The latest version of the acclaimed drum sampler fuses an extensive library with functionality and simplicity. A powerful engine and a host of sound-shaping options deliver tight punchy drums. The user-friendly interface guarantees instant access and complete control. Whether electronic or acoustic the Battery 3 plug-in will have your drums rolling in no time.

Drummer's Delight
Battery 3 is armed with an extensive sample library. Over 100 professional drum 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.

Adaptive Interface
At the heart of the Battery 3 software lies the cell matrix which is 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 virtual 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 software 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 unmistakable flavor.

Battery 3.0.2 Update with artist drum kits and many optimizations
Version 3.0.2 offers not only numerous improvements but also new sample-content. The update comes with three exclusive artist drum kits from Gorillaz producer Curtis Lynch Alexander Hacke (Einsturzende Neubauten) and Turntablerocker. Registered users receive the update for free in the NI Service Center and in the Update Manager.

Native Instruments BATTERY 3 Education Edition Specifications:

• System Requirements
• Mac OS X 10.4.x G4 1.4 GHz or Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz 512 MB RAM
• Windows XP Pentium 1 GHz 512 MB RAM
  
  DVD Drive
• Minimum installation: 200MB
• Full installation: 14GB

Native Instruments BATTERY 3 Education Edition Features:

• Comprehensive and powerful drum sampler based on a next generation sample engine
• New 12 GB sample library containing over 100 drum kits with over 23000 individual samples and over 2600 categorized drum cells to cover 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 128 sample cells
• Improved cell effects and a new master effects section
• Performance articulations: roll flam buzz right hand etc.
• Beat synchronization 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
  
  Import and Compatibility
• Battery 1-3 Recycle I/II AKAI S-1000 Apple Loops EXS24 mkI/mkII Wav/Aiff/Snd GigaStudio 1-2.5 & 3 Kontakt 1.x HALion 1 & 2 Kompakt/Intakt LM4 mk1 & mk2 Reaktor MAP BeatCreator SampleCell Soundfont 2 Acidized Wave
  
  Interfaces
• System: Core Audio Core MIDI DirectSound
• Plug-in: Stand-alone Audio Units VST DXi RTAS under Pro Tools 7 ASIO
  
  Additional Information
• Universal Binary-Intel-Mac ready!
• This product runs in demo mode after installation and must be activated before full functionality is available.

Get the power to batter eardrums with crushing beats with BATTERY 3.