Over 12 GB's worth of (23,000) professional drum samples.
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Feature:
A wonderfully diverse array of processing effects and settings. If you are a drummer or like to customize your own sounds (i.e., it doesn't need to be perfect out of the box), this is the sampler for you. It is extremely FLEXIBLE. However, if you are inexperienced, need prearranged patterns, or want perfection out of the box, I would go for Addictive Drums or even EZdrummer.
Quality:
Excellent quality. The interface is very organized and efficient. The only glitch so far is that some of the different mallets on the Multi-stick Kit aren't working. I'm working on resolving this, but it's not a major issue.
Value:
This thing is an amazing bit of software for around 100 bucks!!!
Desirability:
I have it and I would buy it again and again (at the current price).
Sound:
The sound is a bit mechanical at first. HOWEVER, you can greatly improve the "real" feel of the kits with the Humanizing feature and by adjusting the velocity of the notes in the pattern on your midi track. A big minus for me was the "squeaky clean", perfectly produced, samples. I like my drums to be a little gritty. However, I'm going to solve this by buying other samples and recording my own. That's the MAJOR ADVANTAGE of this program over Addictive Drums, you can add in your own samples.
Ease of Use:
It is very easy for me to use, but I have been using Battery for several years. If you are a novice, it takes some time to really learn how you can take advantage of the features it offers. If you are determined, it's not impossible to learn and you will be glad that you put the effort in.
Support:
Haven't had to deal with them yet. But, setup was easy. You just have to follow the directions and install the software in the prescribed order.
Overall:
There is always room for improvement in the samples and some of of the 'ease of use' areas. However, this program is very flexible, very usable, and an especially good tool to own if you are an experienced drummer or a discriminating producer.
Submitted: 7/10/2009
Style of Music: Country, Folk, Rock
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Feature:
Average
Quality:
Average
Value:
Not worth the $200 and all the hassles attached.
Desirability:
Average
Sound:
Average
Ease of Use:
Average
Support:
Very weird customer support. 2 Words: Piracy phobia.
Overall:
This product requires online activation. However, the process is very annoying. It will give you an error during the process and you will be forced to contact customer support. Customer support is also a little strange. They will send you a strange response saying that you have to prove to them where you bought the product. For $200, this product is only average and not worth all the hassles. Native Instruments has this huge phobia on software piracy. It's easier to activate a Windows operating system than this software. Imagine you pay several hundreds of dollars on something only to be disappointed with a locked and useless piece of software. I was able to activate the software but it took several days dealing with customer support. I probably will not support Native Instruments products in the future.
Submitted: 11/22/2008
Style of Music: techno, dance
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