Reaktor -= Version 3 =- Operation Manual Click here to show toolbars of the Web Online Help System: show toolbars NATIVE INSTRUMENTS SOFTWARE SYNTHESIS Reaktor Version 3 Operation Manual Terms of the license The license you have purchased allows the use of the software by only one person at any one time. You may install this program on more than one of your computers provided that not more than one person uses it at the same time. In simple terms, this means you should treat this software like a book: You can lend it to a friend, but you cannot both read it at the same time. Disclaimer of Warranties We have made every effort to ensure that this product is as complete and error-free as possible. Software being complex as it is, we are advised to make the following disclaimer. Limited Warranty Native Instruments warrants that the software and hardware will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of 6 months from the date of receipt. Any implied warranties on the software are limited to 6 months. Customer Remedies http://www.reaktor.front.ru/source/reaktor3/00 operation manual.htm (1 of 3) [12/28/2002 10:00:16 PM] Reaktor -= Version 3 =- Operation Manual Native Instruments' entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at Native Instruments' option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) repair or replacement of the software or hardware that does not meet Native Instruments' Limited Warranty and which is returned to Native Instruments with a copy of your receipt. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the software or hardware has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 6 months, whichever is longer. No Other Warranties Native Instruments disclaims all other warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the software, the accompanying written materials, and any accompanying hardware. No Liability for Consequential Damages In no event shall Native Instruments or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use this product, even if Native Instruments has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Caution! In case of careless operation by the user the REAKTOR software can produce audio signal levels which can be harmful to the ear and can damage loudspeakers and headphones when played back at high volume! Please reduce the level at your mixer or amplifier before testing your designs! Always keep the gain of your monitoring equipment below the point where the software's maximum output level indicated by the bright red clip lamp in the Toolbar - can cause any damage. This document is protected by copyright law and may not be copied, reproduced, translated or converted to electronic media without prior written permission. Mention of the names of other manufacturers' products in this document is only for information purposes and does not constitute an infringement of trade marks. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of NATIVE INSTRUMENTS. ©1997-2000 All rights reserved. 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User's Guide written by: Michael Kurz Stephan Schmitt Uwe Hoenig Reinhard Schmitz Gerhard Behles Marius Wilhelmi NATIVE INSTRUMENTS Software Synthesis GmbH Schlesische Str. 28 10997 Berlin Germany Tel.:+49 30 61 103520 [email protected] http://www.native-instruments.com http://www.reaktor.front.ru/source/reaktor3/00 operation manual.htm (3 of 3) [12/28/2002 10:00:16 PM] Contents Click here to show toolbars of the Web Online Help System: show toolbars ● Copyrights ● 1 Introduction ● 1.1 What is REAKTOR ? ● 1.2 Platform Specific Texts ● 1.3 Getting Started ● 1.4 The copy protection key ● 1.5 Support ● 1.6 Online Updates ● 2 Installation under Windows ● 2.1 System Requirements and Recommendations ● 2.2 Software Installation ● 2.3 Soundcard Settings ● 2.4 MIDI Interfaces ● 2.5 Uninstalling the Software ● 3 Installation under Mac OS ● 3.1 System Requirements and Recommendations ● 3.2 Software Installation ● 3.3 Audio Output Properties ● 3.4 MIDI Input ● 3.5 Additional MacOS Specifics ● 4 Open Sound Control (OSC) ● 5 First Steps in REAKTOR ● 5.1 Opening and Playing Example Ensembles ● 5.2 Your First DIY Synthesizer ● 5.3 Your First Self-Made Structure ● 6 The "Transformator" Tour ● 6.1 Practicing with Diletant ● 6.2 Percussion