Native Instruments Kore 2 Plug-In Host and Controller

Combine software-generated sound with the tactile feel of hardware with the Kore 2 plugin host and controller system from Native Instruments.

Overall User Ratings (based on 14 ratings)
  • Overall:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    0.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    4 out of 5 stars
Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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Submitted June 24, 2011 by a customer from gmail.com

"Great product abandoned by its creators."

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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I hate that it was discontinued and the way in which the developers handled the discontinuation.
Sound
This is a really neat and unique product (I have two of the controllers, to set up a sound library on two workstations) but its developer (Native Instruments) just discontinued it to focus on more me-too products like beat-making. Poor business decision. Horrible execution in regards to hoe they've treated their users in this situation.
Features
I wish it weren't discontinued.
Ease of Use
Maybe complex at first glance but it's actually quite logical.
Quality
The first controller was less than perfect with the buttons being a bit mushy but I read that this new version was just fine (I wish I had one).
Value
this is truly a unique product with no parallel in the market. a foolish move by NI to discontinue it.
Manufacturer Support
Check out the forums... I've read that phone support is good but email support is horrible. I've never contacted support.
The Wow Factor
It's a pretty slick device but I hear that the newer controller (version 2) is an improvement over my original version, so I guess it's more sexy in the version on sale here.

Musical Background:

hobbyist

Musical Style:

various
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Submitted June 9, 2011

"Discontinued by Native Instruments"

Overall: 0.5 out of 5 stars
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Native Instruments suddenly discontinued this software/hardware system. Future NI software will not be integrated with this product. Therefore making it virtually useless.

Musical Background:

Professional Musician/Composer

Musical Style:

Jazz Blues
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