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| Product | Kontakt |
| Developer | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Primary Type | Sampler/Sample Player |
| Price (MSRP) | $399 / €379 |
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| Supported Sample Formats include | ACIDized WAV, AIFF, Akai, AppleLoops, Battery, EMU, EXS24, Giga, HALion, Kontakt, LM-4, Reaktor MAP, REX, REX2, Roland, SDII, SF2, sfz, SND, STS, WAV |
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Kontakt offers a comprehensive set of sample player / sound manipulation features, extensive flexibility and performance and a high degree of compatibility. From authentic library playback of virtually any format to the intuitive creation of new instruments, from profound sound design to lively and dynamic surround sound mixes - Kontakt opens the doors to creativity.
Top Features:
- 7 "world-class" instrument collections – 43 GB of sounds.
- Full-Featured Control Panel for each instrument.
- Authentic Expression Technology for true instrument simulation.
- Attribute-based browser and pre-tagged library.
- Universal import of virtually any sample format.
- 19 high-end effects.
- True 64-Bit compatibility on Windows and Memory Server for Mac.
- Library browser with new box view.
- Enhanced convolution effect with more impulse responses.
- Wave Editor for intuitive looping, slicing and editing with freely drawable envelopes and MIDI drag and drop.
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Software Sampler Summit '08
January 2008 | Feature
To kick off the new year, we’ve rounded up 13 of the latest and foremost soft samplers out there, in three categories: A: Those that work with or are part of a particular host program. B: Those that are cross-platform and work with different hosts. C: And two “virtual keyboard workstation” plug-ins that have important sampler functionality. [READ MORE...]
Related plug-ins: Independence 1.5, Kontakt 3, Mach Five 2, PlugSound Pro, SampleTank 2.5XL
Products by Native Instruments (NI)
| Product: | Absynth |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Semi Modular Synth |
| Price: | $199 / €179 |
| OS: |    |
| Formats: |    |
Absynth is a synthesizer with unique sonic potential. Its specialty is a limitless spectrum of unusual, evolving sounds created using the powerful, hybrid synthesis architecture and sophisticated modulation and effect system - resulting in sounds far removed from the everyday. What's more Absynth is not just a synthesizer, but a powerful effect plug-in for treating audio tracks using the unique Absynth effects bank. Top Features: Forward-looking semi-modular synthesizer with unique sonic characteristics. Innovative and unique sound generation from multiple synthesis and sampling methods. Powe... [more]
| Product: | Akoustik Piano |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Piano / Keys |
| Price: | $229 / €199 |
| OS: | |
| Formats: |  |
Akoustik Piano includes three famous Grand pianos that have been at the heart of countless classical concerts and recordings for many decades - the powerful and dynamic Bösendorfer 290 Imperial, the crystal-clear and versatile Steinway D, and the gentle Bechstein D 280 with its subtle harmonic overtones. Also included is the Steingraeber Model 130, an acclaimed upright piano offering a warm, compact tone that can fit perfectly whenever a majestic Concert Grand sound is not the first choice. For inclusion into Akoustik Piano, each of the original instruments was carefully set up and record... [more]
| Product: | B4 |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Organ |
| Price: | $229 / €199 |
| OS: | |
| Formats: | |
B4 is an emulation of the Hammond B3. Features: 9 drawbars per manual and 6 drawbars for the pedals, adjustable keyclick and flexible percussion. Tube amplifier and speaker cabinets engineered using Dynamic Tube Response technology. Scanner vibrato/chorus, rotary speaker, and tube amp distortion and overdrive. Integrated spring and studio reverb units. Audio input when used as an effects plug-in or standalone. 120 presets and 11 alternative tonewheels sets. Intuitive MIDI controller integration including MIDI learn and controller templates. Pedal legato and string bass modes make sophisticat... [more]
| Product: | Bandstand |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | GM Module |
