Native Instruments updates Kontakt 2 (v2.2.4), Battery (v3.0.3) and KORE 1 Controller Driver (v1.6.7)

Native Instruments has updated Kontakt 2 to v2.2.4, Battery to v3.0.3 and the KORE 1 Controller Driver to v1.6.7.

Kontakt v2.2.4 changes:

• RTAS multi-out bug has been fixed.
• Start-up crash has been fixed.
• Mac OSX "Leopard" support has been added.
• License Server support has been added.

Battery v3.0.3 changes:

• CL3 files (Battery 3 cells) can now be previewed in the browser.
• In-kit preview has been severely improved.
• New Replace Sample command for cells.
• Mac OSX "Leopard" support has been added.
• License Server support has been added.
• Bug fixes:
  • Many crashes have been fixed.
  • Many import problems have been fixed.
  • Host compatibility has been improved.
  • Bug that only allowed 24 outputs has been fixed.
  • When triggering multiple cells, all cells are flashing now.
  • Modulation restrictions are now correctly displayed when selecting modulation sources or targets.
  • Template kits with key ranges now also work in hosts.
  • Drag & Drop support in hosts has been added.
  • Display of cell menus has been fixed in Live and ProTools.
  • Loading time for certain kits has been reduced.
  • Sorting in the browser has been improved.
  • Plus many other functionality, usability, and cosmetic fixes.

KORE Controller Driver v1.6.7 (This installs the most recent hardware driver for KORE 1).

It features the following improvements:

• Driver and firmware version added to the Control Panel's About screen.
• Improved naming of inputs and outputs.