Native Instruments releases KOMPLETE 11, KOMPLETE 11 ULTIMATE, and KOMPLETE 11 SELECT

 
Berlin, September 1, 2016 – Native Instruments today released the 11th generation of its industry-leading KOMPLETE production suites, the most comprehensive collection of instruments and effects yet. KOMPLETE 11 now includes 45 products and more than 13,000 sounds, with seven new instruments: FORM, REAKTOR 6, UNA CORDA, DISCOVERY SERIES: INDIA, REPLIKA, SESSION GUITARIST – STRUMMED ACOUSTIC, and KINETIC METAL. KOMPLETE 11 ULTIMATE – the flagship bundle for professional producers, composers, and sound designers – now has 87 products and over 18,000 sounds. It adds 13 new instruments to the previous generation, including the five professional scoring instruments in the SYMPHONY ESSENTIALS line, FLESH, EMOTIVE STRINGS, plus all the new products in KOMPLETE 11.

KOMPLETE 11 and KOMPLETE 11 ULTIMATE now include FORM – a new synthesizer with a refreshing approach to sound creation.  Using a sample as the primary oscillator, FORM offers a powerful new paradigm for sound design that can spark a broad range of fresh ideas. Producers choose the direction and behavior of sample playback, and set playback rates according to sample length, frequency, or BPM. For in-depth manipulation, the amplitude curve is modified using presets or the built-in Curve Editor. The signal is split into two frequency bands, able to be treated independently. Each band features its own controls for digital or analog saturation, dynamics control, and delay, reverb, and modulation effects. This rich feature set, combined with a sleek and easy to use interface, allows producers to transform simple samples into complex synth sounds not found anywhere else.

Native Instruments introduces SIERRA GROVE MASCHINE Expansion

Berlin, July 25, 2016 – Native Instruments today introduced SIERRA GROVE – a new MASCHINE Expansion combining the emotional impact of classic soul music with aggressive drums, hook-laden melodies, and the most up-to-date production techniques. The expansion is aimed at soul and R&B producers looking for contemporary sounds for their tracks, as well as hip hop producers interested in creating hybrid styles by pulling from a wider pool of influences. SIERRA GROVE runs in the latest MASCHINE software on MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE, or MASCHINE MIKRO and is available exclusively at the NI Online Shop. A compact version for iMASCHINE is also available via the iMASCHINE in-app store.

SIERRA GROVE is built on a foundation of classic sampling techniques. The included sounds comprise saturated drums, funk-influenced electric keys, and a host of guitar, bass, and synth samples – a staple palette commonly found in soul music. These classic sounds are complemented with exclusive presets for NI’s renowned MONARK and MASSIVE synths and the MASCHINE Drum Synths. Additional special kits including sound effects and talkbox vocals provide the final component to an expansion rich with the textures, grooves, and melodies of 21st century soul styles.

A compact version of SIERRA GROVE is also available as an iMASCHINE Expansion, for creating beats on the go. Tracks can be exported to MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE, and MASCHINE MIKRO for completion.

SIERRA GROVE is available now at the NI Online Shop for $49 / 49 € / £44 / ¥ 6,820 / AU$ 79 and runs in the MASCHINE 2 software.

The iMASCHINE expansion is available at the iMASCHINE in-app store for $0.99 / 0,89 € / £0.79 / ¥ 100 / AU$ 1.29.

Additional information on SIERRA GROVE is available at:
www.native-instruments.com/sierragrove

Native Instruments releases TruTorials Season 3 short videos

Berlin, July 13, 2016 – Native Instruments today released the third season of TruTorials – the short video series featuring key MASCHINE workflow tips presented in a fresh, inspiring format. After the success of Seasons 1 and 2, TruTorials Season 3 explores more hands-on MASCHINE techniques that are as engaging to watch as they are educational. In each episode, a pair of hands guides the viewer by performing simple, useful techniques that appeal to MASCHINE music producers of all styles. And along with the help of animated text, these videos teach and inspire in less than 90 seconds per episode – all without the use of a traditional voice over.

The twelve new TruTorials episodes cover music production skills ranging from essential workflow tips to exploring more creative ways of making music with MASCHINE. Highlights from Season 3 include live sample slicing with the new features in the MASCHINE 2.4.5 software update, creating constantly evolving abstract patterns using odd pattern lengths, setting up parallel compression, using external analog synths with MASCHINE, and much more.

All twelve Season 3 episodes are available to watch online now.

