Brand profile · Germany, est. 1996

Native Instruments

Native Instruments, established in the mid-1990s, rapidly became a pivotal force in the digital music revolution. Initially known for innovative software like BFM89, they transitioned to hardware controllers and integrated software/hardware ecosystems, fundamentally shaping modern music production workflows. Their reputation rests on a commitment to bridging the gap between software creativity and tactile, performative control.

Kontakt sampler platformKomplete bundle of instruments & effectsMaschine groove production systemKontrol series of MIDI controllersInnovative software-hardware integration
1996founded
Germanycountry
150products in stock
$89–$1,718price range

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Native Instruments Alicia's Electric Keys

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Choir Essentials - Omnia

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Session Percussionist

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Session Horns

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Session Guitarist – Electric Sunburst

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Schema Light

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Schema Dark

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Playbox

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Empire Breaks

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Duets

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Butch Vig Drums

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Lores

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments India

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Fables

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Guitar Rig 7 Pro

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments East Asia

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Alicia's Keys

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Native Instruments Guitar Rig 7

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Battery 4

Drum Machine

Native Instruments Studio Drummer

Drum Machine

Native Instruments Reaktor Spark

Synth

Native Instruments Reaktor Prism

Synth

Native Instruments Blocks Primes

Synth

Native Instruments Reaktor 6

Synth

Native Instruments MASSIVE X

Synth

Native Instruments Marco Polo Drums

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Native Instruments Absynth 6

Synth

Native Instruments Scene: Bloodplant

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Leap Expansion - House Grooves

Expansion Packs

Native Instruments Absynth 6 Update

Synth

Native Instruments Absynth 6

Synth

Native Instruments Luxa

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Scene - Nightshade

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Halo Vox

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Session Guitarist - Picked Nylon

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Dopamine

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Session Strings 2

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Session Guitarist - Picked Acoustic

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Middle East

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments Ireland

Kontakt Instrument

Native Instruments, honestly

What Native Instruments does well
  • Exceptional build quality and design
  • Deep software integration & customizability
  • Wide range of instruments & effects available
  • Intuitive, performance-oriented controller design
  • Robust driver support and regular updates
What to watch for
  • Can be premium-priced, limiting accessibility
  • Steep learning curve for some software
  • Software updates can occasionally introduce issues
  • Hardware sometimes feels complex for beginners
  • Ecosystem can feel overwhelming for newcomers

Questions about Native Instruments

Where are Native Instruments instruments made?

Native Instruments primarily outsources manufacturing to facilities in China, but maintains rigorous quality control processes and German design oversight.

Are Native Instruments products compatible with all DAWs?

Generally, yes. Native Instruments controllers are class-compliant MIDI devices and function with most major DAWs, though specific integrations and features are optimized for certain platforms.

What does 'Komplete' include, and is it worth the investment?

Komplete is a massive bundle of Native Instruments’ instruments, effects, and expansions; it's worth it for serious producers seeking a vast sonic palette.

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