7.4Good
Guitar Rig 7 Pro is a multi-effects rack and amp simulator with machine-learning circuit modeling and an intuitive interface.
Plugin comparison
Guitar Rig 7 vs Komplete 26
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect 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, Guitar Rig 7 comes out ahead (7.4). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Guitar Rig 7 | Komplete 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €199.00 | $149 upgrade / $1,949 Collector's |
| Dubspot Score | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Formats | Stand-alone, VST3, AU (macOS), AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| New ICM amps | 4 new machine-learning (ICM) virtual amps with matching cabinets (Super Fast 100, Reverb Delight, AC Box XV, Bass Rage) | — |
| New ICM pedals | 5 new ICM-based effects pedals (e.g. Skreamer Deluxe, Chainsaw, IVP Stomp, Seattle Fuzz) | — |
| New lo-fi components | 4 new lo-fi components (Tape Wobble, Noise Machine, Vintage Vibrato, Kolor) | — |
| Rack presets | Over 100 new rack presets, plus artist presets | — |
| Cabinet IR Loader | Custom Cabinet Impulse Response Loader supporting user IRs, with curated factory IR packs | — |
| Loop Machine Pro | Built-in looper for jamming, layering, and live performance | — |
| macOS support | macOS 13/14/15; Intel (i5+) and Apple Silicon (Rosetta 2 or native ARM) | — |
| Windows support | Windows 10 or 11, Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 4 GB RAM, Direct3D 11.1+ | — |
| Type | — | Production bundle |
| Headline | — | Absynth 6 returns |
| Tiers | — | Standard / Ultimate / Collector's Edition |
| Released | — | 2026 |
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