Native Instruments Kore 2 Operation Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

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1. Introduction

This part of the User’s Manual gives a brief overview over KORE 2’s abilities and explains how to use this manual. Additionally, it contains notes about using the KORE 2 Controller safely and provides some general productrelated information.

1.1 Welcome to KORE 2

Thank you for buying KORE 2. On behalf of the entire NATIVE INSTRUMENTS team, we hope you are truly inspired by this product. KORE 2 has been designed in order to let you nd the sound you have in mind fast. The Browser of KORE 2 is lled with musical attributes – specify any combination, and the sounds that match the description are immediately listed. The repertoire of the KORE 2 Browser is lled with more than 500 sounds, each providing several variations which can be morphed seamlessly. They have been created for immediate use in your production: All 3.000 variations can be loaded and played instantaneously without the need for additional software, as KORE 2 is equipped with six Integrated Engines. Their individual power and sonic variety shape KORE 2 as The Super Instrument.

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Effort has been given to make all sounds of KORE 2 accessible in a simple

and unied way. While the technical details that generate a sound can

differ enormously from engine to engine, your sound control is always similar: the most important parameters for each individual sound have been manually assigned to the hardware, and you can tweak them directly and effectively. The recall and morphing of variations can also be controlled remotely with the KORE 2 Controller. Beyond these immediate usage possibilities, you can integrate any other plug-in into the KORE 2 host application. Import your favorite plug-in’s presets into KORE 2 and integrate them into your sound database, or create more personal sound processing using more than Internal Audio and MIDI Components. This manual will help you get the best out of KORE 2.

1.2 How to Use This Manual

This manual is split into three main parts: The rst part explains how to

install the KORE 2 hardware. The software installation and activation is described within the separate Setup Guide. The second part covers KORE 2 systematically and provides information about all parts of KORE 2, structured according to the software’s user interface. As each part of the

user interface is focused on a specic functionality, the manual structure

will guide you quickly and easily to the information you need. Note that the reference part is introduced by two overview sections. They explain some basic concepts of KORE 2 and show how the user interface is

Within the margin column

information is given that often goes

beyond a specic chapter’s scope or

provides additional hints.

of this manual, additional

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structured. Reading these is strongly recommended if you want to understand and use all the features KORE 2 provides. The last part of the

manual, nally, is the appendix that contains some specic information

about using KORE 2 with other products by NATIVE INSTRUMENTS. It also holds an index of important terms as well as a keyboard shortcut overview.

1.3 Safety Considerations

Please always use the KORE 2 Controller according to the following security advices.

Warning

Before using the KORE 2 hardware, please thoroughly read the

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instructions below and the Owner’s Manual. The device contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the device

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or attempt to disassemble or modify any internal hardware. If it appears to malfunction, immediately stop using it and have it inspected by

qualied service personnel.

Do not expose the unit to rain, and do not use it near water or in damp

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or wet conditions. Also, make sure that no glasses or bottles containing liquids which might spill are placed on the hardware. Do not allow any objects or liquids of any kind to penetrate the unit. The KORE 2 Controller is USB bus-powered. Operation can only be

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guaranteed as a single device with a USB2 controller or with a selfpowered USB2 hub.

Those who don’t like read-

after mastering a few basics, KORE

2 is unusually easy to learn. This is

supported by the Info Pane of the

KORE 2 sof twa re: Each time you

move your mouse over an element

of KORE 2, the Info Pane explains

the control’s usage. Note that you

can set the Info Pane’s language

within the application’s Options

dialog explained in chapter 3.3.5

below.

ing manuals will nd that

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Caution

Do not place the KORE 2 Controller in an unstable position where it

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might accidentally fall to the ground. Before moving the KORE 2 Controller, remove all connected cables.

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Never use or store the unit in places that are subject to extreme

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temperatures (e.g., direct sunlight in a closed vehicle, near to a heating or heat-generating equipment), or high levels of vibration. Do not use excessive force on the buttons, knobs, switches, or

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connectors. When cleaning the KORE 2 Controller, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not

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use paint thinner, solvents, cleaning uids, or chemically-impregnated

wiping cloths.

1.4 Notes

Disclaimer: Native Instruments GmbH cannot be held responsible for

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damage or data-loss caused by improper use or modication to the

KORE 2 Controller or the KORE 2 software.

Specications subject to change: The information contained in this

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manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Native

Instruments reserves the right to make changes to the specications

of software and hardware at any time without notice or obligation to update existing units.

