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Using Event Smoothers in Reaktor
In this tutorial, I’ll cover the topic of using Event Smoothers to eliminate audio glitches and bugs from your Reaktor ensembles. There are several modules in Reaktor that will respond poorly if the...
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Create a Simple Drum Machine in Reaktor, Part II
In this tutorial, I expand upon a previously made drum machine, adding the ability to save and recall sequences, and change the length of the sequences. Part II of a series, check out part I here. For...
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MIDI Hero – Free Reaktor Ensemble
This week, I’d like to share with you all a simple ensemble I built recently, called MIDI Hero (drawing an obvious inspiration from Guitar Hero, despite the fact that I have never played Guitar Hero)....
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How to Create Polyrhythmic Sequencers in Reaktor
In this video, I show how to create polyrhythmic sequencers in Reaktor. This is a great technique for creating generative sequences! I also show how we can get per-drum control of any parameter we...
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Twisted Tools Ultraloop Review and Overview
Twisted Tools Ultraloop, their most recent ensemble, is a very powerful and well designed ensemble. Each element has been meticulously planned and executed, there is a substantial amount of depth to...
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Using ULTRALOOP from Twisted Tools with NI Maschine
ULTRALOOP from Twisted Tools is yet another awesome addition to their Reaktor ensemble lineup. This tutorial shares how you can use it with NI Maschine! Click here to view the video on YouTube. Truly...
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How to Create a Simple Modal Synthesizer
In this tutorial, I’ll cover the basic usage of the Modal Bank module, and use it to create a simple modal synthesizer for physical modelling. The Modal bank is perfect for making sounds based upon...
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Creating Custom Envelopes in Reaktor
In this tutorial, I’ll focus on creating custom envelopes in Reaktor, using only Primary modules. Specifically, I’ll create a standard ADSR envelope with an exponential attack phase, and provide a...
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Draw Your Own LFO Shapes in Reaktor
In this video, I show a simple method that can be used to draw your own LFO shapes in Reaktor. Utilizing an Event Table and just a few other modules, a simple interface can be built that gives you full...
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How to Use the Sine Bank Module in Reaktor
In this video, I show how to create a basic Additive synth in Reaktor. The Sine Bank module is one of the most complex available in Reaktor, and programming it requires that you pay attention to event...
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Free Ensemble – Modal Generator
Lately, we’ve done a few tutorials utilizing the Sine Bank and Modal Bank modules, which share many common characteristics. Today, I’d like to share Modal Generator, a simple ensemble inspired by my...
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Morphing Sine Banks in Reaktor
In this video, I show how to create morphing Sine Banks in Reaktor. Since Sine Banks require a very specific order of events during programming, you must be careful with each aspect of a structure...
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Free Reaktor Ensemble Roundup
Every so often, I like to showcase free Reaktor ensembles from around the web or curated from the depths of the User Library. It is my hope to make building in Reaktor a more rewarding experience for...
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Random and Morph in Reaktor for Beginners
The Random and Morph features in Reaktor are often overlooked – they are slightly hidden within the interface, and builders (myself included) often forget about them entirely when making ensembles. In...
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Automated Snapshot Morphing in Reaktor
In this video, I demonstrate a method for automated snapshot morphing in Reaktor. The result is a macro that can be easily dropped into any existing ensemble with no extra programming whatsoever. Click...
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Math in Reaktor – Bessel Functions
In this tutorial, I’ll begin the creation of a library of macros, cells, and ensembles for common math functions in Reaktor, using Bessel functions as a starting point. Bessel functions have a wide...
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Automated Snapshot Morphing in Reaktor, Part II
In this video, I show how to use an LFO to control the morph position of a Snapshot module. Using a simple technique to select a random snapshot to morph into at the beginning of each new cycle allows...
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New Reaktor Synth Available – Bassic
In this video, I show the ins and outs of my newest Reaktor ensemble, Bassic. I’ve been developing Bassic on and off for the last few months, and I hope you like it as much as I do! Click here to view...
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Create a Physical Model of a Guitar in Reaktor
In this video, I show how to build a physical model of a guitar in Reaktor using the Modal Bank module. While the Modal Bank is very complex to use, with a little bit of knowledge about an instrument...
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Reaktor User Library Updated
Native Instruments recently unveiled a public beta for the new Reaktor User Library. Many users (myself included) had been complaining about the state of the old system for some time, so this is a very...
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