Additional information on the second season of TruTorials is available at:
www.native-instruments.com/trutorials

A digital press kit including picture material is available at:
www.native-instruments.com/press.info

Native Instruments launches a 50% off special on Soniccouture instruments

Berlin, July 8, 2016 – In partnership with Soniccouture, Native Instruments today launched a special limited-time offer – for 16 days , 20 innovative Soniccouture instruments are available for half price from the NI Online Shop. The offer includes the standout collections Box of Tricks, The Conservatoire Collection, and The Attic, as well as unique instruments like Geosonics, Pan Drums, Ondioline, and many more. All instruments on offer are compatible with Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) – the extended plug-in format that allows deep level integration with Native Instruments’ KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series and MASCHINE hardware.

“Soniccouture’s relationship with Native Instruments goes back to 2005 when we helped to create the ‘KONTAKT Experience’ product for NI,” says James Thompson, Co-Founder of Soniccouture. “The direct result of this was that Dan and I decided to start releasing KONTAKT libraries because of the exciting possibilities offered by the new KSP programming language. Eleven years later, the evolution of that process sees our 20 virtual instruments fully integrated into NI’s NKS protocol, offering the musician not just sonic sophistication but also simplicity. We are thrilled to have come so far on this journey together, and excited by the possibilities the future holds.”

Native Kontrol Standard® (NKS) is NI’s extended plug-in format that allows third-party instrument developers to directly address hardware features in KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series and in MASCHINE. NKS instruments organically appear in the Native Browser with all presets readily tagged, offer sensible parameter assignments via Native Map, and make use of the Light Guide to display key switches and sample assignments. NKS also brings Smart Play features to third-party instruments, allowing detailed access to the S-Series’ touch strips, scale mapping, Chord Sets, and the powerful arpeggiator. The list of partners supporting NKS with free updates for their instruments is constantly expanding.

This special offer on 20 Soniccouture instruments is available from July 7 until July 24, 2016, at the NI Online Shop exclusively:
www.native-instruments.com/soniccouture

Native Instruments launches TROPICAL FREQUENCIES - an in-depth exploration of global bass

Berlin, July 5, 2016 – Native Instruments today launched TROPICAL FREQUENCIES – an NI original series dedicated to mapping new breeds of electronic dance music born from the fusion of bass music and traditional music from across the globe. From digital cumbia to trap, kuduro, and more, TROPICAL FREQUENCIES sheds light on the diverse communities that are pushing musical boundaries with immersive video stories, Native Sessions events, a special offer, a remix contest, and additional curated content. And on July 5, the Native Sessions event in Berlin featuring DJ Marfox, DJ Firmeza, Dengue Dengue Dengue! and more will be streamed live. The new series launches with Poder Verde – an NI original video feature that explores cumbia from Peru.

Directed by Sabroso!’s Luis Antonio Delgado, Poder Verde follows digital cumbia pioneers Dengue Dengue Dengue! to Iquitos – a city in the Peruvian Amazon – to meet and record with the legendary psychedelic cumbia band Los Wembler’s de Iquitos. Along with DJ and promoter Alfredo Villar and the Wemblers themselves, the Dengues share valuable insight into the history and evolution of Peruvian chicha and psychedelic cumbia music throughout the journey. Complementing Poder Verde, a second video feature showcases the story behind the beloved Lima collective Terror Negro. Told by the protagonists themselves, the video tells how the collective quickly grew to become a driving force of the Lima sound.

Expanding The World Collection - Utami Joins the Isotonik Studios Team!

When we released the first Starter Pack for the World Collection we promised there'd be more on the way... And now with seasoned visual experts Utami on board we've expanded to include their AV Pack...

With a newly updated World Viewer (Available Separately) that includes a load of new effects courtesy of Vizzable creator Bob Zeal, each of the Utami Devices output their visuals to a background layer allowing your other World Module to place their visuals on top...

And not only that, each of the devices give you a set of audio remix capabilities for good measure!!

World Collection - World Viewer, Space Time & Deconstruct Walkthrough from Isotonik Studios on Vimeo.

Make a remix on the spot with Deconstruct working with a live audio input, so you can cut up your tracks on the fly, create new rhythms, reverse your drums, screw with live vocals, repitch or detune anything and snap it right back to where it was with just a knob twist.

Deconstruct is designed to be played — both on stage or in your studio.  With eight buttons for quick remixing, you can tap out new rhythms with your controller or a mouse.  Slice and change the pitch and everything stays connected to your underlying BPM.  Add legato and when you chop up your sounds you’ll find secret effects and tricks waiting to come out.

Space Time is an audio-visual effect suite that gives you powerful tools to alter your sounds in the frequency domain while creating HD visuals.  Watch the video for a complete tour of its features.

