Native Instruments SESSION STRINGS PRO - Virtual Contemporary Studio Strings
SESSION STRINGS PRO from Native Instruments is a virtual instrument featuring contemporary studio strings. The 11-piece ensemble was recorded with two microphone placements, one for a close, dry modern sound particularly suitable for pop, rock and R n' B, the other for more classically inspired compositions, but still exhibiting clarity and intimacy.
Each of four ensembles consists of five instrument groups - full ensemble, four violins, three violas, two cellos and two basses. Play full ensembles, mapped across the keyboard, or individual instrument groups. Multiple velocity layers and 29 articulations provide a wide expressive range. With smooth looping, fluid transitions, and up to four round robin samples per note, SESSION STRINGS PRO delivers a strikingly natural sound. An additional set of presets provides the sound of vintage soul and disco.
Chords and monophonic lines can be played at the same time, and all 29 articulations are available in a single interface. And for instant rhythm, the completely customizable Animator transforms the chords into lively rhythmical phrases, with a choice of articulations, note lengths, and time signatures. Detailed control of the sound even includes the amount of bow noise. All ensembles are provided as either a Performance, for playing with two hands on the keyboard, or Production, for assigning key switches.
An integrated effects section allows for additional fine-tuning. The three effects include a 3-band parametric EQ, compressor, and a convolution reverb. The reverb features 10 different impulse responses with mix level adjustments available.
Features:
Combine up to four ensembles, each with 4 violins, 3 violas, 2 cellos and 2 basses
Play up to four full 11-piece ensembles or individual instrument groups
Choose between contemporary and classical instrument placement
Create instant rhythmical phrases with the fully-customizable Animator
Unique musical workflows, streamlined for performance and production
29 articulations, 4 velocity layers, all within a single interface
Additional presets for the sound of vintage soul and disco
Unique Bow Noise control
48GB of immaculate string samples (32GB compressed)
GUITAR RIG 4 PRO from Native Instruments provides a virtual professional guitar studio for the computer based audio workstation. Authentic emulations of amplifiers, cabinets and effects deliver massive tone shaping potential for the guitar and bass, while also functioning as an amazing effects processor for any sound source. Several new features over previous versions provide substantial enhancements.
The Control Room fuses the recording techniques of the professional analog studio with the versatility and convenience of GUITAR RIG. To create the all-new module, a large collection of seasoned, vintage cabinets were assembled and then mic'd with up to 8 legendary microphones, every one of them meticulously positioned at the sweet spot of each individual speaker.
The microphones were then run through high-end studio pre-amplifiers, all set up in perfect phase alignment. These sources are brought up visually in the software in the form of a small, 8-fader console, which allows the user to blend the various sources to their liking, and in the process creating the ultimate guitar sound.
Three new guitar amplifier modules are presented, along with 4 new effects. A Master FX module is a highly useful feature that allows for keeping individual effects engaged even while switching between presets. This means that, for example, delays or reverbs applied to one tone can be preserved while switching to another preset. GUITAR RIG 4 PRO also comes with over 250 studio ready presets.
Features:
5 supreme-sounding guitar and bass amplifiers
Brand new Control Room module offers carefully tweaked professional mic'ings for unparalleled studio tones
New Matched Cabinets (version 4) offers a harmonized speaker setup for every single amp
48 perfectly modeled guitar effects including distortions, flangers, choruses, tremolos, wah-wahs, pitch shifting, delays and reverbs plus premium features like the loop machine and powerful modifiers
New Master Effect section retains reverberation and delays while changing presets
Improved preset browser with extensive search functions and KORE 2 format compatibility
More than 250 brand new, high-quality presets for all genres
True stereo processing for all components
Cabinets and Microphones module with 17 guitar and 6 bass cabinets, 4 rotary speakers and 9 microphones
Integrated tuner, metronome and 2 tapedeck modules for easy recording
Dedicated "Live View" for performing on stage
Fully expandable with upcoming Guitar Rig Expansion Packs
System Requirements
Mac: Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz OS X 10.5 1024MB RAM
PC: Pentium/Athlon XP 1.4 GHz Windows XP SP 2 or Windows Vista (32-/64-bit) 1024MB RAM
Native Instruments GUITAR RIG KONTROL - Modeling Software/Controller Pedal Bundle
GUITAR RIG KONTROL from Native Instruments is a combination of GUITAR RIG 4 PRO and the GUITAR RIG 4 Controller that together provide a virtual professional guitar studio for the computer based audio workstation.
The software delivers authentic emulations of amplifiers, cabinets and effects deliver massive tone shaping potential for the guitar and bass, while also functioning as an amazing effects processor for any sound source.
The foot controller sports 9 foot-switches, a multi-functional pedal, and level meters for monitoring input and output levels to/from the integrated USB 2.0 audio interface. The continuous expression pedal and switches are easily assignable to any parameter, and afford complete real-time control of the software.
