Native Instruments KOMPLETE 14 - What's New!? (All Instruments Overview)

In this video I demonstrate all of the new instruments in Native Instruments Komplete 14, and I also showcase some of the expansion packs. Enjoy!
#logicpro #nativeinstruments #komplete
It's a long video, so here are timestamps for each section:
0:00 Introduction
1:24 Soul Sessions + Backyard Jams Expansion
3:03 Motherboard + Neo Boogie Expansions
4:05 Kontakt 7 + Playbox
5:58 40’s Very Own Drums and Keys
7:22 Deft Lines
8:26 Empire Breaks + Ignition Keys
9:36 Glaze + Melted Vibes
10:57 Body Mechanik Expansion
11:52 Bumpin’ Flava Expansion
12:35 Massive X Expansions
13:43 Prime Bass
14:37 Electric Mint, Electric Vintage, Picked Nylon
16:07 Action Strings 2
17:48 Ashlight
19:28 Piano Colors
20:46 Sequis
21:53 East Asia
23:12 Lores
24:32 Choir: Omnia
25:54 Comparison Chart
26:27 Review: Pros + Cons

[@MusicTechHelpGuy]

I'm several days late on this one due to Hurricane Ian, but it's finally done! In this video I demonstrate all of the new instruments in Native Instrument Komplete 14, which musical examples for each instrument. I also demonstrate a few of the expansion packs as well, but there are SO MANY of them I couldn't demonstrate them all. I also give my review of the pros and cons at the end. Timestamps are included in the description. Enjoy!

[@jloiben12]

This is a very tiny point that doesn’t matter but they are all the same company now. So technically it isn’t third party content

[@ralphchimera5010]

Thanks for this. NI should be making this sort of video themselves. It's so hard to tell what is new in the package, what value the titles can provide other than NI's own lame descriptions. This kind of thing really helps.

[@BenKrisfield]

Logic + Scaler 2 + iZotope + NI K14, is a absolute powerhouse production tool kit.

[@mikebryant4146]

My exact setup!

[@BenKrisfield]

@@mikebryant4146 iZotope has merged with NI which is interesting. 👍

[@AlexeySolovievMusic]

Super awesome demo! Really awesome instruments! Thank you so much, Josh, for making this one!

[@tokyoskyline1752]

Thank you for this. I"ve been scouring KZbin last week or so to help me decide if I go for K14 Standard update or Ultimate upgrade and this is the best video I've found. Love the way you break everything down by versions with a small demo. Fantastic.

[@amiller1758]

What a Great & Komplete demonstration . The best I've ever seen ! Thanks be well Cya

[@user-zo5nk6bz5q]

Your review was very helpful to me as a Korean student. Thank you.

[@Driftuner]

Oh my god if only everyone would demo stuff like you, thank you for this

[@Arpmode]

Very good. Thanks for taking your time, helps me a lot!

[@noodlingaround2023]

Excellent demo, best on KZbin. I'm going to get it for the 40s keys and drums. Thank you.

[@ringsmusik]

Great as always. Thanks a lot🙏

[@pampymusic]

The demos you’ve made are very very good!

[@michaelcoston6259]

Timely vid. Just upgraded to K14 CE overnight and taking the grand tour. Great informative content as always MTHG.

[@folamiladele2039]

Literally exactly the same here! Enjoy bro

[@al-phip-hop2160]

I loved this video. Thanks for the information and the demos ❤

[@entyce66]

great info like always

[@khalidalkaabi5506]

thanks for explaining this new version of KOMPLETE 14

[@justindalton1595]

Bro makes while ass songs for his demos. Thank you man I love u

[@TerenceKearns]

Nice work on this demo 👌

[@von_Apa]

🔔I really appreciate your way of making your KZbin channel! And this was no exception! Your really good! I feel like you are doing this for musicians not for sound engineers. I happen to be a musician! 😀Thanks! (I think I will do the NI upgrade) 🎶

[@JeffyG]

Well done! I’ll upgrade from Komplete 13 eventually 😊

[@Saeedathar]

I think I would call this omnosphere 3 .. it's truly amazing for underscores .. it just fills up the space ... amazing and multi dementional Iam using it with Logic and Valhalla supermassive

[@Rosa-ee1hf]

ありがとうございます。自分が購入したものがいかに素晴らしい音楽制作につながれるか、ワクワクしてきます。 魅力をわかりゃすく説明してくださり、とても感謝です。たくさんある中から使いたいインスツルメントをかなり選べた気がします。たくさん学ばなくちゃね。

[@soontaek]

Thanks you so much.