Build new kinds of reverb, discover rhythms, and create everything from textured drones to noise freakouts…

UTAMI  - AV Pack  - £19.99 

BOB ZEAL - World Viewer - £9.99

NED RUSH - Starter Pack - £25.99

Native Instruments introduces LILAC GLARE MASCHINE Expansion

Berlin, June 28, 2016 – Native Instruments today introduced LILAC GLARE – a new MASCHINE Expansion featuring a collection of forward-thinking sounds and melodies designed for edgy pop and R&B productions. The rich palette of exclusive recordings was compiled from sampled acoustic and electronic studio instruments key to these genres. LILAC GLARE runs in the latest MASCHINE software on MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE, or MASCHINE MIKRO and is available exclusively at the NI Online Shop. A compact version for iMASCHINE is also available via the iMASCHINE in-app store.

LILAC GLARE features a wide, yet carefully selected spectrum of classic and contemporary pop-R&B sounds with expansive drums, evocative synth leads, shimmering guitars and pianos – all characteristic of the dreamy, anthemic pop rhythms of today. The expansion comes with a large variety of licks, chords, stabs, and 211 patterns for instant, expressive creativity in the studio or in live performance with MASCHINE. And complementing the sampled sounds, 50 exclusive MASSIVE and MONARK synth presets provide the in-depth sound design possibilities to shape modern pop-R&B productions with a personal sound-signature.

A compact version of LILAC GLARE is also available as an iMASCHINE Expansion, for creating beats on the go. Tracks can be exported to MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE, and MASCHINE MIKRO for completion.

LILAC GLARE is available now at the NI Online Shop for $49 / 49 € / £44 / ¥ 6,820 / AU$ 79 and runs in the MASCHINE 2 software.

The iMASCHINE expansion is available at the iMASCHINE in-app store for $0.99 / 0,89 € / £0.79 / ¥ 100 / AU$ 1.29.

IK Multimedia releases Orchestral Percussion for Miroslav Philharmonik 2 and SampleTank 3

Now modern classical arrangers, film composers and pop musicians can incorporate the sounds of the most realistic master percussion tools available into their music and compositions

June 21, 2016 - IK Multimedia is pleased to announce the release of Orchestral Percussion, the master percussion add-on instrument collection for Miroslav Philharmonik 2 and SampleTank 3 that contains over 45 symphonic percussion instruments, 3GB of sample content, more than 400 audio loops and over 100 MIDI files.

Orchestral Percussion takes traditional percussion instruments to a whole new level of realism, playability and audio quality. Users will get the majesty of full-range, dynamic timpani, the stirring power of a massive 36" gran cassa orchestral bass drum, the unmistakable punctuation of symphonic chau gongs and piatti cymbals. Also included are the ultra-stylized articulations of three different classical snare drums along with flexible variations of sleighbells, tambourines, triangles, castanets, bell tree and more, performed with multiple round robins and recorded with pristine audio fidelity.

Orchestral Percussion is the sequel to IK's much-acclaimed Cinematic Percussion Instrument Collection that is now being used on film, TV and pop productions the world over. Specific instruments were chosen for Orchestral Percussion to perfectly complement the Cinematic Percussion set with no redundancy or overlap. Like Cinematic Percussion, IK again enlisted master percussionist Greg Ellis, known for his work on countless Hollywood blockbuster films, to perform the more traditional classical instruments of the Orchestral Percussion Instrument Collection. Musicians should use the two collections together for an unrivaled treasure chest of percussion resources.

Native Instruments introduces SYMPHONY SERIES – WOODWIND Instruments

 
Berlin, June 14, 2016 – Native Instruments today introduced WOODWIND ENSEMBLE and WOODWIND SOLO – the latest additions to NI's growing SYMPHONY SERIES range of premium scoring instruments. SYMPHONY SERIES – WOODWIND is aimed at all professional composers who need premium sound quality in an easy-to-use design. Each solo instrument and orchestral section was recorded in rich detail and delivers an extensive set of articulations, including special effects, arpeggios, and more. The instruments feature the same, signature interface found on NI's two previous SYMPHONY SERIES releases. The SYMPHONY SERIES – WOODWIND instruments run in KONTAKT 5 and the free KONTAKT 5 PLAYER and are available now at the NI Online Shop individually and as a specially-priced bundle.

Glitchmachines Summer Sale

The summer Sale is currently coming to a close. There are only 3 days left to save 35% on all purchases. Sale ends June 15th at midnight!

Enter the following coupon code during checkout to apply the discount to your total:

GMSUMMER35

http://www.glitchmachines.com/shop

New website will be launched in 2017! 

