"Every time I use Reaktor, I am amazed by it all over again. And not just by its plethora of visionary features - by the sounds... if I could take only one synthesizer with me to a desert island, it would be Reaktor." KeyBuy-Award!
Keyboard, US, 04/2006

Key Buy Award!
Keyboards US, 04/2006

"There's no other software-based modular synthesis toolkit that's as powerful as Reaktor... useful for any type of composition or sound design, and well-suited for live performance, installations, and other settings."

Electronic Musician USA, 12/2005

"The latest version extends the application in crucial ways, with awesome new sounds, a load of fresh building modules, and mounds of examples - expect this monster to keep you busy for the next 10,000 years or so." Rating: Awesome! "

Rating: Awesome
Mac Addict US, 03/2006

"Reaktor is an extraordinary versatile instrument; a modular synth for the digital age. When you consider the sheer amount of ensembles that Reaktor ships with, the price tag makes it a genuine steal."

Exceptional Quality Award!
Future Music UK, 10/2005

"Reaktor 5 has added incredible capabilities at the surface level of the user interface and also deep down... Casual users are also going to be bowled over by the capabilities of the excellent new bundled library. Reaktor 5 looks more sophisticated, sounds better than ever before, and is bundled with by far the best library to date."

Sound On Sound UK, 09/2005

"Reaktor 5's real strength lies in its ability to grow with your needs. Using the ensembles alone could easily be enough justification to buy it.... Reaktor 5 remains one of the most diverse and exciting packages around."

10 out of 10 points, Excellence Award
Music Tech UK, 08/2005

"Using Reaktor 5 is like traveling to an advanced civilization halfway across the galaxy... the staggering variety of sound options and simple methods of routing makes this an incredible value for the money."

Remix US, 03/2006

"Reaktor 5 is a steal for what you get - a virtually limitless collection of effects and synthesizers that look great, sound amazing and even let you get your hands on their inner workings. Reaktor has long been the king of the virtual studio, and version 5 solidifies its hold on the throne."

Future Music US, 08/2005

"The included instruments in Reaktor 5 are superb, highlighting the power of the new technology. Reaktor 5's new Core Technology is clearly the software's most powerful new feature... There's something in this package for just about every type and level of musician."

Choice Award!
Mac Format UK, 09/2005

"From classic synthetic beatbox to esoteric grain ensembles, Reaktor offers something for everybody. The fifth version of Reaktor has become an even more impressive all-round tool for music production, whether you want to develop your own instruments or simply use the included ensembles."

Keys Germany, 08/2005

"Anyone interested in cutting-edge electronic sounds and innovative virtual instruments will find that Reaktor 5 is a winner. The new Core technology integrates perfectly into the familiar Reaktor environment, and extends the sonic possibilities significantly. There is nothing comparable on the market today..."

Keyboards Germany, 08/2005

"The new ensembles open up plenty of new sonic territories and sound fantastic. There is more than enough here to make upgrading a no-brainer... Reaktor remains a great deal. Add to that its incredible versatility, and it really could be the only plug-in you will ever need."

Editor's Choice + Value for Money + Performance Award!
Computer Music UK, 07/2005