Native Instruments Battery 3

BATTERY 3 is the professional standard for drums and percussion. The latest version of the acclaimed drum sampler fuses an extensive library with functionality and simplicity. A powerful new engine and a host of sound shaping options deliver tight, punchy drums while the user-friendly interface guarantees instant access and complete control. Whether electronic or acoustic, BATTERY 3 will have your drums rolling in no time.

Drummer's Delight
BATTERY 3 is armed with an extensive sample library. Over 100 professional kits cover an incredibly broad spectrum of musical styles. From authentic acoustic kits to contemporary electronic collections and ethnic percussion from all over the globe, every genre is represented. Compatibility with most standard sample formats allows seamless integration of virtually any third party libraries. BATTERY 3 is the definition of drums.

Adaptive Interface
At the heart of BATTERY 3 lies the cell matrix, bigger and more versatile than ever before. With up to 128 sample cells, it is now fully customizable – define the number of cells, rows and columns to fit your exact needs. Color-code or select multiple cells for quick and easy management. Step through all your drums of a particular type and pre-listen samples within the current kit. BATTERY 3's flexible nature ensures the perfect setup for any situation.

Precision Performance
BATTERY 3 offers a wide range of sound shaping features, both for individual cells and on a global level. Adjustable articulations, such as flam, humanize and roll, add a natural feel to your rhythms. The time stretching feature allows samples to be sculpted and loops to be adjusted to the correct tempo. BATTERY 3 infuses all your percussive elements with an unmistakeable flavour.

Features:

• Comprehensive and powerful drum sampler based on a next generation sample engine
• New 12 GB sample library: over 100 drum kits with over 23,000 individual samples and over 2,600 categorized drum cells covering all musical styles
• Improved workflow and usability, fast and intuitive access to all parameters. 8 step-by-step video tutorials included
• Fully customizable cell matrix: freely definable rows and columns with up to a total of 128 sample cells
• Improved cell effects and a new master effects section
• Performance articulations: roll, flam, buzz, right hand, etc.
• Beat synchronisation with loop import for Apple Loopsâ„¢, REXâ„¢, Acid Waveâ„¢ and Beat Creatorâ„¢
• Time stretching feature per cell for creative sample manipulation
• Graphical waveform now allows samples to be edited on-the-fly
• Sample Purge keeps RAM load to a minimum
• System Interfaces: Core Audioâ„¢, Core MIDIâ„¢, DirectSoundâ„¢
• Plug-in Interfaces: Stand-alone, Audio Unitsâ„¢, VST®, RTAS®, DXiâ„¢, ASIO®

System Requirements:

• Mac: OSX 10.4.x, G4 1.4 GHz, 512 MB RAM
• PC: Win XP, Pentium 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM

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