Native Instruments Kontakt 2

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW:

FEATURES/SPECS:

• Native Instruments Kontakt Innovative Features
  
  Create inspiring 3D soundscapes:
  
  The powerful new surround sound features offer up to 16 channels of enveloping, spatial manipulation;
  
  The Kontakt Script Processor fuses conventional sampling with intelligent MIDI processing and elements of macro programming;
  
  Use the included scripts to create instrument simulators and other custom features, such as chord generators or dynamic tuners;
  
  Or write your own scripts and witness the power of KONTAKT 2's open architecture;
  
  



• Native Instruments Kontakt User Interface
  
  New design, enhanced user convenience and many additional functions;
  
  Multiple Undo/Redo including an undo history;
  
  Mapping and loop editors can be opened as separate, individual windows (stand-alone mode);
  
  Keyboard shortcuts for an efficient workflow;
  
  Master section including global tempo settings, master tune and tuning tone, metronome;
  
  A keyboard that can be toggled on and off;



• Native Instruments Kontakt Import and Compatibility
  
  Universal Import:
  
  Compatible with some 25 library formats (!) and 5 sample formats New and compact bank module allowing quick loading, playing and editing of up to 128 sample instruments;
  
  Instruments can be switched via Program Change;



• Native Instruments Kontakt Surround Sound
  
  Up to 16 channel surround sound (all formats);
  
  Innovative surround sound panner with a flexible output configuration;
  
  Imports WAV/AIFF surround samples (1-16 channels);
  
  Surround optimized effects;
  
  Convenient mixer for the multi-channel output configuration of individual instruments (see output section);



• Native Instruments Kontakt Audio Engine
  
  New, high-performance audio engine with unlimited voices and 64 fold multi-timbrality per instance;
  
  RAM-saving “Sample Purge” function, allowing samples not being used in the arrangement to be removed from the RAM;
  
  Multiprocessor and AltiVec support ensuring top performance;



• Native Instruments Kontakt Custom Modules, Filters and Effects
  
  Script Processor: Program individual modules using a simple script language;
  
  Create ingenious instruments with the scripts already included in the library:
  
  For example exotic instrument simulations, authentic piano pedal simulators, chord generators, arpeggiators, dynamic tuners and much more;
  
  Up to 5 script processors simultaneously per instrument are possible;
  
  Impulse Response effect delivering authentic, real-life reverb and special effects;
  
  Includes a wide selection of impulse responses from real concert halls, echo chambers and more;
  
  Other impulse responses can also be imported;
  
  Two additional synthesizer filters: PRO-53 filter (classic analog) and the 4-Stage Ladder filter (modelled on one of the most popular 3 oscillator synthesizers);
  
  New multi-effect modules (located in the group insert, insert effect and send effect sections) allow a particularly easy and space-saving combination of up to 8 effects per module. Effects can be arranged in any order desired and multiple instances of the same effect are also possible;



• Native Instruments Kontakt Browser
  
  File Browser: covering the entire hard drive and includes an import context menu;
  
  Database/Favorites Browser: for frequently used folders in the following categories: samples, instruments, multi-instruments, banks (128 instruments). A powerful search feature is also included;
  
  Structure Browser: displays the sampler structure and also includes a navigation function allowing modules (that are in use) to be located quickly and easily;
  
  Module Browser: browse, select, drag and drop effects, filters, internal and external modulators as needed. Detailed module descriptions are also displayed;
  
  Automation Management: Manages MIDI and host automation;



• Native Instruments Kontakt Mapping, Looping and Group Management
  
  Enhanced loop editor with simplified loop slicing functionality;
  
  Multi-channel compatibility allowing surround samples with up to 16 channels to be displayed;
  
  REX/Apple loops including slice information are supported;
  
  An even more helpful mapping editor with an additional list view;
  
  New group editor allowing sample groups to be assigned and organized easily;
  
  Group settings can be copied onto other groups and into other instruments;



• Native Instruments Kontakt Output Configuration
  
  Global Mixer controlling the volume of all instruments and allocation of output channels;
  
  Up to 4 additional Aux Effects per output configuration;



• Native Instruments Kontakt New Instrument Library
  
  Includes a comprehensive sample library overflowing with top-quality instruments:
  
  A selection of orchestra instruments taken from the exceptional Vienna Symphonic Library, an excellent grand piano, authentic electric pianos, acoustic instruments, electronic as well as acoustic drum kits, drum and instrument loops and a whole lot more;
  
  Furthermore, the library also contains several instruments that make specific use of the revolutionary Kontakt Script processor;
  
  For example, guitar and orchestra instruments that emulate particular playing styles with unprecedented precision;
  
  Create unusual instruments using the dozens of scripts already in the library or write your own;
  
  An extensive selection of impulse responses is also included, allowing the reverb of real-life concert halls and echo chambers to be re-created authentically – or use it to generate some extraordinary special effects;
  
  The instruments and samples in the library are courtesy of Vienna Symphonic Library, East West, Zero-G, Sonic Implants, Northstar, Native Instruments and others;



• Native Instruments Kontakt Flexible, Modular Architecture
  
  Modular architecture guarantees near limitless possibilities;
  
  Arrange the modules within the interface to meet your exact, individual needs;
  
  Customize the signal flow within Kontakt 2 for truly unique results;
  
  The browser offers a concise overview of your samples, the modules, the virtual rack and more;
  
  This invaluable feature distills all essential information into a compact yet detailed summary and by keeping processes transparent, enhances your creative potential;
  
  Simply drag and drop the various effect and filter modules, surround panner and modulators displayed in the browser into your virtual rack and create distinctive, individual instruments;



• Native Instruments Kontakt Powerful New Engine and Universal Import
  
  The highly advanced new sample engine delivers sparkling sound quality and performance-enhancing efficiency that exceeds all expectations;
  
  Having established its place in studios and on stages all over the world, the next generation of this state-of-the-art sampler supports almost every single professional hard and software sample format making it a truly global player;
  
  Not to mention the huge, high-quality library that is already part of Kontakt 2;



• Native Instruments Kontakt Import and Compatibility
  
  GigaStudio™, Akai™ S-1000™/S-3000™, EXS24™, HALion™, MachFive™, AIFF, WAV, .S™, .SND™, .KSF™, SoundFont2™, REX I & II™, BATTERY 1 & 2™, SDII™, LM4™, Reaktor™, ACID™, Unity™, Apple Loops™, Emu EOS™, ESi™, Roland S-5x, S-7x™, Kurzweil™, Reason NN-XT™, Akai MPC™, Akai S-5000/S-6000™, Pulsar™, Beat Creator™, Ensoniq™, Akai MESA™;



• Native Instruments Kontakt Interfaces
  
  Win: VST®, RTAS™, DXi™, ASIO™, Direct Sound™;
  
  Mac: VST®, Audio Units™, Core Audio™, Core MIDI™, RTAS™.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

• Native Instruments Kontakt System Requirements
  
  PC: Win XP, Pentium III/Athlon 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM, DVD drive; Recommended: Win XP, Pentium IV/Athlon 3 GHz, 1 GB RAM.
  
  Mac: Mac OS X 10.2.6;, G4 800 MHz, 512 MB RAM, DVD drive; Recommended: Mac OS X 10.3 or higher, G5 1.8 GHz, 1.0 GB RAM.

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