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Native Instruments has announced the latest generation of the its industry-leading KOMPLETE instrument and effect bundles, including the all-new MONARK and BATTERY 4.

KOMPLETE 9 includes 33 instruments and effects with six new additions, including the brand-new MONARK monosynth, plus the completely redesigned BATTERY 4 drum sampler.

KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE includes all 65 current KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects at the time of release and over 370 GB of content. Each bundle now also features essential studio effects, delivering complete production solutions from initial idea to finished composition.

Notably, KOMPLETE 9 and KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE are available for the same prices as their predecessors.

The brand-new MONARK delivers the warm, organic sound of a classic analog monophonic synthesizer that has shaped four decades of popular music. Its smooth and natural sound is complimented by an intuitive, streamlined control panel that allows users to quickly dial in sounds and start creating music.

Monark virtual analog synthesizer plug-in for Reaktor / Reaktor Player.

Based on years of research, MONARK uses REAKTOR’s powerful modular DSP framework to faithfully recreate the interaction of complex analog circuits, including the behavior of the filter when overloaded, filter and oscillator drift, and snappy envelopes that make stabbing melodic lines and even punchy electronic drum sounds easy to create. The sound has been fine-tuned by ear by MONARK’s engineers to create a powerful mono synth with a level of richness and depth not previously found in software.

BATTERY 4 is a completely re-designed drum sampler delivering powerful contemporary drum programming options in a sleek, easy-to-use interface. It provides over 70 new and exclusive contemporary kits tailored to electronic and urban styles.

Native Instruments 21st century drum sampler: Battery 4.

All kits load with an adaptable color-coding system, providing instant visual recognition of their layout. Custom kits are quickly created with intuitive drag-and-drop actions. BATTERY 4 also features a number of new effects and effect enhancements: SOLID G EQ and SOLID BUS COMP from the SOLID MIX SERIES, TRANSIENT MASTER, plus tape saturation, LoFi, and a powerful convolution reverb. Users can create chains, re-order effects, and set up sidechaining with simple drag-and-drop actions. These features combine to deliver an advanced drum sampler with an instinctive workflow that aims to accelerate the creative process.

Along with MONARK and BATTERY 4, KOMPLETE 9 adds a set of essential instruments and effects for the first time. Like all NI studio effects, the updated SOLID MIX SERIES now operates as stand-alone plug-ins in any DAW, giving users a complete studio effects suite for creating polished, release-ready productions. SESSION STRINGS is an easy-to-use contemporary string ensemble for quickly adding modern arrangements to all styles of music. THE GIANT delivers the immense sound of the world’s biggest upright piano, plus an additional cinematic mode perfect for atmospheric textures and soundscapes. The comprehensive bundle also features best-selling KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects such as the awardwinning KONTAKT 5, GUITAR RIG 5 PRO, and NI’s flagship modular synthesizer REAKTOR 5, powering the dynamic PRISM and SPARK. MASSIVE, FM8, and ABSYNTH 5 cover the complete spectrum of synthesis for any production task. KOMPLETE 9 also includes TRANSIENT MASTER, REFLEKTOR, THE FINGER, and TRAKTOR’S 12 for a complete production suite with powerful options for both studio and stage.

KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE is NI’s all-inclusive production package with all 65 current KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects at the time of release, over 16,000 sounds, and 370 GB of content on a single USB hard drive for easy installation. This one-stop production suite features all products included in KOMPLETE 9, plus the REVERB CLASSICS and PREMIUM TUBE SERIES studio effects, the essential cinematic strings collection ACTION STRINGS, the playable horn section SESSION HORNS, and the Rickenbacker®-approved SCARBEE RICKENBACKER BASS. Also included are the epic DAMAGE industrial percussion instrument, the 11-piece SESSION STRINGS PRO ensemble, the futuristic RAZOR and SKANNER XT synthesizers, and many more. Providing world-class sound and ease of use for all producers, composers, musicians, and sound designers, KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE’s collection of premium instruments and effects redefines value in a bundle of this size.