[@rosewurkz]

Thanks a lot 🤗

[@JorgeHendersonCollazo]

Thank you!!!

[@VitaminKMusic]

Not just a logic issue, I work in pro tools and Kontakt has the same issue when trying to start or stop playback when it’s selected. Definitely something they should fix.

[@NaqibAzka]

Thanks You For This Video

[@francissreckofabian01]

It's quite good, isn't it. I agree with you re: Con 3. Because I can't find them I forget they are there. It'd be nice to be able to find them as easily as everything else.

[@StreetsOfVancouverChannel]

Playbox sounds incredible...

[@ScottGarrigus]

Looks like that spacebar playback problem may be an issue with Logic and not Kontakt. I just tried it in Cakewalk and it works fine.

[@SamplePacks]

Great, it's time to upgrade.

[@OsakoFilms]

hey man! which program do you use for komplete 14?

[@clubvr30]

Just get the S49 and most of the plug-ins are included with 13.

[@just_Josh1117]

I have a question. I have been using Komplete 14 select for a while now. Recently got an offer on Komplete 13 Ultimate Collectors Edition. Question is, will Kontakt 6 run properly without any problem or will Kontakt 7 player take over kontakt 6?

[@MrKKmusic]

Just installed it on my M2 iMac Air. Totally bummed that Absynth won’t work in Komplete on Apple silicone. Worse yet, I can’t seem to not load it as a plug in so when I click on an Absynth preset it brings up a warning dialog on the computer, dragging the entire workflow to a grinding halt. Edit: it does work as a stand alone, just not as a plug in (which means it’s just teasing you).

[@DrumRoody]

Are you finger drumming, brother? You're awesome 👌

[@MusicTechHelpGuy]

Nope. I was using the step sequencer in Logic.

[@brotharobmusic]

Can I use them inside Akai mpc beats?

[@jameshardy5578]

can you upgrade from komplete 12?

[@HernanHH95]

Can you play more than one instrument on Komplete Kontrol program? I know you can do 1 instrumen and multiple effects

[@hertzouttahell]

2nd issue also in cubase 12 pro

[@user-gt3hx9py9n]

I purchased Native Instruments KOMPLETE 13 ULTIMATE Collector's Edition and wanted to purchase 14, is there a Native Instruments KOMPLETE 14 ULTIMATE Collector's Edition? And NI-Support for sales help?

[@redbigapplefloppa302]

Should i wait for a summer sale 2023 to upgrade SELECT 14 - STANDARD 14?

[@smash461986]

I really hope you waited 1 month

[@sjeggy6]

Could someone explain to me how I use these expansions? I just don't understand how to out them in my daw

[@RedLight_tapes_]

You can find the expansions as part of Kontakt, Massive or most likely Maschine 2! Hopefully that's helpful for you, have fun

[@jess4drums13]

So does K14 come with everything with k13 as well? I was going to pull the trigger on K13 soon but just saw that K14 just came out

[@MusicTechHelpGuy]

Yes, K14 comes with everything in K13, plus whatever is new K14 for your specific version.

[@jess4drums13]

@@MusicTechHelpGuy you da man! Thank you!

[@ahmedagbabiaka]

@@jess4drums13 it may be cheaper to buy 13 and then update to 14. for instance, musicians friend is selling 13 ultimate for $599. the update to 14 ultimate is $399.

[@jess4drums13]

@@ahmedagbabiaka that's a good point! Thanks man!

[@seed_of_the_woman]

sounds cheap. 👑 love, david

[@thegameshowgame9107]

so I haven't downloaded FL studios yet, Is everything you are using to make this already in FL studios? Or do I need a bunch of paid plug ins? sorry for newb question! Your videos definitely got me interested in producing better music!

[@amnesiaimpact9641]

Paid

[@CESARvsTHEWORLD]

Just take my money

[@tri-unetrl3966]

Why didn't you show the new look of Kontakt 7?

[@MusicTechHelpGuy]

Because there's not really much of a difference between Kontakt 6 and Kontakt 7 visually. Everything is functionally the same, although I'm sure there are under the hood improvements. They moved the save, preferences, and interface/pane controls from the right to the left. The only thing that is new visually is the "content browser" but I don't use it at all, because it forces you to choose a preset within the instrument in order to load the instrument. I'd rather just load the instrument, then choose the preset from the instrument menu. It basically just gives you a big version of the side pane that is searchable by keyword.

