Best of 2015: We asked and you voted, choosing Spectrasonics Omnisphere – by a wide margin – as the Best New Desktop Software Synth Of 2015. Omnisphere was already an extremely powerful synth. But with Omnisphere 2, Spectrasonics amps up everything, bringing new synthesis capabilities, an improved interface, a better arpeggiator, 25 new effects and a massive… Read More The Best New Desktop Software Synths Of 2015
Native Instruments has released Blocks Wired – three pre-patched modular synths – as a free download. Blocks Wired was created using Reaktor Blocks. Here’s what they have to say about it:
Native Instruments has introduced Flesh – a new ‘performance instrument’ designed for turning rhythmic source material into all the elements of a complete production, including basslines, melodies, chords, harmonies, and more. Flesh lets you load up to 12 samples, then it analyzes the transients and spectral profile of the sound. This information is transformed it… Read More Native Instruments Intros Flesh Performance Instrument
Amazing Machines has introduced the AM102 Programmable Wavetable Oscillator for Reaktor Blocks. The AM102 Programmable Wavetable Oscillator features a 16 stage wavetable with 3 selectable playback modes and 3 types of output curves.
Amazing Machines has released AM103 Quad Attenuverter & Offset Generator – a free module for Reaktor Blocks. AM103 can be used as a ‘Command Center’ for all Modulations within a Patch, taking care of Modulation Levels and Offsets, as well as individually Muting Modulation Sources. Features: 1 Reaktor Block 4 CV Inputs with Dedicated Attenuverters Mute Switch per… Read More Free Quad Attenuverter & Offset Generator For Reaktor Blocks
Native instruments today released the long-awaited Reaktor 6, the latest version of its software modular synthesizer. The update features Blocks – Eurorack-style virtual modules; new power developer features, an updated user interface; a lower price and more.
nLab Synthesis has introduced Monolite Poly K synthesizer for Reaktor, described as ‘the ultimate evolution of the Monolite synth family’. According to the company, the new synth is ideal for experimental, noise, ambient and fx sound designers, thanks to Monolite Poly K’s extensive sonic capabilities.
Epic Soundlab has introduced Octacontrol for Reaktor – an 8 points MIDI Transmuter sound design tool, made to control ANY MIDI device, both hardware and software, for the creation of complex and shapeshifting sounds.
Native Instruments today released Circuit Halo, a new Maschine expansion. Circuit Halo combines “intricately-sampled” vintage synths and classic drum machines with more contemporary patterns. Circuit Halo’s sound set also boasts new presets for the (included) Massive and Reaktor Prism synths. Synth Sounds. Circuit Halo features a collection of samples from vintage synthesizers such as the… Read More NI Releases Circuit Halo Expansion For Maschine
This set of videos, via Brent Kallmer, offers 5-minute introductions to the features of Native Instruments Reaktor.
