You will probably also see many layered and processed combo patches and Performances appearing for download on the Web. Photo: Mark Ewing By clicking the Attributes button when viewing a Sound in Kore , you can see all the metadata that is stored with the patch, or will be stored if you save out as a Kore Sound.
The screen above shows the Velvet Pads patch's Attributes page. All the sound's characteristics have been selected, determining which searches will result in a 'hit' for this patch. Further information, such as the author, comments and which plug-ins are used in the patch, is listed to the right. Other useful data can be added by the user such as a Rating which you can list search results by , and there is also data generated by Kore , like the number of times you've used the patch, and the Load Time and CPU overhead on your computer.
If you have Komplete 3 installed, the Kore library contains over Kore Sounds, of which about are instruments and are effects. These basically fall into two categories: basic, single-device patches that open up a factory preset for a Komplete plug-in, and more complex patches that take advantage of Kore 's layering, routing and effects.
The vast majority of patches are of the first kind, which make all the presets in the Komplete bundle accessible to the Attributes library, and add Easy Access controller assignment pages.
At this point there are only patches plus 12 Performance examples that really use the sound-design features of Kore such as layers, splits, insert and send effects, groups and stacked controller assignments.
This is a bit disappointing, because there's so much more spectacular stuff that could be done with this huge armoury of plug-ins. However, it's early days, and I'm sure we'll see many more updates with more sounds.
Up to the launch, Native Instruments have focused on getting the thousands of basic presets from the Komplete plug-ins running in Kore Sound, and most of these presets use effects within the plug-ins themselves, and sound good on their own.
It could have been tempting to stick Kore effects or Reaktor effects on most patches, but this would be hugely wasteful in DSP resources. One thing that is true, though, is that until we see some Kore Sound libraries for third-party plug-ins, you'll be missing one of the best aspects of Kore if you aren't running it with NI plug-ins.
Unless you are lucky enough to be able to devote a separate computer to it, most studio-based work will involve running Kore as a plug-in in one of the main audio and sequencer applications. I also tested in Logic Express. One of the beauties of Kore is that it doesn't matter what host you run it in — all the same Kore Sounds work, and you can still load up other VST and Audio Units plug-ins. In Logic and Pro Tools this gives you access to plug-in formats you couldn't normally use. Similarly, Logic 's and Live 's bundled plug-ins are unavailable to Kore.
Photo: Mark Ewing When running in a host, Kore only has one layer the Sound layer so the controller works slightly differently. Instead of toggling between the Sound and Performance layers, the controller's Sound button brings up a list of Kore instances in your mixer. Selecting an instance and pressing Enter switches the controller to address that instance. The lack of two layers certainly makes Kore easier to use in a host, but does slightly limit how easy it is to set up complex patches.
This is because it's not currently possible to layer two Kore Sounds outside of a Performance although this may change. If you load one sound from the Sounds browser, then try to load another, it replaces the first one. You can, however load additional instrument plug-ins into blank channels and layer these on top of the Kore Sound. You could also, of course, set up the same layering by using two tracks in the host application's mixer.
Although the Kore Sound browser is one of the advantages of Kore , you don't have to use it. You can load plug-ins straight into Kore , and use them with the controller. The controller will map to automatable parameters on most plug-ins, and some third-party instruments have already had Easy Access pages added like the Korg Legacy package. You can load a plug-in's presets from the Kore channel, or you can open up the plug-in's own interface.
One problem, however, is that while the plug-in is open, you are locked out from doing anything else, so can't leave plug-in windows open. Another problem, visible in the screenshot on the previous page, is that any plug-in hosted by Kore appears as 'Kore' in the host application's mixer. Photo: Mark Ewing A further consideration when deciding to using Kore instead of just inserting the raw plug-ins is that there is some CPU overhead.
Kore doesn't use much CPU power, but it adds up when you use several instances. I did some tests in Live and Pro Tools to see what the difference was. I then inserted a Pro 53 plug-in on several stereo instrument tracks, all playing the same patch, and kept adding tracks until I reached the point where Pro Tools couldn't play back reliably without CPU overload errors.
