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Sampler
Battery 4
Native Instruments · $199
Battery 4 is Native Instruments' drum sampler plugin for building, editing, and triggering drum kits from a cell-based sample grid.
Battery 4 is a sampler by Native Instruments, available in VST, VST3, AU and AAX formats. It is priced at $199.
Notable features include plugin formats, built-in effects and install size. See the full specifications and frequently asked questions below.
Specifications
- Plugin formats
- VST, VST3, AAX (Windows); VST, VST3, AU, AAX (macOS) — 64-bit only
- Built-in effects
- Solid EQ, Solid Bus Comp, Transient Master, tape saturation, LoFi, and convolution reverb
- Install size
- 4.6 GB for complete installation (0.6 GB free disk space required to install)
- System requirements
- macOS 13, 14, or 15 (Intel or Apple Silicon) / Windows 10 or 11, with 4 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Graphics card supporting OpenGL 2.1 or higher required
Last verified 2026-06-16
FAQ
What plugin formats does Battery 4 support?
Battery 4 runs as VST, VST3, and AAX on Windows, and VST, VST3, AU, and AAX on macOS, in 64-bit only.
How much does Battery 4 cost?
Per the official Native Instruments pricing page, Battery 4 is $199 for the full version and $99 for the update.
What are the system requirements for Battery 4?
Battery 4 requires macOS 13, 14, or 15 (Intel or Apple Silicon) or Windows 10/11, with 4 GB RAM and an OpenGL 2.1-capable graphics card. A full install needs 4.6 GB of disk space.
What effects are built into Battery 4?
Battery 4 includes on-board effects such as Solid EQ, Solid Bus Comp, Transient Master, tape saturation, LoFi, and a convolution reverb.