Free production bundle with Kontakt Player, Massive X Player, effects, and sound libraries.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
Komplete Start vs Decent Sampler (2026)
Komplete Start is best for starting music production with zero cost and no credit card; Decent Sampler is best for playing free and third-party sample libraries at no cost. Komplete Start starts at Free and Decent Sampler at Free.
Free sampler plugin for playing DecentSampler-format (.dspreset/.dslibrary) sample libraries.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXsupported+ iOS
| Komplete Start | Decent Sampler | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | starting music production with zero cost and no credit card | playing free and third-party sample libraries at no cost |
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Formats | Standalone, VST3, AU, AAX | Standalone, VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS |
| Key features | Massive X Player virtual synth, Kontakt Player + Leap sampler engine, Chords, Phrases, Patterns creative tools, Effects: Supercharger, Raum, Replika, iZotope Ozone EQ, ~20 GB of sample libraries (pianos, drums, orchestral, synths) | Plays .dspreset/.dslibrary sample formats, RAM and disk streaming modes, SFZ import support, Developer tools for building custom instruments, Cross-platform including Linux and iOS |
| Developer | Native Instruments | David Hilowitz (Decent Samples) |
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Komplete Start starts at Free; Decent Sampler starts at Free.
Massive X Player virtual synth, Kontakt Player + Leap sampler engine, Chords, Phrases, Patterns creative tools, Effects: Supercharger, Raum, Replika, iZotope Ozone EQ, ~20 GB of sample libraries (pianos, drums, orchestral, synths).
Plays .dspreset/.dslibrary sample formats, RAM and disk streaming modes, SFZ import support, Developer tools for building custom instruments, Cross-platform including Linux and iOS.