Overview
This is yosi from Chillout with Beats.
For the time beingREAKTOR BLOCKS BASEI think I'll write an article.
The screen is for Reaktor usersReaktor PlayerI can't seem to download it, so I'll explain it on the Reaktor screen.
What is Reaktor BLOCKS BASE?
Because it's the firstREAKTOR BLOCKS BASEWhat isI will go from.
The official explanation is as follows.
BLOCKS BASE works with REAKTOR PLAYER and has everything you need to explore modular synthesis.Both are included in the free KOMPLETE START and you can download and start patching now.
KOMPLETE STARTIt is in.
REAKTOR BLOCKS BASEIs the free version of REAKTORREAKTOR PLAYERThink of it as a limited-feature modular that works with.
Can be used with paid REAKTORREAKTOR BLOCKSSoMONARCH,ROUNDSYou can use a part of as modular. (For more informationplease use this form.Please refer to. )
Please refer to the following article for the installation method.
For Reaktor BLOCKS BASE, please refer to the first half of the article below.
I think it looks like this when it starts up.
(It may be a little different with REAKTOR PLAYER)
This time I want to use it as a modular, so select "Patch" in the middle.
Then, the following screen will be displayed.
Audio settings
First, set the audio.
Click File-> Audio and MIDI Settings….
From here, select the audio device you normally use.
Basically, select ASIO. (There is little delay and strange noise is hard to get on)
If you are using the audio device that came with your PC, we recommend that you install the trial version of FL Studio.
The trial version of FL Studio comes with an ASIO driver,Less delaycan.
Please refer to the following article for how to install the trial version of FL Studio.
Othersasio4allBut it's fine, but it was a little difficult to use when I used it.
Try to make a sound
Let's actually make a sound.
An Oscillator is required to produce sound.
Double-click "Library"-> "Bento Box"-> "OSC ..." in the menu on the left.
Then the following modules will be added.
For the time being, I will do patching to make a sound. (You can do it by dragging.)
First, connect "Pitch" of "NOTE IN" to "Pitch" of "OSC".
Next, connect "OUT" of "OSC" to "IN" of "LEVEL S".
Finally, connect "OUT" of "LEVEL S" to "IN" of "OUT".
I think this will make a popping sound.
If it does not sound, review your audio settings.
I think it's noisy, so let's adjust the volume by dragging the triangle of "LEVEL S" to lower it.
In this state, try pressing the keyboard of the PC appropriately.
I think the scale will sound.
However, the sound still does not stop, so first press the keyboard and spend a certain period of time to attenuate the sound.
Let's make a synthesizer
If you can confirm that the sound is coming out, let's make a synthesizer next.
Basically, we will make three OSC synthesizers.
The first module to add.
About the meaning of each moduleSee officialplease.
Three "BENTO BOX OSC" oscillators
The rest is all one by one.
Filter "BENTO BOX SVF"
Envelope "BENTO BOX ENV"
Amplifire "BENTO BOX VCA"
4Ch mixer "BENTO BOX MIX"
We will patch each of these.
OSC and Mixer connection
First, connect from the three "OSCs".
Connect the "Pitch" of "NOTE IN" to the three "OSCs".
Connect "OUT" of "OSC" to "IN1 ~ 3" of "Mix".
Connection of Mixer, SVF and VCA
I changed the color of the cable to make it easier to understand.
You can change the color of the cable by right-clicking.
Connect "OUT" of "Mix" to "IN" of "SVF".
Connect "OUT" of "SVF" to "IN" of "VCA".
Connect "OUT" of "VCA" to "IN" of "LEVEL S".
ADSR connection
Connect "OUT" of "ADSR" to "A" of "VCA".
Connect "GATE" of "NOTE IN" to "GATE" of "ADSR".
Then click the "A" in "VCA" and the scale next to the knob?Drag upwards as shown below.
What is this? "A" Controls the "Level" according to the curve of the ADSR that came in.
To be honest, I think it's a little difficult to understand.VCV Rack is more intuitive in this area.
VCV Rack has everything from the first usage to synchronization with your DAW, so if you are interested, please do.
Try playing the synthesizer
First, let's change the type of OSC waveform.
You can change it by dragging the "OSC" waveform.
In the early days, it is a sine wave, so it sounds like a pop, but you can also do things like morphing each waveform as well as sawtooth waves and square waves. (This area is like NI)
The rest is the red frame in the above figure, but the upper part is in semitone units and the lower part is up to a semitone.
Fluctuations can be obtained by setting this value to "+10" and "-10" for two "OSCs".
(If you use a stereo mixer, it will spread to the left and right)
If you move "GLIDE" of "NOTE IN", portamento will be applied.
Preservation method
Native InstrumentsAs long as you look at the comparison table, you can "save and reload the preset", so I think you can save it from "Save as" in "File" with Reaktor Player.
The preset saved here isMachine,KOMPLETE KONTROLYou can also use it from.
I will write a separate article on how to use it.
Summary
I could easily make a synth.
This time I made it simple, but I think that you can install 5 OSCs or multiple Filters.
Please try to make your own synth.
But what I think about using Reaktor isVCV RackIt's amazing.
However, the sense of stability isNative InstrumentsIt's just like that.
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