Native Instruments Rule

Sound library content may be used in productions but not repackaged

Catalog row in Vendor License Rules · Cited

Kind: Use rights
Statement: Samples, instruments and presets may be used in commercial or non-commercial productions, but not to create a sound library or as a sound library for any instrument or sample-based product. (effective 2026-07-01)
Applies when: Releasing music made with NI content
Applies to: Products with sound libraries
Related programs: Sound License Agreement

Evidence 1

Sound library content may be used in productions but not repackaged evidence

"The provided samples, instruments and presets can be used for commercial or non-commercial music and audio productions without the prior permission from Native Instruments under the terms of this Sound License Agreement. The usage of this Product (in particular samples, instruments and presets) for the creation of a sound library or as a sound library for any kind of synthesizer, virtual instrument, sample library, sample-based product or other musical instrument is strictly prohibited."

EULA 3.7End User License Agreement – Native InstrumentsEffective 2026-07-01Retrieved 2026-10-08

Source Documents 1

End User License Agreement – Native InstrumentsEULA · effective 2026-07-01 · retrieved 2026-10-08