Native Instruments BATTERY 4 User Manual

3. Getting Started
Setting up BATTERY differs between the stand-alone application and the plug-in. The stand-alone
application runs on its own and can be opened from the Native Instruments folder in your
applications directory. The plug-in can be loaded in a compatible host software, most commonly a
DAW.
Using the stand-alone application allows you to efciently play BATTERY in the most straight-
forward manner. If the computer is not used for recording, editing, and arranging the music, the
stand-alone application turns it into a powerful, dedicated drum instrument. To setup the stand-
alone application, you need to congure its Audio settings in the Preferences. For more
information, refer to Setting up BATTERY as Stand-Alone Application.
Using the plug-in fully integrates BATTERY into your DAW, making it an integral part of recording,
editing, and arranging your music. Synchronization and saving are handled by the DAW, and you
benet from your DAW's automation functionality. To setup the plug-in, you need to make it
available to your DAW and load it into an instrument track. For more information, refer to Setting
up BATTERY as Plug-in in a DAW.
3.1. Installing BATTERY
Before you can make music with BATTERY, you must install the necessary software using Native
Access. If you are new to Native Instruments, you will rst have to create your Native ID. To learn
more about Native Access, visit our support page here.
1. Download and install Native Access here.
2. Create a Native ID, if you do not yet have one.
3. Login to Native Access using your Native ID.
4. Click the Not installed tab.
5. Click INSTALL for the following products:
• BATTERY
The software is installed automatically.
If the software is already installed, click the Available updates tab and check for new
updates before proceeding.
3.2. Setting up BATTERY as Stand-Alone Application
To setup the stand-alone application, you need to congure its audio settings in the Preferences:
1. Click the Main menu in the Header and open Audio and MIDI Settings... in the Edit sub-menu.
2. Go to the Audio tab and select the audio interface you want to use from the Device drop-down
menu.
3. Go to the Routing tab and select the outputs of your audio interface that are connected to
your speaker system or headphones from the St 1/2 L and St 1/2 R drop-down menus.
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Native Instruments BATTERY 4 Specifications

General

Brand	Native Instruments
Model	BATTERY 4
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English