The Sampler - KONTAKT 2 embodies the future of sampling. No other software or hardware sampler offers such a comprehensive set of features, so much flexibility and performance or such a high degree of compatibility. From authentic library playback of virtually any format to the intuitive creation of new instruments, from profound sound design to lively and dynamic surround sound mixes - KONTAKT 2 opens the doors to creativity.

Extended information

Unrivalled Range of Features - Explore a whole new world of sampling combined with unprecedented convenience and flexibility. KONTAKT 2 incorporates five different sampler modes, ranging from classic sample playback to real-time pitch shifting, time-stretching and precise drum loop slicing. Ingenious mapping, group and loop editors as well as over 30 filters and effects including stunningly authentic Impulse Response effects pave the way for fantastic sounds. And the vast modulation section lets you add constant variations.

More Than Just Sampling - KONTAKT 2 offers numerous new and innovative features. Create inspiring 3D soundscapes: The powerful new surround sound features offer up to 16 channels of enveloping, spatial manipulation. The KONTAKT Script Processor fuses conventional sampling with intelligent MIDI processing and elements of macro programming. Use the included scripts to create instrument simulators and other custom features, such as chord generators or dynamic tuners. Or write your own scripts and witness the power of KONTAKT 2's open architecture. The potential within these features is immense!

Flexible, Modular Architecture - KONTAKT 2's modular architecture guarantees near limitless possibilities. Arrange the modules within the interface to meet your exact, individual needs. Customize the signal flow within KONTAKT 2 for truly unique results. The browser offers a concise overview of your samples, the modules, the virtual rack and more. This invaluable feature distils all essential information into a compact yet detailed summary and by keeping processes transparent, enhances your creative potential. Simply drag and drop the various effect and filter modules, surround panner and modulators displayed in the browser into your virtual rack and create distinctive, iindividual instruments.

Powerful New Engine and Universal Import - The highly advanced new sample engine delivers sparkling sound quality and performance-enhancing efficiency that exceeds all expectations. Having established its place in studios and on stages all over the world, the next generation of this state-of-the-art sampler supports almost every single professional hard and software sample format making it a truly global player. Not to mention the huge, high-quality library that is already part of KONTAKT 2.

An Overview of the Most Important New Features:
- New user-interface
- Surround sound
- Impulse Response effects
- Unlimited voices, 64-fold multi-timbrality
- Universal Import: compatible with some 30 sample and library formats
- KONTAKT Script Processor
- RAM-saving "Sample Purge" function
- Huge sample library
- Enhanced Multi Browser

Technical specifications

New: 192 KHz, 32-bit sample engine with 64 fold multi-timbrality and unlimited voices.
New: Brand-new, intuitive user-interface offering dozens of innovative features
Flexible, modular architecture ensuring all specific, individual needs are met
New: Advanced surround sound features allowing up to 16 channel mix-downs
New: KONTAKT Script Processor for profound engine and feature customization
New: Impulse Response effects adds real-life reverb characteristics to the sound
5 different sample modes: Classic, Tone, Time I and II as well as Beat machine
New: Detailed browser functionality affording a concise overview of essential information
New: Universal Import ensures compatibility with virtually every sample and library format
Effects, filters and modulators as well as Group, Mapping and Loop editors for easy use of zones and slicing loops.

Import and Compatibility:
GigaStudio™, Akai™ S-1000™/S-3000™, EXS24™, HALion™, MachFive™, AIFF, WAV, .S™, .SND™, .KSF™, SoundFont2™, SampleCell™, REX I & II™, BATTERY 1 & 2™, SDII™, LM4™, Reaktor™, ACID™, Unity™, Apple Loops™, Emu EOS™, ESi™, Roland S-5x, S-7x™, Kurzweil™, Reason NN-XT™, Akai MPC™, Akai S-5000/S-6000™, Pulsar™, Beat Creator™, DR-008™, Ensoniq™, Akai MESA™

Interfaces
MAC:

VST®
Audio Units™
Core Audio™
Core MIDI™
RTAS™
WIN:

VST®
RTAS™
DXi™
ASIO™
Direct Sound™
System Requirements:
Minimum: Mac OS X 10.2.6, G4 800 MHz, 512 MB RAM, DVD drive
Recommended: Mac OS X 10.3 or higher, G5 1.8 GHz, 1.0 GB RAM, DVD drive

Minimum: Win XP, Pentium III/Athlon 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM, DVD drive
Recommended: Win XP, Pentium IV/Athlon 3 GHz, 1 GB RAM, DVD drive