{"id":66,"date":"2020-08-04T23:57:42","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T23:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/box5722.temp.domains\/~audioor1\/?p=66"},"modified":"2020-08-04T23:58:06","modified_gmt":"2020-08-04T23:58:06","slug":"top-tips-for-building-synths-and-effects-in-reaktor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/audioordeal.co.uk\/top-tips-for-building-synths-and-effects-in-reaktor\/","title":{"rendered":"Top tips for building synths and effects in Reaktor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/reaktor-tips.jpg?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/reaktor-tips.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/reaktor-tips.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/reaktor-tips.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/reaktor-tips.jpg?resize=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/reaktor-tips.jpg?resize=600%2C337&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/reaktor-tips.jpg?w=1366&amp;ssl=1 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are looking for Reaktor tips and tricks, you have come to the right place. The powerhouse DSP environment by <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.native-instruments.com\/en\/products\/komplete\/synths\/reaktor-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Native Instruments<\/a> features tonnes of instruments and effects, with the ability for you to build and tweak your own.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OK, I&#8217;m going to say it. Reaktor is a daunting environment to work and build in. The sheer amount of options you have is limited only by your knowledge of how synths and effects work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that&#8217;s OK because I have some ideas for you to consider that will make things a little bit easier to get going. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>SEE ALSO: <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/audioordeal.co.uk\/reaktor-primary-building-synth-absolute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reaktor Primary \u2013 1. Building a Synth: Absolute Basics<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><strong>SEE ALSO<\/strong>: <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/audioordeal.co.uk\/reaktor-primary-2-building-synth-adding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reaktor Primary \u2013 2. Building a Synth: Adding More Elements<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><strong>SEE ALSO<\/strong>: <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/audioordeal.co.uk\/building-snare-drum-synth-in-reaktor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Building a Snare Drum Synth in Reaktor<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arrange your macros and modules logically<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing to get the hang of is perhaps the most obvious. Everything you do should be arranged logically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The default visual flow of the signal goes from left to right, so the next process in line should be further right than its predecessor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Reaktor-Spark-1.png?resize=640%2C340&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Reaktor-Spark-1.png?resize=1024%2C544&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Reaktor-Spark-1.png?resize=300%2C159&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Reaktor-Spark-1.png?resize=768%2C408&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Reaktor-Spark-1.png?resize=1536%2C816&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Reaktor-Spark-1.png?resize=600%2C319&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Reaktor-Spark-1.png?w=1644&amp;ssl=1 1644w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Reaktor-Spark-1.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption><em>Spark is a great example of a logical and tidy &#8220;back end&#8221;. Anyone is able to see what signal flows into what module, and the basic skeleton of the synth. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To add to this, where possible, the &#8220;cables&#8221; should be sensible. I like to keep them parallel or at roughly 45-degree angles to the modules. This allows for a clear &#8220;subway map&#8221; type of layout which makes building and troubleshooting quicker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Name and save everything<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reaktor can be a bit of a hassle. When you are wiring something up, consider placing it in a macro so if you need it again, you can just load it in and not have to worry about starting that part from scratch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An example of this is an ADSR envelope. Sure, you could build it from scratch, but you may have custom maths and modulations that make it ever-more complex. In this case have it named and saved to save time later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/trk.png?resize=640%2C372&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/trk.png?resize=1024%2C595&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/trk.png?resize=300%2C174&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/trk.png?resize=768%2C447&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/trk.png?resize=600%2C349&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/trk.png?w=1388&amp;ssl=1 1388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/trk.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption><em>This image shows the GUI elements for TRK-01. Having never opened it up before, a person with a bit of knowledge could easily tinker and re-skin the plugin with their own graphics, if they so desired. This is a good example of a clear naming system. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The other important reason to do this is clarity. A good naming scheme means you can go back to your ensemble in six months time to fix a glitch, and still know exactly what is going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brush up on some maths problem solving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the key skills for Reaktor is a bit of maths intuition. There is generally very little in terms of complex maths theory, but the problem-solving aspect can be several levels deep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mATHS.png?resize=640%2C406&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mATHS.png?w=926&amp;ssl=1 926w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mATHS.png?resize=300%2C190&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mATHS.png?resize=768%2C487&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mATHS.png?resize=600%2C380&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption><em>An example of the level of maths needed for basic synthesizers \u2013 not so bad is it?<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few topics to get your head around:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Logarithms and Exponentials<\/em> <\/strong>(and how they relate to volume)<\/li><li><strong><em>Logarithms and Exponentials<\/em> <\/strong>(and how they relate to MIDI note\/pitch)<\/li><li><em><strong>Modulo<\/strong><\/em> and its many functions in programming<\/li><li><em><strong>Basic circuit logic<\/strong><\/em>, for example AND and OR gates<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can go a long way with basic maths (think the operators in BODMAS or PEMDAS). A lot of the more complicated maths modules will actually explain what they are normally used for if you hover over them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m not very proficient at Reaktor Core programming, but I find it extremely useful for the maths above. It is a great way to create small re-usable modules which do a basic function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The image above shows a filter envelope control. Much of it could be condensed into a single Core module (below) and saved for re-use (which is likely given how frequently filters are used).