Meet Your New Sound Creation Station
Have you ever had an idea for a sound that you can’t quite replicate with existing synths? Or are you simply growing bored with your current sounds? If so, then Sweetwater would like to introduce you to Reaktor 6 from Native Instruments. This modular DSP software turns your computer into a complete creation station for brand-new instruments, samples, and effects. Eurorack aficionados will feel right at home with Blocks, which allows you to patch modules together for unique sequences and sounds never heard before. Speaking of sound, the audio quality of Reaktor 6 is superb and features granular synthesis engines, anti-aliased oscillators, zero-delay feedback filters, and much more — all captured by today’s most cutting-edge algorithms. Finally, hands-on control of Reaktor 6 is no problem thanks to its connectivity with MIDI, OSC, and CV/Gate. There’s even a Reaktor API that lets you create your own custom touch strip integrations, light guide configurations, parameter mappings, and more.
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Blocks: Eurorack-style modular synthesis on your computer
Our Eurorack gurus feel right at home with Blocks, Reaktor’s take on Eurorack-style modular synthesis. Each block consists of sound- or effect-generating modules, which can easily be patched together with any other block to form synths, effects, sequencers, and anything else you can dream up. Reaktor 6 comes stock with Base and Prime, and the Blocks ecosystem is expandable even further with releases from names like Unfiltered Audio, Genki Instruments, ACL, Toy Box, and Holonic Systems.
Incredible connectivity
Ready to go immediately with Komplete Kontrol keyboards and Maschine, Reaktor 6 is also compatible with MIDI, OSC, and CV/Gate controls. This lets you add Reaktor 6 to nearly any existing hardware modular system you own. The Reaktor API also lets you dig deeper by creating your own setups for performance, including custom parameter mappings, light guide configurations, touch strip integrations, and much more. Simply put, Reaktor 6 can function as the brain of your entire rig.
The community is here to help
Even for those familiar with Eurorack-style modular synthesis, the depth of Reaktor 6 can represent a bit of a learning curve. However, don’t let that dissuade you: the Reaktor Community is here to help! On the Reaktor Community website, you’ll be able to not only download thousands of instruments and devices created by other Reaktor users, but also access an excellent online forum and a wealth of learning resources. In other words, you’ll be up and running with Reaktor 6 in no time!
Native Instruments Reaktor 6 Features:
- Modular DSP software for creating custom instruments, samples, and effects
- Experiment with Eurorack-style modular synthesis on your computer with Blocks
- 70+ included instruments plus thousands of sounds inside the User Library
- Incredible sound quality from anti-aliased oscillators, zero-delay feedback filters, granular synthesis engines, and much more
- MIDI, OSC, and CV/Gate connectivity lets you connect other software instruments as well as hardware
- Hardware control via Komplete Kontrol keyboards and Maschine
- Reaktor API lets you design your own fully integrated setups for live performance, with options for custom touch strips, displays, light guide configurations, and much more
- Ableton Link support
- Reaktor community offers free instruments, effects, and devices made by other Reaktor users as well as an online forum and learning resources
