KORE PLAYER is a free software instrument with a production-ready 300 MB sound library. Built on the same principles as KORE 2, the Next-Generation Workstation, KORE PLAYER includes six Native Instruments sound engines under the hood and provides ready-to-play sounds that can be browsed and tweaked via the ultra-intuitive KORE PLAYER interface.

Extended information

KORE PLAYER brings world-class Native Instruments sound within the reach of any musician or producer and can be used stand-alone or within your favorite sequencer/DAW as a VST®, Audio Units™ or RTAS® plug-in.

Find & Play - The KoreSound® Browser:
The KORE PLAYER boasts KORE's trademark powerful browser, which makes finding the right NI KoreSound incredibly fast and intuitive: Simply select the desired musical characteristics or instrument type, e.g. "analog" and "bass", or use the full text search, and start playing.

For those who don't know, KoreSounds are an advanced sound preset technology developed by Native Instruments. The KoreSound format is what allows KORE PLAYER patches to use multiple synthesis methods and sampling, and to be saved with metadata and controller settings.

Tweak - Sound Controls and Morph Pad:
KORE PLAYER takes the science out of editing and tweaking sounds. One easy-to-understand and unified interface for the six integrated sound engines gives you intuitive access to all important sound parameters via eight knobs and eight buttons - all of which can be automated and recalled direct from your host sequencer.

What's more, every KoreSound sports up to eight sound variations and allows smooth morphing between these individual settings to create lively and dynamic sounds in seconds!

Expand - Download additional KORE SOUNDPACKS:
KORE PLAYER is the advanced sound module that grows with your needs: Choose an additional KORE SOUNDPACK, download it within seconds, and start making music right away with some of the finest sounds Native Instruments has ever made. And the range is growing every month!

Technical specifications

Available sounds for the Kore Free Player:
- KORE SOUNDPACK COMPILATION VOL.1
COMPILATION VOL.1 is a free, full-featured and production-ready sound library including 100 Kore Sounds with 800 Sound Variations, taken from twelve different KORE SOUNDPACKS.
- REAKTOR SPARK
REAKTOR SPARK is based on a new and unique REAKTOR ensemble, resulting from three years of design and development work by Native Instruments' founder Stephan Schmitt.
- TRUE STRIKE TENSION
TRUE STRIKE TENSION contains 1GB of percussive sounds from around the globe, ideal for adding drama and suspense to any film score.
- MASSIVE EXPANSION VOL.2
The second volume of MASSIVE EXPANSION goes deep - providing 200 more production-ready sounds for use with KORE 2, KORE PLAYER or MASSIVE.
- REAKTOR ANIMATED CIRCUITS
This KORE SOUNDPACK contains four classic REAKTOR ensembles and one completely new and unique Spiral MIDI instrument, with 200 new presets that are perfect for deep and experimental electronic productions.
- KORE ELECTRONIC EXPERIENCE
KORE ELECTRONIC EXPERIENCE is a powerful software instrument and multi-effects unit featuring the best electronic sounds from Native Instruments, consisting of KORE PLAYER and six KORE SOUNDPACKS.
- ABSYNTH TWILIGHTS
This KORE SOUNDPACK contains 200 additional ABSYNTH presets including 1,600 sound variations, ranging from ethereal, enchanting pads to dark and foreboding soundscapes.
- URBAN ARSENAL
This KORE SOUNDPACK is a complete hip-hop production toolkit, with a wide selection of production-ready sounds, groove construction kits and instruments for modern urban music.
- FM8 TRANSIENT ATTACKS
This KORE SOUNDPACK contains 200 new, cutting-edge FM8 sounds for modern electronic music production, ranging from dirty electro basses to otherworldly FM grime at the touch of the Morph pad.
- DEEP TRANSFORMATIONS
KORE SOUNDPACK which turns KORE 2 and KORE PLAYER into an inspiring and unconventional multi-effects unit, unlike anything you’ve ever heard.
- KONTAKT RETRO MACHINES
KORE SOUNDPACK providing the unique vintage sounds of the most legendary analog, digital and FM synthesizers and drum machines of the 70's and 80's.
- POP DRUMS
KORE SOUNDPACK featuring two full acoustic drum kits, sampled at the highest studio-quality. This pack can also be used with the BATTERY 3 and KONTAKT 3 full versions.
- Best of ABSYNTH
KORE SOUNDPACK featuring 200 of the most stunning sounds from all versions of ABSYNTH, including strikingly beautiful pads, soundscapes, and keyboard sounds.
- KONTAKT SAX & BRASS
This KORE SOUNDPACK features all the saxophones, trumpets and trombones from the KONTAKT 3 library (recorded by Chris Hein).
- MASSIVE EXPANSION VOL. 1
KORE SOUNDPACK providing 200 brand-new MASSIVE sounds, not contained in the MASSIVE library and including 1600 sound variations.
- Best of REAKTOR Vol. 1
KORE SOUNDPACK featuring 200 legendary REAKTOR sounds with up to 8 variations per sound, and vastly simplified control via KORE 2.
- Best of MASSIVE
KORE SOUNDPACK featuring 200 of the greatest MASSIVE synth sounds, perfectly primed for KORE 2, and featuring up to 8 variations per sound.
- '57 DRAWBAR ORGAN
KORE SOUNDPACK featuring the legendary 1957 Hammond™ C3 drawbar organ instrument, meticulously sampled and offering the complete range of drawbars.
- SYNTHETIC DRUMS RELOADED
KORE SOUNDPACK featuring 10 incredible SYNTHETIC DRUM kits, with 8 distinct variations per kit.