At the core of Battery 2 is a high-performance sample engine designed for 32-bit internal resolution and 256 stereo voices. This massive polyphony allows for complex, multi-layered drum kits where every subtle nuance of an acoustic performance or electronic texture can be preserved without cutting off voices. Key technical features include:
Producers can explore a diverse range of 23 factory kits, including:
: Easily manage up to 128 sample layers per cell, allowing for ultra-realistic velocity switching and complex sound layering. At the core of Battery 2 is a
: Optimized versions of all original Battery 1 kits are included to ensure backward compatibility for long-time users. Universal Compatibility & Formats
: Kontakt , GigaSampler, EXS24, HALion, and AKAI S-1000/S-3000. : Optimized versions of all original Battery 1
: REX I & II, WAV, AIFF, and SoundFont2. System Requirements (Legacy)
Native Instruments ensured that Battery 2 could be integrated into any professional studio environment of its era. By supporting (and Audio Units on Mac), it functioned seamlessly within nearly every major Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). At the core of Battery 2 is a
The shift to a DVD-only release was necessitated by the sheer volume of high-quality content provided. The included library features over .
Native Instruments Battery 2: The Definitive Drum Sampler Legacy