Summary

Komplete Select - Beats is a plugin bundle from Native Instruments tailored for beatmakers producing hip hop, R&B, and pop music. It provides a curated set of synths, drum samplers, instruments, and effects designed to help users move from initial ideas to finished tracks efficiently.

Included Products and Features

• Battery 4: A fast and flexible drum sampler for creating beats and drum patterns.
• Massive X Player: A streamlined version of the Massive X synthesizer for fast and fun sound sculpting.
• Electric Keys – Phoenix: Vintage electric piano sounds from a 70s iconic instrument.
• Schema: Light: Sequencer for quick melody and pattern building.
• Strummed Acoustic: Realistic guitar parts with natural strumming patterns.
• The Gentleman: Upright piano with rich and balanced sound suitable for chords, melodies, and songwriting.
• Essential effects including Guitar Rig 7, iZotope Ozone 12 Elements, Nectar Elements, Supercharger GT, and Transient Master FX.
• Play Series instruments like Empire Breaks, Duets, Feel It, Nacht and more for quick genre-based sounds.
• Massive X Expansions offering expert-designed synth presets in various styles such as Hyperpop Leads and Trap Bells.

System Requirements and Compatibility

Compatible with macOS (versions 14, 15, and 26) and Windows 10/11, requiring 4 GB RAM minimum (6 GB recommended) and graphics hardware supporting OpenGL 2.1 or Direct3D 11.1. The bundle runs in 64-bit VST, AU, and AAX plugin hosts. An internet connection is required for download and activation, after which offline use is possible.

Usage and Upgrade Options

Komplete Select - Beats is designed specifically for beatmakers and can be upgraded to the Komplete 26 Standard or Ultimate bundles to gain additional instruments and effects. Integration with Native Instruments hardware allows browsing and previewing sounds with mapped controls.