New and improved features:

Significant Time Machine Pro improvements- wider ranges for speed and tune; new 'keep formants' mode when 'HQ' is activated
Improved file import
Easier and faster activation for KONTAKT Instruments
Dynamically resizable 'post-amp' section in Group Effect Chain
Invert and Channel Swap functionality in Group amplifier section
Other small fixes and improvements

New and improved features:
Mac OS X Lion compatibility

Fixes:
Various crashes fixed
Activation problems with certain Kontakt libraries fixed
Audio issues at zero volume setting in Instrument Bus system fixed
Modulation behaviour of Solid G-EQ fixed
Pitch knob scaling for Time Machine Pro fixed
Library sorting issues fixed
Tempo issues with certain REX2 files fixed
Audio issues when setting send levels via KSP fixed
Delay output issues with instrument loaded into bank fixed
Other minor fixes

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NEW PRO EFFECTS

SOLID G-EQ*
An authentic re-interpretation of a classic studio effect— a uniquely clean and musical 4-band EQ switchable to shelf on the low and high bands, plus two full parametric mid-bands.

SOLID BUS COMP*
Also available as a fully-fledged product in its own right, this virtual reproduction of a legendary compressor adds presence and drive without blurring the detail. Though traditionally used to "glue a mix together", it's not just for bus compression!

TRANSIENT MASTER*
Another premium-grade effect, also available separately — TRANSIENT MASTER is an incredibly musical and versatile tool for re-shaping any kind of percussive sound. Make a sound hit harder, or shorten the resonance tail of a sound that rings too long. Bring instruments to the front of the mix or smooth out spikiness.

TAPE SATURATOR
By simulating the natural, harmonic compression of analog tape, the TAPE SATURATOR adds a pleasing warmth to your sound. And pushed a little harder, it delivers a smooth, organic overdrive.

* These pro-league effects are also available as fully fledged individual products - but you have them already included here in KONTAKT 5.


37 NEW FILTERS

KONTAKT 5 enhances your creative sound design palette with 37 new, high-quality filters, developed by the creative mastermind behind MASSIVE. The range covers the whole spectrum from classic state variable low-pass filters to avant-garde formant filters, and nine of the new additions employ groundbreaking adaptive resonance technology. These 'AR' filters manage resonance peaks automatically — like an intelligent limiter inside the instrument — to avoid sudden harshness, unpleasant volume bursts, and unwanted distortion.

VINTAGE SAMPLING MODES

KONTAKT 5 offers vintage sample modes, straight from the MPC school of beatmaking. These re-create the unique sound and feel of the MPC60 and the SP1200, and are authentic enough to bring a nostalgic tear to the eyes of veteran beatheads everywhere. The algorithms used come from MASCHINE.

ADVANCED TIME-STRETCHING

An important addition in KONTAKT 5 is the new Time Machine Pro algorithm, providing super-high-quality time-stretching — particularly suited to melodic and tonal material. Use Time Machine Pro for complete audio fidelity and imperceptible tempo-changes with all harmonic content intact.

FEATURES FOR BUILDERS

16 CHANNEL BUS SYSTEM
The new 16- bus system introduces comprehensive routing options with integrated insert and send effects. This is a powerful tool for creating detailed effects chains within an instrument. For example, when building a drum kit, you might want to use completely different effects on the kick, toms and snare, while still sending the whole kit to a stereo master channel. Now you can.

MIDI FILE SUPPORT
KONTAKT 5 provides a new feature in the Kontakt Script Processor: the MIDI file player. Useful for creating instruments that can play patterns, loops and grooves as opposed to single notes. As used in STUDIO DRUMMER's groove library, which provides over 3,500 exclusive beats and fills as production-ready MIDI patterns.


RETRO MACHINES MK2 INCLUDED

Customers who buy KONTAKT 5, or update / cross-grade to KONTAKT 5, are eligible for a free copy of RETRO MACHINES MK 2. You'll receive this collection of 16 definitive analog synthesizers and keyboards once you have registered KONTAKT 5 - we'll send you a download link for your free copy.

* Correction d'un problème avec la banque Vintage Organs
* Correction d'un crash lors de l'importation des groupes
* Correction de problèmes avec la compensation de latence pour la rréverb à convolution
* Correction d'un problème avec le paramètre Loop End lors de l'utilisation de Timemachine
* Correction de bruit parasite lors de l'utilisation du contrôle CC7 dans certaines circonstances

New and improved features:
* New binary file format for increased saving/loading performance
* New zero-latency convolution engine with optimized performance
* Revised master output section with presets and advanced macro functions
* Additional import formats
(Akai MPC 5000, Alesis Fusion, Drumagog, Korg Triton, Roland Fantom, Yamaha Motif)
* Numerical parameter value input via keyboard
* VST plugin operation under Mac OS X 64bit
* Rex import under Mac OS X 64bit
* Startup and shutdown time in plugin mode improved


Fixes:
* Performance issues with mono samples in HQI interpolation mode fixed

* Mac OS X: Correction de crash lors de l'utilisation de la fonction Mémory Server en mode manuel depuis Apple Logic 9.1.2
* Correction problème de synchronisation des fade out dans les scripts (KSP°
* Correction de problèmes avec l'exportation MIDI depuis un séquenceur-hôte donc en mode Plug-in .