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Name Plate Location: The name plate is located on the bottom of

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the product. It lists the product’s model name and other technical information. The serial number is also located on the bottom of the unit. Disposal Notice: Should this product become damaged beyond

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repair, or for some other reason come to the end of its life, please observe all regulations of your country that relate to the disposal of electronic products. Copyright: © Native Instruments GmbH 2007. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part, summarized, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language, in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Native Instruments GmbH. All product and company name s are trademarks or registered

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trademarks of their respective owners.

1.5 Software Installation

For details about the KORE 2 Controller driver installation, refer to Chapter 2.2 of this manual. More information about the KORE 2 software installation is available from the NATIVE INSTRUMENTS Setup Guide included with this package.

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2. Hardware Setup

Thanks to the seamless integration of KORE 2’s software and hardware components, your software becomes a tangible instrument that is highly intuitive and uniform in its operation.

The KORE 2 Controller is a tactile interface to the world of KoreSounds.

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By implementing the Control Page concept explained in chapter 3.1.4,

it unies the interface of all different instrument and effect plug-ins

within KORE 2. The KORE 2 Controller can also access all types of S

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and can act as a powerful hardware interface to KORE 2’s Sound Database.

If you own a KORE 1 Controller, please note that it is fully compatible with KORE 2. Read more on this in chapter 3.9.

ound VariationS

When you install KORE 2

make sure that you also choose to

install the KORE 2 Controller driver.

Refer to chapter 2.2 for more infor-

mation.

for the rst time, please

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2.1 The hardware elements of your KORE 2 Controller

2.1.1 Rear Panel

(1, 2) Footswitch ports

These two ports can be used to attach any type of foot controller. The inputs only work with on/off signals. The footswitches can be assigned to uSer Page buttons. Read more on using footswitches in chapter 2.3.3.

(3, 4) Pedal inputs

Various pedals (expression, sustain, volume, etc.) can be attached here. The pedal input receives continuous signals. It can be assigned to u Page Knobs. Read more on using pedals in chapter 2.3.3.

(5) USB 2 port

Be aware that at least the USB 2 connection has to be established to make the KORE 2 Controller work; all other connections described here are optional. It provides the unit’s functionality as a Controller and supplies electrical power to the hardware.

Ser

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(6, 7) MIDI Input /Output

The KORE 2 Controller is also a MIDI interface. Use the IN port to attach a master keyboard and the OUT to drive an external device such as a drum machine or sampler. Please note that, at the time of writing, the KORE 2 Controller's knobs, buttons, and transport do not send MIDI information.

(8) Kensington Lock socket

Use this to attach a Kensing ton-style lock to prevent your KORE 2 Controller from being stolen. This kind of lock can be found at dealers for notebook accessories.

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2.1.2 Top Panel

1-8: Controller Knobs

These are digital endless encoders with a far higher resolution than would be possible with the MIDI standard. They control the target parameters incrementally, leading to a very smooth control of values on the software side. You can also use the Control Knobs to morph between S

ound VariationS

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The Control Knobs are touch-sensitive, i.e., if the knob is touched (without altering its value) the KORE 2 Controller reacts and displays the controller’s name and its current value in the hardware display (32). This is also very convenient for assigning parameters. Each Control Knob is surrounded by a Selection Ring that displays a dimmed red light if there is an assignment (i.e., functionality) present. It blinks when the controller is becoming assigned, and it is bright red when the knob is touched on the hardware or clicked in the software.

9-16: Controller Buttons 1-8

The buttons contain a light indicating their on/off state. On the software level (see the section about Control Pages) the buttons can be used in gate or toggle mode. They can also be used to recall a Sound Variation’s settings.

17: Stop

Equivalent to the tranSPort area’s StoP button.

18: Start

Equivalent to the tranSPort area’s Start button.

19: Record

Unused in this version of the KORE 2 software.

20: Pre-Listen

Activates Pre-liSten mode for quickly testing KoreSounds.

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21: Control

This button provides access to the Co ntro l PageS of the component currently in focus.

22: F2

Jump to the BrowSer and the hardware options with this button.

23: Sound

Switches into S

ound Mode

for navigating the S

ound Matrix

. S

ound Mode

also

allows to morph Sound VariationS.

24: Enter

This button conrms a selection and enters a selected Sound Matrix

level.

25: F1

This button is context sensitive and changes its function depending on the situation. Please read chapter 3.9 for details.

26: Escape

Use this button to return to the next higher level of the menu structure.

