Free production bundle with Kontakt Player, Massive X Player, effects, and sound libraries.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
Komplete Start vs BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover (2026)
Komplete Start is best for starting music production with zero cost and no credit card; BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover is best for beginners wanting a free taste of orchestral scoring. Komplete Start starts at Free and BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover at Free.
Free orchestral plugin with 34 BBC Symphony Orchestra instruments recorded at Maida Vale Studios.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| Komplete Start | BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | starting music production with zero cost and no credit card | beginners wanting a free taste of orchestral scoring |
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Formats | Standalone, VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| 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) | 34 instruments with 47 playing techniques, Single mix signal (mic position), Steinway Model D concert grand piano included, Recorded at Maida Vale Studios with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Lightweight ~240MB download |
| Developer | Native Instruments | Spitfire Audio |
Questions people ask
Komplete Start starts at Free; BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover 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).
34 instruments with 47 playing techniques, Single mix signal (mic position), Steinway Model D concert grand piano included, Recorded at Maida Vale Studios with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Lightweight ~240MB download.