* Note-on click during filter cutoff modulation fixed
* Automation ID issue with instrument prev/next button fixed
* 'Restore loops from samples' functionality fixed

Nouveautés de cette version:
* Le fichier zip de cette update contient l'installeur d'une update pour la banque d'usine.
* Nouvelle fonctionnalité: Contexte de chargement
* Mac OS X: support du 64bit pour le format AudioUnit et la versio, stand-alone .
* Nouvelle commande 'Lock' pour Quick-Load Browser
(chargement rapide)
* Améliorations Database : Interface plus sensible quand on travaille avec la base de données
* Nouvelles options dans le cas de Samples Missing : 'Allow alternative file types' and 'Keep search mode and selected folders pour la session en cours'
* Collect Samples / Batch Compress: new mode 'Mirror source folder structure in the destination folder'
* Nouveau menu d'aide pour toutes les versions en mode plug-in .

Problèmes résolus:
* Issues when playing back certain Libraries in Sonar and other hosts with 48 kHz or higher
* Fixed crackles on machines without SSE2 when playing back Libraries in .ncw format
* problème résolus lors de l'importde fichiers EXS sauvegardés sous Logic 9.x
* Mac OS X: fixed occasional hanging MemoryServers
* divers problème indefinis de plantage par update de la gestion de la Convolution .

- Beatmachine now follows master tempo without having to retrigger loop; speed knob works correctly
- Fixed incorrect displayed values of performance view GUI elements after recall in some cases
- Fixed some rare crashes

Fixes:
* Crashes on session recall with multiple instances on Mac fixed
* Activation issues with Kontakt libraries on Windows Vista fixed
* Improved key focus as plugin

- New Authentic Expression Technology (AET)
The new Authentic Expression Technology sees KONTAKT 4 radically redefining the authentic reproduction of acoustic instruments with all their dynamics and articulations, while adding completely new options for creative sound design. In addition to the traditional way of sampling different volume levels of an instrument statically, AET is able to capture specific spectral characteristics of samples and gradually apply them to another samples in real-time, allowing you to seamlessly "morph" between different instruments' characteristics. This breakthrough allows for a new level in expression and realism when playing a sampled instrument.
AET is especially powerful applied to solo instruments with sustained sounds - such as strings, brass, woodwinds, and choir: You can hold down a key and then seamlessly fade with the Mod Wheel between different articulations (e.g. trumpet playing with and without mute) or volume/dynamic levels with different harmonics.
It's often possible to merge the acoustic characteristics of different instrument such as the piano and celesta in real time, opening new horizons for creative sampling and new kinds of hybrid instruments.


- Expanded sound library: + 10 GB
In addition to the six collections available in the previous version, KONTAKT 4 now includes a comprehensive Choir Collection, recorded exclusively for Native Instruments, providing a complete set of soprano, alto, tenor and bass voices in different setups.

Several instruments of the Choir Collection makes use of the new Authentic Expression Technology giving you a new level of control: the choir voices can seamlessly morph the vowels ("A-E-I-O-U") while holding a key/note, which is nearly impossible with other samplers.

In addition, the Orchestral Collection has been updated with a new Solo Strings section, taken form the legendary Vienna Symphonic Library, and a concert hall organ, while the Vintage collection gets the famed Mellotron keyboard. Plus, all the e-pianos from ELEKTRIK PIANO are included.

All in all, an extra 10 Gigabytes of new material enrich the KONTAKT library.


- Expanded Convolution Effect Library
KONTAKT 4 comes with more than 300 new and professionally recorded impulse responses from a wide rang of rooms, concert halls, churches, speakers etc, to add super-realistic reverbs to your instruments or the sonic characteristics of high-quality hardware equipment (amps, speakers, hardware reverbs etc.).

The new impluse response samples are provided by Echochamber, Studiodevices and Acousticas.


- Improved Performance Views per instrument
PERFORMANCE VIEWS provide custom control panels, that make Instrument-specific settings available without having to switch to Edit mode. In KONTAKT 4, a much larger control panel is available so each instrument has more important parameters accessible, as well as giving each instrument a distinctive feel through the easy-on-the-eye graphics.


- Advanced Script Processor
The enhanced KONTAKT Script Processor gives many more options for designing custom Performance Views and for controlling other KONTAKT areas such as the master section (when writing 'multi scripts').


- New attribute-based browser and pre-tagged library
It's never been easier to find the right sound or instrument. With the attribute-based browser you can search via keywords or browse by instrument type (bass, piano, strings).

The complete KONTAKT 4 library has been pre-tagged for your convenience. You can also create custom attributes to tag your instruments according to your own criteria.

Attribute-based browsing works for Instruments, Multis, Banks, Groups, Presets, and Samples.


