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Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol X1 Controller Lets DJs Scratch Bicky Bicky Over Traktor, Serato Scratch Live

November 04, 2009
Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol X1 is a two-deck DJ controller that provides hands-on control of Traktor and Serato Scratch L
The new Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol X1 two-deck controller gives DJs the spin-spin-sugar control they need over loop, cue, effect, track selection, and transport functions within Traktor and Serato Scratch Live software.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Native Instruments Web site.

Native Instruments Scarbee Pre-Bass Amped Adds Fat, Heavy, Crunchy And Pop Bass Tones To Pre-Bass

October 27, 2009
Native Instruments Scarbee Pre-Bass Amped offers bass tones rendered after the Fender Precision bass.
The revamped, amped-up version of NI Pre-Bass, Scarbee Pre-Bass Amped, adds more Fender Precision bass tones to the original Pre-Bass software instrument. You'll get bass sounds in Fat, Heavy, Crunchy, and Pop versions, each suitable for certain genres of music.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Native Instruments Web site.

Native Instruments Discovery Series Balinese Gamelan: Latest Discovery Series Gamelan Sample Library For Kontakt

September 25, 2009
Native Instruments Discovery Series Balinese Gamelan
Claude Debussy once witnessed hearing a Gamelan Ensemble at the Paris Exposition of 1889 and was so captivated by its power and complexity that he said Western percussion tradition pales in comparison to the Gamelan. The Native Instruments Discovery Series Balinese Gamelan puts that power and grace within the confines of your Kontakt Player.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit Native Instruments' official website.

Native Instruments The Finger: Effects Processor For Kore Player Provides Medium For Effects Improvisation

September 17, 2009
Native Instruments The Finger
Some dude named Tim Exile wants to give you the finger. . . the Native Instruments The Finger, that is! Don't be offended, though: Tim's British (get pissed if he offers you two fingers).  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit Native Instruments' official website.

Native Instruments Guitar Rig 4 Pro: New Version Of Acclaimed Software Amp And Effects Suite

September 08, 2009
Native Instruments Guitar Rig 4 Pro
Your own personal sound requires a multitude of factors ranging from the amp and effects up to mic'ing. The introduction of Native Instruments Guitar Rig 4 Pro offers an amazing array of sound shaping options that developing your unique tone will sound something like nobody's ever heard of.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit Native Instruments' official website.

Native Instruments Audio 2 DJ: Micro-Sized USB DJ Audio Interface Fits Inside Your Jeans

September 03, 2009
Native Instruments Audio 2 DJ
If you need to keep your digital DJ gear trim, a compact audio interface helps a lot. Native Instruments Audio 2 DJ is the smallest DJ audio interface in the market today.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit Native Instruments' official website.

Native Instruments Komplete 6: Music Software Suite Announcement At Special Pricing Schemes

September 03, 2009
Native Instruments Komplete 6
Just this summer, Native Instruments went crazy on their promos with Komplete 5 being sold for only 399 USD. As Native Instruments Komplete 6 was announced and you've just bought Komplete 5 this summer, you might be thinking, "Hmm, what's in it for me?" Find out by reading on.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit Native Instruments' official website.

Native Instruments Scarbee Pre-Bass: Well-Loved Bass Guitar Brought To Life In Kontakt

August 26, 2009
Native Instruments Scarbee Pre-Bass
The Precision Bass's record of being the most popular bass guitar of all time still remains to be beaten. The Native Instruments Scarbee Pre-Bass reminds us all of how impressive the Precision Bass is, let alone provide an expressively realistic emulation of the said instrument.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit Native Instruments' official website.

Native Instruments Maschine Drum Selection: New Drum Instrument Powered By The New Kontakt Player

August 07, 2009
Native Instruments Maschine Drum Selection
Now that you've got your new Kontakt Player for free, it's time to grab some sample libraries to load it up with. A good suggestion would be to start with drums (since they form the foundation for your tracks). Native Instruments Maschine Drum Selection would be a great options to consider.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit Native Instruments' official website.

Native Instruments Evolve Mutations: New Kontakt Player Instrument For Movie, TV, And Game Composers

August 07, 2009
Native Instruments Evolve Mutations
In today's film, TV, and video game scoring, music and sound design work hand in hand so much that the distinctions between the two can get blurred. Native Instruments Evolve Mutations accommodates the music and sound design continuity to deliver a wide sound palette for today's composer.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit Native Instruments' official website.