27: Scrollwheel

The wheel has the same function as the Up/Down buttons. 28-31: Up, Down, Left, Right Navigation through channels, Pages, menus and lists.

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32: Display

The Main Display shows Controller states, Pages, parameter names and values, menus, lists and folder structures.

2.2 Driver Installation

KORE 2 is a tightly integrated system of software and hardware. Before using the KORE 2 Controller, the hardware driver must be installed. If you are unsure if the driver was correctly installed during the installation procedure, you can add it manually: The driver installer is located in the KORE 2 Program Folder on your computer.

Windows: Program Files / Native Instruments / KORE 2 / Mac OS X: Applications / KORE 2 / Driver /

Driver Installation on Windows XP

Insert the KORE 2 Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive or locate

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the driver setup in the KORE 2 program folder, Program Files / Native Instruments / KORE 2 /.

Use the Windows Explorer to view the contents of the folder.

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Start the installation by double-clicking Kore 2 Driver Setup.exe

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The setup program will suggest C:\Program Files\Native Instruments\

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KORE 2\ as the path for the destination folder. You may also choose another folder if you wish. During the installation you will be asked to attach the KORE 2

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Controller. Please connect the KORE 2 Controller to a USB2 port on your computer and follow the installation dialogs until installation is

nished.

Start the driver inst all

ing the KORE 2 Controller to your

computer.

the KORE 2 Controller to function

properly. This Windows update pro-

vides support for USB 2.0.

process before connect-

For Windows XP, Service

Pack 2 is nece ssary for

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Driver Installation on Mac OS X

Insert the KORE 2 Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive or locate the

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driver setup in the KORE 2 application, folder Applications / KORE 2 / Driver. Start the driver installation package NI Hardware Driver Installer.app

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with a double-click. After clicking “Continue” you can select the installation location. The

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startup disk is chosen by default.

2.3 Connecting the Hardware

2.3.1 Connecting the hardware to a computer

Before using your KORE 2 Controller, the driver must be installed. If this has not taken place, please refer to the manual section above for instructions on manual driver installation. After star ting your computer, connect the KORE 2 C ontroller to your computer with the enclosed USB cable and launch the KORE 2 application. Whenever the KORE 2 Controller goes from a power-off to power-on state (by connecting it to a powered-up computer or starting the computer with the Controller connected), it initiates a routine that calibrates its knobs. During this process, the red Selection Ring around the knobs stays lit. Do not touch the controls, or have anything lying on top of the Controller that might affect a knob position, during calibration as the calibration will be

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inaccurate. If you accidentally move a control, disconnect the KORE 2 Controller then re-connect it to re-initiate calibration.

2.3.2 Connecting to an external MIDI device

Hardware:

To receive data from a MIDI controller such as a keyboard or a MIDI pedal board, connect the MIDI Out socket of your controller to the MIDI In socket on the KORE 2 Controller with a MIDI cable. To send MIDI data from KORE 2, connect its MIDI Out socket to the MIDI In on the device you wish to control. Make sure both connected MIDI devices are set to the same MIDI channel.

Software:

In the F

ile Menu

the NI KORE 2 MIDI device by clicking on oFF. When the device is enabled it will show on.

choose Audio and MIDI Settings. On the Midi

taB

, activate

2.3.3 Connecting a pedal or footswitch

Additional pedals (expression, volume, etc.) can also be used with the KORE 2 Controller by connecting them to the Pedal inPutS to the right of the MIDI jacks. The pedals are calibrated automatically when the KORE 2 Controller is starts up. If the pedal and/or footswitch are plugged in after KORE 2’s initial power-up, recalibrate KORE 2 as described in chapter

3.3.5.

It can h appen that the

or other artifacts. Go into the op-

tions m enu of the controlle r and

tweak the Contrast and Brightness

settings to correct this.

display is showing stripes

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Footswitches can be connected to the two inputs at the far left of the back panel. Either normally closed or normally open type footswitches can be used, but make sure they’re plugged in on power-up so that KORE 2 can detect which type you’re using. Please read chapter 3.5.3 for information about assigning footswitches and pedals to KORE 2‘s Control PageS.

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3. Reference

The reference chapters make up the bulk of this manual. Here you will nd

detailed description of all functions, commands and interface elements of KORE 2. Please make sure that you at least completely read the chapters

3.1 and 3.2 for getting an overview.

