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Version 2 of Kontakt Introduced NAMM
January 21, 2005
Kontakt 2 is the second generation of NI's flagship sampler. With a powerful new sampling engine, comprehensive surround integration, the unique Kontakt Script Processor (KSP), integrated convolution effects and unrivalled import capabilities, Kontakt 2 is more advanced than ever.
At the heart of Kontakt 2 lies a new sampling engine that offers 64-part multi-timbrality, allowing for the most complex arrangements even within a single instance of Kontakt 2. Multiprocessor support delivers up to 100% performance increase on dual processors systems, while Altivec optimization gives a further performance boost on Macintosh computers equipped with G4 and G5 processors.
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The Kontakt Script Processor (KSP) is a powerful feature that outfits Kontakt 2 with an unlimited range of sophisticated performance features. KSP is a fully programmable processing engine that transforms and generates MIDI and control events on the basis versatile yet easy-to-learn script language. A KSP module can be an arpeggiator or a step sequencer, a MIDI recorder or a chord generator, a virtual guitar or a harp simulator, or whatever the user wants it to be -- complete with definable on-screen-controls. Kontakt 2 ships with a large assortment of pre-programmed KSP modules that can be used out of the box as well as modified according to individual needs. The NI website will also host a special KSP User Library where Kontakt 2 users will be able to freely trade their custom-programmed KSP modules.
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The user interface of Kontakt 2 is also greatly enhanced, featuring a new "Multi Browser," a multi-channel-capable loop editor with improved loop slicing, an extended mapping editor with list view and sample replace function, an enhanced group editor, multi-effect-modules for easy effect combinations, and an on-screen-keyboard.
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