Native Instruments KORE 2

Get ready for a new breed of instrument unlike anything before. Native Instruments presents KORE 2, the "Super Instrument" that combines the power and flexibility of our best software into a single instrument with a custom hardware controller.

KORE 2 UNLEASHED

The Super Instrument is now available worldwide.

A new breed of instrument has arrived: KORE 2. The Super Instrument brings you wide-ranging, cutting-edge sounds coupled with the feel of real hardware. Find any sound in seconds, tweak it via the KORE 2 hardware, and transform your musical ideas into reality. What's more, you can instantly expand KORE 2's sonic repertoire with the super-attractive KORESOUND PACKS, primed for perfect integration with KORE 2. Now available worldwide at dealers and in the Online Shop.

KORE 2 is the Super Instrument – a powerful software / hardware system with a versatile library of more than 500 production-ready sounds, with over 3,000 sound variations and over 400 FX KoreSounds. Find, play, and tweak sounds with unprecedented speed, power and ease.

KORE 2 features six integrated audio engines, a dedicated hardware controller, and the ultra-fast KoreSound® browser. Additionally, KORE 2 is infinitely expandable with the KORESOUND PACKS, KOMPLETE 5 or any other Audio Unit™/VST®-plug-in.

Production-ready sound library

KORE 2 produces cutting-edge sounds right from the start based on the integrated audio engines of REAKTOR, MASSIVE, ABSYNTH, FM8, KONTAKT and GUITAR RIG. The versatile sound library covers production-ready sounds of nearly all kinds - ranging from band and orchestral instruments to synthesizers, drums, soundscapes and sound effects. Every included sound provides up to 8 sound variations which can be morphed using the unique morphing pad or the KORE controller - intricate sonic transitions are at your fingertips!

Fast and easy access to sounds

KORE 2 makes finding the desired sound a breeze - simply choose an instrument type and 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. All library sounds have been pre-mapped for immediate hands on tweak-ability.

Create new sounds in the Sound Matrix:

Within the intuitive sound matrix, KoreSounds, plug-ins, effects, MIDI files, step sequencers and arpeggiators are all easily combinable by drag and drop. The matrix makes for a uniquely creative and intuitive workflow.

Get additional sounds with KORESOUND PACKS:

KORE 2 grows with your needs and is infinitely expandable with new sounds thanks to the great-value KORE SOUNDPACKS. As a KORE 2 owner you are eligible to download one KORESOUND PACK absolutely FREE!

KORE 2 plus KOMPLETE 5 - 7,500 sounds perfectly integrated: Top Features

500 production-ready new KoreSounds®
3,000 sound variations with ingenious sound morphing
400 effect KoreSounds® for using KORE 2 as an effect
Ultra-fast KoreSound® Browser for finding any sound or effect in moments
Full hosting of any VST/AU plug-ins in the KORE 2 system
Unified software / hardware system to instantly find, play and control sounds
Includes audio engines from REAKTOR, MASSIVE, ABSYNTH, FM8, KONTAKT and GUITAR RIG 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 5

Interfaces

KORE 2 as a host loads: VST®, Audio Units™

KORE 2 as a instrument or effect plug-in runs: Stand-alone, VST®, Audio Units™, RTAS® under Pro Tools 7™

System Requirements

Mac OSX 10.4.x / 10.5, G5 1.8 GHz or Intel® Core™ Duo 1.66 GHz, 1 GB RAM

Win XP / Vista (32 Bit), Pentium / Athlon 1.4 GHz, 1 GB RAM

USB 2.0 Port, 5 GB free disk space.