 

Native Instruments introduces QUEENSBRIDGE STORY MASCHINE Expansion

Berlin, April 28, 2016 – Native Instruments today introduced QUEENSBRIDGE STORY – a new MASCHINE Expansion created by one of New York hip hop’s biggest producers, Havoc. The samples in this expansion were curated by Havoc himself and span his nearly 30-year career. QUEENSBRIDGE STORY is aimed at producers looking to tap into the classic sound of one of hip hop’s living legends. QUEENSBRIDGE STORY runs in the latest MASCHINE software on MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE, or MASCHINE MIKRO and is available exclusively at the NI Online Shop. A compact version for iMASCHINE is also available via the iMASCHINE in-app store.

QUEENSBRIDGE STORY traces the career of legendary producer Havoc – the man behind the sound of Nas, 50 Cent, Notorious B.I.G., and many more. Each sample was carefully selected for the expansion by Havoc from his personal sample library. The kits and instruments he compiled deliver a gritty blend of hip hop’s second golden age and a new-classic style heard on the records of some of hip hop’s most prominent artists.

Havoc first rose to fame as a member of Queens, NY duo Mobb Deep. During this period, his signature production style was featured on recordings from Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., P. Diddy, Method Man, and many more. In his second decade in the business, Havoc also took up MC duties on his own solo releases and contributed production to 50 Cent. Now, approaching the 30-year mark in a career of highlights, Havoc’s sound can be heard on new tracks from Kanye West’s The Life of Pablo.

A compact version of QUEENSBRIDGE STORY is also available as an iMASCHINE Expansion, for creating beats on the go. Tracks can be exported to MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE, and MASCHINE MIKRO for completion.

QUEENSBRIDGE STORY is available now at the NI Online Shop for $49 / 49 € / £44 / ¥ 6,820 / AU$ 79 and runs in the MASCHINE 2 software.

The iMASCHINE expansion is available at the iMASCHINE in-app store for $0.99 / 0,99 € / £0.79 / ¥ 120 / AU$ 1.29.

NEW FREE PMX Series Pack - EXOTIC PLUCKED

For those of you that know, every month we put up for download one of the packs from PerforModules PMX Series.... This month it's all about the Exotic, Exotic Plucked that is.......

Sampled from the Casio PX3000 keyboard it's going to be available for download for just the next few days before it gets deleted from our server.... Grab it now, we've put it in our DropBox so theres no limit on the number of downloads, plus our server is creaking with the release of the Novation Circuit Editor, don't add it to your DropBox, use the Direct Download option

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IK Multimedia releases update for SampleTank 3 CS, the free, expandable, full featured SampleTank 3

SampleTank 3 CS "Custom Shop" for Mac/PC now offers all musicians and studios the full functionality of SampleTank 3 in an expandable and free virtual instrument

April 19, 2016 - IK Multimedia, creators of the first sample-based virtual instrument, is proud to announce the latest version of SampleTank 3 CS, the free version of SampleTank 3. Now SampleTank 3 CS removes all limitations by unlocking the full software functionality including unlimited editing and import features. SampleTank 3 CS is a standalone player and plug-in that can be expanded with IK's Instrument Collections that are available at any time from the integrated Custom Shop: Everything from rare pianos to signature artist drums to the new Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE collection. Legacy VIs,  libraries and user samples can also now be imported without restriction. SampleTank 3 CS comes loaded with 30 free instruments, 1.8 GB of sounds, 81 MIDI patterns and 2 loop kits.

IK Multimedia releases Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE for Mac/PC

Now players, composers and studios on a budget can experience the full power and expressiveness of the most emotional "new orchestra with legendary soul" with Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE "Classik Edition" for just $/€99.99.

April 6, 2016 - IK Multimedia announced today the release of Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE "Classik Edition" for Mac/PC, a lower priced, fully featured edition of the recently released Miroslav Philharmonik 2. The new orchestra with legendary soul, Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE features over 730 instruments, multiple articulations, a 10GB library, over 30 professional quality effects, 3 powerful playback engines, a synthesizer section, a built-in mixer and a whole lot more all for an introductory price of $/€99.99.

Comprehensive Instrument Library

Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE is a complete lower priced orchestral virtual instrument designed to deliver the full power of Miroslav Philharmonik 2 to players and studios on a budget.  The CE version offers the same engine and features of Miroslav Philharmonik 2 and provides a 10GB library of orchestral instruments covering all of the instrument categories found in the full version.

