Modifying a REAKTOR Ensemble

4Modifying a REAKTOR Ensemble

In this tutorial:

▪We will modify an existing REAKTOR Ensemble called Junatik. Junatik comprises a Synth Instrument and a Delay Instrument.

▪We will insert a Reverb Instrument into the Structure, and connect it to the Synth.

▪We will remove the Delay Instrument from the Structure.

▪We will also learn more about REAKTOR’s Snapshot system.

▪We will use the Browser to load up Junatik, but also to insert the Reverb Instrument.

If you are using REAKTOR PLAYER, you do not need to continue reading. After you have read chapter 2 and 3 you are set to go!

4.1Recap

In the first tutorial we learnt how to create and save Snapshots using the Append button. Also we saved our work, using Save Ensemble As…command. As we will be using these techniques again, you might want to have a look at the first tutorial again before proceed­ ing.

Using REAKTOR Buttons

To recap, in the last tutorial we used:

▪Click the Sidepane button in the Main Bar to open and close the Sidepane. The Side­ pane is where the Browser, Snapshot, Panelsets, and Properties tabs are located.

Fig. 4.1 The Sidepane button

▪ Clicking the Browser tab opens the Browser.

Fig. 4.2 The Browser tab

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Modifying a REAKTOR Ensemble

Using the Browser to Load the Ensemble

▪ Clicking the Snapshot tab opens the Snapshots list.

Fig. 4.3 The Snapshot tab

In this tutorial we will learn about REAKTOR Properties. We will also learn about the Structure button.

▪Clicking the Properties tab opens the Properties of REAKTOR Ensembles, Instruments, Macros, Modules, et cetera.

Fig. 4.4 The Properties tab

▪ Clicking the Structure button opens REAKTOR’s Structure.

Fig. 4.5 The Structure button

It is a good idea to get used to these buttons and their icons as they are very useful, espe­ cially later on when you use REAKTOR as a plug-in!

4.2Using the Browser to Load the Ensemble

Again we will use the Browser to load the Ensemble.

1.Click on the Sidepane button to open the Sidepane.

2.Click on the Browser tab to open the Browser.

3.Click on the Factory button to navigate to the Factory Library.

4.Using the folder tree in the top part of the Browser, navigate to Ensembles > Classics > Synthesizer. You should now see a list of Synths in the bottom part of the Browser.

5.In the bottom part of the Browser, double-click on Junatik to open it.

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