3.1 Important concepts: Understanding KORE 2

The following paragraphs provide general information about KORE 2. You will read about hosts and plug-ins, integr ated engineS and other NATIVE INSTRUMENTS products that work with KORE 2. You will also be introduced to the way KORE 2 integrates hardware and software to produce one easily usable entity, and the powerful concept of nested sounds is presented. If these terms are familiar to you, feel free to skip these passages. However, reading these chapters will help you to better your understanding of KORE 2 and its concepts.

3.1.1 The instrument KORE 2: Stand-alone, plug-in and host

KORE 2 is an instrument that can create a wide variety of sounds natively on your computer without the need for additional hardware. Just as you would switch on a hardware synthesizer you can simply launch KORE 2 on your computer and it connects directly to the computer’s hardware. This

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hardware would be your audio interface and any MIDI keyboard or controller available. This mode is called stand-alone within this manual. However, a hardware synthesizer will probably not be used alone but in combination with a mixing desk, an effect rack and some cabling. You cannot connect software with cables, so another mechanism is used to accomplish this common use case: A so-called host application loads other

applications during runtime as plug-ins. While the plug-in applications

represent the synthesizers, samplers or effect units, the host application mimics the mixing environment.

Within the host you can dene how the plug-ins are connected and there

you also handle your system’s hardware. Sometimes an application can be used as a stand-alone and as a plug-in; and some applications may be used as a plug-in and as a host. Often, stand-alone applications are hosts that use plug-ins (in both senses) – common examples are software sequencers. Those sequencers mostly do not work as plug-in versions. Vice versa, there are synthesizers and, more commonly, effects which are only available as plug-ins and cannot be used as a stand-alone without the host. KORE 2 however, can be used in all suggested ways. KORE 2 provides a stand-alone version and a plug-in version. You can use KORE 2 without any other software, as described above, but you can also use it as plug-in within another host. This ensures that you can combine it with any other sound generator you want to use. But KORE 2 is also a host by itself and can load other plug-ins. This functionality is available when KORE 2 is running as stand-alone as well as in plug-in mode; in the latter case, KORE 2 becomes a sub-host.

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We will expand on the sub-host concept in the following chapter

(introducing the idea of nesting) while chapter 3.1.3 comes back to plugin concepts.

KORE 2 as a stand-alone

As stand-alone software KORE 2 becomes your one-stop solution for live and studio work. The stand-alone version of KORE 2 adds four menus on the application level:

The File Menu provides functions to create, load, and save Performances

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and KoreSounds plus access to KORE 2’s Preferences. The edit Menu allows working on the KORE 2 mixers by offering

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functions like creating, copying and pasting channels. It also comes with a handy Undo system. On the Vie w Menu you can control the contents of the application

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window. The HelP Menu is your launchpad to the NATIVE INSTRUMENTS

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Service Center for management of your licences and to support material on the NATIVE INSTRUMENTS website.

KORE 2 as a plug-in

The plug-in version of KORE 2 is identic al with the stand-alone version, except that it’s lacking the abovementioned menus and for the fact that in a host environment the sequencer takes care of all things audio and MIDI. The commands of the stand-alone menus that are also of relevance for the plug-in can be found on the g

loBal Plug

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in Menu. In plug-in mode, KORE 2 works in any host program (e.g.,

Cubase, Logic Audio, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Sonar, Digital Performer, Tracktion, etc.). KORE 2 inserts into the program’s mixer as a virtual instrument or effect (there are different versions of the KORE 2 plug-in for these tasks). But also note that the KORE 2 plug-in is a VST/AU host in itself. This allows KORE 2 to organize, mix, and control multiple plug-ins within the host. When you have multiple KORE 2 plug-in instances running in your host software you can easily navigate them via your KORE 2 Controller (see chapter 3.9).

There are three different versions of the KORE 2 plug-in:

Kore 2 is the normal VSTi instrument

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Kore 2 FX is the effects version providing signal input

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Kore 2 2x16 provides 16 stero outputs for using KoreSounds with

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multiple outs. Please be aware that multiple outputs also lead to a higher CPU load.

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3.1.2 SingleSounds, MultiSounds, Performances and Nesting

The edit area of a Performance containing nested Sounds.

It can be a time- consuming task to nd the sound that exactly ts

into the music you are working on. Following the paradigm described above, you need to load different plug-ins into your host, and you

need to handle each of them differently in order to nd an adequate sound; tweaking the sound again requires a plug-in-specic procedure.

