Native Instruments has announced that a User Library for Kontakt 2 is now online. This database allows registered users to freely exchange their own Kontakt 2 creations on the NI website – similiar to what users of Reaktor, Guitar Rig and Absynth have been using for some time. The Kontakt 2 User Library offers extensive… Read More Native Instruments Launches Kontakt 2 User Library
Native Instruments has announced that a demo version of Kontakt 2 is now available. Kontakt 2 is the second generation of NI´s award-winning flagship sampler. With a powerful new sampling engine, comprehensive surround integration, the unique Kontakt Script Processor (KSP), integrated convolution effects, unrivaled import capabilities, and a massive 15 GB sample library, Kontakt 2… Read More Kontakt Demo Available
SYNTHETIC DRUMS 2 is a massive new collection of cutting-edge drum and percussion sounds, created in cooperation with more than twenty of the world’s most innovative electronic music producers and sound designers. The latest addition to the critically acclaimed NI SOUNDLINE range is loaded with 36 extraordinary drum kits that offer unique and inspiring material… Read More Frankfurt Musikmesse: Native Intros Synthetic Drums 2
Native Instruments has announced details on the library of the upcoming Kontakt 2 software sampler. The factory library will set new standards in terms of sound quality and versatility, weighing in at more than 15 GByte and making extensive use of the new “Kontakt Script Processor” (KSP) for a wide range of advanced performance effects.… Read More Native Instruments Announces Kontakt 2 Library Details
Steinberg has announced the release of an update to the HALion 3 virtual sampler. HALion 3.1 features new capabilities as well as numerous enhancements, and is available now for all registered users via download at ftp.steinberg.net. HALion 3.1 sees several new innovations introduced to the HALion platform. A new feature already seen in Steinberg’s HALion… Read More Steinberg Updates Halion to 3.1
MOTU introduced Version 2.0 for both of their instrument plug-ins, MachFive and MX4 at the 2005 NAMM show. MachFive Version 2, MOTU’s universal sampler plug-in, includes unlimited parts per instance, a full-screen preset browser, a new modular synthesis architecture, keygroup layering with rule-based switching, larger sample and keygroup editors, a complete built-in mixer, LoopLab groove… Read More MOTU Debuts V2 of MachFive and MX4 at NAMM
NAMM Update: E-MU Systems has announced its new Production Tools software bundle that will ship with all of its Cardbus and PCI Digital Audio Systems, offering musicians all of the software they need to create, record, edit, master and burn their music. E-MU’s Production Tools bundle includes: E-MU’s new Proteus X LE with over 1000… Read More E-MU Announces Production Tools Bundle
Native Instruments introduced Kontakt 2, the second generation of their flagship sampler, at the 2005 Winter NAMM show. With a powerful new sampling engine, comprehensive surround integration, the unique Kontakt Script Processor (KSP), integrated convolution effects and unrivalled import capabilities, Kontakt 2 is more advanced than ever. At the heart of Kontakt 2 lies a… Read More Native Introduces Kontakt II Sampler
NAMM 2005: Steinberg has announced a new, playback-only version of its famed HALion virtual sampler. Tailored to newcomers to virtual sampling, HALion Player puts many of the next-generation technologies available on the HALion sampling platform behind a sleek, no-frills interface. Capable of playing any HSB, FXP or FXB files created for HALion 3, HALion Player… Read More NAMM 2005: Steinberg Announces HALion Player
Native Instruments has announced an updated version of Battery, version 2.1. The new version includes several new features and enhancements, making NI´s drum sampler even more flexible and convenient. New features: Direct-From-Disk streaming* MIDI CC automation In-Kit-Preview Enhanced output configuration facilities New import browser Extended Rex import (loads slices into individual cells) Improved host automation… Read More NI Says Time to Change Your Battery
