Press release – for immediate release Tuesday, 13-Jun-2006

Major Music & Native Instruments are pleased to announce KORE Universal Sound Platform will be introduced in May 2006, with special Limited Time Offer for NI KOMPLETE customers.

Berlin, March 29th 2006 – Native Instruments today disclosed full details on KORE, the world’s first Universal Sound Platform, and announced that the system will be in stores soon. A new kind of host system for software instruments and effects, KORE has been specifically developed to increase the efficiency, flexibility and ease of working with music software in the studio and on stage.

KORE is an integrated system consisting of a host software for VST and Audio Units plug-ins, and a tightly integrated hardware controller that includes a professional USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface. It can be used both as a standalone instrument host as well as a plug-in within any Audio Units, VST and RTAS compatible sequencer program. Due to the sophisticated bi-directional integration of the controller with the KORE software, all major functions of the system can be controlled without the need to touch or even see the computer that runs the software. KORE was designed to address several crucial aspects of functionality, integration and ease of use that are present after ten years of evolution in software instrument technology. Its concept focuses on six key aspects that benefit both live performance and music production: KORE allows musicians and producers to operate all plug-ins through a unified, consistent interface, reducing the need to adapt to a wide range of different usability concepts; find the desired sound quickly in every situation, even within massive preset libraries; to control software instrument with spontaneous and intuitive hands-on control that is similar to the best hardware instruments; to fully utilize the capabilities of software instruments on stage with a wide range of advanced performances features; to move and transfer even complex instruments and effects setups between different platforms and systems without compatibility problems; and to make use of the true sonic potential of software instruments that becomes available due to the new level of integration and combination that KORE offers.

The full details on KORE, including technical specifications, can be found at http://www.majormusic.com.au/products/ni_kore.php

Pricing and availability KORE will be available beginning May 8th 2006 for a suggested retail price of AU$ 999 from authorized dealers. Furthermore, a special Limited Time Offer for owners of NI KOMPLETE will be effective from May 8th until June 31st. Within this timeframe, every KORE purchase includes a free copy of either NI KOMPLETE SOUND 2, NI KOMPLETE CARE 2006 or the NI KOMPLETE 3 upgrade, depending on which KOMPLETE products the respective customer already owns. Detailed information about the Limited Time Offer conditions for KORE is available on the Major Music website.

About Native Instruments
Native Instruments is the pioneer and market leader in the field of software instruments, and one of the key players in the market of computer-based audio production technology. The company’s mission is to develop outstanding musical tools for all styles and genres. The resulting products regularly push technological boundaries and open up new creative horizons for professionals and amateurs alike. Native Instruments opened up the fascinating world of real-time sound synthesis on standard computers in 1996, and today offers an extensive product range for the Instruments, Guitar and DJ markets, designed and developed by three corresponding divisions within the company. Native Instruments currently employs more than 120 people in its two offices in Berlin and Los Angeles, and works closely with more than 40 international distribution partners to ensure its future growth and success.

Product information, images & videos:
http://www.majormusic.com.au/products/ni_kore.php

Major Music press contact information:
1300 306 670 - Contact Us