Native Instruments Kontakt Player: Free Sample Player Based On Kontakt 3.5

August 06, 2009
Native Instruments Kontakt Player
Kontakt has become a byword among makers of sample-based instruments. Rarely do sample library showcases fail to mention or provide support for Kontakt. Whether you're a software instrument maker or a musician looking for a free sample player, Native Instruments Kontakt Player is now that fully functional cost-free solution you have been looking for.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit Native Instruments' official website.

Native Instruments B4 II: Tonewheel Emulation That Sounds Totally Organic

August 04, 2009
Mile Marker Zero
Mile Marker Zero's Mark Focarile has worked with some picky engineers and played a variety of organs. They all agree that the B4 II is tops when it comes to organ emulation.  

Offsite Link: For more on Mile Marker Zero. For more on Native Instruments B4 II.

Native Instruments Essential Bass: New Kore-Powered Instrument

August 04, 2009
Native Instruments Essential Bass
About a few weeks ago, news regarding the Native Instruments-Scarbee partnership circulated around. It appears that this partnership is gaining some momentum as the new Kore-Powered Instrument called Native Instruments Essential Bass features samples from Scarbee along with others.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit Native Instruments' official website.

Native Instruments-Scarbee Partnership: Alliance Guarantees Software Instruments Going Beyond Expectations

July 29, 2009
Native Instruments-Scarbee Partnership
Two heads are better than one, so they say. In recognition of this fact, Native Instruments announced its partnership with Scarbee to make Scarbee brand instruments more available.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit Native Instruments' and Scarbee's official websites.

Native Instruments Guitar Rig 3 Go: Free Edition Of Guitar Rig

July 15, 2009
Native Instruments Guitar Rig 3 Go
Sometimes a 50% discount is not enough to sell the goods. Especially picky customers would like to have a bite first and figure out how it tastes like before buying. While demos can make the cut, their limitations are annoying so Native Instruments decided to release a free version of Guitar Rig 3 called Guitar Rig 3 Go.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit Native Instruments' official website.

Native Instruments Massive 1.1.4: Latest Version Tipped To Massively Work On Windows Vista 64

July 13, 2009
Native Instruments Massive 1.1.4
Massive is indeed one huge-sounding behemoth. But even behemoths trip over something called Windows Vista 64. With a new set of legs via latest version 1.1.4, Native Instruments Massive is out to trample on your ears and sensibilities.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit Native Instruments' official website.

Native Instruments Battery 3.0.5beta: Version Update For Public Beta Testing

July 10, 2009
Native Instruments Battery 3.0.5beta
The endless updates of operating systems have long led to updates of other computer software, software instruments included. Native Instruments would like to ensure the users of Battery 3 will not be daunted by Microsoft Vista 64 as they release Native Instruments Battery 3.0.5beta.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit Native Instruments' official website.

Native Instruments Closes The Door Towards All Trade Shows

July 08, 2009
Native Instruments Abandons Participation In All Trade Shows
In a radical twist, Native Instruments proclaims that they will no longer participate in trade shows. Why so? Read more to find out.  

Offsite Link: "For more information, visit Native Instruments' official website."

Native Instruments Tone Up For Summer: Up To 50% Off On Guitar Rig

July 08, 2009
Native Instruments Tone Up For Summer
It seems like folks like you and I can get more from this year's summer heat wave. When you've just thought that Native Instruments was Kompletely Krazy with their Komplete 5 Promo, here's something more. This time it's for Guitar Rig 3 -- a product name that doesn't allow for any Kreative letter substitutions.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit Native Instruments' official website.

Native Instruments Komplete 5 Summer Promo: Get NI Komplete 5 Plugin Suite For Only 399 USD/EUR

July 06, 2009
Native Instruments Komplete 5 Summer Promo
Native Instruments is now throwing out a Kompletely unbelievable offer that you'll say they're Kompletely out of their minds. For this month, NI is making Komplete 5 available for only 399 USD/EUR. What ever happened to Kurrency Exchange Rates?  

Offsite Link: Visit Native Instruments' official website for more information

Native Instruments DEEP RECONSTRUCTIONS: An Effects-Only Kore Soundpack

May 28, 2009
Native Instruments DEEP RECONSTRUCTIONS
Whereas most KORE SOUNDPACKS are instruments in their own rights, the new Native Instruments DEEP RECONSTRUCTIONS turns your KORE 2 or KOREPLAYER into an extremely flexible multi-effects processing plugin, suitable for radically altering vocals, guitars, drum tracks, and more.  