Features:
GUITAR RIG 4 PRO Software
15 supreme-sounding guitar and bass amplifiers
Brand new Control Room module offers carefully tweaked professional mic'ings for unparalleled studio tones
New Matched Cabinets (version 4) offers a harmonized speaker setup for every single amp
48 perfectly modeled guitar effects including distortions, flangers, choruses, tremolos, wah-wahs, pitch shifting, delays and reverbs plus premium features like the loop machine and powerful modifiers
New Master Effect section retains reverberation and delays while changing presets
Improved preset browser with extensive search functions and KORE 2 format compatibility
More than 250 brand new, high-quality presets for all genres
True stereo processing for all components
Cabinets and Microphones module with 17 guitar and 6 bass cabinets, 4 rotary speakers and 9 microphones
Integrated tuner, metronome and 2 tapedeck modules for easy recording
Dedicated "Live View" for performing on stage
Fully expandable with upcoming Guitar Rig Expansion Packs
GUITAR RIG 4 Controller
Sturdy foot controller with rugged, stylish black aluminum housing
One metal pedal and 9 ultra solid switches (one under the pedal, e.g. to bypass a wah-wah effect)
Each switch has a LED indicating its status
USB 2.0 audio interface with 24-bit/192kHz resolution
Two 1/4" TRS inputs with instrument pre-amps (regular line devices such as synthesizers can be used as well) with individual gain controls per channel and signal/peak LEDs
Two balanced 1/4" TRS outputs with high/low switch (full scale and -14dB, e.g. for guitar amps) and signal LED meters
Headphone 1/4" TRS output with individual level control
Two 1/4" pedal inputs for additional expression and volume pedals or switch-boxes
Bi-directional communication with the RIG KONTROL software (not included)
4 digit status LED displays current GUITAR RIG preset number
MIDI I/O with activity LEDs
The control data of the pedal can be recorded to a sequencer's automation track
Converters: 24-bit Sampling Rate: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 and 192kHz Channels: 2 Pedals: 1 x Expression Pedal Switches: 9 Controls: None Connectors: 2 x 1/4" TRS Instrument Input 2 x 1/4" TRS Output 2 x 1/4" expression pedal jacks Display: 4 digit status LED Hard Disk Space: USB powered System Requirements Mac: Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz OS X 10.5 1024MB RAM PC: Pentium/Athlon XP 1.4 GHz Windows XP SP 2 or Windows Vista (32-/64-bit) 1024MB RAM
Dimensions: 14.1 x 9.3 x 4" (360 x 237 x 102mm) Weight: 5.7 lbs (2.6kg)
KOMPLETE 8 will supercharge your musical creativity with 27 fully-fledged products, 11,000 presets and over 100 GB of samples.
KOMPLETE 8 includes the brand-new KONTAKT 5 and GUITAR RIG 5 PRO, both updated and enhanced to the very pinnacle of state-of-the-art software technology. REAKTOR 5.6 racks up alongside MASSIVE, ABSYNTH, and FM8 for the ultimate synthesizer array. And the very latest and greatest NI instruments and effects, including TRANSIENT MASTER and the groove powerhouse STUDIO DRUMMER, are also on board.
SEAMLESS MASCHINE INTEGRATION
MASCHINE and KOMPLETE 8 together make a formidable production partnership. Browse and load every preset in every instrument in KOMPLETE 8 directly from the hardware. Use KOMPLETE 8 Effects instantly, and tweak your sound in realtime. A whole new level of hardware/software integration, and an immediate, expressive way to play KOMPLETE 8.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows Windows 7 (latest Service Pack, 32/64 Bit), Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon 64, 2 GB RAM
Mac Mac OS X 10.6 (latest update) or 10.7, Intel Core Duo, 2 GB RAM
5 GB free disc space / 85 GB* for complete installation, DVD drive. Specific requirements vary depending on the individual program.
SUPPORTED INTERFACES
Stand-alone
VST
Audio Units
ASIO
Core Audio
WASAPI
RTAS (Pro Tools 8 and higher)
Additional info
This product runs in demo mode after installation and must be activated before full functionality is available.
All products included within a single edition of KOMPLETE 8 are part of one user license and can only be used as a single entity. A maximum of three installations on three machines are allowed as long as only one installation is used at any given time. The individual products cannot be resold separately.
KOMPLETE 8 includes the GUITAR RIG 5 PRO software but not the RIG KONTROL hardware controller. The RIG KONTROL is available separately in the NI Online Shop.
KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE provides a total of 50 outstanding musical tools: The updated flagships KONTAKT 5 and GUITAR RIG 5 PRO set completely new standards, alongside the powerful synthesis of REAKTOR 5.6.
Brand-new stars like STUDIO DRUMMER, TRANSIENT MASTER, SESSION STRINGS PRO, the SOLID MIX SERIES, and VINTAGE COMPRESSORS join the ranks next to NI classics such as MASSIVE, ABSYNTH and ALICIA'S KEYS.
ULTIMATE CONVENIENCE
KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE weighs in at 240 GB of premium sound content - which is why it comes on its own dedicated, sturdy USB 2.0 drive. Setup everything in one go, by simply installing KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE to your chosen internal or external drive. Without the lengthy DVD installation process, you can have KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE up and running easily.
E-Voucher included
KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE has got it all – but Native Instruments is constantly releasing exciting new products. That’s why when you register KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE, you will receive a $30/25€ e-voucher towards any additional KOMPLETE Instrument or Effect or any MASCHINE EXPANSION.
SEAMLESS MASCHINE INTEGRATION
KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE is fully integrated with MASCHINE, the groove production studio from Native Instruments. Instantly load any of the instruments or effects from KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE (or any other VST or AU plug in) into your MASCHINE project for complete real-time control. Together, MASCHINE and KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE make a powerhouse partnership for any studio.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows Windows 7 (latest Service Pack, 32/64 Bit), Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon 64, 2 GB RAM
Mac Mac OS X 10.6 (latest update) or 10.7, Intel Core Duo, 2 GB RAM Requires 5 GB free disc space / 195 GB* for complete installation, USB 2.0 port. Specific requirements vary depending on the individual program.