Battery 3 by Native Instruments (Percussion & Drums Software)

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2008/01/05 04:42:41 (permalink)

Battery 3 by Native Instruments (Percussion & Drums Software)

I researched Battery 3 Sampler by Native Instruments. Does anyone use it?

How does the software measure up? Are there any serious bugs or compatability issues when using it with SONAR LE?

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    altima_boy_2001
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    RE: Battery 3 by Native Instruments (Percussion & Drums Software) 2008/01/05 17:39:31 (permalink)
    There are many people that use Battery 3 with Sonar Studio/Producer, just check the forum. I don't know about anything about Sonar LE though. I like Battery 3 and use it a lot, and have also made all the Sonar drum maps available for download for the factory Battery 3 kits to help simplify integration and programming drum parts.
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    RE: Battery 3 by Native Instruments (Percussion & Drums Software) 2008/01/05 18:52:45 (permalink)
    It's great. I think it's priced really competitively now. It should work fine in Sonar LE. Try DXi version first, since that's native to Sonar.

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    RE: To altima_boy, your input on B3 2008/01/07 02:06:19 (permalink)
    very cool!! Thanks for your input altima_boy

    If I buy it and need help, can you provide me some assistance in navigating thru the software? This will be my first software sampler. In fact I never used any kind of sampler.

    NI has a very poor forum network and customer service is not all that either. This is what I have seen from messages posted on their forum and I can't even post anything any more. It's always "locked" when I log in.
    post edited by Taino_NY - 2008/01/07 02:24:49
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    Taino_NY
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    RE:To Nick, DXi apps on Battery 3 2008/01/07 02:16:26 (permalink)
    Do you mean, follwow the installation prompts that apply to DXi formats when I initially install the program for the first time?
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    RE: To altima_boy, your input on B3 2008/01/07 02:19:55 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: Taino_NY


    NI has a very poor forum network and customer service is not all that either.

    ?

    The forum isn't the official support channel; it's a user forum. Customer service can be slow at times, but you've also got to remember there's maybe ten people handling support for the company. This may sound like a lot, but when you factor in thousands of users, each with their own blend of hardware and software, it gets "interesting" to put it mildly.

    This is what I have seen from messages posted on their forum and I can't even post anything any more. It's always "locked" when I log in.

    What's always locked?

    Your NI forum moderator,
    ew
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    Taino_NY
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    RE: To EW (tech suppor/forum) 2008/01/07 02:36:25 (permalink)
    When ever I want to put a message for a post I don't seem to have access. Maybe I'm not navigating properly but I don't have a problem posting in a Cakewalk forum (as you can see).

    In regards to NI support, you may be right. Cakewalk probably has a bigger staff because I get timely replies from their e-mails and I only had to call them once. And like you say, with only 10 people in an NI room for support, I guess it can get difficult.
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    RE: Battery 3 by Native Instruments (Percussion & Drums Software) 2008/01/07 18:53:26 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: Nick P
    Try DXi version first, since that's native to Sonar.

    You can choose to install both the VSTi and the DXi version. Sonar will then allow you to load either one. I personally haven't noticed a difference between either one when using Sonar 6 PE and 7 PE, but both do VSTi natively now instead of using a separate VST adapter.

    The link to Sonar drum maps for Battery 3 can be found in this thread: http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=959771
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    RE: Battery 3 by Native Instruments (Percussion & Drums Software) 2008/01/08 04:54:43 (permalink)
    You could probably get more support for Battery 3 here on the Cakewalk forums, since there are so many members that own and use it.

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    RE: To Altima_Boy (DXi format) 2008/01/10 04:17:48 (permalink)
    Thanks for the input. I have an older version of SONAR LE (Year 2004) so I will try the DXi format first.

    I wonder how much CPU resources it sucks up. I got a processor that's almost 2GHz and I have 1GB of System Ram (maxed out). I don't plan to use any other soft synths on this computer: just the Dream Staion keyboard instant in a single stereo track plus the bundle FX plugins that came with SONAR in 24 Bit mode. What do you think? Will B3 work OK under my environment? If I buy another plugin it would be for graphic equalization. Hopefully the EQ will not use up a lot of resources.

    My music is mostly real audio plus the mentioned plugins that came with SONAR.
    post edited by Taino_NY - 2008/01/10 04:36:59
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    RE: To Nick P (Battery 3 Support via Cakewalk) 2008/01/10 04:22:22 (permalink)
    Thanks man,

    I will be sure to ask you stuff (if that's ok with you). I got a 2GHz processor and 1GB of RAM. Can the computer handle B3? I only use SONAR Plugins and one Dreamstation instant in a stereo track all in 24Bit mode. The rest is mostly real audio (in 24Bit mode).

    I may get an EQ plugin package to have more realtime control over my mixes.
    post edited by Taino_NY - 2008/01/10 04:38:05
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    RE: To Nick P (Battery 3 Support via Cakewalk) 2008/01/10 10:20:56 (permalink)
    What kind of "2 GHz Processor?"

    In general, I'd think your system should do fine. B3's pretty easy on the CPU. When I first purchased B3, I had a souped-up Celeron 1.7GHz machine with 1.5GB of RAM and didn't have any major trouble. Since I had a smaller processor, I had to freeze tracks more often to keep things stable, but other than that, it was fine.

    Cheers,

    Russ




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    Taino_NY
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    RE: To Russel (CPU info) 2008/01/11 01:20:14 (permalink)
    My Compact computer uses an AMD processor. It supposed to be clocked at around 2GHz. That's what my system tells me. It should work ok, correct?

    If I don't get B3, I may look into fxpansion,BfD2 but I have to consider if my system can handle it. Toontracks, EZdrummer is another alternative. Right now, B3 is my 1st consideration.
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    Battery 3 by Native Instruments (Percussion & Drums Software) 2008/01/11 10:30:47 (permalink)
    Sounds like you're in the range that will be workable. I'd say go ahead and download the demo from NI and see how it goes. They put some preview drum kits that will give you an idea of what the package can do, and will definitely let you know how well your system responds to it.

    Also, I'm assuming you're using Windows XP, take a look at musicxp.com where you can find some very helpful information on tuning your system's performance for music creation.

    HTH

    Russ




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