[@tri-unetrl3966]

@@MusicTechHelpGuy Oh okay well I hope they fix this issue because I'm about to purchase the update to Komplete 14 Ultimate from 13 Ultimate and I would love to enjoy using the new beautiful content browser. Thank you for your helpful reply I appreciate you. God bless

[@caseytrombley4807]

Does anyone actually use the premade loops in this? Does this software appeal to players at all or is it all canned loops and rap beats?

[@redbigapplefloppa302]

I rarely use ready made loops in my final project. But if i want to develop an idea for say a synth lead, i can slap loops on it to develop and build my own loop from the instruments down the road. But the loops itself are just a minor addition to the very versatile prpduction techniques and sounds you get out of this package

It's called Ultimate, not Advanced, isn't it?

[@MusicTechHelpGuy]

Wow! I can't believe I missed that! Yes, it's Ultimate as I show around the 1:07 mark. I didn't realized I typed the word "Advanced" in the music example titles! Thanks for pointing that out.

[@katana2seppuku]

80 gb goddamn

[@brutallyremastered4255]

All those prissy graphics are hokum.

[@skmbeats1993]

Idk... Lot of this is not needed to be honest. That drill lib for example you can't use anything I heard from here to build drill... A lot is for show and movie composing. You can consider to build some mainstream sounds.

[@N8oRMusic]

Nothing worse than plugins that take over the Logic key commands when being used

[@BFHPET]

omnisphere seems more worth than this yet cheaper

[@auberginedreams00]

Omnisphere is much better at what it does, but Komplete (Standard and up) does more, if that makes sense

[@BFHPET]

@@auberginedreams00 much of it is just samples

[@LaMusicaEsTuDios]

My problem with NI is that still everything sounds like a demo from a cheap Japanese synthesiser. There are small plugin makers (also free ones) who makes way better sounding stuff...

[@derekmiller5085]

I agree. I rarely hear this point of view about NI's sound engine. I started thinking I was being too picky or I was the only one who noticed. It's like an overall degrade of quality when playing a high number if not all instruments and sounds. I can't place my finger right on it or articulate the character but I know it's not my setup because I've been putting up with it for over a decade and dodo me stays loyal and purchases Ultimate Collectors in search of the fun. They're marketing is amazing I'll have to admit.

[@derekmiller5085]

And I do love many other aspects of their products. I have to take some of that back. They have some excellent sounding items but many just ok sounding as well. I think the high numbers of content / sound packs etc. they push out keeps sales up but I'd prefer they take a step back and focus on elevating the sound and efficiency going forward. Massive is used in countless tracks so take a play out of that book NI coders. I'm done now. Thanks for listening ya'll. Word!🙂

[@lincolnmmitchell]

Not much 😂

[@leftofcenter4]

Wow!, I have been off the grid for 20 years with production and it appears NI, drum monkey, unison midi pack and the like 13:25 have watered down and cheapened the whole music production game. How do you really gage a persons talent? By how fast they can download and tweek sounds and patterns that others have already created and I thought sampling 30 years ago was cheating. Wow! I am speechless, no wonder people are selling beats/tracks for 1$ on some online site. It is going to all come to a implosion on itself…this software/AI/machine learning will soon completely eliminate the need for engineers, producers, musicians and even singers. What a freaking sad paradoxical irony. Now I now why so many A list engineers and producers are on KZbin doing training video’s cause there bread and butter industry has been absolutely cannibalize by technology

[@PurpleMusicProductions]

Facts

[@akira20ish]

Too expensive rather just sell my previous version

[@yoelwww]

How did you get out of the annoying new content view?

[@MusicTechHelpGuy]

In the upper left, right next to the Kontakt logo, there's a button (two vertical lines, and one diagonal line). Click that, and it will close the new "content browser". I'm glad I'm not the only one that thinks it's annoying.

[@yoelwww]

@@MusicTechHelpGuy thanks I tried that but then I can’t figure out to show the browser on the left

[@MusicTechHelpGuy]

@@yoelwww There's another button at the top that allows you to hide and show the side panel. The fourth one from the left, when you click on it, allows you to hide and show the side panel.

[@yoelwww]

@@MusicTechHelpGuy thanks dude

[@yoelwww]

@@MusicTechHelpGuy btw just saw a video of someone using the content browser and he made a good point, it allows you to quickly click on a preset and preview it so you don’t have to load up a library to preview presets, I still wouldn’t have it as my default view but it can be really helpful.

[@richardpennington5445]

Very disappointing overall

[@Davo198]

Why?

[@hjkhhjkh3635]

Could I use Komplete 14 through a launchpad pro and/or a launchpad pro?