OPERATION MANUAL The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of NATIVE INSTRUMENTS GmbH. The software described by this document is subject to a License Agreement and may not be copied to other media. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or otherwise transmitted or recorded, for any purpose, without prior written permission by NATIVE INSTRUMENTS GmbH, hereinafter referred to as NATIVE INSTRUMENTS. All product and company names are ™ or ® trademarks of their respective owners. Furthermore, the fact that you are reading this text means you are the owner of legal version rather than an illegal, pirated copy. It is only through the loyalty and honesty of people like yourself that NATIVE INSTRUMENTS GmbH can continue to develop and create innovative audio software. On behalf of the entire company, thank you very much. Users Guide written by Thomas Loop. Special thanks to the Beta Test Team, who were invaluable not just in tracking down bugs, but in making this a better product. Germany NATIVE INSTRUMENTS GmbH Schlesische Str. 28 D-10997 Berlin Germany [email protected] www.native-instruments.de USA NATIVE INSTRUMENTS North America, Inc. 5631 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028 USA [email protected] www.native-instruments.com MASSIVE was designed and developed entirely by Native Instruments GmbH. Solely the name Massive is a registered trademark of Massive Audio Inc, USA. © Native Instruments GmbH, 2007. All rights reserved. 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 product- related 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 find the sound you have in mind fast. The Browser of KORE 2 is filled with musical attributes – specify any combination, and the sounds that match the description are immediately listed. The repertoire of the KORE 2 Browser is filled 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. KORE 2 – Effort has been given to make all sounds of KORE 2 accessible in a simple and unified 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 first 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, %Within the margin column structured according to the software’s user interface. As each part of the of this manual, additional user interface is focused on a specific functionality, the manual structure information is given that often goes will guide you quickly and easily to the information you need. Note that beyond a specific chapter’s scope or the reference part is introduced by two overview sections. They explain provides additional hints. some basic concepts of KORE 2 and show how the user interface is KORE 2 – 5 structured. Reading these is strongly recommended if you want to %Those who don’t like read- understand and use all the features KORE 2 provides. The last part of the ing manuals will find that manual, finally, is the appendix that contains some specific information after mastering a few basics, KORE about using KORE 2 with other products by NATIVE INSTRUMENTS. It 2 is unusually easy to learn. This is also holds an index of important terms as well as a keyboard shortcut supported by the Info Pane of the overview. KORE 2 software: Each time you move your mouse over an element of KORE 2, the Info Pane explains 1.3 Safety Considerations the control’s usage. Note that you can set the Info Pane’s language Please always use the KORE 2 Controller according to the following security within the application’s Options advices. dialog explained in chapter 3.3.5 below. Warning ► Before using the KORE 2 hardware, please thoroughly read the instructions below and the Owner’s Manual. ► The device contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble or modify any internal hardware. If it appears to malfunction, immediately stop using it and have it inspected by qualified service personnel. ► Do not expose the unit to rain, and do not use it near water or in damp 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 guaranteed as a single device with a USB2 controller or with a self- powered USB2 hub. KORE 2 – 6 Caution ► Do not place the KORE 2 Controller in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall to the ground. ► Before moving the KORE 2 Controller, remove all connected cables. ► Never use or store the unit in places that are subject to extreme 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 connectors. ► When cleaning the KORE 2 Controller, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinner, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemically-impregnated wiping cloths. 1.4 Notes ► Disclaimer: Native Instruments GmbH cannot be held responsible for damage or data-loss caused by improper use or modification to the KORE 2 Controller or the KORE 2 software. ► Specifications subject to change: The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Native Instruments reserves the right to make changes to the specifications of software and hardware at any time without notice or obligation to update existing units. KORE 2 – 7 ► Name Plate Location: The name plate is located on the bottom of 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 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 names are trademarks or registered 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. KORE 2 – 8 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 !When you install KORE 2 intuitive and uniform in its operation. for the first time, please ► The KORE 2 Controller is a tactile interface to the world of KoreSounds. make sure that you also choose to By implementing the Control Page concept explained in chapter 3.1., install the KORE 2 Controller driver. it unifies the interface of all different instrument and effect plug-ins Refer to chapter 2.2 for more infor- within KORE 2. mation. ► The KORE 2 Controller can also access all types of SOUND VARIATIONS, 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. KORE 2 – 9 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.