Native Instruments Reaktor Session (Macintosh and Windows)

Manufacturer's Description for Native Instruments Reaktor Session (Macintosh and Windows)

Reaktor Session is the key to a world of fascinating software instruments. Featuring Reaktor 4's audio engine and core instrument library, Reaktor Session is an outstanding collection and an entry to the vast world of Reaktor . Reaktor Session includes synthesizers and resynthesizers, samplers and beat-loopers, groove and drum machines, surround and innovative effects, and revolutionary creations never seen before. Reaktor Session also includes access to the ever-growing online library on the Navive Instruments web site for a virtually unlimited collection of instruments. Each instrument includes a wide range of preset sounds for instant use, while innovative patch handling makes saving, sorting, intelligent randomization, and morphing between sounds easy. The sound quality of Reaktor Session is unsurpassed. The highly optimized DSP algorithms of the 32-bit Reaktor 4 engine and support for 192 kHz sample rate ensure a matchless sound with surprisingly efficient CPU usage.

Features
World-class library of synthesizers, samplers, live tools, and effects

Loads all Reaktor instruments and ensembles

Includes access to the vast online User Library

Complete MIDI automation and control with MIDI learn

Graphical sample mapping

AKAI, WAV, and AIFF sample import

Snapshot randomization and morphing

Reaktor audio engine optimized for Pentium® III / Pentium® 4 / Athlon XP® and G4 Altivec®

Supports nearly all native interfaces with unlimited plug-in instances

Upgradeable to Reaktor 4

Reaktor Session supports nearly every native plug-in interface. In addition to standalone operation with ASIO and Core Audio, Reaktor Session can also be used as a plug-in with VST 2.0® (Windows, Mac OS9, Mac OSX), Audio Units® (OS X), and DXi® (Windows). When used as a VST or Audio Unit plug-in, Reaktor Session supports smart window sizing, an unlimited number of instances, and automation.

Reaktor Session Instruments

Synthesizers
The Reaktor Session library offers a world-renowned collection of synthesizers, from analog-modelling to FM, from wavetable to additive. Each synthesizer includes many presets for an astonishing range of sounds right out of the box. The fourth-generation DSP algorithms of the REAKTOR 4 engine ensure that the sound quality is exceptionally bright, warm, and clear.

Samplers and Transformers
The sampler and transformers included in Reaktor Session range from quick and convenient sampling to full granular workouts. Resynthesis instruments vary speed, pitch, and formant independently, and can even freeze the sound in time. Samples can easily be loaded via drag and drop from the integrated browser into a comfortable, graphical sample mapper.

Live Performance and Sequencers
Reaktor Session, with configurable MIDI control and latencies significantly lower than most hardware devices (with a high-performance ASIO or Core Audio soundcard), is an excellent tool for performing live. Naturally any of the included synthesizers, samplers, or effects can be played live, but a number of dedicated live performance tools are also included.

Effects
Reaktor Session includes several studio-ready effects. Smooth reverbs, vintage delays, and an amp simulator provide good starting points for sound mixing and exploration. But Reaktor Sessionalso ventures into further territory, with granular freezing delays, vocoders, and more. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Native Instruments products.

Minimum Requirements
Windows XP/2000/ME/98, Pentium III 500 MHz, 256 MB RAM
Mac OS 9.1 or higher, G3 500 MHz, 256 MB RAM

Recommended System
Windows XP, Pentium III 700 MHz, 256 MB RAM
Mac OS X 10.2 or higher, G4 733, 256 MB RAM

Supported Interfaces
VST® 2.0
Audio Units
DXi
ASIO
Core Audio
Soundmanager
OMS