Finally, and this may be my favorite, a Modal Bank ensemble. The Modal Bank is a module that lets you do physical modeling in Reaktor – exciting a bank of harmonic overtones with an “exciter” signal. It’s easy to get percussive, chiming, bowed and blown effects with this technique.
Reaktor user library Answered. What is the cleaner and most organized method to install downloads from the user library? And then the Reaktor (5/6). Split Archive of Native Instruments Reaktor Ensembles, all the classics as well as 2.65 GB downloaded from the Reaktor user library. You will need a working.
There’s a tutorial ensemble that ships with Reaktor 5 demonstrating the module, but this one is much nicer. There’s only one snapshot here but new snaps are a breeze to create.
Set the parameters of the partials, then set the attack, decay and noise cut off to choose how the “exciter” will sound. Finally, adjust the damping, which will determine how long the overall sound rings on. Salamanderanagram over at nireaktor.com has a you should check out to learn more. Download all three of these ensembles. Update: the mysterious and inimitable Len9 has updated the excellent page with fresh links to ensembles, tutorials, general information and utilities. His page has been around since I first took an interest in Reaktor years ago and with this update it’s still the best one page overview of everything Reaktoriffic on the net. Click the logo to go to Len9’s resource page Now that the great Reaktor $99 sale of 2013 is over we have a nest of new Reaktor hatchlings that require feeding!
This is a couple of pointers to great ensembles in the user library. Synth in a case: you know you want it Your first stop should be the, where you’ll find goodies like ZooTook’s, the venerable but still worthy by James Walker Hall, and the by Martin Brinkmann. When you’re on the page of a particularly good ensemble, make sure to click on the author’s name for a list of everything they’ve done in the library, and don’t just sort by user rating – in particular has a lot of really interesting ideas implemented in older ensembles that aren’t highly rated. You will want to collect the ensembles of and.
It’s awesome how much the character of the builder can come through in Reaktor ensembles and they offer many examples of this. Especially check out some of the older Zobel contraptions, like which I remixed into. Another gorgeous Zobel joint is and don’t forget (both versions).
Locutus and Haemotherapy are in my top 5 Reaktor ensembles of all time for their weirdness and individuality. A whole whack of great uploads can be yours free, courtesy of (who went on to found ). Intermediate to advanced builders will appreciate the ability to build their own modulars with click-to-connect front panels courtesy of. Noobs can enjoy his finished instruments and example modulars.
Around the net, don’t miss the great instruments and effects of. Finally, when you’re looking for a simple and direct granular sampler that cuts through the usual bells and whistles, check out my own. This is a quickie thumbnail sketch of a few ensembles that stand out in my mind but there are many, many more I know I’ve neglected many great builders, and if you have favorites of your own I haven’t mentioned, please leave a link in the comments! Happy exploring, downloading, building and music making. Update: bftucker from the KVR forums provided a link to this that describes a wide range of user ensembles classified by type – granular, effect, beat sequencer, etc.
A little old but that’s cool because it probably has a lot of stuff that’s slipped off the radar by 2013. Update 2: Can’t believe I forgot Antonio Blanca’s superb Update 3: Oh and also Blanca’s. (Hat tip: David DeLizza) Update 4: Thanks to Ronnie from, three more suggestions:, and plus. To which I will add, check out the other synths by and too. Soon you’ll have a formidable armada of great sounding and unique synths.