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Native Instruments Announces KOMPLETE 7 ELEMENTS

Berlin, July 28th, 2010 - Native Instruments today announced KOMPLETE 7 ELEMENTS, a new software bundle that provides musicians and producers with an especially affordable arsenal of professional instruments and effects. Based on the acclaimed technology of KONTAKT, KORE, REAKTOR and GUITAR RIG, the bundle includes over 2,000 production-ready sounds and 12 GByte of studio-grade sample material, covering a wide range of sound aesthetics and musical styles.

Together with the introduction of KOMPLETE 7 ELEMENTS, the popular free KONTAKT 4 PLAYER and KORE 2 PLAYER are now complemented with player versions of GUITAR RIG 4 and REAKTOR 5. KOMPLETE 7 ELEMENTS combines the vast synthesis, sampling and effects processing capabilities of these four player versions with a wealth of inspirational sound material that is derived from the full product versions contained in the professional KOMPLETE bundle.

Native Instruments Announces KOMPLETE 7

Berlin, July 28th, 2010 - Native Instruments today announced KOMPLETE 7, a significantly expanded version of its studio-standard software bundle. The next generation of KOMPLETE now combines 24 instruments and effects – including five entirely new products – with over 10,000 sounds and 90 GByte of samples, resulting in a comprehensive suite with unparalleled versatility for music production and performance.

KOMPLETE 7 includes the latest versions of Native Instruments' acclaimed full-featured instruments and effects, ranging from ABSYNTH 5, BATTERY 3.1, FM8, GUITAR RIG 4.1, KONTAKT 4.1 and MASSIVE to the upcoming REAKTOR 5.5. As the next generation of the legendary modular synthesis studio, the new REAKTOR version adds powerful modal and additive synthesis, a revised user interface, the unique "Lazerbass" synthesizer and many enhancements for both instrument builders and musicians.

New Orchestral Sounds For The Alesis Fusion!

The new „Fusion MyOrchestra 2.0 by kpr is available now!

It provides additional samples plus a new perfectly organized Program Presets bank with advanced Controller assignment for a great orchestral performance.

Please visit our new Fusion main page www.backintimerecords.de/bitr022.htm and listen to the several MyOrchestra 2.0 audio tracks to get your own impression.

Although there is a lot of more content now the new MyOrchestra 2.0 price remains: Euro 129.00. And if you want to save money: Be quick and place your order via mail until July 5 and you will pay the reduced price of only Euro 99.00, that saves you Euro 30.00!

The MyOrchestra 2.0 update is free of charge for all those who already purchased the previous MyOrchestra.

Also our new hybrid-system is here: Double your sound potential! Find out all details on the product page http://www.backintimerecords.de/bitr044.htm

Native Instruments Launches the - Kickstart Your Summer - Special

Native Instruments has launched the "Kickstart Your Summer" special, which offers a 50% discount on all software updates and upgrades across the NI product range in June.

For producer products, the special offer includes the updated versions of the Komplete 6 bundle, the Kore 2 software, and those of Absynth 5, Battery 3, FM8, Guitar Rig 4, Kontakt 4, and Reaktor 5, including the Kontakt 4 crossgrade for owners of any Kontakt Player-based third-party software instruments.

For DJ products, the special offer applies to all update and upgrade versions of Traktor Pro, Traktor Duo, and Traktor Scratch Pro, including the "Traktor Scratch Certified" upgrade for selected DJ mixers.

The "Kickstart Your Summer" special offers are available exclusively in the NI Online Shop for the entire month of June.

Additional information on "Kickstart Your Summer" is available here.

MOTIF XS 'Hands On' Training Dates Announced!

MOTIF XS training programme & 'meet the pro's' sessions!

Do you own a MOTIF XS? Would you like to know how to get the most out of your instrument? Yamaha UK Music Production have announced dates for their next two day 'hands on' training workshop for the acclaimed MOTIF XS music production synthesizers.

