Native Instruments Battery 3 £149
If you use beats in your music-making (like most of the Western world), Battery 3 is a fantastic instrument - and a bargain to boot.
The MusicRadar Team, Tue 23 Oct, 12:05 pm UTC
Manufacturer's description
BATTERY 3 is the professional standard for drums and percussion. The latest version of the acclaimed drum sampler fuses an extensive library with functionality and simplicity. A powerful new engine and a host of sound shaping options deliver tight, punchy drums while the user-friendly interface guarantees instant access and complete control. Whether electronic or acoustic, BATTERY 3 will have your drums rolling in no time.
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MusicRadar rating
Pros
Great library. Slick interface. New loop handling. Good new effects. Bundled video tutorials.
Cons
Best played from a MIDI controller. Cell note mapping can be confusing.
The bottom line
A good price is the cherry on top of Battery's fantastic cake. All in all, a must-have instrument for anyone who uses beats in their music (that'd be everyone, then).
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Specification Show
Battery 3
- Price:
- £149
- Description:
- Drum sampler and 12GB sound library. Improvements from version 2 include improved effects engine, built in effects send busses, improved visual interface with colour assignability and resizable cells.
- Min Processor Speed (GHz):
- 1
- OS Requirements:
- Apple Mac OS X 10.4 or later, Microsoft Windows XP
- Platform:
- MacOS/Windows
- RAM Recommended (MB):
- 512
- Compatible Systems:
- Mac, PC
- MIDI:
- 0
- Virtual Instrument Type:
- Sampler
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