with Impaktor ● 6.3 Playing instruments with Simulant ● 6.4 FM and WaveSets with Stimulant and Vibrator ● 6.5 Playing Samples like WaveSets using Diktaphon ● 6.6 A tour through samples with Loopo, Plasma and Kompressor ● 6.7 4Dex ● 7 Interfaces ● 7.1 VST 2.0 http://www.reaktor.front.ru/source/reaktor3/index.htm (1 of 4) [12/28/2002 10:00:19 PM] Contents ● 7.2 Windows Direct X Plug-in ● 7.3 ASIO ● 7.4 DirectConnect ● 7.5 MAS and FreeMIDI ● 7.6 MIDI File Player ● 8 Basic Operation ● 8.1 Mouse ● 8.2 Context Menus ● 8.3 Key Commands ● 8.4 Windows ● 9 Menus ● 9.1 File Menu ● 9.2 Edit Menu ● 9.3 Insert Menu ● 9.4 Settings Menu ● 9.5 System Menu ● 9.6 Preferences ● 9.7 Instrument ● 9.8 View ● 9.9 Help Menu ● 9.10 Context Menu ● 10 Toolbars ● 10.1 Ensemble Toolbar ● 10.2 Instrument Toolbar ● 11 Ensemble ● 11.1 Ensemble Structure ● 11.2 Ensemble Panel ● 12 Instruments ● 12.1 What is an Instrument? ● 12.2 Creating Instruments ● 12.3 Ports ● 12.4 Context Menu ● 12.5 Properties ● 13 Macros ● 13.1 What is a Macro? ● 13.2 Creating Macros ● 13.3 Ports ● 13.4 Context Menu ● 14 Structures ● 14.1 What is a Structure? http://www.reaktor.front.ru/source/reaktor3/index.htm (2 of 4) [12/28/2002 10:00:19 PM] Contents ● 14.2 Modules ● 14.3 Sources ● 14.4 Switches ● 14.5 Terminals ● 14.6 Wires ● 14.7 Event Signals ● 14.8 Context Menu ● 15 Panel Editing ● 15.1 What is a Panel? ● 15.2 What are Controls? ● 15.3 Panel Controls ● 15.4 Editing the Panels ● 16 Panel Operation ● 16.1 Mouse Control ● 16.2 Key Control ● 16.3 MIDI Control ● 16.4 MIDI Out ● 16.5 Snapshots ● 17 Sampling and Re-Synthesis ● 17.1 Sample Management ● 17.2 Sample-Maps ● 17.3 Sampler Properties Dialog ● 17.4 Akai Import ● 18 Table Modules ● 18.1 Properties ● 18.2 Context Menu ● 18.3 Advanced Operation ● 19 Appendix ● 19.1 Troubleshooting ● 19.2 Watching the CPU Load ● 19.3 Key Commands ● 19.4 4Control MIDI Unit ● 20 Glossary of Synthesizer Terms ● 21 Module Reference ● 21.1 Panel ● 21.2 MIDI ● 21.3 MIDI Out ● 21.4 Constant ● 21.5+,-,X,/ ● 21.6 Mixer http://www.reaktor.front.ru/source/reaktor3/index.htm (3 of 4) [12/28/2002 10:00:19 PM] Contents ● 21.7 Oscillators ● 21.8 Samplers ● 21.9 Sequencer ● 21.10 LFO, Envelope ● 21.11 Filter ● 21.12 Delay ● 21.13 Shaper ● 21.14 Audio Modifier ● 21.15 Event Processing ● 21.16 Auxiliary ● 21.17 Conversion Tables for Control Values http://www.reaktor.front.ru/source/reaktor3/index.htm (4 of 4) [12/28/2002 10:00:19 PM] 1 Introduction Click here to show toolbars of the Web Online Help System: show toolbars 1 Introduction ● 1.1 What is REAKTOR ? ● 1.2 Platform Specific Texts ● 1.3 Getting Started ● 1.4 The copy protection key ● 1.5 Support ● 1.6 Online Updates http://www.reaktor.front.ru/source/reaktor3/01 introduction/01 introduction.htm [12/28/2002 10:00:21 PM] 1.1 What is REAKTOR ? Click here to show toolbars of the Web Online Help System: show toolbars 1.1 What is REAKTOR ? REAKTOR is a piece of software that turns your computer and soundcard into a powerful synthesizer and audio processing system. Its completely modular structure ensures that no limits are imposed on your imagination in the creation of electronic musical instruments and sound effects. From the simulation of relatively simple, analog synthesizers as well as large, complex modular systems, through sample players and FM synthesis up to exotic methods such as delay-line resonance or granular synthesis - REAKTOR will show itself to be capable of fulfilling all your desires. REAKTOR'S ability to take on many different forms is the first major difference compared to hardware synthesizers and is its major advantage. "How do you want to sound today" would certainly be a good slogan for REAKTOR. But even if the construction of synthesizers is not among your preferred activities, you have still made a good choice with REAKTOR. Together with the program you get a bunch of ready-made instruments that allow you to dedicate yourself without much ado to your favorite occupation: making music. Finally, you never know what will happen. Because of the way it is structured, REAKTOR always lets you take a look "behind the scenes" -another difference from hardware solutions where opening the cabinet rarely leads to an increased understanding of the internal workings (it just invalidates your warranty).