NI Reaktor 5

Native Instruments has updated its Reaktor modular studio software for Windows and Mac to version 5.8.

REAKTOR 5.8 opens a universe of sound. It’s a deep and powerful modular studio that sets no restrictions on creativity. More than 70 unique synthesizers, sound generators, grooveboxes, sequencers and effects are at your fingertips, with 3000+ more freely available in the Online User Library. Customize existing instruments, or create your own individual sound generator from scratch thanks to the fully modular architecture. REAKTOR is a true playground for the creative mind.

Changes in Reaktor v5.8

  • Updated OSC Settings window.
  • Improved handling of OSC and MIDI, enables fast and easy mapping of MIDI & OSC controllers to Reaktor ensembles in Play Mode.
  • New OSC Array modules, for sending and receiving OSC messages in array format.
  • OSC in plug-in mode.
  • OSC learn feature now also implemented in Play mode.
  • OSC activity indicator.
  • Limits on the total number of OSC connections have been removed.
  • Maximum numbers of ports for the OSC Send and Receive modules has been increased to 40.
  • Improved sample management, including the ability to manage samples when in Play Mode.
  • Various workflow improvements in the sample map editor.
  • Selection of sampler module per drop down menu.
  • Show sampler module in structure functionality.
  • Mouse control fine tuning.
  • Bookmark behavior for Screensets.
  • Fixed sample rate per Ensemble.
  • Various other fixes and improvements.

Reaktor is available to purchase for 379 EUR.

More information: Native Instruments / Reaktor