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Using more than 4 Oscillators in BLOCKS

Discussion in 'Building With Reaktor' started by Doppyjoe, Jul 26, 2019.

  1. Doppyjoe

    Doppyjoe New Member

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    Is it possible to output more than 4 osc in blocks?

    Thanks in advance.
     
  2. herw

    herw NI Product Owner

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    yes, why not?
     
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  3. Doppyjoe

    Doppyjoe New Member

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    Because I cant figure out how to hook more than 4 to the master out. If you could explain how that would be really helpful. I've tried googling it a number of times
     
  4. Philippe

    Philippe Well-Known Member

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    Not sure to get what you mean. You can use 2 Factory Mix4 in series, connecting the Mix4 number 1 stereo output to some of the second Mix4 inputs, whose stereo output is connected to your final 1/2 audio output ports. Or you can look in the UL, many made mixers with more that 4 inputs.
    Does this answer your question ?
     
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  5. telecode101

    telecode101 NI Product Owner

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    Yep. Or use two Xfaders.
     
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  6. herw

    herw NI Product Owner

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    as p1afff mentioned
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  7. Paule

    Paule NI Product Owner

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    A good simple solution.
     
  8. Doppyjoe

    Doppyjoe New Member

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    That's it! Damn that's so obvious, but I just couldn't work it out. Thank you
     
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  9. herw

    herw NI Product Owner

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    ..., but with a horrible CPU usage.That's the reason, why i don't like blocks.
     
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  10. Doppyjoe

    Doppyjoe New Member

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    Ok good to know. I'm actually using reaktor to experiment with FM synthesis to create fake engine noises for electric vehicles.
    Ideally I'd build something from scratch but im too new to it and im not sure I have the time. I've found it hard finding info on how to replicate FM the way blocks does it. But now I know I can have more oscillators that's going to help.
     
  11. telecode101

    telecode101 NI Product Owner

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    just wondering, is this also a workable solution or is it not a good idea to put a VCA after the mixer?

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  12. telecode101

    telecode101 NI Product Owner

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    pretty easy to do. just yank up the FM.

    https://www.youtube.com/embed/UYZlXmuaDg4?showinfo=1&rel=0&hd=1&cc_lang_pref=en&cc_load_policy=1
     
  13. Paule

    Paule NI Product Owner

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    Let us ride the same wave!
     
  14. Philippe

    Philippe Well-Known Member

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    I find each environment has its good and bad sides.
     
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  15. Paule

    Paule NI Product Owner

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    Greetings to Sharl
     
  16. Doppyjoe

    Doppyjoe New Member

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  17. Doppyjoe

    Doppyjoe New Member

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    After setting up 12 oscillators I see what you mean!

    If I could understand how to make a basic FM oscillator from scratch then I'd be able to do what im doing in blocks but with more control and less cpu usage. Can you help at all? I am really struggling to find info online.
     
  18. telecode101

    telecode101 NI Product Owner

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    you dont need 12. you just need 2 bento oscilators to get FM working. even my real synths have just 2 or 3 oscilators max.
     
  19. Doppyjoe

    Doppyjoe New Member

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    I am creating engine sounds for electric vehicles - its part of my job - I am not just making a synth.
    2-4 oscillators works yes, but it wasn't perfect and I am experimenting with other ideas to get what I am after.
    Ideally I'd like to know how to build it myself for more control and less cpu as mentioned.
     
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  20. telecode101

    telecode101 NI Product Owner

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    Why not just record car engines,.sample that and apply effects?