Native Instruments KORE Virtual Instrument Sound Platform fuses sophisticated software with a highly advanced hardware controller to form a single versatile and powerful platform for total plug-in control. KORE is a host that can load any VST or AU plugin and run them standalone or as a plug-in within your favorite sequencer.

As a host for software instruments and effects KORE unites all your VST and Audio Units plug-ins into a single uniform graphic interface. Thanks to the controller you get instant hands-on access to your sounds with an analog feel. As a plug-in you can load KORE with your favorite VST Audio Units RTAS or DXi plug-ins then insert them into your sequencer. In standalone mode KORE is capable of powerful seamless and intuitive live performance. KORE opens the doors to a whole new world of sonic creation allowing diverse combinations of sounds instruments and effects with hands-on control.

Use one interface
KORE unites all Native Instruments and third-party VST and Audio Unit instruments and effects into a single clearly structured user interface making the use of plug-ins a far easier and more musical process.

Find sounds fast
The KORE Sound Browser and KoreSound format enable you to find sounds and presets according to freely definable musical attributes such as timbre style or articulation. Search browse or filter the sound database to instantly find all the sounds that match the criteria you have specified - regardless of instrument. The search function is particularly easy. Just type in what you what (i.e. - fat lead synth sound) and the database instantly presents the options that most closely match your terms.

Feel the software
The KORE hardware controller interacts seamlessly with the KORE software giving you total hands-on control of all your software instruments and effects. The high-resolution bi-directional protocol and touch-sensitive knobs with 500 steps per revolution make for a very dynamic and detailed experience. There's also a 64 x 128 pixel display that provides context-specific information. In addition to the control knobs you get dedicated inputs for two footswitches and one expression pedal plus two channels of 24bit/96kHz audio coaxial S/PDIF output MIDI I/O and a USB 2.0 port for computer connection.

Make sounds portable
The KoreSound format stores a wealth of additional information—such as routings or assignments—and can handle multiple instrument and effect setups as though they were a single simple preset. This allows sound and instrument setups to be easily transferred between different songs sequencers and systems without any configuration hassles.

Native Instruments KORE Virtual Instrument Sound Platform Specifications:

• Supported Drivers: Core Audio ASIO DirectSound
• Windows requirements: Win XP Pentium 1GHz 512MB RAM Win XP must have Service Pack 2 installed USB 2.0 port
• Windows recommended: Win XP Pentium 1.4GHz 768MB RAM
• Mac requirements: Mac OS 10.3.x G4 1GHz 512MB RAM USB 2.0 port
• Mac recommended: Mac OS 10.4.x G5 1.8 GHz 768MB RAM

Native Instruments KORE Virtual Instrument Sound Platform Features:

• Universal sound platform and performance environment for plug-ins
• Integrated software and hardware system
• Unites all AU and VST plug-ins
• Hardware control of KORE and plug-ins
• Sound Browser searches for sounds by musical attributes
• KoreSound format stores settings information
• Integrated mixer with send insert group channels and 14 high-end effects
• Seamless transitions between setups
• Pre-configured for use with KOMPLETE 3 and KOMPLETE Sound 2
• Pre-configured controller assignments for many 3rd party plug-ins
• Universal compatibility allows KoreSounds to be used on almost any system
• KORE as a host loads VST and Audio Units
• KORE as an instrument runs standalone VST Audio Units RTAS and DXi
  
• Hardware features:
• 24-bit/96kHz USB 2.0 Core Audio/ASIO audio interface
• 2 channels of I/O
• Headphone output
• Touch-sensitive incremental knobs with 500 steps per revolution
• 64 x 128 pixel context-specific display
• Dedicated inputs for 2 footswitches and 1 expression pedal
• Coaxial S/PDIF out
• MIDI I/O
• USB 2.0 port
• Bus-powered

More control for easier creativity and previously impossible sound combinations! Order your KORE now!