Battery 2 and Battery 3 had a specific "engine" for handling acoustic drums. Many producers feel that the later version (Battery 4) shifted focus heavily toward electronic music and sound design. The way Battery 2 handled layering and velocity layers for acoustic snares and kicks had a distinct, punchy character that some believe was lost in updates.

Supports Kontakt, GigaSampler, Rex 1/2, EXS24, AKAI S-1000, AIFF, and WAV

The shift to a DVD-only release was necessitated by the sheer volume of high-quality content provided. The included library features over .