Native Instruments KORE 2
The completely revamped KORE 2 music production system
makes finding, creating, playing and tweaking sound easier than ever. KORE 2
integrates six Native Instruments audio engines and comes with 500
production-ready sounds, sound variation and morphing, a completely new
operating concept, redesigned controller and innumerable further innovations.
KORE 2 is focused on turbo-charging workflow and freeing creative impulses.
Sound unique
KORE 2 stands for unique sound - in no time. Transform your computer into a
Super Instrument - find, play, combine, and create sounds with unparalleled
speed, power and ease.
Production-ready sound library
KORE 2 produces an ocean of sound right from the start by integrating the most
powerful Native Instruments audio engines with more than 500 KoreSounds
included. Furthermore, KORE 2 is infinitely expandable with any Audio
Unit/VST-plug-in.
Fast and easy access to sounds
KORE 2 makes finding the desired sound a breeze - simply choose its musical
characteristics in the new and expanded KoreSound Browser or use the text search
function.
Analog-style control
In KORE 2, software generated sound acquires the tactile feel of hardware. The
KORE Controller's high resolution, touch-sensitive controls guarantee tangibly
direct analog-style sound manipulation.
New in KORE 2:
Integrated Audio Engines
KORE 2 includes the audio engines from REAKTOR 5, MASSIVE, ABSYNTH 4, FM8,
KONTAKT 2 and GUITAR RIG 2 providing a stunning selection of premium sounds.
500 KoreSounds
500 unique, production-ready KoreSounds have been specially created for KORE 2
using the integrated sound generators, effects and advanced MIDI tools
arpeggiator, step sequencer and MIDI player), incorporating ingenious routing
and layering. Through the combination of high-end sound generators with the
unique potential of KORE 2, the on-board sounds boast an unparalleled level of
detail and depth.
The focus has been laid on universally applicable yet innately tweakable sounds
and instruments. Useful parameters of every on-board sound have been
individually mapped to the KORE Controller, allowing for highly detailed
editing. Playing and customizing sounds has never been this easy and musical.
Sound Variations and Sound Morphing
Any KoreSound can encompass up to 8 sound variations - 8 articulations of one
sound enabling you to emphasize varying settings and nuances as part of the
musical flow. The 500 on-board sounds have been specially programmed with a
wealth of variations. The real innovation is the ability to morph sounds between
their respective sound variations. For example, a KoreSound can start as a
bass-heavy MASSIVE sound, morph into a crystalline FM8 pad, gradually distort
(through the addition of a GUITAR RIG 2 effect) and finally dissolve, (through
the addition of a delay plug-in) in a haze of reverb.
There are practically no limits to how sounds can be morphed. Virtually any
parameter of a KoreSound can be set as a sound variation. Internal mixer
settings, volume/pan/send settings, MIDI information, audio and effect
parameters as well as the sound settings of the plug-ins can be saved with a
sound variation, thus making them available for morphing. Whether smoothly
morphing between sound variations with two of the KORE Controller's rotary dials
or switching between variations with the 8 controller buttons both processes can
be automated in the audio host.
Create faster, work smarter
The Sound Matrix lets you combine KoreSounds, plug-ins, effects, MIDI file
players, step sequencers, appregiators and even entire performances (consisting
of multiple KoreSounds) in any combination. Simple drag and drop operation in
one unified interface for all file types minimizes the time spent managing files
and maximizes creativity.
Want to fuse an ABSYNTH pad with an FM8 lead sound and pattern delay? Combine an
appregiator with a REAKTOR sound? Trigger a KONTAKT drum kit with a MIDI player?
KORE 2 handles all elements (whether KoreSounds, plug-ins, effects, performances
or MIDI modules) in the same way and using just one interface. Making,
manipulating and working with sounds and plug-ins becomes direct and intuitive.
Complexity made easy
The entire sound architecture has been condensed in such a way that any number
of mixer structures, including audio and MIDI routing can be nested inside each
other, while simultaneously retaining maximum clarity. The topmost level in the
KORE interface is also the simplest, allowing an immediate, musically intuitive
approach - even highly complex KoreSounds are incredibly ease to use. Through
double-clicking, the user can access KOREs deeper levels, enabling increasingly
profound sound manipulation.
Uniform operation in plug-in or stand alone mode
Organize your entire KORE rig for playing live, use performance presets to
switch between sounds, channel settings, effect parameters and more. KORE 2 now
offers the same powerful features, whether in stand alone or plug-in mode.
Redesigned KORE 2 controller
Redesigned KORE 2 controller has undergone a redesign; many details have been
improved and fine-tuned to work in total harmony with the KORE 2 software.
Diverse functions of both modules can be controlled in real-time with the
hardware controller including patterns, loop length modulation, velocity, note
length, and more.
Flexible MIDI Routing
MIDI control data from the MIDI file player, arpeggiator, step sequencer or any
other MIDI generating plug-in can now be routed - in the same flexible way as
audio - to any number of sound destinations. For example, use a REAKTOR
sequencer to trigger ABSYNTH sounds.