KOMPLETE 9 and KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE also include an e-voucher worth $25 USD / 25 EUR, valid towards any KOMPLETE instrument or effect or MASCHINE Expansion at the NI Online Shop.

Native Instruments is offering nine lucky winners to win the new KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE bundle before its release. The competition takes place on the newly launched KOMPLETE Twitter Channel.

KOMPLETE 9 is available for pre-order at a suggested retail price of $559 USD /499 EUR. KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE is available for a suggested retail price of $1099 USD / 999 EUR. Updates for owners of KOMPLETE 2 through 8 are available from $149 USD / 149 EUR. Expected in-store date is March 27, 2013.

More information: Native Instruments / Komplete

New Sonic Arts has updated its Nuance sampler instrument for Windows and Mac to version 1.002.

Nuance proudly stands out against the crowd of complex and cumbersome samplers. In contrast, Nuance’s streamlined and intuitive approach will boost your productivity, while the limitless modulation possibilities will inspire you to create new sounds – fast.

Changes in Nuance v1.002

• Tempo Sync LFO.
• User definable max polyphony (click on voice display).
• CPU load optimisations.

Nuance for Windows and Mac (VST/AU) is available to purchase for the introductory price of 49 EUR until March 31st, 2013 (regular 70 EUR).

More information: New Sonic Arts / Nuance

New Sonic Arts has launched Nuance, a compact sampler instrument for Windows and Mac.

Nuance offers fast workflow, pristine sound quality – and no bloat.

Nuance proudly stands out against the crowd of complex and cumbersome samplers. In contrast, Nuance’s streamlined and intuitive approach will boost your productivity, while the limitless modulation possibilities will inspire you to create new sounds – fast.

So get Nuance, dig out those old samples… and get creative.

Nuance for Windows and Mac (VST/AU) is available for the introductory price of 49 EUR until March 31st, 2013 (regular 70 EUR).

More information: New Sonic Arts / Nuance

CWI Technology has announced a release candidate for version 2.10 of its TX16Wx and TX16Wx Professional software sampler instruments.

TX16Wx now supports conditional group trigger switching, using controllers, modulators, round-robin, random, tempo and MIDI key sources as conditionals. Also, the file browser now allows in-place preview of sound data in programs to make sound mapping and editing quicker.

Changes in TX16Wx v2.10 RC

• Added group note switching (key-based, round-robin, random, modulator).
• Added delay / chorus / flanger / wah.
• Added modulated “delay” parameter to groups.
• Added preview functionality to file browser.
• Added displayed octave offset setting.
• Added “triplets” to tempo sync modes.
• Improved menu handling to better indicate allowed operations.
• Improved memory footprint for send FX.
• Improved LFO precision.
• SFZ import now reads keyboard switching parameters.
• Most sample editor operations can now transform on several waves at once.
• Groups created from “separate” and “split” commands are now named from waves.
• Fixed setting split loop through context menu not working.
• Fixed SFZ import not reading volume correctly.
• Fixed matrix names not shown in MIDI note names.
• Fixed MIDI note names not updating in StudioOne.

The release candidate is available to download now for Windows (32/64bit). TX16Wx Pro is scheduled for release during early 2013, pre-orders are available for 80 EUR (commercial license) / 20 EUR (non-commercial license).

More information: CWI Technology

discoDSP has announced version 6.0 of its Discovery Pro virtual analog synthesizer and sampler instrument for Windows and Mac.

Discovery Pro archives even higher quality and features than his small cousin Discovery, retaining all previous functionalities.

R6 includes brand new Nord Lead 2 modeled Zero Delay Feedvack filters. They sound incredibly great.

discoDSP Discovery Pro features PADSynth re-synthesis.

