Reaktor 6
by Native Instruments
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MODULAR DSP LAB
- Build custom synths, samplers, effects, and sound design tools
- Experiment with rack-style modular patching using Blocks
- Discover 70+ included instruments plus thousands of sounds in the User Library
TRUE SONIC PLAYGROUND
REAKTOR 6 is the ultimate creative toolkit for deep sound exploration, featuring cutting-edge DSP and high-fidelity sound.
UNRIVALLED SOUND QUALITY
REAKTOR’s trademark sound quality is unmistakable. From anti-aliased oscillators and ZDF (zero delay feedback) filters to granular synthesis engines, a team of leading developers build every component in REAKTOR from the core level up using the most elegant algorithms. Their relentless pursuit of DSP excellence keeps this sonic toolkit at the head of its class. And everything inside is organized for immediate use in REAKTOR’s macro libraries for fast, creative building sessions.
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REAKTOR BLOCKS
REAKTOR also provides a platform for modular synthesis in the form of Blocks – a range of sound generating and sound shaping modules. You can patch them together to create new and unique modular synthesizers, effects chains, complex sequencers, and more. REAKTOR includes BLOCKS BASE and BLOCKS PRIMES to kick start your modular journey, and the Blocks ecosystem is expandable with releases from builders like Unfiltered Audio, Toy Box, Genki instruments, ACL, and Holonic Systems.
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GET CONNECTED
REAKTOR offers extensive options for connecting to other devices. MIDI, OSC, and CV/Gate connectivity lets you connect hardware modular systems, standalone hardware, other software instruments, and mobile devices. Ableton Link support lets you sync timing easily across instruments and devices, and makes collaborating with others a breeze.
HARDWARE CONTROL
Control REAKTOR directly from a KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard or MASCHINE. With the REAKTOR API, you can design fully-integrated performance setups. Create your own touch strip integration, custom displays, parameter mappings, light guide configurations, and more. REAKTOR enables hybrid software/hardware instruments that are a true evolution in instrument design.
JOIN THE REAKTOR COMMUNITY
The REAKTOR community unites thousands of artists, sound designers, and instrument builders at all skill levels passionate about sound and instrument design. Discover the latest additions to the user library, upload your own creations, discuss new tips and tricks in the learning section, and be a part of a highly innovative and dedicated community of builders committed to advancing the future of sound.
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FOR THOSE WHO PLAY
Whatever music you make, the diverse Factory and User Libraries in REAKTOR 6 are ready to deliver instant inspiration. A huge and ever-growing library of instruments, samplers, effects and sound design tools will expand your sonic vocabulary exponentially. Professional presets get you creating immediately. And REAKTOR 6 runs standalone or as a VST/AU plug-in with your favorite DAW.
INCLUDED SOUNDS
REAKTOR’s factory library features over 70 ready-to-use instruments and effects – a unique collection of synthesizers, legacy effects, groove boxes, sample transformers, sequenced synths, and sequencers to explore. From Skrewell and Spiral to Newscool and Lazerbass, every instrument is made with REAKTOR’s trademark sound quality. And once unlocked, each and every instrument is even fully editable and patchable.
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USER LIBRARY
The REAKTOR User Library is where the REAKTOR community shares their creations – over 4,000 and counting. Builders are constantly creating and uploading devices like drum machines, filters, delays and distortions – infinite variety for your imagination to play with. You’ll even find emulations of classic synths, tape echoes, and innovative additive synthesizers. The User Library is also the place to share your Blocks patches – get feedback from a vibrant, inspired community of sonic explorers who share your passion for musical experimentation.
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BUILDING IN REAKTOR
REAKTOR is a powerful, highly-advanced platform for building any synth, effect, and sound design tool imaginable – from heavenly harmonies to ear-splitting feedback loops. Create unique devices to make unique sounds. And then, if you want, share them with the REAKTOR community in the user library.
PRIMARY AND CORE STRUCTURES
REAKTOR is a deeply powerful, highly-advanced platform for building any synth, effect, and sound design tool imaginable. From two structural levels – Core and Primary – the entire spectrum of device development opens to you.
Primary is the structural top-level, using a graphical signal flow paradigm with step-by-step event processing. It’s where all parameters, events, MIDI and OSC data are handled. Sound is created on Primary level using Primary Macros and Modules. Core is the deepest structural level, featuring a powerful runtime machine code audio compiler. Perfect for custom DSP algorithms, Core has its own comprehensive library of best-in-class DSP components.
YOUR SONIC TOOLKIT
Use REAKTOR’s included Primary and Core Macro libraries to design anything from simple synthesizers and real-time live performance tools to compositional systems and advanced granular processors. This comprehensive set of best-in-class DSP components empowers builders with the raw materials to create custom sound-generating systems from the ground up. Or go one step further and use them as a starting point for building or customizing your own macros.
An internet connection is required during installation.
ENGLISH MANUALS
GETTING STARTED
WHAT'S NEW
DIVING DEEPER
REAKTOR FACTORY LIBRARY MANUAL
BLOCKS
REAKTOR BLOCKS FRAMEWORK MANUAL
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BUILDING
REAKTOR 5 DOCUMENTATION
LEARNING RESOURCES
Build your own sonic tools, get to know Blocks, or customize your favorite REAKTOR Ensembles with help from these informative tutorials. Get the most out of REAKTOR 6 – start exploring today.
Online education provider Kadenze has developed a comprehensive new university-level course for the REAKTOR community. The course offers freely available content, giving users of all levels a way to expand their skillset when working in REAKTOR.
AskVideo has created over 40,000 expert tutorial videos on every aspect of music production, including the whole world of Native Instruments. Their videos feature top producers and instructors from around the world. Start your journey to REAKTOR mastery with AskVideo now.
ADSR is a network of sites created by and for musicians. Get deep into REAKTOR – as well as the entire line of Native Instruments’ acclaimed synths – with tutorials ranging from the theoretical side of sound design to building your own synths and effects with REAKTOR.
Introducing Blocks
REAKTOR 6 Overview
Blocks Tutorial #1 Introduction
Blocks Tutorial #2 Effects
Blocks Tutorial #3 FM Modulator
Blocks Tutorial #4 Making a kick drum and Ableton Live Integration
Blocks Tutorial #5 Monark Blocks 1
Blocks Tutorial #6 Monark Blocks 2
Blocks Tutorial #7 Sequencers
Blocks Tutorial #8 Filters
What is Reaktor?
Build a simple synth with Reaktor
System Requirements
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
<platform mac/> macOS 13, 14, and 15 (latest update)
<platform win/> Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit, latest Service Pack)
Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
Apple Silicon Macs (native mode or using Rosetta 2)
An Internet connection and a graphics card that supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher are required to download and activate this product. Once installed and activated, the product can be used offline.
System Requirements
4 GB RAM
SUPPORTED INTERFACES
<platform mac/> macOS (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST, AU, AAX
<platform win/> Windows (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST, AAX