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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