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Native Instruments have announced
Battery 3, a significant revision
of its popular drum and percussion sampler. NI tell us that the addition of time-stretching
and advanced loop capabilities, innovative "play parameters", a powerful
master effects section and an integrated wave editor all serve to strengthen
the role of Battery as the premier creative drum and percussion sampler,
with an enormous library of more than 100 high-quality drum kits providing a
wealth of studio-quality material for all styles and genres.
Battery 3 is based on a powerful new sampling engine that , say NI, offers
high-quality time stretching and a new "Beat Mode" for improved
loop-handling capabilities, enabling musicians to get the most out of any
sample library. They tell us that Battery 3 can also turn programmed beats into dynamic
performances through new "articulations" that allow for authentic real-time
flams, drags and rolls, while the "humanize" function can now add a subtle
natural feel.
The customizable cell matrix in Battery 3 has been extended to hold up to
128 sounds per kit, while color coding of cells now provides a better
overview. A new wave editor offers direct surgical access to any individual
sample in Battery Y on-the-fly, opening up an additional powerful level of
in-depth customization and creative sound shaping.
While the existing cell-specific effect section has been further improved in
Battery 3, NI say that the new version also adds a comprehensive master multi-effect
section that is especially useful both for sound design and for live use.
Equipped with high-quality filter, dynamic and delay algorithms, the master
effect section also incorporates a high-end convolution reverb that can even
accept individual drum kit cells as impulse sources via easy drag-and-drop
assignment, opening up a new resource of creative sound shaping and
experimentation.
Battery 3 ships with a huge and highly versatile sound library that includes
more than 100 unique and ready-to-use drum kits, spanning a huge musical
spectrum from jazz and rock to hip-hop and techno, and including a wide
range of exotic ethno-percussion and special effects assortments. The
library is based on over 23.000 individual samples, with both kits and
samples becoming more accessible through a significantly enhanced sound
browser in Battery 3. NI say that creating and customizing drum kits has also become
much more convenient due to a new "cell library" that holds more than 2.500
individual drum cells, all pre-categorized according to their musical role
and application.
Pricing and Availability:
Battery 3 will be available in October 2006 for a suggested retail price of
$ 219 USD / 199 Euro from authorized dealers and in the NI Online Shop. An
update for owners of will be available for $ 119 USD / 99 Euro.
Battery 3 is also a part of the Komplete 4 product bundle, which will in
turn be available as a free update for all owners of Komplete Care 2006.
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