Native Instruments announce Reaktor 4

Native Instruments is happy to announce a major update to its flagship product and award winning modular sound design studio: Reaktor 4

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The fourth generation of Reaktor brings modular music making to an unprecedented level that sounds brighter, smoother, and warmer than ever before. Reaktor 4 includes the acclaimed anti-aliasing oscillators from the PRO-53 for a rich analog sound.

Several outstanding new filter macros provide the backbone for a series of world-class synthesizers and samplers. Based on the Grain-Cloud Sampler, the Grain-Cloud Delay enables realtime granular effects such as freezing and scattering.

Not only does Reaktor 4 sound better, but it is even easier to use. Instruments, macros, modules, and samples can be imported via drag & drop from the convenient integrated browser. Reaktor 4 features graphical sample mapping that allows velocity splits and 32-bit sample support for maximum flexibility and sound quality. The reworked snapshot manager can generate random patches, and can morph between any two patches to create smooth sound transitions.

Reaktor 4 also looks better. The interface has received a completely new design with redesigned graphics, a trimmed-down toolbar, and more. A series of user-interface modules give the instrument designer unprecedented control in creating panel layouts. A List module can serve as a compact pull-down menu, while the innovative Multi Picture module can even play back movies in response to user input.

Reaktor’s VST support has also been improved to seamlessly integrate into any VST compatible sequencer. Reaktor 4 VST now offers smart window sizing, automation, and unlimited instances on Mac OS 9, Mac OS X, and Windows.

Reaktor 4 supports nearly every professional native interface. In addition to standalone operation with ASIO and Core Audio, Reaktor 4 can also be used as a plug-in with VST 2.0 (Windows, Mac OS9, Mac OSX), Audio Units (OS X), and DXi (Windows).

Reaktor 4 will be released at the end of the first quarter 2003 at a suggested retail price of $ / EUR 499.

Feature Overview: Reaktor 4

Fully modular realtime software for synthesis, sampling and effects processing Superb sound quality due to state-of-the-art algorithms with 32-bit floating-point precision and sample rates up to 768kHz Includes an outstanding collection of synthesizers, surround and studio effects, live performance tools, samplers, and more Efficient audio engine optimised for Pentium III/Pentium4/Athlon XP and G4 Altivec.

• (New) Improved VST support with smart window sizing, unlimited instances, and automation.
• (New) Improved snapshot handling with morphing and randomisation.
• (New) Improved sample mapping with integrated Kontakt mapper.
• (New) Smooth anti-aliasing oscillators from the Pro-53.
• (New) Grain-cloud granular delay module with freezing and live-sampling.
• (New) Full OSC support.
• (New) Many new or improved modules and interface enhancements.

Minimum Requirements

• Windows XP/2000/ME/98, Pentium III 500 MHz, 256 MB RAM
• Mac OS 9.1 or higher, G3 500 MHz, 256 MB RAM

Recommended System

• Windows XP, Pentium III 700 MHz, 256 MB RAM
• Mac OS X 10.2 or higher, G4 733, 256 MB RAM

Supported Interfaces

• VST 2.0, Audio Units, DXi, ASIO, Core Audio, Soundmanager, OMS