NAMM 2008 Spotlight: Native Instruments’ Kore

NAMM 2008 Spotlight: Native Instruments’ Kore

20 January, 2008 | 2.38PM

• Section: Music News Topics: Technology
• Written by: francispreve

Native Instruments is one of those companies that needs little introduction.

They make killer software synthesizers, as well as the premier decks-based DJ tool, Traktor.

A while back, they released the Kore platform, which merges their softsynths with a gorgeous hardware interface.

At NAMM, they introduced Kore Player, which is a slimmed-down version of the Kore 2 software, featuring all of the same synths.

Kore Player comes with a basic sound collection so you can immediately hear its power.

And it’s free.

(You read that right, but you have to wait until March 1, 2008.)

Once it ships, you’ll be able to access the full power of Kore Player by purchasing one of Native Instruments’ Kore Soundpacks.

These are instrument packs for Kore that address specific types of sounds.

The first four Soundpacks shipped last fall and included Best of Reaktor, Best of Massiv, Synthetic Drums Reloaded and ’57 Drawbar.

At NAMM, NI released four more: Massiv Expansion, Best of Absynth, Kontakt Sax & Brass and Pop Drums.

With Kore, users can think in terms of sounds - and shift their focus to making tracks rather than having to master the intricacies of synthesis itself.

Kore Player has the same sound-morphing features as its forebear, so you can quickly modify the patches regardless of your skill level.

Kore Soundpacks currently range in price from $49 to $69.

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