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/core-overview-cell.png?resize=640%2C559&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/core-overview-cell.png?w=914&amp;ssl=1 914w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/core-overview-cell.png?resize=300%2C262&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/core-overview-cell.png?resize=768%2C671&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/core-overview-cell.png?resize=600%2C524&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption><em>This is the same &#8220;circuitry&#8221; as the previous image, but with the maths hidden away in a re-usable Core module. It makes things a lot tidier and makes the maths easier to copy over to other parts of the synth. Even if you don&#8217;t touch Core for anything else, using it to tidy away the maths is a great way to simplify the build.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use comment boxes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You aren&#8217;t going to see any improvements to sound with this tip, but you will be able to understand each component better later if you document what you are doing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Comment boxes are great for this as you can label sections and add a little extra info. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I normally use comment boxes for some of the more unclear maths, to explain why it is being used. That way, I don&#8217;t have to figure it out in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/reaktor-comment-box.png?resize=640%2C438&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/reaktor-comment-box.png?w=968&amp;ssl=1 968w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/reaktor-comment-box.png?resize=300%2C205&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/reaktor-comment-box.png?resize=768%2C525&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/reaktor-comment-box.png?resize=600%2C410&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption><em>The comment boxes aren&#8217;t in the obvious place, but they can be found under Built-In Module > Auxiliary > Comment<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Comments are also great for other people who are using your builds. If you aren&#8217;t already, I recommend sharing your finished instruments for other people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By adding comments to your synth, you are helping other people as they learn to use Reaktor and reverse-engineer your builds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more people that do this, the more likely you are to find ensembles with comments in so you can learn more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Macros are your heroes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This has sort of been referenced in the other points, but I want to really drive home how useful macros are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Macros allow you to group different modules into a single &#8220;module&#8221; to tidy things up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"531\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Capture-1.png?resize=531%2C315&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Capture-1.png?w=531&amp;ssl=1 531w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Capture-1.png?resize=300%2C178&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption><em>This very simple layout is a good example of macro organisation. Each component is contained in its own macro. The amount of complexity within each macro can be massive. This synth could be a simple single-oscillator synth, or it could go a lot deeper \u2013 with a complex macro structure within the main macros.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to use macros is to sort each feature into its own macro. For example, when you add a filter to your synth, you won&#8217;t just be adding the filter. In addition to the filter macro, you&#8217;ll have various controls and maybe even maths and logic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of this can be grouped into a macro. The best thing about it is that if you want to add a second filter down the line, you just need to duplicate or load that same macro (rename it &#8220;filter 2&#8221;). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a dedicated macro for each part means that the whole back end of the synth is tidy and clean and you can find issues way easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/adsr2-1.png?resize=640%2C393&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/adsr2-1.png?resize=1024%2C629&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/adsr2-1.png?resize=300%2C184&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/adsr2-1.png?resize=768%2C472&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/adsr2-1.png?resize=600%2C369&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/adsr2-1.png?w=1147&amp;ssl=1 1147w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption><em>For additional clarity, you can actually add images to the macros <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you know everything in the filter and oscillator macros is working fine, you know the issue must be elsewhere. Without macros, you just have a tangle of modules and cables that can&#8217;t be ruled out when troubleshooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enable Debugger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If there is <em>one<\/em> button to turn on, it is the debugger. This simple control allows you to hover over cables to see the values being sent, and it will turn them red if there is an issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/debugger-1.png?resize=640%2C397&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/debugger-1.png?w=830&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/debugger-1.png?resize=300%2C186&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/debugger-1.png?resize=768%2C477&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/debugger-1.png?resize=600%2C372&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption><em>This button can be easy to miss. Turn it on.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>99% of the time you have an issue you need to troubleshoot, you will find the problem with this enabled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have no sound or a control isn&#8217;t working, you can usually look out for the red cable, which signals an issue with that connection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is especially good for finding issues with voices. On a single-voice synth, this isn&#8217;t an issue, but for synths with poly and unison, it becomes an issue as the cables can send multiple values for each note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"603\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mono-poly.png?resize=603%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mono-poly.png?w=603&amp;ssl=1 603w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mono-poly.png?resize=300%2C132&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/audioordeal.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mono-poly.png?resize=600%2C265&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption><em>As seen here, the Parabol oscillator is in poly, where it is handling multiple voices. It shows as an error when connected to the single-voice outputs because the voices need to be combined. This can be done with an Audio Voice Combiner module. To tell if something is poly or mono, check the musical note icon (green and red arrow).<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking for Reaktor tips and tricks, you have come to the 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