Flexible Aux Routing
Creativity without bounds in KORE 2 an unlimited number of aux channels are now
at your disposal. Send the output of individual plug-ins to their own individual
channels, or for further processing to other channels. Aux channels are created
dynamically and are displayed only when needed.
New Effects
12 new premium effects among them unconventional and inspiring tools such as
cabinet saturator, pattern delay and grain shifter. Additionally, all KORE 1
effects have undergone improvement with some additional features added. In
total, 32 integrated effects are at your disposal.
Integrated Help Display:
The context-sensitive helper is integrated within the interface. When moving the
mouse over an element an explanation of its functions will be displayed.
Multi-Language Interface:
Menus and helper are available in English, German, Spanish, French and Japanese.
Native Instruments KORE 2
Specifications:
- Interfaces
KORE 2 as a host loads:
- VST, Audio Units
KORE 2 as an 'instrument' runs:
- Stand-alone, VST, Audio Units, RTAS under Pro Tools 7
Supported Drivers:
- Core Audio, ASIO, DirectSound
System Requirements
- Mac OSX 10.4.x, G4 1.6 GHz or Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz, 512 MB RAM
- Win XP / Vista (32 Bit), Pentium / Athlon 1.4 GHz, 512 MB RAM
- USB Port
Vista compatibility
- Native Instruments has seen good results in its compatibility testing
with Windows Vista 32-bit. NI products generally operate without specific
problems or limitations under this operating system. However, Windows XP is
currently still recommended for professional music production due to its
proven reliability and compatibility, especially for a productive
environment where these aspects are crucial.
Windows Vista 64-bit is currently not recommended by Native Instruments for
professional music production due to a lack of compatible applications and
hardware drivers. Native Instruments will continue to evaluate the Vista
64-bit platform and further developments regarding relevant third-party
music production software that are interoperable with NI products.
For more information, visit the Native Instruments website for a full FAQ on
Windows Vista and Native Instruments software.
Native Instruments KORE 2 Features:
- Unified software / hardware system to instantly find, play and control
sounds
- Includes audio engines from REAKTOR 5, MASSIVE, ABSYNTH 4, FM8, KONTAKT
2 and GUITAR RIG 2 with 500 unique KoreSounds
- Sound Variations enrich every KoreSound with up to 8 variations that can
be morphed into each other
- Perfectly integrated hardware controller for analog-style sound control
and complete software navigation
- Loads Audio Unit- and VST-plug-ins with easy preset import for immediate
use
- Ultra-fast KoreSound-Browser lets you find any sound according to its
musical attributes
- Drag and Drop user interface for a fast and inspiring workflow that
liberates creativity
- 30 top quality effects ranging from classic to inspiring creative tools
- Powerful routing/layering possibilities based on a highly flexible audio
and MIDI signal flow
- Built-in Arpeggiator and Step Sequencer with real-time control
- Preconfigured for smooth use with KOMPLETE 4 and NI KOMPLETE SOUND 2
New KORE 2 Features:
High performance KoreSound browser with ultra fast quicksearch function
- All KORE 2 compatible file formats / elements (KoreSounds, MIDI files,
performances, plug-ins, integrated effects) can be managed AND tagged.
- Individual Sound Attributes / Tags: in addition to the multitude of
pre-existing categories you can now tag your sounds, plug-ins, effects, MIDI
files, etc. according to your own criteria.
- KoreSounds can be saved by drag and drop in the KoreSound browser.
- Multi-file editing: multiple KoreSounds can be saved and tagged
simultaneously (for example, newly added bass sounds can be tagged as "Bass
Analog Low Hip Hop").
- Batch Import: Entire preset libraries of 3rd party Audio Unit / VST
plug-ins can be imported in one go; after which they are instantly usable as
KoreSounds.
- Faster plug-in pre-listening -simply click on a plug-in in the Sound
Matrix and step through its presets.
- Text search and category selection can be used in combination, i.e.,
searching for MASSIVE in the text search field with additional categories
(for example "Bass", "Analog") will show results for MASSIVE analog bass
sounds.
- Monophonic step sequencer specially developed for KORE 2, with up to 32
steps, variable loop length and other advanced features.
- High-performance arpeggiator, purpose built for KORE 2.
- Significantly tighter interaction with the KORE 2 software on all
levels.
- New navigation buttons with precise pressure points.
- Optimized navigation area with a slightly altered layout. Load, control,
perform, morph and save - directly from the hardware.
- Precision jog wheel for scrolling through functions and lists.
- Compact design, no longer includes audio interface.
- Security slot for Kensington locks.
- Monophonic step sequencer specially developed for KORE 2, with up to 32
steps, variable loop length and other advanced features.
- Diverse functions of both modules can be controlled in real-time with
the hardware controller (patterns, loop length modulation, velocity, note
length, etc).
Note: KORE 2 can also be used with the KORE 1 controller.
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