KORE 2 allows you to abstract from the plug-ins’ particularities. Instead, you can focus on the sound. KORE 2 provides a concise interface to handle your different plug-ins’ parameters in a standardized way (this is the KORE 2 Controller’s function), and the database contains all sounds of all plug-ins installed on your system, tagged with musical attributes for quick access. Each entry in the database is a so-called KoreSound. It holds the mentioned

ttriButeS

as well as additional information, for instance the sound’s author,

If you are familiar with

can think of a KoreSound as being

similar to a sample. The only differ-

ence is that a sample is the record-

ing of a sound, while the KoreSound

is a “reco rding ” of the str ucture

which generates a sound. This al-

lows the reproduction of the sound

at any time but it also provides ex-

tensive editing capacities impossi-

ble with samples.

sampling techniques, you

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the location on the hard disk or arbitrary comments. Technically, it tells KORE 2 which plug-in is used to generate the sound, and which settings are required within the plug-in in order to produce exactly the sound the

KoreSound was saved for. While the KoreSound takes care of the technical

details, you can concentrate on making music.

A KORE 2 SingleSound on the edit area.

A KoreSound referencing only one plug-in is called a SingleSound. MultiSounds, on the other hand, differ from SingleSounds in one important aspect: It can hold any number of plug-ins to generate a sound, connected to each other in arbitrary ways. However, as with a SingleSound, you don’t need to care about the way the plug-ins are handled. The MultiSound’s technical structure is encapsulated (of course you can edit all the details if you want).

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This is a MultiSound with its Sound Matrix expanded.

The KoreSound concept also explains why KORE 2 is a sub-host. On one hand it is used as an instrument: You can load it as a plug-in with a wide variety of sounds at hand – the KoreSound database with each entry representing one possible sound of the KORE 2 instrument. On the other hand KORE 2 provides this variety by hosting plug-ins as dened within the loaded KoreSounds. The sub-host idea is taken to the extreme by the fact that a MultiSound can hold any other KoreSound instead of a plug-in.

Referring to the compari-

and samples again, SingleSounds

can be seen as recordings of single

instruments, while MultiSounds are

recordin gs of whole band s or or-

chestr as, often including the ar-

rangement and a conductor – tech-

nically: a s tep sequencer or an ar-

peggiator.

son between KoreSounds

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The concept of KoreSounds within a KoreSound is called nesting within this manual. Nesting allows two things: On a basic level it provides the possibility to easily combine not only SingleSounds, but also MultiSounds into a new MultiSound. This bridges the gap between both types as you don’t need to care which type you are working with (unless you want to change the inner workings of a KoreSound). On an advanced level, you can create any

signal ow you can think of: Even feedback loops are possible. With the nesting concept in mind it is also obvious that the top level of

KORE 2 – the Performance, lled with KoreSounds via the BrowSer – is not very different from a MultiSound. You can, for example, save the whole Performance as MultiSound (using the F

ile Menu

) and load it as part of another Performance. The only difference between Performances and MultiSounds lies in non-structural information: A Performance saves the global clock’s BPM value, for instance, while a MultiSound adapts its speed to the global value. Again, the building blocks of KORE 2’s sound engine are (from the bottom to the top of the hierarchy):

The Single Sound

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The Multi Sound

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The Performance

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Except for the Performance, everything on this array of Sounds is interchangeable and you can recombine it via drag and drop or convert and save parts of the structure as self-contained KoreSounds.

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Another important idea to get when working with the Sound Matrix is the focus. There is always one component of the matrix currently focused. This can be a C

Hannel inSert

, a channel (click its C

Hannel Header

), the a

udio

taB, the Midi taB, and so on. The components can be focused with a singleclick of your mouse or by navigating the S

ound Matrix

with your

KORE 2 Controller (see chapter 3.9)

3.1.3 Integrated Engines and VST/AU-plug-ins

Similar to a hardware mixer, in most cases host applications don’t generate sound by themselves. This task is left to the plug-ins. The host only provides the environment for the plug-ins in terms of routing, control and hardware access. KORE 2, however, is an instrument, and therefore it features six soundgenerating integrated engineS:

ABSYNTH

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FM8

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GUITAR RIG

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KONTAKT

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MASSIVE

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REAKTOR

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These engines are derived from six products by NATIVE INSTRUMENTS and bring their full functionality except for the fact that integrated engineS don’t have a graphical user interface. The way you can interact with them is described in the following chapter.

