Description
The Definition of Drums
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.
Drummer's Delight
Battery 3 is armed with an extensive sample library. Over 100 professional kits cover an incredibly broad spectrum of musical styles. From authentic acoustic kits to contemporary electronic collections and ethnic percussion from all over the globe, every genre is represented. Compatibility with most standard sample formats allows seamless integration of virtually any third party libraries. Battery 3 is the definition of drums.
Adaptive Interface
At the heart of Battery 3 lies the cell matrix, bigger and more versatile than ever before. With up to 128 sample cells, it is now fully customizable – define the number of cells, rows and columns to fit your exact needs. Color-code or select multiple cells for quick and easy management. Step through all your drums of a particular type and pre-listen samples within the current kit. Battery 3's flexible nature ensures the perfect setup for any situation.
Precision Performance
Battery 3 offers a wide range of sound shaping features, both for individual cells and on a global level. Adjustable articulations, such as flam, humanize and roll, add a natural feel to your rhythms. The time stretching feature allows samples to be sculpted and loops to be adjusted to the correct tempo. Battery 3 infuses all your percussive elements with an unmistakeable flavour.
Key Features
- Comprehensive and powerful drum sampler based on a next generation sample engine
- New 12 GB sample library: over 100 drum kits with over 23,000 individual samples and over 2,600 categorized drum cells covering all musical styles
- Improved workflow and usability, fast and intuitive access to all parameters. 8 step-by-step video tutorials included
- Fully customizable cell matrix: freely definable rows and columns with up to a total of 128 sample cells
- Improved cell effects and a new master effects section
- Performance articulations: roll, flam, buzz, right hand, etc.
- Beat synchronisation with loop import for Apple Loops™, REX™, Acid Wave™ and Beat Creator™
- Time stretching feature per cell for creative sample manipulation
- Graphical waveform now allows samples to be edited on-the-fly
- Sample Purge keeps RAM load to a minimum
Basic Operation & Layout
The basic layout of Battery 3 is divided horizontally into two main sections and the header bar:
The Header: Loading and saving kits, setting master tempo and volume
The Cell Matrix: displays between 16 and 128 sample cells
The Edit Pane: containing browser, cell edit, effects and sound-editing parameters
Operating Battery 3 is a fast and intuitive process. Select an individual cell or multiple cells and all the associated sound parameters are displayed in the lower section of the interface. A vast array of settings can be changed quickly and easily: filter, compressor, pan, pitch, outputs, modulations, envelopes and the list goes on. Alter these settings and you can hear, and see, the effects in real-time.
Variable Cell Matrix
Battery 3's intuitive interface truly is a case of plug and play. Simply arrange your drums in up to a total of 128 sample cells and create whole new drum kits in a matter of seconds. Rearrange the sample cells or customize the cell matrix itself: Up to 8 rows with between 4 and 16 sample cells per row ensure your drum kit is presented in the most economic and practical manner. A real space saver. The small triangle button just below the bottom right-hand corner of the cell matrix toggles the Edit Pane on and off - saving still more screen space.
The Sample Cells and Drum Cells
Mute, solo and adjust key parameters for individual sample cells, groups of sample cells or entire rows and columns of sample cells. The 'Cell' panel in the Edit Pane displays all relevant information with respect to the basic MIDI information, voice groups, key range, name and similar parameter settings for the currently selected sample cell or group of sample cells. Right clicking (ctrl-click) on a sample cell calls up a context menu, allowing you to load samples into the sample cell, copy and paste, re-arrange, save sample cells and more. You also have the option of browsing through the drum cell library and choosing from a huge selection of over 2500 drum cells – specialized drum sounds that are based on multiple drum samples and specific parameter settings.
Edit pane
The edit pane allows further editing of individual samples or entire drum cells. Drum sounds can be finely edited using the mapping and sample editors and the drum cell setup page allows articulations and the like to be added. An effects section for each individual sample cell plus a master effects section for the full drum kit ensure you find just the right sound and tonality. The browser affords easy access to samples, cells and entire kits. Third party sample formats such as Apple Loops, REX, Akai, EXS and many more can of course be imported, guaranteeing Battery 3's compatibility with just about every drum sample available.
Kit Management
Use the kit management tool to quickly load and save entire drum kits. The library's 'Fast Load' menu browses the kits located in the Battery 3 library folder. Use this menu or the 'Next' and 'Previous' buttons to quickly navigate through the entire kit library.
System Requirements
PC: Windows XP or Windows Vista, Pentium 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM: DVD Drive
Mac: Mac OSX 10.4.x, G4 1.4 GHz or Intel® Core™ Duo 1.66 GHz, 512 MB RAM; DVD Drive