| Price: | $119 / €99 |
| OS: | |
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Bandstand is a versatile software instrument designed as the optimal solution for musicians, performers and producers that work with the General MIDI format. Bandstand includes an expressive "studio-quality" GM sound library and is equipped with a host of powerful and easy-to-use General MIDI features that make working with GM-based arrangements efficient and convenient, both in the studio and on stage. Bandstand is based on a powerful sound engine that draws from more than 2 GB of professional instrument and percussion sounds. The included 128 instruments and 9 drum kits were speci... [more]
| Product: | Battery |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Drum Sampler |
| Price: | $229 / €199 |
| OS: |  |
| Formats: | |
Sampler designed for drum sounds, but also good for pitched soundsInternal 32-bit resolution and sample-accurate timingReads samples in the formats AKAI S-1000, SF2, REAKTOR Map, LM4, AIFF and WAV, from 8 to 32 bitsMore than 20 high-quality soundsets included54 instruments, each with 128 velocity layers, tuning, volume envelope, pitch envelope, bit reduction, shaper and FX Loop for innovative effectsSix modulation inputs per instrument with many drum-oriented presetsReal-time wave displayRuns stand-alone with MME, Direct Sound, Sound Manager, MAS, DirectConnect and ASIO or as a VST 2-PluginDyn... [more]
| Product: | Dynamo |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Synth (Analogue / Subtractive) |
| Price: | $199 |
| OS: | |
| Formats: | |
32Bit Real-time SynthesisAdjustable internal processing speed from 22.05 kHz to 132.3 kHzFreely connectable signal processing structuresFreely connectable signal processing structuresMaximum number of instruments: 16Maximum number of voices per instrument: 64128 snapshots per instrumentFull MIDI control (In/Out) of all panel elementsAudio-Recording and WAV (PC) / AIFF (MAC) file ExportSynthesis: Analogue Modelling, Waveshaping, FM, Waveset, & Granular Synthesis, SamplingImports WAV and AIFF (PC and Mac) as well as SoundDesigner II (Mac)Premium Library included (25 Reaktor synth/sampler/FX ense... [more]
| Product: | Elektrik Piano |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Piano / Keys |
| Price: | $229 / €199 |
| OS: | |
| Formats: | |
Elektrik Piano fuses the four most legendary electric pianos of the last century into one charismatic software instrument. Elektrik Piano reproduces the beloved electro-magnetic sounds of the Fender Rhodes MK I and MK II, the Hohner Clavinet and the Wurlitzer piano with unparalleled authenticity and charm – making it an essential companion for studio and stage. Feature Overview: Sample-based software instrument faithfully reproducing the sounds of Fender Rhodes MK I and MK II, Hohner Clavinet E7 and Wurlitzer A 200. Based on the powerful KONTAKT sampling engine. Sophisticated multisampling wit... [more]
| Product: | FM8 (was FM7) |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Synth (FM) |
| Price: | $229 / €199 |
| OS: | |
| Formats: | |
With FM8 Native Instruments has harnessed the power of FM synthesis. Features: FM synthesizer with extended sound architecture and high-quality mode. KoreSound Browser for easy searching of 960 KORE-configured presets (Incl. FM7 Sounds Vol I & II). FM8 uses the KoreSound format, ensuring perfect integration with KORE. Optimized user interface for quick and convenient sound editing. Powerful, graphical sound morphing feature for easy creation of sophisticated, evolving sounds. Extremely versatile arpeggiator for intuitive generation of intricate patterns. Quick-access effects rack ... [more]
| Product: | Guitar Combo: AC Box Combo |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Distortion / Overdrive / Amp |
| Price: | N/A |
| OS: | |
| Formats: | |
The AC BOX Combo's popular role model revolutionised British pop music. From soft to distorted - this combo has a uniquely inspiring sonic character. The original combo was often used with a tremolo, a treble booster and spring reverb. These features, as well as the 2x12 cabinet and condenser mic setup, have been meticulously emulated and recreate the original sound. Components Treble Booster for crunch and distortion sounds. AC Box Amplifier (emulation of the Vox AC30). 2x12" Brit cabinet and a condenser microphone (emulation of the AC 30 "Blue Bulldog" and the Neumann U87). T... [more]