- Lossless Sample Compression
New Lossless Sample Compression format 'NCW' with real-time encoding – reducing the size of samples by up to 50%. Instruments with high disk streaming load, such as Grand Pianos, benefit from the fact that less data has to be read from hard disk. Note that the complete KONTAKT library is delivered in uncompressed WAV format - the Lossless Sample Compression is just an option for your choice when you save instruments.


- Various Improvements
Last but not least, KONTAKT 4 includes all the powerful improvements from the comprehensive KONTAKT 3.5 update

- Extended Memory Addressing
KONTAKT 3.5 features full support for 64-bit memory addressing in both Windows and Mac OS X. This means you can load more than 4 GB samples into RAM in both stand-alone and plug-in mode. In Windows, 64-bit operating systems and sequencers with special stand-alone and VST versions are now supported. On Mac, the newly-created Memory Server feature bypasses the OS X's 4 GB limit and can address as much RAM as you have installed - even in 32-bit hosts such as Logic or ProTools.

- Enhanced Sampling Engine
KONTAKT 3.5 features a completely re-designed sample playback engine. The Direct From Disk mode has been reworked to act dynamically, allowing the operating system to allocate memory in real time as you play and release voices. The result is a significantly smaller memory footprint which leaves more RAM for loading samples. This is especially useful with 32-bit systems where you can now load significantly more samples than was previously possible.

- Multi-processor support
KONTAKT 3.5 now provides true multi-processor / multi-core support. You can now switch multi-processor support on and off and set the number of processors / cores you want to use for KONTAKT. Up to 16 cores are now supported.

- Direct MIDI Learn
KONTAKT 3.5 now features MIDI Learn function for all sliders and knobs including Performance Views. Assigning MIDI controllers to KONTAKT sliders and knobs is quick and convenient with multiple assignments also possible.

- Enhanced Library Management
KONTAKT 3.5 integrates a visually enhanced library tab that now makes browsing and loading samples and libraries quicker and easier.

- Various Improvements
Further improvements in KONTAKT 3.5 include a bypass button for effect slots, localized info pane in six languages, improved automapping, Pro Tools compatibility under Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, aftertouch interpretation added to KSP, a Play cursor for Beat Machine mode in Wave Editor and enhanced REX file support.

New and improved features:
Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" compatibility

Fixes:
RTAS multi outputs fixed
"Crash on startup" issues fixed

Improvements:
New CPU Profiling mode for analyzing CPU usage of an instrument
Performance improvements for Edit mode
Performance improvements for distortion, saturation and synth filters
Faster database search
Additional patches
New Kontakt 3 Library Manual
Kontakt Script Language Manual now includes 2.1 appendix
Localized versions of Kontakt 3 Manual and Setup Guide

Fixes:
Various cosmetic improvements
Crash with Cubase 4 and Spectrasonics fixed
Various library fixes
Various bug fixes

New Library with 33 GB and 1000 instrument presets
Interface improvements and simplifications
Expanded Multi Function Browser and KONTAKT navigator
New Effects: skreamer, rotator, twang amplifier emulation, eleven cabinet emulations
New Wave Editor with sample editor and zone envelopes
Expanded Mapping editor
Expanded modulation systems
Other extras (new keyboard shortcuts...)

Bug fixes:
LOAD: Loading time has been improved when pre-listening KSDs with the same samples in Kore
IMPORT: Countless import bug fixes with emphasis on EXS, Gigastudio, Reason, Akai, and Emu.
BROWSER: When merging multis, none of the instrument insert effects are loaded
CRASH: K2 crashes Logic: loading old song with Player content
EXPORT: Samples corrupts when saving / overwriting
GROUPING: if two groups share the same keyswitch, only one of them gets activated
HOST: Saving K2 preset with Player content crashes Logic
MODULATION: flex envelope causing envelope drop-out
PERFORMANCE: loading Player content consumes much memory
RACK: CC automation on AUX sends is not recalled correctly
SCRIPT: Crash on reload instrument with too large a script
SCRIPT: Kontakt 2 crashes with more than one performance view
SCRIPT: Kontakt crashes when Script is edited
SCRIPT: make_perfview command causes crash on Mac/PC
SCRIPT: NKI script causes wrong characters in knob values control
SLICING: Beat Machine Stutters During Playback

- Changement de format : les sauvegardes ne sont plus compatibles avec les versions précédentes.
- Compatibilité de la licence du serveur
- Automation du bouton Script
- Nouvelle option de chargement /importation
- Nouveaux formats d'importation : ASR-X et EmaxII
- Réparation de différents bug.

- Universal Binary
- meilleure gestion des boucles slicées avec glisser-déposer, aperçu synchronisé, et plus
- fonction Import lit les cellules/kits Battery 3, et aussi DR-008, Pulsar STS et RGC SFZ
- nouvelles fonctions de modulation, de tuning et d'enveloppe
- moteur KSP étendu avec 5 nouvelles commandes
...

- possibilité de changer l'ordre des instruments dans le rack
- import multisample vers un instrument
- nouvelle option Send MIDI to Outside World
- nouvelles banques piano
- KSP: fonction Change_vol
- KSP: affichage des valeurs et unités
- correction de bugs