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Native Instruments today announced MASSIVE, a true next-generation software synthesizer. MASSIVE combines advanced Wave-Scanning synthesis with a wealth of sound-shaping and modulation options, resulting in a sound full of warmth, punch, character and definition. MASSIVE is a true multi-purpose synthesizer for studio and stage. Itr is built from the ground up on a forward-thinking synthesis engine that makes full use of today's advanced processor architectures. Intelligent oversampling with up to 192 kHz internal resolution guarantees pristine audio quality across the full spectrum. A special wavetable technology with "Phase Shaping" allows for additional "Bend" and "Formant" play modes, which provide a wide range of further tonal variations in the oscillator stage. An additional modulatio ...

Native Instruments announces KOMPLETE 4, which incorporates the latest ABSYNTH 4, BATTERY 3 and FM8 versions, which add significant creative capabilities over their predecessors and offer increased integration with Native Instruments' host system KORE and its KoreSound format. The new KOMPLETE package also includes AKOUSTIK PIANO, the grand-piano emulation. Native Instruments has refocused the content of KOMPLETE 4, which now offers 12 instruments and effects that cover the full range of applications and musical styles in modern audio production. The sampling instruments INTAKT and KOMPAKT are no longer part of KOMPLETE, and will be discontinued as individual products effectively immediately. Comparable functionality is provided by the more powerful KONTAKT 2 and BATTERY 3 samplers. Owners of the individual versions of INTAKT and KOMPAKT can make use of a special crossgrade offer for KONTAKT 2.

KOMPLETE 4 will be available in October 2006 for a suggested retail price of 1299 Euro . An update for owners of KOMPLETE 3 will be available for 299 Euro. Owners of KORE or two qualifying products will be able to purchase an upgrade to KOMPLETE 4 for 999 Euro.

Native Instruments today announced Absynth 4, the fourth generation of its semi-modular software synthesizer. The new version offers extended sound design and performance capabilities through a new customizable signal flow; additional oscillator, waveform and envelope features; and a completely revised modulation concept. Numerous usability improvements, including a new KORE-compatible sound browser, provide a more convenient creative workflow. With its refined combination of sonic flexibility and ease of use, Absynth 4 strengthens its role as the leading sound-design synthesizer for innovative timbres and complex soundscapes.

Absynth 4 will be available in October 2006 for a suggested retail price of $ 339 / 299 Euro. An update for owners of Absynth 3 will be available for $ 119 / 99 Euro.

After a long wait , TerraTec Producer's KOMPLEXER "Synthesizer of Emotions" is available now. Offering both virtual analog synthesis and wavetable synthesis, TerraTec Producer's KOMPLEXER sets new standards for VST plug-ins. Eight macro controllers are onboard to afford utmost handling ease. Version 1.01 of the Komplexer is already available at the time of release with a number of improvements. Featuring classic synth sound powered by three oscillators, two multimode filters, four ADSDSR envelopes and three LFOs, KOMPLEXER plays in the premier league of VST instruments.

Priced at 199, TerraTec Producer's KOMPLEXER is available now.

Native Instruments unveils FM8, the long-awaited successor of the popular FM7 software synthesizer. The new FM8 features an enhanced high-resolution audio engine, intelligent sound morphing, new performance features and a new KORE-compatible preset manager. Included with FM8 are over 960 ready-to-play factory presets. From clean, dynamic, percussive sounds to pads, leads, brass and piano sounds, the presets exemplify the strengths of FM synthesis. Also included are a number of effect rack, sound morphing and arpeggio presets.

FM8 will be available in October 2006 for a suggested retail price of $ 339/ 299 Euro and an update for owners of FM7 will be available for $ 119 / 99 Euro.

Native Instruments announces BATTERY 3, a significant revision of its popular drum and percussion sampler. The addition of time-stretching and advanced loop capabilities, innovative "play parameters", a powerful master effects section and an integrated wave editor all serve to strengthen the role of BATTERY as the premier creative drum and percussion sampler, with an enormous library of more than 100 high-quality drum kits providing a wealth of studio-quality material for all styles and genres.

BATTERY 3 will be available in October 2006 for a suggested retail price of $ 219 / 199 Euro. An update for owners of will be available for $ 119 / 99 Euro.