| Product: | Guitar Combo: Plexi Combo |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Distortion / Overdrive / Amp |
| Price: | N/A |
| OS: | |
| Formats: | |
Based on the famous tube amps that spawned the guitar legends of the late 60s and early 70s, Plexi Combo embodies the rock sound. Combined with a 2x12 cabinet and dynamic mic, the Plexi Combo acquires a very distinct and individual tone that can be as warm as it can hard. Included is a fuzz and distortion pedal as well as a delay unit with reverse features. Components: Fuzz Ace for Rolling Stones / Hendrix fuzz tones (emulation of the Arbiter Fuzz Face). Cat for overdrive and full distortion tones (emulation of ProCos' The Rat). Plexi amplifier (emulation of the Marshalls' JMP50). 4x12" ... [more]
| Product: | Guitar Combo: Twang Combo |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Distortion / Overdrive / Amp |
| Price: | N/A |
| OS: | |
| Formats: | |
The Twang Reverb combo, with its 2x12 cab and condenser mic, is the epitome of the clean and crunchy blues sound. Over the course of several decades this warm and unmistakable sound has made a valuable contribution to countless hits. Skreamer, the integrated overdrive unit, as well as the chorus, vibrato and spring reverb units further increase the combo's flexibility and creative potential. Components: Skreamer for creamy overdrive sounds (emulation of the Ibanez Tube Screamer 808). Twang Reverb Amplifier, including Bright Channel and Vibrato (emulation of the Fender Twin Reverb). 2x12"... [more]
| Product: | Guitar Rig |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Guitar Multi-FX |
| Price: | $199+ / €179+ |
| OS: | |
| Formats: | |
Guitar Rig is an all-in-one software and hardware set-up for guitarists and bass players. A huge range of emulated amps and effects are complemented by a robust foot controller boasting an integrated, studio-quality sound card.Guitar Rig (software) features: 14 supreme-sounding guitar and bass amps. Brand new Control Room module offers carefully tweaked professional mikings for unparalleled studio tones. New Matched Cabinets (version 4) offers a harmonized speaker setup for every single amp. 48 perfectly modelled guitar effects including distortions, flangers, choruses, tremolos, wah-wahs... [more]
| Product: | Intakt |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Sampler (Loop Tool / Slicer) |
| Price: | No longer available |
| OS: | |
| Formats: | |
Features: Based on the Kontakt sampling engine -- up to 128 stereo voices, professional sound quality with 32 bit processing, up to 96 kHz sample rate support. Three sampler-modes: Beat Machine with ISE (Individual Slice Edit), Time Machine and Sampler mode. Easy synchronization of loops to MIDI tempo. Modulation section provides AHDSR envelope, two individual LFOs, envelope follower and a DBD pitch envelope. Integrated effects: Group filter including low-pass, high-pass, band-reject or band-pass modes, global filter, lo-fi, distortion, delay. Easy and intuitive user interface and file browse... [more]
| Product: | Kompakt |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Sampler/Sample Player |
| Price: | No longer available |
| OS: | |
| Formats: | |
KONTAKT-based sample player with a wide range of instrumentsComprehensive sound architectureIntegrated file browser with drag & dropIncludes two gigabytes of exceptional instruments from East West and Zero-GProfessional sound quality with advanced 32-bit processingSupports Direct from Disk playback (With freely downloadable Direct from Disk extension.)Powerful filter offers six types, including low-pass, high-pass, and band-passThree envelopes and four LFOsIntegrated effects: chorus, reverb, phaser, and delayEight-part Multi-timbral, 256 voice polyphonicImport and Compatibility:AKAI S-1000/S-3... [more]
| Product: | Komplete |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Various |
| Price: | $559 / €499 |
| OS: | |
| Formats: | |
Komplete 6 brings together seven products that no studio should be without: samplers, synths, guitar/bass amps and creative effects, this collection represents Native Instruments' most powerful software tools. From hip-hop to film scores, pop to techno, rock to classical and beyond – Komplete 6's 7,000 presets and 60 GB of samples have it all covered - everything from "dirty synths to heavenly choirs, pounding drums to full orchestras, subtle pads to screaming leads". Komplete 6 includes: Kontakt 4 - sampler with a 44 GB library. Guitar Rig 4 Pro (Software) - guitar and bass ... [more]