With raw Pro 53 s I got to 19 tracks with a sample buffer, which is about 12ms output latency. I then tried running multiple instances of a complex Guitar Rig 2 effect, with a drum loop bussed through each instance.
I got to 14 instances before slight popping crept in. Running via Kore , the Pro 53 s started crackling at eight instances. The conclusion is that Kore does have a noticable impact on you CPU load, and on larger projects you'll probably want to ration your use of it for tracks where you want to use the controller or the browser.
Native have said that there is still room for optimisation of Kore , with future updates promising performance increases. Kore is a difficult product to sum up succinctly, because it does so many different things and covers a lot of new ground. There's really nothing to compare it to! There are a number of areas where Kore could make a considerable difference. I can see film or TV composers knocking out hours of music simply by loading up a few complex patches based on sonic descriptions.
If you're a fan of Native Instruments' heavyweights like Reaktor or Kontakt but can't get to grips with using them, this is the front end you need. If you want to play live, or you're frustrated by the hands-on control of instruments offered by most MIDI controllers, you're unlikely to find a better option.
Above all, the simple idea of Kore Sounds, and browsing for sounds instead of instruments, makes you approach music-making differently. It reveals whole areas of your sonic arsenal that you didn't even know were there.
For example, Kompakt gets to stand up as a great tool when it's usually overshadowed in the Komplete bundle, and Reaktor becomes a much more versatile instrument.
It's this creative angle that really gets you into Kore, and keeps you going through the learning process. Native Instruments have realised that what the world doesn't need is another new soft synth, but a way to make them behave more like musical instruments.
Their solution, Kore, is a strong step in the right direction, and could well be a landmark. I hope it will continue to develop as it gets used and abused in various environments.
It's certainly renewed my enthusiam for making computer-based music by putting me back more into the role of musician, and less that of a sound engineer or programmer. After spending some time with Kore, I'm developing that familiar feeling that came with iPods and mobile phones. The feeling you get from a product that you didn't really know you needed, but can't imagine how you got on without it. A bold and ground-breaking product that solves several of the problems of computer-based music composition and performance in one stroke.
A classy product from version 1. Grab one bundled with Komplete 3 while the offers last! Prices include VAT. Kore On Stage The combination of multi-instrument hosting with flexible controller assignments means that many people are looking to Kore as a live system.
Inside The Library The Kore Sound library, as installed, consists exclusively of patches made with Native Instruments instrument and effects plug-in, and Kore 's built-in effects. Pros Excellent, highly programmable controller with endless encoders. Members Quick Links. NI Community Forum. Guest, have you heard? We're hard at work on a new space for the online community where it's easier for you to jump into conversations, share your ideas, and find what you're looking for.
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We're moving soon!! Messages: It turned out the software i was using is Kore Player not the Kore 1 or Kore 2. Kore player does have quite a bit limitations. Since this product is discontinued i don't know how to get the software. Any one have idea how i can get it?
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The NI User Libraries are comprehensive databases for registered users to share your own sounds and instruments with others. Browse for the latest additions and log-in to download or upload. Discover the Future of Sound! Into Master, As you for Kore 2. Native Instruments Kore Player, The first effect settings. When browsing, the left screen lets you filter the library by category, and choose which level of Maschine's structure to load into Master, Group or Sound.
Sampled instruments B4 II, plus over 3. Kore 2 is probably the most powerful software-based solution for performing with virtual instruments. Music and videos are enjoyed best when the sound quality is high.
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For use with, All current Native Instruments software products. And How To Get It, have registered and tweak sounds. The latest version, plus over effect settings. Native Instruments may have hit another home run with this product, though KORE is still in need of a few finishing touches to yield perfection.
Find, play, and tweak sounds with speed, power and ease. Defected, ForceInc, bytes. In fact NI secured licensing from Akai to use their technology to make the Maschine. Based on the innovative Kore 2 host system, the Kore Player enables musicians and producers to efficiently access and play any Kore Soundpack material in their host sequencer and as a. This innovative sound machine enables us This innovative sound machine enables users to enjoy the high definition sound quality that is almost expected.
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