Modular Synthesis with Reaktor

Let’s be real: Native Instruments’ Reaktor can be intimidating at first glance. But behind the complexity is an incredibly powerful modular synthesis environment that can create anything from synthesizers, grooveboxes, and sequencers to sample transformers, sound generators, and effects.

In Reaktor Modular Synthesis with David Earl, you’ll learn how to tweak Reaktor’s 70+ included instruments and make your own from scratch. David is Native Instrument’s product specialist and he knows the software inside and out. He’ll teach: 

Reaktor Basics: 

• Working with Ensembles, Instruments, Macros and Modules 
• Oscillators, filters and amplifiers 
• Parameters like pitch, wave type, filters, resonance and cutoff 
• Linear and event messages 

Additive Synthesis: 

• Creating a partial with math modules 
• Working with amplifiers and modulators 

FM Synthesis: 

• What IS FM synthesis and how does it work? 
• Changing partials into operators for FM synthesis 
• Creating an approximation of the FM 8 using a mod matrix 

Sampling: 

• Different types of samplers: FM, Loop, Grain 
• Creating sample maps 
• Creating hybrid synths 

Reaktor doesn’t have to be overwhelming, David will help you overcome the fear of Reaktor’s complexity and unlock its potential.  

• The Structure of Reaktor
• Interface Overview and Creating a Basic Synth
• Adding Modulation
• Filter Envelopes
• Setting up an LFO
• Using Macros
• Detuning Oscillators
• Saving Macros and Instruments
• What is Additive Synthesis?
• Building an Additive Synth: Harmonic Series
• Building an Additive Synth: Pitch and Amp Envelopes
• Building an Additive Synth: LFO
• Building an Additive Synth: Combining Partials
• What is FM Synthesis?
• Changing a Partial into an Operator for FM Synthesis
• Mod Matrix and Mixers
• Troubleshooting Complex Macros
• Mixing and Modulating Operators with Mod Matrix
• Organizing Macros and FM Synth Review
• Working with a Basic Sampler
• Sampler FM
• Sampler Loop
• Granular Synthesis
• Grain Pitchformer
• Grain Cloud
• Closing Thoughts and Final Review