8.3Great
Steinberg HALion 7 by Steinberg. Steinberg's flagship sampler/synth workstation: deep sampling, synthesis, and sound design inside the Cubase family.
Plugin comparison
Steinberg HALion 7 vs Komplete 26
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
6.8Decent
Native Instruments' flagship production bundle. The headline is the return of Absynth 6. The rest of the upgrade is murkier, with the best new instruments locked behind Collector's Edition.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Steinberg HALion 7 comes out ahead (8.3). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Steinberg HALion 7 | Komplete 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €349 | $149 upgrade / $1,949 Collector's |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 6.8 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Sampler / synth workstation | Production bundle |
| Version | HALion 7 | — |
| Developer | Steinberg | — |
| Headline | — | Absynth 6 returns |
| Tiers | — | Standard / Ultimate / Collector's Edition |
| Released | — | 2026 |
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