Reply To: Absynth 6 now out!

[Dorian Gray]

On thesteven said

On pseudopop said

Do you think this will be part of the next Komplete?

I googled “Will absynth 6 be included in the next NI Komplete bundle?” and the AI replied:

Absynth 6 will be included in the next Komplete bundle, likely Komplete 16, but is not in the current Komplete 15 bundle. Native Instruments had previously discontinued Absynth 5, which was why it was absent from Komplete 14 and 15, but has recently released a new version of the synth.

Absynth Status Update

• Absynth 5 Discontinuation: Native Instruments officially stopped selling and developing Absynth 5 in September 2022, citing the significant resources required to keep the product in line with modern technological standards. It was removed from the Komplete 14 and Komplete 15 bundles.
• Absynth 6 Release: A new, updated version, Absynth 6, was released as a standalone product on December 9, 2025. This new version addresses the previous technical limitations and is available for individual purchase.
• Komplete Bundle Inclusion: Based on typical Native Instruments release cycles, new products are included in the subsequent major Komplete bundle release. Industry discussions indicate Absynth 6 is expected to be part of the upcoming Komplete 16 bundle, rather than added retroactively to Komplete 15.

it seems very likely it will be included in komplete 16. that’s probably when most of us will buy it. otherwise, it’s a $99 update for those of us with absynth 5 and nearly $200 for everyone else. i want it, but i’m going to wait until komplete 16 to get it. otherwise, i suppose those who can’t wait can always buy it now and resell it when they update to komplete 16.

i checked a few stores and best service had the best price. its $199 for the full version at plugin boutique and $99 for the update, as compared to $195.32 and $97.17 at best service. there is a free demo, so im going to give that a spin.

https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/absynth-6/

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