DRUM SAMPLING RE-DEFINED
- Lightning-fast workflow for maximum creativity
- Supercharged library for electronic and urban styles
- Inspiring effects, intuitive routing and sidechaining
BATTERY 4 is the cutting-edge drum sampler – the worldwide studio choice for creative beat production.
SUPERCHARGE YOUR BEATS
BATTERY 4 combines an updated library with a radically-intuitive workflow that keeps the focus on creativity. With a clear, compelling interface, BATTERY 4 launches drum sampling into the future.
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CELLS IN HARMONY
Setting up kits is instantaneous. Factory samples and kits load with an ultra-clear color-coding system. Load your own samples and assign them colors for instant visual recognition. Innovative drag-and-drop MIDI learn lets you assign sounds to performance controllers with uninterrupted creative flow.
BATTERY 4 accepts all current sample formats.
SOUND WRANGLER
Working with samples has never been easier. Seven sample modes including classic sampler and groovebox emulations give you superior tonal variety. The Time Machine Pro algorithm delivers unparalleled time stretching. A gorgeous waveform display lets you adjust start and end points, volume curves, and more. And instant cell rendering allows for easy kit building and creative sound design.
EFFECTS EVERYWHERE
BATTERY 4 delivers powerful on-board effects – SOLID EQ, SOLID BUS COMP, TRANSIENT MASTER, tape saturation, LoFi, and a powerful convolution reverb. Apply them to cells, groups of cells or to the master outs. Create chains, re-order effects, and sidechain with drag-and-drop ease on four busses and the master channel.
ARTISTS ON BATTERY
PHONO.O
Prolific Berlin-based DJ and musician Phon.o produced a custom kit exclusively for BATTERY 4. Learn more about the kit and his genre-defying style in this interview on NI's Soundcloud Page.
OM UNIT
London bass wizard Om Unit has created a set of exclusive samples for BATTERY 4 showcasing his sharp percussion and drum sounds. Learn how he created them in this exclusive interview on NI's Soundcloud Page.
ZOMBIE DISCO SQUAD
London legend Zombie Disco Squad has created a custom kit for BATTERY 4 showcasing his signature haunted house sound. Learn how he created it in this exclusive interview on NI's Soundcloud Page.
STARKEY
Electronic innovator Starkey produced an exclusive kit for BATTERY 4 with a custom set of fresh sounds. Learn how he created the kit and hear it in action in an interview on NI's Soundcloud Page.
WHEN YOU NEED MORE DRUMS...
The BATTERY 4 library is vast, but sometimes you just need that special sound. Expansions offer tailor-made kits for BATTERY 4, based on specific genres. Spend less time searching for the right kicks, snares, hi hats, percussion and FX, with drum kits made to match your style.
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System Requirements
<platform mac/> Intel Mac (i5 or higher): macOS 13, 14 or 15 (latest update), 4 GB RAM
Apple Silicon Mac (native mode or using Rosetta 2): macOS 13, 14 or 15 (latest update)
<platform win/> Windows 10, 11 (latest Service Pack), Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 4 GB RAM.
An Internet connection and a graphics card that supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher are required to download and activate this product. Once installed and activated, the product can be used offline.
Supported interfaces: Windows (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST, VST3, AAX
Mac OS X (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST, VST3, AU, AAX
File Type: Related Software (File Extension, Possible Drag-and-Drop Targets)
Kit: BATTERY 4 (.nbkt, Cell Matrix)
Cell: BATTERY 4 (.nbcl, Cell)
Kit: BATTERY 3 (.kt3, Cell Matrix)
Cell: BATTERY 3 (.cl3, Cell)
Kit: BATTERY 2 (.kt2, Cell Matrix)
Cell: BATTERY 2 (.cel, Cell)
File Type: Related Software (File Extension, Drag and Drop Targets)
WAV (mono/stereo): - (.wav, Cell, Waveform Control, Mapping Grid, Convolution Reverb Display)
WAV (multichannel): - (.wav, Cell, Waveform Control, Mapping Grid)
Apple Loop: - (.aiff/.aif, Cell, Waveform Control, Mapping Grid)
REX1: Recycle (.rex, Cell, Waveform Control, Mapping Grid)
REX2: Recycle (.rx2, Cell, Waveform Control, Mapping Grid)
ACIDized WAV: ACID (.wav, Cell, Waveform Control, Mapping Grid)
Format: File Extension
APPLE LOOPS
Apple Loop: .aiff / .aif
ACID
Acidized Wave: .wav
GIGASTUDIO
Gigastudio 1-2.5: .gig
Gigastudio 3: .gig
EXS24
EXS24 mkI: .exs
EXS24 mkII: .exs
HALION
Halion 1 / 2 program *: .fxp
RECYCLE
REX 1: .rex
REX 2: .rx2
SOUNDFONT 2
Soundfont 2: .sf2
BATTERY
Battery 1: .kit
Battery 2: .kt2
Battery 3: .cel
KONTAKT 1.5**
Kontakt Instrument: .nki
KOMPAKT
Kompakt Instrument: .nki
INTAKT
Intakt Instrument: .nki
REAKTOR
Reaktor: .map
LM4
LM4 mk1: .txt
LM4 mk2: .fxp
SAMPLECELL
SampleCell: .ins, no extension / CD-ROM
BEATCREATOR
BeatCreator: .zgr
WAVEMACHINE LABS
Drumagog: .gog
Format: File Extension
SOUND DESIGNER 2
mono / stereo: .sd2
WAV
mono / stereo: .wav
AIFF
mono / stereo: .aiff / .aif
Format: File Extension
AKAI
S-1000: CD-Rom
S-3000 / Mesa: CD-ROM, .s3p, .sp, no extension (Mac)
S-5000 / S-6000 Program: .akp
Z-4 / Z-8 Program: .akp
MPC Sound: .snd***
MPC Program: .pgm***
MPC 5000: .akp
ALESIS
FUSION: .afp
KORG
TRITON: .ksc & .pcg
ROLAND
FANTOM-G / FANTOM-S: .svd
YAMAHA
MOTIF: .xov
Format: File Extension
Akai S1000 Disc: proprietary
Akai S3000 Disc: proprietary
Mac HFS Disk (PC): proprietary
* Halion 3 is not supported
** Kontakt 2 file formats are not supported
*** Supported versions are MPC-60, MPC-3000, MPC-2000, and MPC-2000XL
Also please note the following points:
- Direct import from CD-ROMs is supported even if Windows® or Mac OS® X cannot read these CD-ROMs
- CD images can be imported in the formats .IMG, .ISO, .NRG, or .DMG. Import from floppy disks is not supported
- Sound Designer 2 (SD2) files cannot be imported on PC due to PC incompatibility with Sound Designer files
- On PCs, you can load SampleCell instruments only from a Mac® HFS CD-ROM or from an image file created from such a CD-ROM. On the Mac®, you can load SampleCell instruments either from a CD-ROM as on PCs or from a folder on a Mac® formatted hard disk.
- 24-bit or 20-bit disk-accelerated files are not supported (e.g. GigaStudio3 Piano)
"MPC" is a trademark of Akai Professional, L.P. and used with permission. SP-1200 is a trademark of E-mu Systems, Inc. Trademarks used only to identify the equipment whose sound was modeled and does not imply an official endorsement. ASIO and VST are registered trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows, Windows Vista and DirectSound are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. RTAS and Pro Tools are registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc., or its subsidiaries or divisions. All other product and company names are trademarks™ or registered trademarks® of their respective holders and use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them. All specifications are subject to change without notice.