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AU, RTAS, and VST plug-in Version 2.0 for Windows XP and Vista and Mac OS X Submersible Music 505 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 900 505 Union Station Seattle, WA 98104 www.submersiblemusic.com Copyright Samplitude is a registered trademark of Magix AG. © 2008 Submersible Music Inc. All rights reserved. This guide may not be reproduced or transmitted in whole or in part in Sonar is a registered trademark of Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. any form or by any means without the prior written consent of Submersible Music Inc. ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Soft- und Hardware GmbH. KitCore™, DrumCore®, and Gabrielizer ™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Submersible Music Inc. All other ReWire™ and REX™ by Propellerhead, © Propellerhead trademarks found herein are the property of their respective Software AB. owners. All trademarks contained herein are the property of their Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. respective owners. 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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction . 1 System Requirements . 1 Register KitCore. 2 Conventions Used in This Guide . 2 Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration. 3 Installing KitCore . 3 Authorizing KitCore . 4 Chapter 3: Using KitCore . 7 KitCore Plug-in Window . 7 Playing KitCore . 8 KitCore Pads . 8 Saving Kits as Presets . 11 Grooves . 12 KitCore Settings . 16 Chapter 4: Using KitCore in Your DAW . 17 Pro Tools Example . 18 Ableton Live Example. 21 Digital Performer Example . 24 Cubase Example . 26 Logic Example . 28 ACID Example. 30 Sonar Example . 32 Contents iii iv KitCore Guide Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of KitCore™! Powered by Submersible Music’s DrumCore® tech- System Requirements nology, KitCore is a virtual instrument plug-in that You must have Administrator Access on your com- is the ideal solution for anyone who needs a pro- puter to install KitCore. fessional MIDI drum module in their AU, RTAS, or VST host. Use KitCore as an integrated rhythm Minimum Requirements for Windows machine within your favorite digital audio work- station (DAW), such as Pro Tools®, Digital Per- • Pentium® PIII or AMD Athlon® 800 MHz former®, Sonar®, Cubase®, Live®, or Logic ®. processor or faster • 512MB RAM, 1 GB or more recommended KitCore features: • 500 MB of available drive space for KitCore or • The KitCore plug-in is available in AU, RTAS, and 2.5 GB of available drive space for KitCore De- VST plug-in formats. luxe (for content) • KitCore provides an extensive library of MIDI • DVD ROM Drive (for installing KitCore Deluxe) drum loops, fills, and songs that can be searched, sorted, auditioned, imported into • Windows XP or Vista your favorite DAW. • 1024 X 768 minimum display resolution • KitCore provides separate assignable audio out- put channels for each pad. Minimum Requirements for Macintosh • KitCore provides individual volume, pan, and • Apple® Macintosh® Power Mac® or pitch control for each pad. PowerBook® G4 500 MHz or faster • Pad swapping lets you swap samples between • 512MB RAM, 1 GB or more recommended kits. For example, you can use Matt Sorum’s • 500 MB of available drive space for KitCore or snare within John Bishop’s kit. 2.5 GB of available drive space for KitCore De- • If you own DrumCore®, and it is installed on luxe (for content) your computer, KitCore can use DrumCore’s • DVD ROM Drive (for installing KitCore Deluxe) content, including any custom kits you may • Mac OS X (v10.3.x or later) have created. • 1024 X 768 minimum display resolution Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Register KitCore Conventions Used in This You must register KitCore to receive your KitCore Guide authorization code. Registered users can receive This guide observes the following conventions to technical support by email or on Submersible’s indicate menu choices and key commands: website (www.submersible.com). The initial re- : sponse time for technical support inquiries is Convention Action within 24 hours. Registered users will also receive File > Import Files Choose Import Files periodic software update and upgrade notices. from the File menu Register KitCore at www.submersible.com. Ctrl+I on Windows Hold down the Ctl key or on Windows or the Com- Command+I on Macin- mand key on Macintosh tosh and press the I key Ctrl-click on Windows Hold down the Ctl key or on Windows or the Com- Command-click on mand key on Macintosh Macintosh and click the mouse but- ton The following symbols are used to highlight impor- tant information: User Tips are helpful hints for getting the most out of DrumCore. Important Notices include information that could affect DrumCore’s perfor- mance. Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or mouse shortcuts. Cross References point to related sec- tions in the guide. 2 KitCore Guide Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration KitCore installs the following: Installing KitCore ■ KitCore RTAS plug-in: KitCore requires at least 500 MB of available stor- • \\Program Files\Common Files\Digi- age space for the download version of KitCore, design\DAE\Plug-Ins\KitCore.dpm (if and at least 2.5 GB of available storage space for Pro Tools is installed) KitCore Deluxe. If you own DrumCore and it is in- – or – stalled on your computer, KitCore can use Drum- • \\Program Files\Submersible\KitCore\Plug- Core’s content as well. Ins\RTAS (if Pro Tools is not installed) Installing KitCore on Windows ■ KitCore VST plug-in: \\Program Files\Submers- ible\KitCore\Plug-ins\ To install KitCore: ■ KitCore User Guide: \\Program Files\Submers- 1 Do one of the following: ible\KitCore\ • For KitCore Deluxe, insert the KitCore in- ■ KitCore Data: \\Program Files\Submersible\Kit- staller disc into your computer’s DVD drive. Core\ • For KitCore, download the KitCore installer to your desktop. 2 Double-click the installer icon. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the KitCore plug-in and content. If own DrumCore, and it is installed on your computer, you can choose to only install the KitCore plug-in and use the existing DrumCore content. 4 When installation is complete, exit the KitCore installer. Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration 3 Installing KitCore on Macintosh Authorizing KitCore To install KitCore: KitCore requires an authorization code in order to 1 Do one of the following: run. You must register your copy of KitCore in or- • For KitCore Deluxe, insert the KitCore in- der to receive your KitCore authorization code. staller disc into your computer’s DVD drive. • For KitCore, download the KitCore installer To authorize KitCore: to your desktop. 1 Launch your AU, RTAS, or VST host application (such as Logic, Pro Tools, or Cubase). 2 Double-click the installer icon. 2 Insert KitCore on a track in your DAW, you will 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the be prompted to register KitCore. KitCore plug-in and content. 3 Click OK. The Register KitCore dialog opens. If own DrumCore, and it is installed on your computer, you can choose to only 4 Enter your Name and Serial Number (your serial install the KitCore plug-in and use the number is located on your KitCore Registration existing DrumCore content. card). 5 Click the Generate Challenge Code button. A 4 When installation is complete, click Done quit unique “challenge” code (a series of 28 lowercase the KitCore installer. letters) will be generated and displayed in the Challenge Code field. KitCore installs the following: 6 Register KitCore at www.submersiblemusic.com ■ KitCore Audio Units plug-in: /Library/Au- dio/Plug-Ins/Components/KitCore.component by doing the following: • Click the hyper link to Submersible Music’s ■ KitCore RTAS plug-in: secure website. • /Library/Application Support/Digi- • Your default Web browser will launch to Kit- design/Plug-Ins/KitCore.dpm (if Pro Tools is Core’s Product Registration page. installed) • Your Name, Serial Number, and Challenge – or – Code should be entered automatically. If • If Pro Tools is not installed: /Library/Appli- not, type in your Name, Serial Number, and cation Support/Submersible (if Pro Tools is Challenge Code. not installed) • Enter your email address (your authorization code will be sent to this email address). ■ KitCore VST plug-in: /Library/Audio/Plug- Ins/VST/KitCore.vst • Click the Submit Registration button. ■ KitCore User Guide: /Applications/KitCore/Kit- Core.pdf ■ KitCore Data: /Library/Application Sup- port/Submersible/KitCore/KitCore Data/ 4 KitCore Guide If you are unable to register KitCore using the DrumCore website, send an email to regis- [email protected] with your Name, Se- rial Number, Challenge Code, and email address (your authorization code will be sent to this email address). You must register KitCore to receive your authorization code. 7 A unique “response” code (a series of 24 upper- case letters) will be emailed to you. However, un- til you receive your authorization code, click the 30-Day Demo button to use KitCore. KitCore is fully functional for the dura- tion of the 30-day demo period.