Battery

Category Audio Production / Virtual Instruments
Version 4.1.6
Format AppAAXNAUVST
Compatibility BatteryMacOS X Intel
License Commercial Software
Price $229  /  199€
Rating
5 / 5 , 3 votes
Updated On Sep 17, 2017
Total Downloads 30,901
Mac Downloads 27,800
Category Audio Production / Virtual Instruments
Version 4.1.6
Format AppAAXNVST
Compatibility BatteryWindows
License Commercial Software
Price $229  /  199€
Rating
5 / 5 , 3 votes
Updated On Sep 17, 2017
Total Downloads 30,901
PC Downloads 3,101

Dynamic Drum Sounds

BATTERY breathes life into your drum samples. It boasts separate sound parameters for 54 Instruments, powerful modulation capabilities and an unbeatable ease of use. BATTERY is fast, effective, intelligent and convenient. It has sample-accurate timing, internal 32-bit resolution, up to 128 velocity layers per instrument and can play samples at any pitch - BATTERY fulfills even the highest demands regarding precision, sound quality and flexibility. BATTERY has access to all the biggest sound libraries because it is compatible with the formats AKAI, SF2, LM4, AIFF, WAV and MAP. Also, more than 30 high quality soundsets (590 MB) are already included on a second CD.
Mac OS X 10.10, 10.11 or macOS 10.12 (latest update)
Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 (latest Service Pack, 32/64-bit)
Battery Battery v 4.1.6 Sep 17, 2017 MacOS X Intel
ADDED Library favorites; it is now possible to "star" any kit or sample and later filter only for favorite content
ADDED Usage data tracking. More info here: https://www.native-instruments.com/en/support/knowledge-base/show/4519/what-is-usage-data-tracking/
FIXED Sample selection arrows now work as expected even when auto-load is enabled in the browser
FIXED No random sounds are triggered anymore when loading Battery with auto-load enabled
Native Instruments Battery Battery v 4.1.5 Apr 28, 2015 MacOS X Intel
Improvements/Fixes

Fixed an issue relating to parse errors when loading instruments in Sonar on a German OS.
Restoring the search box functionality within Battery’s file browser
The default save location has been changed from the Desktop to the Documents folder
The reverb type switch now responds with a single click
Fixed a bug that caused double-clicking in the quick browser dialog to crash
Native Instruments Battery v 4.0.1 Apr 11, 2013 MacOS X Intel
  • Effects support loading/saving presets.

  • New layout for Library Browser.

  • Numerical parameter value input for nearly all controls.

  • Improved Library Browser performance.

  • Bug fixes.
  • sound Battery v 4.0 Mar 11, 2013 MacOS X Intel
    USABILITY

    Completely re-designed, high-speed workflow provides instant access to key features directly on the main page
    Optimized, drag-and-drop usability: Assign MIDI controllers, change cell and effect routing, change effects order, and super-simple sidechaining
    Color-coded cells indicate instrument type, controls adapt to cell color for clear visual overview
    Multi-function waveform display with quick-access controls and intuitive, gestural interface covers navigation, editing, loops, modulation, and envelope control


    ENGINE

    New high-quality effects including SOLID EQ, SOLID BUS COMP,TRANSIENT MASTER, tape saturation, one-knob compressor and new filters
    Improved time stretching algorithm Time Machine Pro
    New bus system adds flexible drag-and-drop routing for processing groups
    Instant cell rendering for building new kits and creative sound design


    LIBRARY AND BROWSER

    New, tag-based browser: Tag and full text search, search history feature to continue browsing for sounds where you last looked for them
    All sounds load mapped to MIDI notes for convenient use with MIDI keyboards
    samples Battery v 3.2.3 Sep 1, 2011 MacOS X Intel
    quality Battery v 3.2.2 Jul 1, 2011 MacOS X Intel
    New and improved features:
  • Additional Saturator algorithm optimized for drum sounds

  • New "Default Kit" option

  • New zero-latency convolution engine with optimized performance

  • Additional import formats

  • (Akai MPC 5000, Alesis Fusion, Drumagog, Korg Triton, Roland Fantom, Yamaha Motif)

  • Numerical parameter value input via keyboard

  • VST plugin operation under Mac OS X 64bit

  • Rex import under Mac OS X 64bit

  • 64bit fix for Mac OS X 10.7 "Lion"

  • Various bug fixes
  • download Battery v 3.1 Aug 19, 2010 MacOS X Intel
    # Vintage sound emulation (MPC 60 / SP1200)
    # Multiprocessor support
    # Mac OS X 64bit support
    # Right-click MIDI Learn function
    # Improved sample relocation (New "Forward" option)
    # Additional loading options in browser
    windows Battery v 3.0.5beta Jul 10, 2009 MacOS X UB
    The update will include the following improvements:

    New and improved features:
    * Compatibility with Windows Vista 64
    * 64-bit memory addressing for Windows Vista 64
    * Pro Tools compatibility under Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
    * Step-by-step undo in sample editor