The workshop promises to be an invaluable and special event for MOTIF XS owners of all levels keen to learn more about their instrument from Yamaha's expert product specialists and demonstrators. The event will also provide rare opportunities for owners to meet professional artists that have chosen to use MOTIF XS within their studio and live set-ups.

See HERE for more details

Native Instruments Introduces SESSION STRINGS

Berlin, June 14th, 2010 - Native Instruments today introduced SESSION STRINGS, a versatile virtual string ensemble for KONTAKT 4 and the free KONTAKT PLAYER. Brought to life through the advanced functionality of the KONTAKT platform, SESSION STRINGS provides charismatic, highly expressive acoustic string sounds for pop, soul, R&B, disco, house and
other contemporary music styles.

SESSION STRINGS recreates a string ensemble comprising four violins, three violas, two celli and two double basses, captured and produced in one of Germany's most renowned recording studios by sampling expert Thomas Koritke's new sound design house e-instruments. All recordings were taken from exclusive instruments from the 18th and 19th century, played by top musicians from some of the finest European orchestras, resulting in outstanding tone and articulations on the highest level of musical virtuosity.

Native Instruments Launches the

Berlin, June 1st, 2010 � Native Instruments today launched the "Kickstart Your Summer" special, which offers a 50% discount on all software updates and upgrades across the NI product range in June.

For producer products, the special offer includes the update versions of the KOMPLETE 6 bundle, the KORE 2 software and those of ABSYNTH 5, BATTERY 3, FM8, GUITAR RIG 4, KONTAKT 4 and REAKTOR 5, including the KONTAKT 4 crossgrade for owners of any KONTAKT PLAYER-based third-party software instrument.

Sinevibes previews new Beats and Motions expansions for Fantom-G

Good news come for those who have been waiting for some cool new sounds for their Fantom-G's: two new Sinevibes expansions are on the way. To be called Beats and Motions, they will feature 200 rhythm and bassline loops, targeted at today's most energetic styles, from urban and club to electro and breaks. Loops can be automatically synchronized to Fantom-G's sequencer and give you instant inspiration and powerful beat-and-bass foundations for dozens of new tracks.

In addition, you can chop and rearrange them to your will and process with Fantom-G's awesome motion effects. Beats and Motions expansions will be released in June for $39 each, but you can pre-order them both for the price of one (the offer will expire after the official release). Pre-order details and audio previews are available at the Sinevibes website.

Cash Back On New Roland Products

JUNO-G $100 Cash Back

Purchase a JUNO-G between May 1, 2010 and July 31, 2010 and get $100.00 Cash Back.

JUNO-STAGE $200 Cash Back

Purchase a JUNO-STAGE between May 1, 2010 and July 31, 2010 and get $200.00 Cash Back.

TD-4SX $100 Cash Back

Purchase a TD-4SX V-Compact® V-Drums kit between May 1, 2010 and July 31, 2010 and get $100.00 Cash Back.

Plus lots of free patches for the Fantom G and other instruments!

Native Instruments Introduces DEEP FREQ

Berlin, May 19th, 2010 - Native Instruments today introduced DEEP FREQ, a powerful effects processing suite for use with KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER. Complementing the acclaimed DEEP RECONSTRUCTIONS and DEEP TRANSFORMATIONS packages, DEEP FREQ focuses on intense and intricate frequency manipulation to transform audio material in innovative and inspiring ways.

Created by expert sound designer and producer Denis Gökdag, DEEP FREQ provides 150 sophisticated multi-effect combinations based on the powerful sound processing engines of ABSYNTH, GUITAR RIG and REAKTOR integrated in KORE. Through complex combinations of filters, resonators, frequency shifting, resynthesis, granular synthesis and other advanced
algorithms, DEEP FREQ can fundamentally alter and reshape the tonality of beats, melody lines, vocals and any other audio material with spectacular and unconventional results.