Does anyone here use Reaktor 5?

Future Proof · #1 11-23-2005, 09:03 AM

My copy will be arriving today. It was too hard to resist, the sound quality is just incredible, and totally smokes Reason, especially the bass. Only problem is, I don't have a PhD from MIT and there are no tutorial books/DVD's out there and most software manuals are not written all that well.

How badly will I be suffering on the learning curve? And does anyone have a Reaktor 5 file that they could send to me so I can pull it apart and analyze it?

adam · #2 11-23-2005, 09:19 AM

I *think* professor has it. Well, I'm not sure what version.

Emmet · #3 11-23-2005, 09:35 AM

I've always avoided Reaktor....bit to complicated for my ways

joethelion · #4 11-23-2005, 02:00 PM

I use Reaktor 5, but I am probably not usuing it to its full potential, you know?

I haven't tried constructing my own synths yet... but you really don't need to to enjoy the software.

if you're not really familiar with the effects of different oscillators, envelopes, etc (in general) - I'd just recommend selecting a preset on a synth, then using the "randomise" function to see what changes on the panel, and how it changes the overall sound. But don't use the 100 value - prolly just like 30 (for the 'randomize' level)

Future Proof · #5 11-23-2005, 04:24 PM

I'm completely lost and overwhelmed. I understand osc's and envelopes, but these sequencers are tremendously different than anything I've used before. Not to mention, the register feature isn't quite working so I can't go into the forums and ask questions.

If anyone is exceptionally familiar with any of the sequencers I'd really appreciate an explanation. Although, my intention is to eventually do all of my sequencing in Cubase and export supplemental tracks from Reason if I find something I like in there.

Edit: I've got a P4 3.4 ghz 800fsb HT computer with 1 gig of RAM... can I run Cubase, Reason via rewire and the Reaktor VST's without having load issues? I'd try it right now but I still haven't done my homework in Cubase yet, so I don't think I'd be able to really tell...

stimpee · #6 11-24-2005, 03:58 AM

yeh prof is using it for sure. gave me a demo of some work in progress and it sounds like he's getting the hang of it. come to IRC @ #rtsr and he'll be around at some point.