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When installing KORE 2, its factory content automatically is installed, too. You can access it with the BrowSer. These sounds use the integrated

ngineS

, so you don’t need any other plug-in to make music with Kore

2. If you own a license for one of the in tegrated engineS and have it

installed, KORE 2 will automatically substitute the integrated engine with the full version and also integrates the additional factory content into the database. Beside the integrated engineS, VST- and AU-plug-ins of any origin can be loaded into KORE 2. However, KORE 2 cannot provide KoreSounds for them directly. There is a convenient batch process to convert all patches of a loaded plug-in into KoreSounds automatically. Each resulting KoreSound represents one of the plug-in’s sounds, and they are fully integrated into KORE 2’s database. Please note that the KoreSounds only reference the plug-ins, they don’t contain them. You can copy any KoreSound from one computer to another – this is even possible between

Mac OS X and Windows computers – but, the KoreSound won’t work unless

the same plug-in is also installed on the second machine.

KORE 2 and plug-in parameters

It is important to note, that the interaction between KORE 2 and the plugins yields different results, depending on the way the respective plug-in handles automatable parameters. KORE 2 can only use and control those parameters that are exposed by the plug-in via the VST- or AU-interface. Depending on the design of the respective plug-in, this can lead to some

confusion. With some modular virtual instruments, like KONTAKT and

REAKTOR, it is impossible to design a stable set of parameters that gets

The conversion of a plug-

KoreSounds has already taken place

fo r t h e p rodu c t s o f NAT I V E

INSTRUMENTS, and you can install

manually rened KoreSo unds for

those you own. Check your KORE 2

Inst allation DVD for a dedicated

installe r, and consult the Service

Center’s Update Manager for recent

additions.

i n ’ s pa t ch es i n t o

i n ’ s p a tc h es i n t o

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exposed to the host software. As the setup of a REAKTOR Ensemble or a KONTAKT Multi can be arbitrarily complex, the creators of the respective patches have to decide and manually program the parameter set. Please be aware of this when you create your own REAKTOR Ensembles or KONTAKT Instruments and refer to the documentation of the respective plug-in if you are unsure how to manage this. For the Native Instruments KOMPLETE 4 series of virtual instruments, the complete library of patches has been prepared for the use in KORE 2. Please refer to Appendix A for more information about the special behavior of some KOMPLETE 4 plug-ins. Appendix A is also a good read if you want to integrate your own REAKTOR Ensembles in KORE 2. It contains a dedicated section about REAKTOR in KORE 2.

KORE 2 and sample libraries

KORE 2 acts as a host for VST-/AU-plug-ins. This means it directly handles the parameters that are exposed by the various plug-ins. But plug-ins do not only consist of parameter settings, they also bring along other content, like samples. KORE 2 only loads the plug-in and the sample content is handled on the plug-in level without control by KORE 2. This leads to some pitfalls when handling sample libraries. The basic rule is that the respective

plug-in has to know where to nd its content so that it loads correctly in

KORE 2. If the plug-in alone doesn’t even know where to nd its content, it won’t know it in KORE 2, either. If you ever experience problems with samples not loading in KORE 2, be sure to rst check the settings inside of the respective plug-in and do not look for the problem in KORE 2. Some rules of thumb:

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If you want to use the factory content of a plug-in, make sure that the

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structure of the factory libraries remains unaltered.

If you move the factory library around on your le system, you have

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to set the new location inside the respective plug-in and not in KORE

2. You can add folders to a factory library, as long as the original content

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remains untouched.

Be aware of the fact that modication of non-integrated engine factory

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content will change the behavior of KoreSounds in KORE 2’s factory

library, so always save your modied patches in your own le structure

and do not overwrite the original.

3.1.4 Hardware and Software: The Control Page system and Sound Variations

Any KoreSound provides C

ontrol PageS

. A Control Page is a set of controls

– eight buttons and eight knobs – that remote-control a user-dened set of the KoreSound’s parameters. This unies the handling of KoreSounds

and of underlying plug-ins to large extend. All KoreSounds coming with KORE 2 provide dedicated Pages that use all capacities of the system. One knob or button of a Cont rol Page often remote-controls several parameters at once, each with a particular range, some of them inverted – the possibilities are endless. You can easily create similar Pages for your own usage as the C

ontrol Page

system sports a l

earn

mechanism: Enable the le arn mode, arm a Page’s Con troller KnoB by clicking on it, and alter a parameter of the KoreSound the Page belongs to – for instance the underlying plug-in’s cutoff control. After disabling the learn

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