    Fixes:
    * Improved mouse handling
    * Various minor fixes
    macintosh Battery v 3.0.4 Jan 18, 2008 MacOS X UB
    Improvements:
    New option to hide network drives in browser
    New option for CC7/CC10 data prevents undesirable master volume changes in hosts
    New on/off option for cell name trimming
    more...
    pc Battery v 3.0.3 Dec 25, 2007 MacOS X UB
    New and improved features:
    Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" compatibility
    Browser preview for .CL3 files
    Improved In-Kit preview
    "Replace Sample" function for cells
    Improved Drag-and-drop support for hosts
    Improved browser sorting
    Improved loading times

    Fixes:
    Limitation to 24 outputs fixed
    Multiple triggered cells now light up correctly
    Several stability fixes
    Several file import fixes
    Several host compatibility fixes
    Several usability and cosmetic fixes
    Battery v 3.0.1 Nov 17, 2006 MacOS X UB
    * Demo Mode Functionality
    * Drummaps for Cubase
    * Cells: Add Sample function
    * Cells: Accelerated Trigger Animation
    * Cells: Improved Replace Cell function
    * Browser: Improved file info display
    * Acid Loop import: Orginal loop is now also imported
    * Browser, Mapping Edior: Improved Display
    * Browser: Improved Preview function
    * Automation Page Handling
    * Loop Page: Improved Graphics
    * Cell Page: Knob, Label descriptions
    * Cell Page: Pro Compressor Button
    * Wave Page: Pointer, colors added

    Other Bugfixes:

    * Automation Recording
    * Memory Warning Wave Editor
    * Round Robin Problems
    * Follow Cell Selection
    * Mapping Window: Replace Sample
    * Output Routing Problems
    * HQI Mode
    Battery v 3.0 Nov 2, 2006 MacOS X UB
  • 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

  • Graphical waveform now allows samples to be edited on-the-fly
  • Battery v 2.1.5 Jul 13, 2006 MacOS X PPC
  • Sample Import was greatly improved and the logic was changed in

  • order to provide better mapping of samples to cells

  • Empty samples problem for the Jazz kit has been fixed


  • The following bugs have been fixed:

    CRASH: Changing ASIO settings crash
    CRASH: Pitch envelope crash
    CRASH: crashes when the memory overloaded
    CRASH: change in options > cell trigger velocity crashes
    Logic7
    CRASH: crash pressing "eject CD" without CD in drive
    CRASH: when ProTools Sample buffer is set above 512 - full
    crash
    CRASH: Pro Tools disappears when Battery 3/4 cell is
    triggered
    CRASH: Crash after visiting Audio/MIDI

    GROUPING: round robin B row

    HEADER: Master Level not working correctly

    HOST: B2 steals cubase keys
    HOST: Modulation adjust for cells selected in row not
    working
    HOST: some modulation settings are not saved in chunk
    HOST: No prehear in Browser while sequencer is running
    HOST: Battery automation windows pops up in Sonar

    IMPORT: Akai import - no refresh in browser
    IMPORT: kontakt .nki file import not possible
    IMPORT: SF2 create strange cell/sample
    IMPORT: LM4 Mark 1 kits import issue
    IMPORT: REX slices have wrong order
    IMPORT: format import problems
    IMPORT: sort cells according to key order

    MAPPING: Tune, Pan, and Volume values are lost when
    replacing a zone

    MATRIX: cell revertes back to it's original settings

    MODULATION: automation assign and automation jumps
    MODULATION: complete audio dropout while automation
    MODULATION: Battery 2 - recall modulation issue
    MODULATION: Parameter does not react to CC if assigned to
    all cells
    MODULATION: Midi CCs cannot be removed from list
    MODULATION: settings are not preserved

    OUTPUTS: multiple outs Mono do not work

    PERFORMANCE: Long loading times

    SETTINGS: midi controller bugs
    SETTINGS: Output configuration is no longer editable

    STATUS: show automation

    USABILITY: can not change root key for empty cells
    less...
    Battery Battery v 4.1.6 Sep 17, 2017 Windows
    ADDED Library favorites; it is now possible to "star" any kit or sample and later filter only for favorite content
    ADDED Usage data tracking. More info here: https://www.native-instruments.com/en/support/knowledge-base/show/4519/what-is-usage-data-tracking/
    FIXED Sample selection arrows now work as expected even when auto-load is enabled in the browser
    FIXED No random sounds are triggered anymore when loading Battery with auto-load enabled
    Native Instruments Battery Battery v 4.1.5 Apr 28, 2015 Windows
    Improvements/Fixes

    Fixed an issue relating to parse errors when loading instruments in Sonar on a German OS.
    Restoring the search box functionality within Battery’s file browser
    The default save location has been changed from the Desktop to the Documents folder
    The reverb type switch now responds with a single click
    Fixed a bug that caused double-clicking in the quick browser dialog to crash
    Native Instruments Battery v 4.0.1 Apr 11, 2013 Windows
  • Effects support loading/saving presets.

  • New layout for Library Browser.

  • Numerical parameter value input for nearly all controls.

  • Improved Library Browser performance.

