Kore 2: Functionality and Creativity Down to the Core. Again.

It hasn't been that long since the initial release of a Kore controller but it seems like the guys at Native Instruments aren't wasting time at all... and have presented (and made ready for shipping) the second version of this neat and almost revolutionary software/controller/instrument. For those who have no idea so far about what Kore is, I'll just add that we're speaking about a control interface that can integrate and trigger a lot of events and interact with multiple processing engines, allowing you to produce all sorts of tracks and sounds.

The Kore 2 retains the full analog feel of the Kore 1, remaining thus in the area of high-tech, ultra-advanced digital gear that allows the user to interact with it as if everything was indeed "hardware only".

The Kore 2 controller and software is especially modeled to respond to precise needs and it comes with extensive sound libraries that are simply filled with production-ready samples created with the integrated engines of Reaktor, Massive, Absynth, FM8, Kontakt and Guitar Rig. Each of these sounds can be easily morphed using the 8 control knobs available on the Kore 2, corresponding to the similar controls in the software and thus giving you perfect visual integration of hardware and on-screen image.

Kore 2 is infinitely expandable: you can just keep on adding new sounds and instruments using Koresound packs, Komplete 5 or any other Audio Unit or VST plug-ins of your choice. The intuitive Sound Matrix allows the user to fully benefit from arpeggiators, sequencers, studio-grade effects, MIDI files and have everything pre-mapped for instant tweaking. Check out these video files on the Kore 2!

The Kore 2 sells for $559 but an extensive update program is on for the Kore 1 owners, as following:

KORE 2 Software Update: For KORE 1 users who do not own KOMPLETE 2, 3, 4 or 5: ?99 / $119

KORE 2 Software Update Special Offer: For KORE 1 users who own KOMPLETE 2, 3, 4 or 5: ?49 / $59 Limited time offer: Valid until December 31st, 2007

Kore 2 Hardware Update: For users of the KORE 2 software: ?299 / $339 Only includes the KORE 2 controller - no software! Note that KORE 2 can also be controlled using the KORE 1 controller (without limitations).

System requirements:

-Mac OSX 10.4.x / 10.5, G5 1.8 GHz or Intel? Core? Duo 1.66 GHz, 1 GB RAM -Win XP / Vista (32 Bit), Pentium / Athlon 1.4 GHz, 1 GB RAM . -Both OS need USB 2.0 ports and 5GB of free disk space.

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