanks for the video!
Last year I got select & the expansion to standard. Today have gone to ultimate. Next year I’ll go collector’s edition. Maybe it will be Komplete 14 by then. Great video.
Thank you 🙏🏼
I come back to this just for your musical sketches. They're very inspirational.
Nice video. Thank you. What is that black thing right in front the monitor at 0:07?
Ah! That’s this Loupedeck. I took a quick look in this video ua-cam.com/video/BaTCh0HXb_g/v-deo.html
Thank you sir. I enjoy your videos.
There's a lot of brass samples out there. As a brass player when I heard that sforzando I got nostalgic. I think a lot of sound libraries don't know how to add expression to brass. Strings is very well-covered interms of articulation and tone, many sample creators probably don't know about the intracacies of how brass can respond.
The violin for example can you get good use out of that with the maschine ?
Thank you for all this great information, time you put into researching.. it is helping a lot...
I was wondering what is the device next to the audio interface on your desk (shown between 0:05 - 0:08s), its black, ir has one big nob and 6 smaller nobs on it with various buttons... thank you in advance...
Its this thing! geni.us/pRN2VHB
Thank you..
I got Komplete Select 12 for FREE when I purchased my S88-MkII controller. Now I can upgrade to Komplete 13 for $199.50 and from there upgrade to Komplete 13 Ultimate Collector's Edition for $499.50, or if I don't want to go that high, to just Komplete 13 Ultimate for only $299.50. I'm still giving myself some time to think about it and evaluate if it's worth getting the Collector's Edition. Offers are good for 5 more days.
Great job demonstrating how you use these features.
SANJAY...you're killing me man!!!! I have Komplete 12 Ultimate and NOW I have to UPGRADE
haha...they really made it worth the upgrade this time!
Yo that track you made demoing the standard version is 🔥
Thanks so much
@@SanjayC np man, just discovered your channel and I love it. I'm a hip-hop producer and I know there's a lot I can learn from you
I'm actually new to Logic Poo as it is, and I'm visually impaired. I'll be starting off with Select when I get my keyboard and hopefuly upglading up slowly.
That’s awesome! I have several visually impaired musicians filling my channel. I hope you find other things that help you here. Congrats on your new keyboard!
I have Komplete 12 Ultimate. I'd upgrade to 13 for guitar rig and a few of those vocal sounds, but I don't feel like it's worth the cost for me at this point. Seeing guitar rig 6, it looks to me like they MOSTLY streamlined the interface and added some of the great effects that i already have (Raum, VC76 etc) into the workflow of GR 6. This makes me feel even more like I can do without. . . . for now. :D
Your channel is one of the best on Utube and best content. Thank you and keep it coming please.
This is Awesomeness 👌 👏 👍 Thanks for sharing this 😀 Happy Holidays 😊
Excited!!!❤️
Which one do you think is the best value?
@@SanjayC I feel like the standard would be a good choice for getting into the ecosystem Sanjay, if I were to buy komplete 13, I'd go with the standard, and will think of upgrading considering my opinions on the standard ❤️
Wow. Very nice demo Sanjay.
Thank you Shagee Tria!
This has sold me. Buying Collectors Edition.
Sweet! you'll love it!
Hello Sanjay,
Just bought select with a discount code from below and upgraded to Ultimate. I made sure to use your links for each purchase. Thank you for showing the differences. I had my eye on Noire for a long time. Also on Kontakt to use the freebies that people create and share on the Pianobook project by Spitfire creators. I am new to your channel but will see if you have anything on recording/ creating your own sounds with Kontakt. Thanks again and hope the kickback supports a little.
Thank you for using my link. It really helps me out! Glad you enjoyed the video too :-)
For a few months I've wanted a Korg Kronos 2 88, it was my dream instrument and I've been saving up the cash to buy it. I've changed my mind!! Gotta be the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK2 and Komplete 13 Ultimate Collectors Edition. That combo will be amazing. Counting the days until I purchase, can't wait :)
Thanks for this review, Sanjay, you helped me decide and I'm so glad I changed my mind!
Nice sounds ,they really got you smiling :)
I'd listen to a full song of the beat at 8:45 in a heartbeat
I’ve learned my lesson as a NI 12 CE owner: resist buying individual items as they come out. With 13 out, my 13 CE upgrade “offer” is $499. Checking my order history shows I paid $349 for individual items after I had upgraded from 12 Select up to 12 CE. If I knew then what I know now I could pay $499 now to get all items vs now paying $499 in addition to the $349 already paid. I can’t justify $848 total to 13 CE. It’s like buying some items twice.
It would sure be nice if there were some sort of true up upgrade based on what you’ve already bought. Such as $350 vs $499 for me having bought multiple items as they came out.
So I wait until next summer for 50% upgrade sale and get 13 CE + items added between now and then or wait longer and get 13 CE before 14 comes out and save more.
Great point. Always best to buy in bundles when there is a sale
Master SC happy to watch another anazing video and sharing. Your are the musicians HERO. making reviews and sharing important information for us before we go into get something maybe we don't really need.
Thank you again and I loved the song you showed here with the world instruments. super cool! Best wishes always!
btw... download this huge packs can take days right? or is just my slow connection haha.
I have the beginnings bundle snd I find myself more and more into it, It is very processed heavy on my poor MacBook Air (mid-2013) but I still try my best to make the full out of what I have.
That's really great to hear. Use what you have. There's so much already included with the beginners bundle.
I just purchased komolete 13 ultimate and I have the Akai mpk mini and I love it for film scoring
Yes, definitely awesome for film scores
i have buy the standard version and it really gives me chill right now as i am just starting to learn how to make music. The standard version is just enough for starters i think.