  • Bug fixes.
  • sound Battery v 4.0 Mar 11, 2013 Windows
    USABILITY

    Completely re-designed, high-speed workflow provides instant access to key features directly on the main page
    Optimized, drag-and-drop usability: Assign MIDI controllers, change cell and effect routing, change effects order, and super-simple sidechaining
    Color-coded cells indicate instrument type, controls adapt to cell color for clear visual overview
    Multi-function waveform display with quick-access controls and intuitive, gestural interface covers navigation, editing, loops, modulation, and envelope control


    ENGINE

    New high-quality effects including SOLID EQ, SOLID BUS COMP,TRANSIENT MASTER, tape saturation, one-knob compressor and new filters
    Improved time stretching algorithm Time Machine Pro
    New bus system adds flexible drag-and-drop routing for processing groups
    Instant cell rendering for building new kits and creative sound design


    LIBRARY AND BROWSER

    New, tag-based browser: Tag and full text search, search history feature to continue browsing for sounds where you last looked for them
    All sounds load mapped to MIDI notes for convenient use with MIDI keyboards
    samples Battery v 3.2.3 Sep 1, 2011 Windows
    quality Battery v 3.2.2 Jul 1, 2011 Windows
    New and improved features:
  • Additional Saturator algorithm optimized for drum sounds

  • New "Default Kit" option

  • New zero-latency convolution engine with optimized performance

  • Additional import formats

  • (Akai MPC 5000, Alesis Fusion, Drumagog, Korg Triton, Roland Fantom, Yamaha Motif)

  • Numerical parameter value input via keyboard

  • VST plugin operation under Mac OS X 64bit

  • Rex import under Mac OS X 64bit

  • 64bit fix for Mac OS X 10.7 "Lion"

  • Various bug fixes
  • download Battery v 3.1 Aug 19, 2010 Windows
    # Vintage sound emulation (MPC 60 / SP1200)
    # Multiprocessor support
    # Mac OS X 64bit support
    # Right-click MIDI Learn function
    # Improved sample relocation (New "Forward" option)
    # Additional loading options in browser
    windows Battery v 3.0.5beta Jul 10, 2009 Windows
    The update will include the following improvements:

    New and improved features:
    * Compatibility with Windows Vista 64
    * 64-bit memory addressing for Windows Vista 64
    * Pro Tools compatibility under Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
    * Step-by-step undo in sample editor

    Fixes:
    * Improved mouse handling
    * Various minor fixes
    macintosh Battery v 3.0.4 Jan 18, 2008 Windows
    Improvements:
    New option to hide network drives in browser
    New option for CC7/CC10 data prevents undesirable master volume changes in hosts
    New on/off option for cell name trimming
    more...
    pc Battery v 3.0.1 Mar 7, 2007 Windows
  • 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

  • Graphical waveform now allows samples to be edited on-the-fly
  • Battery v 2.1.5 Jul 13, 2006 Windows
  • Sample Import was greatly improved and the logic was changed in

  • order to provide better mapping of samples to cells

  • Empty samples problem for the Jazz kit has been fixed


  • The following bugs have been fixed:

    CRASH: Changing ASIO settings crash
    CRASH: Pitch envelope crash
    CRASH: crashes when the memory overloaded
    CRASH: change in options > cell trigger velocity crashes
    Logic7
    CRASH: crash pressing "eject CD" without CD in drive
    CRASH: when ProTools Sample buffer is set above 512 - full
    crash
    CRASH: Pro Tools disappears when Battery 3/4 cell is
    triggered
    CRASH: Crash after visiting Audio/MIDI

    GROUPING: round robin B row

    HEADER: Master Level not working correctly

    HOST: B2 steals cubase keys
    HOST: Modulation adjust for cells selected in row not
    working
    HOST: some modulation settings are not saved in chunk
    HOST: No prehear in Browser while sequencer is running
    HOST: Battery automation windows pops up in Sonar

    IMPORT: Akai import - no refresh in browser
    IMPORT: kontakt .nki file import not possible
    IMPORT: SF2 create strange cell/sample
    IMPORT: LM4 Mark 1 kits import issue
    IMPORT: REX slices have wrong order
    IMPORT: format import problems
    IMPORT: sort cells according to key order

    MAPPING: Tune, Pan, and Volume values are lost when
    replacing a zone

    MATRIX: cell revertes back to it's original settings

    MODULATION: automation assign and automation jumps
    MODULATION: complete audio dropout while automation
    MODULATION: Battery 2 - recall modulation issue
    MODULATION: Parameter does not react to CC if assigned to
    all cells
    MODULATION: Midi CCs cannot be removed from list
    MODULATION: settings are not preserved

    OUTPUTS: multiple outs Mono do not work

    PERFORMANCE: Long loading times

    SETTINGS: midi controller bugs
    SETTINGS: Output configuration is no longer editable

    STATUS: show automation

    USABILITY: can not change root key for empty cells
    less...
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    andrewlandry
    version 1.3.1, MacOS X PPC
    Battery finally works with Logic as a AU for me. good and much needed update.
    fishertheband
    version 1.3.1, MacOS X PPC
    Great Program!!!
    aliwaz
    version 3.2.3, MacOS X Intel
    Si Battery n'existait pas ,il fallait le créer !

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