Glitchmachines PARALLAX - Sample Pack

Parallax is a new sample pack by sound designers Ivo Ivanov and Alex Retsis, featuring over 1300 raw sound effects inspired by old school video games and vintage computer technology. Designed primarily with electronic musicians and sound designers in mind, Parallax is organized in various focused categories including CHIP, BENT, DATA, MODULAR, NOISEKIT, SFX and more. This highly specialized pack invites you to explore an action packed soundscape, bursting with rad digital oddities.

Parallax was designed with a plethora of unconventional tools including vintage video game chips, noise kits, modular synths, circuit-bent hardware instruments and custom computer apps. We have carefully left every sample completely raw, leaving it up to you how to further process and adapt these effects to your projects. Whether you are working on an electronic track that needs a lofi edge or designing an indie game, Parallax will deliver a dose of pure fun and sonic nostalgia.

PARALLAX is available now for $39

http://glitchmachines.com/products/parallax/

Native Instruments introduces RISING CRESCENT MASCHINE Expansion

Berlin, March 30, 2016 – Native Instruments today introduced RISING CRESCENT – the first MASCHINE Expansion to explore the sounds and rhythms of the modern orient. RISING CRESCENT pulls from musical cultures in and around the Mediterranean and combines them with modern bass production techniques. The expansion is aimed at producers of all genres in search of fresh, non-western flavors to add to their music. RISING CRESCENT runs in the latest MASCHINE software on MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE, or MASCHINE MIKRO and is available exclusively at the NI Online Shop. A compact version for iMASCHINE is also available via the iMASCHINE in-app store.

RISING CRESCENT comprises a sample library of expertly recorded instruments from the Aegean, the Balkans, the Middle East, and India. The sample set includes instruments such as the darbuka, daouli, hand drums, micro-percussive cymbals, rare Cretan lutes, and more. Complementing this more traditional sound set are new presets for NI's renowned MASSIVE, REAKTOR PRISM, and MASCHINE Drum Synths, adding the deep low end and synthetic textures contemporary bass music for an exotic new hybrid flavor. RISING CRESCENT was produced by John Valasis, creator of the hardline techno-influenced GREY FORGE MASCHINE Expansion.

A compact version of RISING CRESCENT is also available as an iMASCHINE Expansion, for creating beats on the go. Tracks can be exported to MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE, and MASCHINE MIKRO for completion.

RISING CRESCENT is available now at the NI Online Shop for $49 / 49 € / £44 / ¥ 6,820 / AU$ 79 and runs in the MASCHINE 2 software.

The iMASCHINE expansion is available at the iMASCHINE in-app store for $0.99 / 0,89 € / £0.79 / ¥ 100 / AU$ 1.29.

Additional information on RISING CRESCENT is available at:
www.native-instruments.com/risingcrescent

More information on John Valasis is available at:
www.johnvalasis.com

NAMM 2016: Soundtrack Loops & DJ Puzzle

Soundtrack Loops had their own booth at the show this year but have been present at NAMM for over 15 years. They provide loops, samples, presets, Maschine kits, midi files, and more! If you take a look at the above picture, you'll see DJ Puzzle there in the middle who did a number of demonstrations.

Their newest additions are for the new Native Instruments format, stems. The genre of styles they provide range from rock, metal, EDM, house music to Latin and Caribbean with many more always in the making.

You can get started with some of their free packs here: http://soundtrackloops.com/audio/shop/free-loops/

NAMM 2016: Teenage Engineering

Teenage Engineering was sharing a prototype of the Op-Z, which allows for video manipulation and will even trigger outside robots! You can connect video wirelessly through something like Apple TV for example. It's scheduled to release sometime next year.

Native Instruments releases second Jean-Michel Jarre Video

Berlin, February 25,2016 – Native Instruments today released the second video in their two-part feature on pioneering composer, performer, songwriter, and producer Jean-Michel Jarre. The video continues the conversation from the first, in which Jarre traces his musical history, and in so doing, the history of electronic music. Now, coinciding with the upcoming release of Part 2 of his Electronica album project, Jarre takes us through the evolution of sampling and delay technology throughout his decade-spanning career. 

Native Instruments introduces BLACK ARC Expansion for MASCHINE

Berlin, February 23, 2016 – Native Instruments today introduced BLACK ARC – NI's first MASCHINE Expansion to explore the traditional sound of reggae and the music it has inspired. BLACK ARC provides a wide sonic palette curated for producers working in reggae- and dub-inspired styles. The expansion runs in the latest MASCHINE software on MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE, or MASCHINE MIKRO and is available exclusively at the NI Online Shop. A compact version for iMASCHINE is also available via the iMASCHINE in-app store.