Native Instruments has announced Komplete 6, the latest version of its popular software bundle. The new collection offers a veritable arsenal of instruments and effects that cover all areas of modern music production, including powerful new versions of Absynth, Guitar Rig and Kontakt, at a significantly reduced price point.

Komplete 6 incorporates the latest Absynth 5, Kontakt 4 and Guitar Rig 4 Pro versions, which add significant creative capabilities over their predecessors, complemented by Battery 3, FM8, Massive and Reaktor 5. All included products offer comprehensive compatibility for current host software versions and operating systems. Elektrik Piano is now included within the new Kontakt factory library, while Akoustik Piano, B4 II and Pro-53 are no longer part of the bundle and have been discontinued as individual products. Overall, Komplete 6 includes an assortment of 7,000 individual preset sounds based on 60 GB of premium sample material.

Komplete 6 will be available in October 2009 for a suggested retail price of $559. An update for owners of Komplete 2/3/4/5 will be available for $169. Native Instruments will offer a special time-limited upgrade for owners of any version of Kontakt or Reaktor. These users will be able to purchase Komplete 6 at a special price of $339 until the end of 2009.

With its powerful selection of state-of-the-art instruments and effects at only half the price of the previous bundle, Komplete 6 provides an invaluable resource for all areas of modern music production and performance. You can find more information on Komplete 6 including a video overview here.