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Description

Native Instruments Battery 3 is a versatile and powerful drum sampler that brings both electronic and acoustic percussion to life. With its user-friendly interface and extensive features, Battery 3 provides musicians and producers the tools to craft dynamic drum tracks effortlessly. At the core of this software is the impressive Cell Matrix, boasting up to 128 sample cells that are fully customizable to suit any project needs. Define your rows and columns, color-code your cells, and navigate through your drum sounds with ease.

Battery 3 is armed with a vast 12GB sound library, featuring over 100 professionally designed drum kits. Whether you're exploring authentic acoustic kits, contemporary electronic sounds, or ethnic percussion, this library covers a broad spectrum of musical styles. The software's compatibility with most standard sample formats allows seamless integration with third-party libraries, expanding your creative possibilities.

Sound shaping is made simple yet comprehensive in Battery 3, with features like adjustable articulations such as flam, humanize, and roll, giving your rhythms a natural touch. The time-stretching function ensures your samples and loops remain in perfect sync with your project tempo. Additionally, the new graphical waveform editor allows for on-the-fly sample editing, offering instant creative flexibility.

Battery 3 is not just a drum sampler; it's a comprehensive toolset that enhances your production workflow, making it an essential addition to any music producer's arsenal.

Key Features:

  • 12GB sound library with over 100 drum kits
  • Customizable Cell Matrix with up to 128 sample cells
  • Adjustable articulations: flam, humanize, roll
  • Time-stretching for tempo-matched samples and loops
  • Graphical waveform editor for real-time sample editing
  • Compatible with most standard sample formats

FAQs

What type of sample library does Native Instruments Battery 3 include?

Native Instruments Battery 3 features a 12 GB sample library with over 100 drum kits, 23,000 individual samples, and over 2,600 categorized drum cells, catering to all musical styles.

Can you customize the cell matrix in Battery 3?

Yes, Battery 3 offers a fully customizable cell matrix where you can define rows and columns with up to 128 sample cells for tailored drum arrangements.

Does Battery 3 support loop import and beat synchronization?

Battery 3 supports beat synchronization and loop import for formats such as Apple Loops, REX, Acid Wave, and Beat Creator, allowing for seamless integration into your projects.

What are the key effects and editing features in Battery 3?

Battery 3 includes improved cell effects, a new master effects section, time stretching per cell, and on-the-fly sample editing via its graphical waveform display.

Is Native Instruments Battery 3 compatible with major DAWs?

Yes, Battery 3 is compatible with major DAWs, supporting plug-ins like Audio Units, VST, RTAS, DXi, and ASIO, ensuring smooth integration into most production environments.

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Software and compatibility

  • Users report that Battery 3 kits can be imported into Battery 4, though some struggle with compatibility on the latest Mac OS.

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  • Battery 1 kits are incompatible, but Battery 2 kits can be accessed via Disc 1 for those seeking legacy sounds.

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  • Battery 3 is 32-bit, incompatible with macOS versions post-10.10, requiring Windows for legacy access.

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  • Steinberg's dongle licensing allows running older Cubase versions; however, macOS hinders 32-bit plugin usage.

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Features and functionality

  • The jazz kit and the marching band kit are notably sought after when transferring from Battery 3 to Battery 4.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Users advise bouncing instrument tracks to audio to prevent issues with unsupported legacy plugins.

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User experience

  • On older Macs, Cubase Studio 4 can open when Cubase 8 does not, though settings may be lost.

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Critic Reviews

Native Instruments Battery 3 review | MusicRadar

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Native Instruments Battery 3 hits the right notes with its expansive 12GB sample library, sleek interface, and improved effects, making it a top choice for beat makers. The inclusion of video tutorials is a plus for beginners. However, it demands a MIDI controller for optimal use, and the cell note mapping can be confusing. Despite these quirks, it's a must-have for its price, offering flexibility and cutting-edge sound design possibilities.

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lilythewolf

A useful drum sampler

I've always preferred using samplers for my drums instead of audio tracks, and it's a good thing that Battery's a darn good sampler. The built-in effects are pretty nice.

zachariah_moreno

SAMPLES!

Recently updated to battery 4, Amazing drum samples!

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See how Rogue uses Native Instruments Battery 3

Rogue

Singer, Guitarist

The Crüxshadows

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In Rogue's video "Track Spotlight #2: 'Rattlesnake' [Ableton Live]", one can see a list of his plugins in Ableton Live at 0:52. Among this list is Battery 3.

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Ryo Nagamatsu

Singer, Keyboardist

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Nagamatsu mentions buying Battery 3 on sale in one of the posts on this page.

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Moon Boots

Music Producer

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at 12:30 artist use battery 3!

See how Danny Baranowsky uses Native Instruments Battery 3

Danny Baranowsky

Composer, Music Producer

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(I use) "Anything by Native Instruments but particularly Battery and Kontakt"

See how Martin Buttrich uses Native Instruments Battery 3

Martin Buttrich

Music Producer

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Martin Buttrich talks to Slices about his studio and gear

See how Simon Franglen uses Native Instruments Battery 3

Simon Franglen

Keyboardist, Composer

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Used for the Avatar soundtrack, as stated in this March 19, 2010 Electronic Musician interview.

[Spectrasonics] Ominsphere, Stylus RMX. I used Trilian a little at the end; it hadn’t come out until I was getting to the end of the project. [FXpansion] BFD, I was using BFD2 on some of the stuff. I like [Native Instruments] Battery, especially for drum work. It’s very nice the way I can build things in that. And there’s some little boutique ones like [FXpansion] Strobe. I used a bit of [Native Instruments] Massive. But it wasn’t really a synth score.

See how Kaysha uses Native Instruments Battery 3

Kaysha

Rapper, Music Producer

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In this video, kaysha can be seen making a zouk session on his studio using his Native Instruments Battery 3 plugin. The item can be seen 0:27 into this video.

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