Battery 3 opinions?

Tarekith · Post by **Tarekith** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 11:50 pm

Who's using it, why do you like it, any issues for those on a Mac? Specifically a MBP core2duo?

I'm very interested not just in the plug in, but the included samples too. I need a change of pace from my regular drum samples, and I'm really after some high quality (preferably 24bit) samples of both electronic and acoustic drums. Does Battery deliver there as well?

ethios4 · Post by **ethios4** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 11:55 pm

Battery 3 completely changed the way I do drums....it sounds fantastic to my ears! I find it very easy to use to create realistic drum parts.

So far the only problem I've encountered is that MIDI automation is a little cumbersome, but possibly this is because I haven't figured out the best way yet (only had it 2 weeks).

DJDJ · Post by **DJDJ** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:07 am

I totally agree with the above post.

B3 totally changed the way I do drums. The samples are some of the best I've ever heard, really clean, fat, and punchy. Great for acoustic, but NI's strength is electronic sounds, which are really well done for Battery 3. ALso, check out Synthetic Drums 2, some GREAT electronic sounds in there.

For me, the interface is pure gold, and the cell library is a godsend! It's sped up my workflow a lot. It's Way worth the money, though I did have an issue with Logic, and I've seen a lot of posts by both Mac and PC users saying it's really buggy.

I'd say get it. I doubt you'd be disappointed by it. BY FAR my favorite drum program, and next to Logic, my favorite piece of software. If I was gonna take just 1 thing to make musi cwith besides Logic, it'd be Battery (or maybe kontakt

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gort · Post by **gort** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 1:26 am

i've been using it with my roland v-drums for years now and it just keeps getting better. it was my main music soft (until Live came around), now its like having 2 girlfriends that also like each other. and so that'd make my v-drums sorta like a..

jesus, what the hell am i talking about...

Tarekith · Post by **Tarekith** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 1:45 am

Ok, now you guys are scaring me....

Rogue Scrunt · Post by **Rogue Scrunt** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:21 am

love it.

I have been a battery user since it was loop a zoid.

battery 3 is very great, and i plan on getting some v drums to control it.

Tarekith · Post by **Tarekith** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:32 am

Ordered. Thanks guys. I've had bad luck with NI stuff in the past, but I figure even if the VSTi is totally flaky, I can always sample the drums for use directly in Live like I currently work. $199 for 12Gb of drums is a good deal regardless of the cool interface. I'm desperate for new sounds

polyslax · Post by **polyslax** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:56 am

Tarekith wrote:Ordered. Thanks guys. I've had bad luck with NI stuff in the past, but I figure even if the VSTi is totally flaky, I can always sample the drums for use directly in Live like I currently work. $199 for 12Gb of drums is a good deal regardless of the cool interface. I'm desperate for new sounds

I'm trying really hard to feel sorry for somebody who owns a machine drum!

Anyhow, yes, I think Battery's worth it for the library alone.

Tarekith · Post by **Tarekith** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:08 am

Hey, I can load my Battery samples INTO the Machinedrum, ahaha!

Besides, the downside to this is the fact that I really dislike programming via MIDI. Will be quite the change!

jordan0149 · Post by **jordan0149** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 4:00 am

How do you use a Battery 3 sample hit in Live? Ive never found the connection between Battery 3 & Live. Although I got them both in the same box.

prospect · Post by **prospect** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 6:28 pm

Can't you just open it up as a vst/au plug in?

PiLLO · Post by **PiLLO** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 6:52 pm

i always use 2 instance of battery 3, for me is the best plug!!!

muscleandhate · Post by **muscleandhate** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 7:04 pm

Agree, excellent plugin. So many options to mess around with on one cell, not to mention built in delays and sends that can be applied specifically to a certain cell. The sounds supplied, as noted, are top quality. Hours of fun

BassTooth · Post by **BassTooth** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 7:38 pm

it is the bees knees.

Rogue Scrunt · Post by **Rogue Scrunt** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 8:00 pm

how is every body doing with crashes now?

I still get some when i import s5000 patches.