Q: What’s the advantage of REAKTOR 5 PLAYER over other software synthesizers?
A: REAKTOR is famous as the avant-garde modular synthesizer studio which delivers outstanding sound quality and constantly new creative music-making tools. REAKTOR 5 PLAYER makes use of these features and provides the modern musician the ultimate tools for music production.

Q: I own and use REAKTOR 5. Should I install REAKTOR 5 PLAYER?
A: No. Existing owners of REAKTOR need only update to the latest version via Service Centre, in order to directly load any KOMPLETE Instrument powered by REAKTOR.

Q: What are the differences between REAKTOR 5 PLAYER and REAKTOR 5?
A: Please see the Comparison Chart for details.

Q: Can I save my own presets in the REATOR 5 PLAYER?
A: No. However if used within a DAW host, storing your DAW project will also store the instruments current, customized sound and will recall it completely at a later date.

Q: What exactly comes as part of the free Factory Selection?
A: For a complete list see the FACTORY SELECTION page.

Q: Can I load instruments from the Online User Library in REAKTOR 5 PLAYER?
A: No. Content from the NI User Library can only be used by owners of REAKTOR 5.

Q: Can I load instruments from REAKTOR 5 (or earlier versions) in REAKTOR 5 PLAYER?
A: No. The Player is designed to load the free FACTORY SELECTION plus content dedicated to REAKTOR 5 PLAYER. See here for compatible KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects powered by REAKTOR. If any other content is loaded, the player switches to demo mode.