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Modular Synthesis with Reaktor

Lesson 23 of 26

Granular Synthesis

 

Modular Synthesis with Reaktor

Lesson 23 of 26

Granular Synthesis

 

Lesson Info

Granular Synthesis

Class Description

Let’s be real: Native Instruments’ Reaktor can be intimidating at first glance. But behind the complexity is an incredibly powerful modular synthesis environment that can create anything from synthesizers, grooveboxes, and sequencers to sample transformers, sound generators, and effects.

In Reaktor Modular Synthesis with David Earl, you’ll learn how to tweak Reaktor’s 70+ included instruments and make your own from scratch. David is Native Instrument’s product specialist and he knows the software inside and out. He’ll teach: 

Reaktor Basics: 

  • Working with Ensembles, Instruments, Macros and Modules 
  • Oscillators, filters and amplifiers 
  • Parameters like pitch, wave type, filters, resonance and cutoff 
  • Linear and event messages 
Additive Synthesis: 

  • Creating a partial with math modules 
  • Working with amplifiers and modulators 
FM Synthesis: 

  • What IS FM synthesis and how does it work? 
  • Changing partials into operators for FM synthesis 
  • Creating an approximation of the FM 8 using a mod matrix 
Sampling: 

  • Different types of samplers: FM, Loop, Grain 
  • Creating sample maps 
  • Creating hybrid synths 
Reaktor doesn’t have to be overwhelming, David will help you overcome the fear of Reaktor’s complexity and unlock its potential.  

Lessons

  1. The Structure of Reaktor
  2. Interface Overview and Creating a Basic Synth

    David Earl takes you on a tour of the Reaktor interface and shows you how he sets up an Ensemble.

  3. Adding Modulation
  4. Filter Envelopes
  5. Setting up an LFO
  6. Using Macros
  7. Detuning Oscillators
  8. Saving Macros and Instruments
  9. What is Additive Synthesis?
  10. Building an Additive Synth: Harmonic Series
  11. Building an Additive Synth: Pitch and Amp Envelopes
  12. Building an Additive Synth: LFO
  13. Building an Additive Synth: Combining Partials
  14. What is FM Synthesis?
  15. Changing a Partial into an Operator for FM Synthesis
  16. Mod Matrix and Mixers
  17. Troubleshooting Complex Macros
  18. Mixing and Modulating Operators with Mod Matrix
  19. Organizing Macros and FM Synth Review
  20. Working with a Basic Sampler
  21. Sampler FM
  22. Sampler Loop
  23. Granular Synthesis
  24. Grain Pitchformer
  25. Grain Cloud
  26. Closing Thoughts and Final Review

Reviews

a Creativelive Student
 

This is a GREAT class. I highly recommend it. Reaktor can be intimidating, but little by little he breaks it down. I feel like I have gotten practical use out of it from watching these videos. There is so much to learn here. I have come back multiple times to watch. David Earl is a superior instructor. You will enjoy him. I hope he will do more here.

a Creativelive Student
 

David Earl (he doesn't care what you call him) is the best! I watched so many tutorials on Reaktor and by his second video I already learned more than the other ones. Thank you!