Reaktor 5.9 Review
Reaktor 5.9 has been released, and with it some nice fixes and upgrades to the Reaktor framework. WHAT’S NEW There are a several new upgrades that directly impact the building experience in Reaktor....
View Article7 Hours of Reaktor Tutorials
Here’s a load of Reaktor tutorials for you – basically this all the weekly ‘subscriber only’ content from this site. Theses tutorials are by the very talented SalamanderAnagram. There is around 7 hours...
View ArticleUsing Reaktor as an FX insert in a DAW
In this video for beginners, I show how to create a ‘Frankenstein’ FX ensemble in Reaktor, combining several FX units into a single ensemble. I use Ableton to host as an example, but the technique in...
View ArticleImplementing Math in Reaktor
Writing high-quality DSP code almost always requires a substantial amount of math. This leads many people to become frustrated – it’s hard to learn much of anything in the field without having long,...
View ArticleGenerative Sequences in Reaktor
Learn how to create generative sequences in Reaktor. This tutorial is based upon an instrument I made a few years ago in Reaktor, Automato, which can be downloaded here. The instrument is based upon a...
View ArticleHow to Integrate Reaktor and Maschine 2.0
In this video, I show how to add Maschine browser meta-data to your Reaktor snapshots, and how to add your custom user library folders to the Maschine User Library, allowing you to use Reaktor inside...
View ArticleUnderstanding and Using the FFT in Reaktor
In this tutorial, I’ll explain what the FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) is, and how to use it properly in Reaktor. We’ll finish up by designing a simple novel filter with a fully adjustable spectrum. WHAT...
View ArticleHow to Create and Use Custom Knobs for Reaktor
In this tutorial, I demonstrate how to use the program Knobman to design custom knobs for use in Reaktor. With a little practice, you’ll be making your own skins in no time! You can download Knobman...
View ArticleHow to Create Reverb in Reaktor, Part I
In this tutorial series, I’ll explain how reverb works and start to create a reverb macro in Reaktor. Many of the basic, freely available reverb algorithms require the creation of custom filter types,...
View ArticleHow to Add a Dry/Wet Knob to a Reaktor Effect
In response to viewer requests, in this video I show an easy way to add a Dry/Wet knob to any existing Reaktor effect. This tutorial is an extension of a previous video, which you can find here. For...
View ArticleEmulating the NES in Reaktor, Part I
In this series, I hope to build a decent audio emulation of the Nintendo Entertainment System. I get a fair number of questions about emulating various pieces of old hardware, and the NES seems as good...
View ArticleHow to Control Knobs with Reaktor via MIDI
In this video, I show how to use Reaktor to control knobs in external programs via MIDI. This technique is useful in creating automation in any program that accepts MIDI CC control of it’s parameters....
View ArticleBuilding an NES Emulator in Reaktor, Part II
In this tutorial, I’ll continue the work from last week, building an NES emulator in Reaktor from scratch (well, the audio parts anyway!). In the previous tutorial, I explained many of the difficulties...
View ArticleHow to Create a Waveshaper in Reaktor
In this video, I show how to create a few simple waveshapers in Reaktor. The quality of these can be greatly improved by oversampling – we have some tutorials on that here. Part III of the oversampling...
View ArticleFree Reaktor Ensembles – Gems from Around the Web
This week, I’m taking a break from writing tutorials about Reaktor to highlight the work of some Reaktor builders around the web, and to link you to some great free Reaktor ensembles. One of the goals...
View ArticleWavetable Oscillators in Reaktor
In this video, I show how to draw and play back wavetables in Reaktor. This method is very simple and takes less than 10 minutes to set up! For more, please subscribe to our YouTube channel. Click here...
View ArticleMore Free Reaktor Ensembles
This week, I’ve got another collection of great free Reaktor ensembles from around the web (you can find our first compilation here). Due to some shortcomings, (not to mention widespread discontent...
View ArticleMorphing Wavetables in Reaktor
In this tutorial, I show how to create morphing wavetables in Reaktor. This video is part II in a short series on wavetable synthesis, check out part I here. For more, please subscribe to our YouTube...
View ArticleTelephone Filter in Reaktor
In this tutorial, I’ll show how to make a simple macro to simulate a vintage telephone filter in Reaktor. This can be done completely in Primary, using some simple math and basic signal processing....
View ArticleCreate a Simple Drum Machine in Reaktor
In this video, I show how to create a simple drum machine in Reaktor, with a built-in sequencer. This can be done with less than 15 Reaktor modules. Next week, we’ll improve upon the design to add...
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