Antonio Blanca has introduced a new sampler instrument created for the exploration and transformation of audio through multiple simultaneous playheads (up to 8), loop memories, and a focused set of sound-shaping tools.
Thanks to its dynamic layers system, MERG-E for Reaktor 6.5 is well-suited for creating textures ranging from hyper-digital, lo-fi, broken, chaotic, and artifact-rich, to minimal, static, cyclic, and evolving micro-looped structures.
MERG-E is the result of a long process of experimentation around multi-playhead playback and loop manipulation, refined into a tool meant for fast, intuitive exploration with samples. If you enjoy pushing recordings beyond their original context, I hope MERG-E finds a place in your workflow.
MERG-E features
- Create up to 8 Loop Slots to store different start and end points for the loaded sample.
- Play Loop Slots or transpose them via MIDI notes.
- Modulate Volume and Pan according to the playheads position.
- Layer pitch can be quantized to preset intervals like Octaves, Fifths or Semitones, or fully shaped per layer using the Manual mode.
- Crush, Filter, Grain Delay with Pitch-shifting and Space effects.
- VARIATE function to generate subtle sound variations or discover potential new sounds.
- Includes 82 snapshots and 76 samples to explore and manipulate.
- Optimized for real-time performance, allowing MIDI Learn and Automation on most parameters.
- Light on CPU usage.
Available for the full version of Reaktor 6.5 or higher, MERG-E is priced $45 USD.
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