Members Geoff Grace Posted July 9, 2012 Members Share Posted July 9, 2012 Native Instruments Komplete 8 was released last August, and Komplete 7 came out almost exactly a year before. Today, I received an email from Native Instruments announcing "50% off updates, upgrades, and crossgrades until July 31." Can the release of Komplete 9 be far away? So if you haven't yet upgraded, do you go for the half price Komplete 8 now or do you wait for Komplete 9? Or do you stand pat and not worry about upgrades for now? Weigh in below. Best, Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anderton Posted July 9, 2012 Members Share Posted July 9, 2012 Very interesting question, actually. I really, really love Komplete 8, which I reviewed for the newsletter (and note the prophetic second paragraph!). If Native Instruments decided not to do anything more with Komplete 8 except update it for operating system changes, I'd still have enough to keep me busy. Since Komplete has come out we've seen Skanner, considerably more content, and the absolutely-effing-incredible Damage. I doubt that Damage would be included, as it lists for $339...but you never know. Half-price for Komplete 8 Ultimate would be a pretty sweet deal, and you could use what's left over for future upgrades or getting specialized plugs from outside the Native Instruments universe. I just have to say that overall, Native Instruments is a totally hot company right now. Their stuff is great, and their DJ controllers are too. Now, if only Traktor had grid maps that can accommodate varying tempos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chris Groegler Posted July 9, 2012 Members Share Posted July 9, 2012 +1 for half-off Komplete 8. I didn't upgrade to 8 (still using 7) so I might just wait until 9. I do like the idea of the HDD instead of DVDs though. This software pack is essential for what I do and is almost a 'must have knowledge in' in my field...mostly being familiar with Reaktor. Skanner XT is amazing as well. For the price you can't go wrong. I wonder what the upgrade price from 8 to 9 will be?? -Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Lee Knight Posted July 9, 2012 Moderators Share Posted July 9, 2012 I'm using 8 right now and have a seemingly unlimited pallette of tones and toys. What great fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anderton Posted July 9, 2012 Members Share Posted July 9, 2012 I do like the idea of the HDD instead of DVDs though. Me too!! It still took forever, but I didn't have to sit there and feed in a new DVD every 20 minutes or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nat whilk II Posted July 10, 2012 Members Share Posted July 10, 2012 IMO they've reached a price point low enough that it there's not much to save by waiting. Believe me, if you buy v8, you won't have time to take more than 1/10th of the toys out of the box and figure out how to make them go before they upgrade again. I used to skip Komplete upgrades - I think I went from 2 to 6 or thereabouts, in one big jump. It used to be a fairly pricey program in terms of absolute currency, but it's always been a steal in terms of what you get for the money - even when it cost $1,300USD back when. So now it's quite affordable, and with many multiples more instruments, effects, and tools. Might as well jump, as someone once said somewhere... nat whilk ii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geoff Grace Posted July 10, 2012 Author Members Share Posted July 10, 2012 I recently did a complete upgrade of my music hard drive, and the Komplete 6 plug-ins are the only out-of-date ones I have on my system. I decided to buy Komplete 8 now and not to wait for Komplete 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members temnov Posted July 10, 2012 Members Share Posted July 10, 2012 I listened to Craig and got Komplete 8 Ultimate as half-price upgrade. I'm glad I did it. Libraries are great and while I have Steven Slate Drums 4 Abbey Roads drums are good addition. I think evolve mutations and heavy city alone worth upgrade for stuff I'm doing. And there are Razor and some cool Reaktor ensembles, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anderton Posted July 10, 2012 Members Share Posted July 10, 2012 I listened to Craig and got Komplete 8 Ultimate as half-price upgrade. I'm glad I did it. Well you've been a good friend, so it's only fair I give you some good advice in return...hey, has Mark sold his house yet? I think evolve mutations and heavy city alone worth upgrade for stuff I'm doing. And there are Razor and some cool Reaktor ensembles, too. I agree, those are all standouts. WARNING: Don't listen to the Damage library unless you can afford it. You'll want it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geoff Grace Posted July 11, 2012 Author Members Share Posted July 11, 2012 I have Heavyocity Evolve and like it a lot. Well conceived and executed. (And now, only $229.00. ) Best, Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mats Nermark Posted July 11, 2012 Members Share Posted July 11, 2012 Don't listen to the Damage library unless you can afford it. You'll want it too. Yup, Damage is a hit out of the park. Cheers, Mats N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chris Groegler Posted July 11, 2012 Members Share Posted July 11, 2012 Dang it Geoff!!! I just looked and the Komplete 8 Update for me is only $114.50! Look what you made me just buy :-) What a great deal. Picking up S-Layer from Twisted Tools too so I'll be busy this week and next. -Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geoff Grace Posted July 11, 2012 Author Members Share Posted July 11, 2012 Best, Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geoff Grace Posted July 11, 2012 Author Members Share Posted July 11, 2012 Yup, Damage is a hit out of the park. Quick overview of the look and sound of Damage here: [video=youtube;T9x7nrlYPTY] Best, Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members temnov Posted July 11, 2012 Members Share Posted July 11, 2012 hey, has Mark sold his house yet? Not yet, as far as I know. Wanna move in? I can negotiate the price It's totally not fair to show all these great things in Damage! I will resist... maybe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chevybusa Posted July 12, 2012 Members Share Posted July 12, 2012 LOL I'm still using Komplete 5 and while I'd KILL for all the extra goodies that 8 Ultimate has, I seem to be getting along just fine with it and still really even haven't gotten as deep into it as I should have by now LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geoff Grace Posted July 13, 2012 Author Members Share Posted July 13, 2012 the Komplete 8 Update for me is only $114.50! That's just over $1 per GB of content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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