| Product: | Kontakt |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Sampler/Sample Player |
| Price: | $399 / €379 |
| OS: | |
| Formats: | |
Kontakt offers a comprehensive set of sample player / sound manipulation features, extensive flexibility and performance and a high degree of compatibility. From authentic library playback of virtually any format to the intuitive creation of new instruments, from profound sound design to lively and dynamic surround sound mixes - Kontakt opens the doors to creativity. Top Features: 7 "world-class" instrument collections – 43 GB of sounds. Full-Featured Control Panel for each instrument. Authentic Expression Technology for true instrument simulation. Attribute-based browser ... [more]
| Product: | Kontakt Player |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Sampler/Sample Player |
| Price: | Free |
| OS: | |
| Formats: | |
Kontakt Player powers many 3rd party sample libraries. Building on the success of its predecessors, Kontakt Player allows for highly playable instruments. Kontakt's powerful Kontakt Script Processor plays a central role in Kontakt Player-based instruments. Further advantages offered by the Kontakt Player platform are virtually unlimited polyphony and up to 64-part multi-timbrality, advanced surround capabilities, integrated effects including convolution and master effects, a versatile library browser and optimized DFD technology. Key features: Powerful Kontakt engine. AU, VST, DXI, RTAS, ... [more]
| Product: | Kore |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Universal Sound Platform |
| Price: | $229 - $449 / €199 - €399 |
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Kore 2 is a powerful software / hardware system with a versatile library of more than 500 production-ready sounds with over 3,000 sound variations, plus over 100 effect settings. Find, play, and tweak sounds with speed, power and ease. Kore 2 features six integrated sound engines, a dedicated hardware controller (Kore 2 Software Edition also available), and the ultra-fast KoreSound browser. Additionally, Kore 2 is infinitely expandable with the Kore Soundpacks, Komplete 5 or any other Audio Unit/VST-plug-in. Production-ready sound library Kore 2 produces cutting-edge sounds right from the star... [more]
| Product: | Kore Player |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Universal Sound Platform |
| Price: | Free |
| OS: | |
| Formats: | |
Kore Player is a free software instrument that adds full "ready-to-play" capabilities to the recently established line of Kore Soundpack libraries. Based on the innovative Kore 2 host system, the Kore Player enables musicians and producers to efficiently access and play any Kore Soundpack material in their host sequencer and as a standalone instrument - opening up a new and highly affordable way to use a wide range of inspiring high-quality sound material from Native Instruments in the studio and on stage. Kore Player is based on the same six integrated sound engines as Kore 2, combi... [more]
| Product: | Maschine |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Groove Box |
| Price: | $669 / €599 |
| OS: | |
| Formats: | |
Maschine is a next-generation groove production studio that makes beat creation and arrangement more immediate and tactile than ever before. The system combines an advanced software sequencer and sampler with a seamlessly integrated, highly functional performance controller. Finally merging a fast and intuitive groove-box workflow with the power and versatility of software, Maschine enables an inspiring and spontaneous creative approach for today's computer-based music production setups. Maschine is built on an intelligent combination of timeless groove box and drum machine workflows, systemat... [more]
| Product: | Massive |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Synth (Hybrid) |
| Price: | $229 / €199 |
| OS: | |
| Formats: | |
