Battery

This expert volume addresses the practical challenges which have so far inhibited the commercial realization of a rechargeable magnesium battery, placing the discussion within the context of the already established lithium-ion battery. Lithium-ion batteries are becoming commonplace in most power applications, starting with portable electronics and expanding to motor vehicles, stationary storage, and backup power.

Supercharge your understanding of battery technology
Ideal for hobbyists and engineers alike, The TAB Battery Book: An In-Depth Guide to Construction Design and Use offers comprehensive coverage of these portable energy powerhouses. This practical guide discusses battery chemistry and engineering, how batteries are used, and the history of batteries. You'll find out how different types of batteries work and how to select the right battery for any application. The book also examines the technological advances being used to develop batteries as robust energy sources for a wide variety of devices. Tap into the power of all kinds of batteries with help from this detailed resource.

Supercharge your drums and beats with the insanely powerful virtual drum sampler Battery 4 by Native Instruments! Eli Krantzberg shows you all you need to know about the new Battery 4, covering all the features and functions so you can take advantage of Battery's full power. Eli starts with a detailed look at the main areas of Battery 4, then shows you the Header Section where you learn how to make global settings with its controls. The potent File Browser is next, and Eli leaves nothing uncovered. Eli then gets into the deeper aspects of Battery 4, teaching you the Cell Matrix, Quick Access Area, The Main Page, Effects Page and Modulation Page. He then reveals the Setup Page where you learn all about the various tools for drum playing and programming, MIDI input control, voice groups and more. Editing in Battery 4 is also explored via its stellar Wave and Loop Editors. Eli then shows you the cool Mapping Editor so you can edit multiple-sample layers within a Cell, define velocity trigger zones, pitch, volume, pan and more.