Offsite Link: Visit Native Instruments' official website for more information

Native Instruments Maschine Brings The Beats Full Speed

May 21, 2009
Native Instruments Maschine 4
Owen O'Malley is back with Native Instruments Maschine, bringing you what you want with a blow-by-blow beatmaking demo that comes on fast and furious. Well, maybe not fast so much as deliberate and informative. You all need to know that beatmaking is actually a highly detailed skill that appeals mostly to math geeks. So, get your algebra on and join us in the studio!  

Offsite Link: Visit Native Instruments' official website for more information.

Native Instruments NORTH INDIA KORE SOUNDPACK: Highly Playable Multisample Instruments From Northern India

May 12, 2009
Native Instruments NORTH INDIA KORE SOUNDPACK
Many of the instruments played in Hindustani Classical music are incredibly hard to learn, with traditional musicians spending their entire lives mastering instruments like sitar and tabla. Native Instruments NORTH INDIA KORE SOUNDPACK will make them feel like they've wasted years.  

Offsite Link: Visit Native Instruments' official website for more information

Native Instruments Maschine Demo Part Three: Now We're Getting Somewhere

May 11, 2009
Native Instruments Maschine Demo 3
Now at Part Three of our epic demo of Native Instruments Maschine, we are finally getting into the hardware / software bundle's whole raison d'etre: making beats. Owen O'Malley further proves his prowess outside of Guitar City, scrolling through those menus and adjusting parameters like a real pro. You can be a pro too, if you just watch this demo. So let's get started with Part Three!  

Offsite Link: Visit Native Instruments' official website for more information.

Native Instruments Maschine Demo Chapter Two: The Screens

May 07, 2009
Native Instruments Maschine Demo 2
Back with Owen in Part Two of an uncharacteristically guitar-free demo, we look more closely at Native Instruments Maschine and how it expresses itself on various screens. The small ones on the unit are loaded with easily accessed menus and effects, and the large remote one on your desktop is easily controlled therefrom. Get it? I learned that from the demo!  

Offsite Link: Visit Native Instruments' official website for more information.

Native Instruments Maschine Inspires Great Change In Gearwire Staffer

May 06, 2009
Native Instruments Maschine Demo 1
Sporting a new hairstyle and glasses, the intrepid Owen O'Malley dives into a decidedly non-guitar adventure. Native Instruments Maschine may be initially intimidating, but Owen's confident and thorough approach will have you grooving that box in no time. Can we say that on the internet?  

Offsite Link: Visit Native Instruments' official website for more information.

Epiphone Native Instruments Guitar Rig Bundle: Get A Free Guitar Rig Mobile Interface While Supplies Last

May 05, 2009
Epiphone Native Instruments Guitar Rig Bundle
Who needs an amp when you've got a new Epiphone and a free version of Native Instruments Guitar Rig Mobile? No one, that's who! Speaking of which. . . hey, FAA! I should be allowed to pilot commercial aircraft because all I ever do is play Microsoft Flight Simulator!  

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Native Instruments Twitter-Enabled TRAKTOR PRO On Tour With Richie Hawtin

April 30, 2009
Native Instruments Twitter-Enabled TRAKTOR
The hot new Twitter fad is spilling over into the DJ gear arena as Richie Hawtin recently began using a Twitter-Enabled TRAKTOR PRO setup, which transmits his tracklist as he plays it live! It won't be long before social networking replaces the government census.  

Offsite Link: Visit Native Instruments' official website for more information

Native Instruments Urban Arsenal 2: A KORE Expansion Pack Both Tasty And Tasteless

April 22, 2009
Native Instruments Urban Arsenal 2
Looking for explosive beats to add to your KORE palette? Check out the new Native Instruments Urban Arsenal 2, a "new collection of production-ready sound material for contemporary hip-hop and similar music styles." As with other KORE SOUNDPACKS, Urban Arsenal 2 is available for direct download from the NI online store. . . with no five-day background check waiting period!

Seriously, the only way that name isn't offensive is if it's referring to the English Premier League Football Team, which it's not.  

Offsite Link: Visit Native Instruments' official website for more information

Native Instruments TRAKTOR DUO And TRAKTOR SCRATCH DUO: Two-Deck Version Of Pro For Less Cash

March 25, 2009
Native Instruments TRAKTOR DUO and TRAKTOR SCRATCH DUO
While TRAKTOR PRO might have more features and flexibility than you'll ever need, it might also have more features and flexibility that you'll ever need. For a bit less money you can nab Native Instruments TRAKTOR DUO or TRAKTOR SCRATCH DUO and get the same rock-solid stability as PRO for rock bottom prices.  

Offsite Link: Visit Native Instruments' official website for more information
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