Native Instruments Battery Sampling Software (Macintosh and Windows)

Over 12 GB's worth of (23,000) professional drum samples.

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41 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

3 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 5 out of 10

"It could be better but for $200...get it if you use a drum sequencer"

Feature:
It's got some pretty cool effects but I haven't been able to enjoy it because it would do what I what it to do. And native instruments customer service is terrible...You have to email your problem and they take like a week to answer. Plus the answer was kinda useless telling me to save settings,automation, and the kit (as if I hadn't tried to save everything the program will allow).

Value:
Ehhh...for $200 you'd think ok well at least i get 12gb of sound but if you don't like the software the sounds are useless

Desirability:
It seemed cool because I thought it would integrate well into my setup but I'm having some problems with it. If these issues get solved it would be like twice as good

Sound:
Well in my opinion the idea behind this plugin is nice but the design is terrible. First it constantly crashes protools on my G5 using the version that comes on the install disk with no updates. The 12gb sample library is just ok but it stinks because it's in some silly NI format so you can't use them anywhere else. However, I already had a 250gb sound library and bought battery3 to manage those files and use them more easily with my mpc2000xl. Also, when I assign the drum pads on either my mpc or my axiom I doesn't appear that you can save the assignments. It also seems that the only midi learn capabilities are in the cells so you can only activate cells via midi. Like I said before it doesn't seem to save the assignments either.

Support:
Located in Germany and they only take emails and they take forever to respond

Overall:
I'm gonna install the update and see what happens but so far I'm just upset it's not working 100%

Submitted: 6/16/2008

* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"One of the best of my purchases for my studio."

Feature:
What can you not do with this other than use it as a stand alone sampler.

Quality:
No crashes in Windows or on my Mac mini 1.42 GHZ with 1GB of ram.

Value:
I have an MPC2000 and I hate it. I had a better setup with an Ensoniq EPS and a Roland R-8 in 1989 that i liked far more. Everyone says the MPC is so great and I bought into it and I bought one. That was a wrong move because they aren't the best. It depends on the user . Now that I have used Battery 3 , I prefer it along with either Pro Tools,Logic, or my Roland R-8 as the Sequencer.

Desirability:
As far as a drum sample playback system , I can't find another that is better because of the level of manipulation you can perform on a sample.

Sound:
This product sounds great! I use my MPC2000 or the Digi002r to sample and I use battery 3 to playback the samples.

Ease of Use:
I played with drums the came with this thing within minutes after the product activation which is a no brainer . It may be difficult for those who don't read well.

Support:
Never used the support so I don't really know so i will give them a 9 because I don't need to call them yet. I am about to format my hard drive and reinstall, hopefully the activation for the Windows XP pc will be active , if not , I might have to call.

Overall:
I have to say that there are some things that I purchase that after purchasing it I realize that it isn't as great as I thought(MPC2000), but this program is right up there with my worth while purchases that include my Ensoniq EPS and ASR-10, Mac Mini 1.42 G4, Palm TX, Digidesign 002r, M-audio Trigger Finger(Came with Battery 3), ua 6176,,, WELL YOU GET THE POINT. This is what you need if your system is computer based. If you want a box that has your sampler, playback ,pads, and samples stored in one place that you can pick up run with then get an MPC or something like that.

Submitted: 1/25/2008

Style of Music: R&B,Hip-Hop(before the downgrade to crunk), Alternative

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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 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

Technical Info

Import and Compatibility
Battery 1 & 2, Recycle I/II, AKAI S-1000, Apple Loops, EXS24, Wav/Aiff/Snd, GigaStudio, Kontakt 1.x, HALion 1 & 2, Kompakt/Intakt, LM4 mk1 & mk2, Reaktor MAP,
More compatible formats...

Interfaces
System:
Core Audio, Core MIDI, DirectSound
Plug-in:
Stand-alone, Audio Units, VST, RTAS, DXi, ASIO

System Requirements
Mac OSX 10.4.x, G4 1.4 GHz, 512 MB RAM

Win XP, Pentium 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM

DVD Drive
Minimum installation: 200 MB
Full installation: 14 GB
Universal Binary for Mac included!
Add some boom to the room with this powerful drum sampler! Over 12 GB of professional drum sounds with 23,000 samples. Wide range of styles with 100 preset drum kits. Performance articulation including rolls and flams. Time stretch individual samples. New master effects section. Mac and Windows compatible.
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