Massive combines advanced Wave-Scanning synthesis with a wealth of sophisticated sound-shaping and modulation options, resulting in a sound full of "warmth, punch, character and definition". Massive is a multi-purpose synthesizer for studio and stage that delivers powerful lead and bass sounds, complex pads and deep atmospheres as well as intriguing sequences. Features: Flexible signal flow delivers huge range of sounds: from deep, brutal basses to delicate, crystalline leads. Wave Scanning oscillators generate sounds of both a digital and an analog nature. Easy-to-use 'Saturn-sty... [more]
| Product: | NI-Spektral Delay |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Delay / Echo |
| Price: | No longer available |
| OS: | |
| Formats: | |
The NI-SPEKTRAL DELAY differs from the many other audio effects in that it uses real-time FFT (Fast Fourier Transformation) to split each channel of a stereo signal into as many as 160 separately modifiable frequency bands (even up to 1024 bands internally). The level, delay time and feedback amount for each of this bands can be set separately. Additionally, various modulation effects can be applied to the signal in the frequency domain, which allows for even further sound manipulation.Effects processor for real-time manipulation of audio material of any kind. Produces unique delay effects. R... [more]
| Product: | Pro-53 |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Synth (Analogue / Subtractive) |
| Price: | $229 / €199 |
| OS: | |
| Formats: | |
Features: Fashioned after the vintage cult synths of the 80's. 2 oscillators per voice. Choice of pulse, triangle and saw-tooth waveforms. Oscillator detune and synchronization. 24dB low-pass filter with resonance and self oscillation, additional high-pass filter mode. ADSR envelopes for amplitude and filter, invertible filter envelope. Low Frequency Oscillator with numerous modulation options, LFO-envelope retrigger function. Theoretically unlimited number of voices (depending on CPU power). 512 freely programmable preset memory slots. 576 selected classic and modern analog sounds preprogramm... [more]
| Product: | Reaktor |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Synth (Modular) |
| Price: | $449 / €399 |
| OS: | |
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Reaktor is a completely modular, real-time sound synthesis, sampling and effects software application / plug-in. It fuses all audio applications into a single, versatile and powerful tool. Musicians, producers and sound designers are all catered to by the very broad range of instruments and sounds already included. With an open engine architecture, the potential for building your own highly individual instruments is endless. Main Features: Completely modular, real-time sound synthesis, sampling and effects software. Over 60 unique synths, samplers, drum machines and effects providing thous... [more]
| Product: | Reaktor Session |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Synth (Unclassified) |
| Price: | No longer available |
| OS: | |
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World-class library of synthesizers, samplers, live tools, and effects.Loads all Reaktor instruments and ensembles.Includes access to the vast online User Library.Complete MIDI automation and control with MIDI learn.Graphical sample mapping.AKAI, WAV, and AIFF sample import.Snapshot randomisation and morphing.Reaktor audio engine optimised for Pentium III / Pentium 4 / Athlon XP and G4 Altivec.Supports nearly all native interfaces with unlimited plug-in instances.Upgradeable to Reaktor 4.Minimum RequirementsWindows XP/2000/ME/98, Pentium III 500 MHz, 256 MB RAMMac OS 9.1 or higher, G3 500 M... [more]
| Product: | Vokator |
| Developer: | Native Instruments (NI) |
| Type: | Vocoder |
| Price: | No longer available |
| OS: | |
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High-resolution FFT spectral engineMultiple vocoding modesOperation configurable from 4 to 1024 frequency bandsFull-function dual-oscillator synthesizer with dynamic patch morphing, multiple filter modes, and FMGranular sampler with independent control of time and pitchRealtime frequency spectrum displays of input and outputAdvanced modulation section includes step sequencers, tempo-synced LFOs, envelope followers, and more.Additional spectral effects can be applied to the sound inputCustom filter spectral curves with the breakpoint editor of the equalizerGate and level compression of the inpu... [more]
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