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Battery 3 Education Edition

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Overview

Dynamic drums and powerhouse percussion in a professional plug-in.

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

Drummer's Delight

Battery 3 is armed with an extensive sample library. Over 100 professional drum 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.

Adaptive Interface

At the heart of the Battery 3 software lies the cell matrix which is 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 virtual 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 software 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 unmistakable flavor.

Battery 3.0.2 Update with artist drum kits and many optimizations

Version 3.0.2 offers not only numerous improvements, but also new sample-content. The update comes with three exclusive artist drum kits from Gorillaz producer Curtis Lynch, Alexander Hacke (Einsturzende Neubauten), and Turntablerocker. Registered users receive the update for free in the NI Service Center and in the Update Manager.

Features

Comprehensive and powerful drum sampler based on a next generation sample engine

New 12 GB sample library containing over 100 drum kits with over 23,000 individual samples, and over 2,600 categorized drum cells to cover 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 128 sample cells

Improved cell effects and a new master effects section

Performance articulations: roll, flam, buzz, right hand, etc.

Beat synchronization with loop import for Apple Loops, REX, Acid Wave, and Beat Creator

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

Import and Compatibility

Battery 1-3, Recycle I/II, AKAI S-1000, Apple Loops, EXS24 mkI/mkII, Wav/Aiff/Snd, GigaStudio 1-2.5 & 3, Kontakt 1.x, HALion 1 & 2, Kompakt/Intakt, LM4 mk1 & mk2, Reaktor MAP, BeatCreator, SampleCell, Soundfont 2, Acidized Wave

Interfaces

System: Core Audio, Core MIDI, DirectSound
Plug-in: Stand-alone, Audio Units, VST, DXi, RTAS under Pro Tools 7, ASIO

Additional Information

Universal Binary--Intel-Mac ready!
This product runs in demo mode after installation and must be activated before full functionality is available.

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