Native Instruments Kontakt 3

Native Instruments Kontakt 3 embodies the future of sampling. The latest version includes a redesigned interface, plus the great features you love about KONTAKT: 32GB sample library, built-in wave editor, universal import, and script processor. This is more than just a sampler; Kontakt 3 lets you flex your creative muscles with its modular architecture, surround sound capability, and intelligent MIDI processing. From authentic library playback of virtually any format to the intuitive creation of new instruments, from profound sound design to lively and dynamic surround sound mixes - Kontakt 3 opens the doors to creativity.

An Amazing Range of Features
Explore a whole new world of sampling combined with unprecedented convenience and flexibility. Kontakt 3 incorporates five different sampler modes, ranging from classic sample playback to real-time pitch shifting, time-stretching and precise drum loop slicing. Ingenious mapping, group and loop editors as well as over 30 filters and effects including Impulse Response effects pave the way for fantastic sounds. And the vast modulation section lets you add constant variations.

More than Just Sampling
Kontakt 3 offers numerous innovative features. Create inspiring 3D soundscapes: The powerful new surround sound features offer up to 16 channels of enveloping, spatial manipulation. The KONTAKT Script Processor fuses conventional sampling with intelligent MIDI processing and elements of macro programming. Use the included scripts to create instrument simulators and other custom features, such as chord generators or dynamic tuners. Or write your own scripts and witness the power of Kontakt 3's open architecture. The potential within these features is immense!

Flexible, Modular Architecture
Kontakt 3's modular architecture guarantees near limitless possibilities. Arrange the modules within the interface to meet your exact, individual needs. Customize the signal flow within Kontakt 3 for truly unique results. The browser offers a concise overview of your samples, the modules, the virtual rack and more. This invaluable feature distils all essential information into a compact yet detailed summary and by keeping processes transparent, enhances your creative potential. Simply drag and drop the various effect and filter modules, surround panner and modulators displayed in the browser into your virtual rack and create distinctive, iindividual instruments.

Powerful Engine and Universal Import
The highly advanced sample engine delivers sparkling sound quality and performance-enhancing efficiency that exceeds all expectations. Having established its place in studios and on stages all over the world, the next generation of this state-of-the-art sampler supports almost every single professional hard and software sample format making it a truly global player. Not to mention the huge, high-quality 32GB library that is already part of Kontakt 3.

G4 1.4 GHz or Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz 1 GB RAM

Windows XP or Vista (32-bit) Pentium or Athlon 1.4 GHz 1 GB RAM

300 MB free disc space

34 GB for complete