Changes in Discovery Pro R6.0

• New Nord Lead 2 modeled filters using Zero Delay Feedback technology.
• Data folder now placed at Documents > discoDSP > Discovery Pro 6.
• EDIT > Reset > Bank / Program / Layer will get values from Documents > discoDSP > Discovery Pro 6 > Presets > Default.fxp file.
• EDIT > Paste > Layer to > All / A / B / C / D / A+B / C+D.
• EDIT > Switch > PadSynth Eco Mode. Re-synthesizes a single octave instead.
• EDIT > Key Split. Play Layers A/B from C0 to B3 and C/D from C4 to B9.
• Revised and tweaked 45 banks also updated to ZDF filters.
• Revised manual.
• Bug fixes.

Discovery Pro R6 is available to purchase for 169 EUR (VAT included) or 149 EUR for a single OS type license. Upgrades and crossgrades are available for Discovery Pro 5 customers (19.99 EUR) and Discovery customers (79 EUR). Customers who purchased Discovery Pro after February 1st, 2013, can upgrade free of charge.

More information: discoDSP / Discovery Pro

Korg has announced the KP3+ Dynamic Effects/Sampler module and Kaossilator Pro+ Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer/Loop Recorder at NAMM 2013.

The KP3+ provides even more creative power for live and in-studio use while retaining the intuitive and user-friendly Kaoss touchpad interface.

It offers the original KP3 effects, sounds and features, plus 22 all-new, diverse effect programs for everything from various EDM genres to rock and beyond. All are complemented by an enhanced, intuitive pad illumination system.

KP3+ features

• Use the touchpad to control effects in real time.
• A total of 150 effects ideal for DJ mixing and sound design; 42 new types including:
  • Vinyl Break simulates a turntable.
  • Ducking Compressor emphasizes the backbeats.
  • Newly-designed looper lets you freely manipulate loops.
  • Effects you can use for breaks in your DJ play.
• High-spec sampling functionality.
• Numerous functions to make your performance even more expressive
  • FX Release function controls the reverberation to produce a more natural decay.
  • Mute function cuts the input signal and outputs only the effect sound.
  • Pad Motion function records and reproduces your effect usage.
• Practical functions that are easy to use during live performance or production
  • Eight program memories let you switch effects instantly.
  • Hold function sustains the effect sound.
  • Set the tempo with auto BPM, tap tempo, or the BPM knob.
  • Pad LEDs ensure high visibility even in the dark.
• Highly expandable for even greater potential
  • USB MIDI allows for use as a powerful MIDI controller.
  • Store sample data on an SD/SDHC card.
  • Dedicated editor software for centralized management of sample data and settings.

The Korg KP3+ will be available April 2013 for a street price of $349.99 USD.

The Kaossilator Pro+ is a dynamic phrase synthesizer/loop recorder that lets you perform and create multi-layered music in any style – with just the touch of a finger.

The Kaossilator Pro+ is packed with 250 programs, including more of the cutting-edge synth sounds that Korg is known for. Like all Kaoss-based products, this versatile new instrument offers creative musical possibilities and intuitive control over multiple parameters simply by moving a finger across the X-Y touchpad.

Kaossilator Pro+ features

• Freely playable synthesizer; simply touch the touchpad to play notes and manipulate sounds in real time.
• A total of 250 sound programs (including drum program) cover a wide range of styles, including 62 new programs.
• Loop Recording function allows intuitive performance and recording, and 4 infinitely stackable loop banks are available.
• Numerous functions for unlimited performance possibilities
  • Scale/Key settings make it easy for anyone to perform with no wrong notes.
  • Note Range function lets you specify the horizontal pitch range of the touchpad.
  • Gate Arpeggiator function allows you to easily control phrases with the slider.
  • Pad LEDs ensure excellent visibility even in the dark.
• USB MIDI allows use as a powerful MIDI controller.
• Store recorded loop data and even externally –made .WAV files on an SD/SDHC card.
• Dedicated editor software for centralized management of sample data and settings.

The Korg Kaossilator Pro+ will be available April 2013 for a street price of $399.99 USD.

More information: Korg