When installing a major NI product update to your computer (e.g. updating from REAKTOR 5 to REAKTOR 6), the new version of the software will not overwrite the previous one. Both versions are installed side-by-side in your Native Instruments Application and Plug-in folders.
Note: This applies only to paid updates (e.g. from version 5 to version 6). Incremental updates (e.g. version 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, etc.) are free. Please see this article for more details on free vs. paid updates.
Here are some guidelines that identify the most common questions and best practices when updating to a whole new NI product version:
Should I keep the older plug-in version on my computer?
If you are still working on existing DAW projects that used the older version of the plug-in, you would need to keep that previous version of the NI product installed.
If the older version (e.g. REAKTOR 5) is uninstalled, your DAW will report that the older plug-in is missing the next time the project opens.
Can I transfer my edited presets to the new plug-in version?
You can save your sound and replace the older plug-in with the new version (e.g. REAKTOR 6) in your DAW project. Please see this article for a tutorial guide.
When is it safe to uninstall the old version of the plug-in?
Once you have replaced the older plug-in version in all of your DAW projects that used it, you could then remove the old version from your computer. For more information about uninstalling our software, please see these articles based for your operating system: