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Native Instruments KONTAKT 2 - KONTAKT 2 incorporates five different sampler modes, ranging from classic sample playback to real-time pitch shifting, time-stretching and precise drum loop slicing. For Mac & PC. (NAT124100) 24-48 hrs $399.00
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Kontakt 2 - Connect to Sampling

KONTAKT 2 embodies the future of sampling. No other software or hardware sampler offers such a comprehensive set of features, so much flexibility and performance or such a high degree of compatibility. 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 2 opens the doors to creativity.

Unrivalled Range of Features

Explore a whole new world of sampling combined with unprecedented convenience and flexibility. KONTAKT 2 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 Convolution Effects pave the way for fantastic sounds. And the vast modulation section lets you add constant variations.

More Than Just Sampling

KONTAKT 2 offers numerous new and 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 2's open architecture. The potential within these features is immense!

Flexible, Modular Architecture

KONTAKT 2'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 2 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 New Engine and Universal Import

The highly advanced new 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 library that is already part of KONTAKT 2.


Awards given to KONTAKT 1 and 2:

Top Features

  • 192 KHz, 32-bit sample engine with 64 fold multi-timbrality and unlimited voices
  • Sample library with more than 15 GB
  • Brand-new, intuitive user-interface offering dozens of innovative features
  • Advanced surround sound features allowing up to 16 channel mix-downs
  • KONTAKT Script Processor for profound engine and feature customization
  • Convolution effect adds real-life reverb characteristics or special effects to the sound
  • 6 different sample modes: Classic, DFD, Tone, Time I and II as well as Beat Machine
  • Detailed browser functionality affording a concise overview of essential information
  • Universal Import ensures compatibility with virtually every sample and library format
  • Vast selection of effects, filters and modulators. Convenient Group, Mapping and Loop editors for easy use of zones and slicing loops

Interfaces

VST™, Audio Units™, RTAS®, DXi™, Core Audio™, ASIO™, DirectSound™

System Requirements

Mac OS 10.4.x, G4 1.4 GHz or Intel® Core™ Duo 1.66 GHz, 512 MB RAM
Windows XP, 1.4 GHz or higher, 512 MB RAM
DVD Drive, 16 GB of available hard drive space,
1 GB RAM or more recommended for plug-in use, Windows systems must have Service Pack 2 installed

Additional Information

Universal Binary included - Intel Mac ready!

Import & Compatibility

HARDWARE FORMATS
Format File Extension
AKAI
S-1000 CD-Rom
S-3000 / Mesa CD-ROM, .s3p, .sp, no extension (Mac)
S-5000 / S-6000 Program .akp
Z-4 / Z-8 Program .akp
MPC Sound .snd
MPC Program .pgm
EMU
EOS IV CD-ROM
EIII CD-ROM
Esi .esi
KURZWEIL
K2000 / K2VX .krz
K2500 * .k25
K2600 * .k26
ROLAND
S-50 / S-550 .out
S-700 / S770 ** .out
ENSONIQ
EPS .efe
ASR-10 .efa
PULSAR
Pulsar STS Program .p
Pulsar STS Sample .s
SOFTWARE FORMATS
Format File Extension
GIGASTUDIO
Gigastudio 1-2.5 .gig
Gigastudio 3 .gig
EXS24
EXS24 mkI .exs
EXS24 mkII .exs
HALION
Halion 1 / 2 program *** .fxp
REASON NN-XT
NN-XT Instruments .sxt
RECYCLE
REX 1 .rex
REX 2 .rx2
MACH 5
Mach 5 Bank .m5b
Mach 5 Preset .m5p
SOUNDFONT 2
Soundfont 2 .sf2
BATTERY
Battery 1 .kit
Battery 2 .kt2
REAKTOR
Reaktor .map
LM4
LM4 mk1 .txt
LM4 mk2 .fxp
BITHEADZ
DS-1 Unity **** .uds
SAMPLECELL
SampleCell .ins, no extension / CD-ROM
BEATCREATOR
BeatCreator .zgr
AUDIOFILE FORMATS
Format File Extension
APPLE LOOPS
Apple Loop .aiff / .aif
ACID
Acidized Wave .wav
SOUND DESIGNER 2
mono / stereo .sd2
WAV
mono / stereo .wav
multichannel .wav
AIFF
mono / stereo .aiff / .aif
multichannel .aiff / .aif
DISC FORMATS
Format File Extension
Akai S1000 Disc proprietary
Akai S3000 Disc proprietary
E-MU Disc proprietary
Roland Disk proprietary
Ensoniq Disk proprietary
Kurzweil Disk proprietary
Mac HFS Disk (PC) proprietary

* Only supported, if patch does not reference any ROM Samples from original keyboard
** Only image files supported. Please put these image files into the image folder (see manual addendum)
*** Halion 3 is not supported
**** Encrypted and encoded Unity libraries are not supported

Also Please note the following points:

  • Direct import from CD-ROMs is supported even if Windows or OSX cannot read these CD-ROMs
  • CD images can be imported in the formats .IMG, .ISO, .NRG, or .DMG
  • Import from floppy disks is not supported

  • Sound Designer 2 (SD2) files cannot be imported on PC due to PC incompatibility with Sound Designer files
  • On PCs, you can load SampleCell instruments only from a Mac HFS CD-ROM or from an image file created from such a CD-ROM. On the Mac, you can load SampleCell instruments either from a CD-ROM as on PCs or from a folder on a MAC formatted hard disk.
  • 24-bit or 20-bit disk-accelerated files are not supported (e.g. GigaStudio3 Piano)
  • 24-bit or 20-bit disk-accelerated files are not supported (e.g. GigaStudio3 Piano)

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