An Alternative To Reaktor?

[THE INTRANCER]

Ok, I'm just posting this as I thought it might make a good topic and because well I've not posted any threads here in a long while.

Just in case some of you don't know, I did develop my own hugely complex synths in Reaktor many moons ago, so not a total nube to it all.

[iowastate89]

Bitwig Grid!

[Shabdahbriah]

New kid on the block... roll your own Vsts. enjoy

SynthCraft v0.710

Although I have added some new midi modules this is more of a maintenance update from the previous version.

Updates
- Fixed Signal Analyser DC offset bug
- Fixed Signal Analyser Scope showing old buffer contents if a cable is removed while audio is active
- Fixed zooming over 200% via Dsp_Window -> Mouse wheel zoom
- Fixed bug with Properties -> Module Variable. Not clearing the first char
- Limited master output buffer to (-0.1 ~ 1.0) to prevent clipping in the host
- New inline limiter on all filters to prevent overloading during feedback
- Fixed help menu help calls from modules and main menu help option
- Changed section properties button to display the name of the object being editing for clarity
- Softened the main gui colour theme a bit
- Re-aligned "default value" editboxs for better GUI layout
- Added basic search option to help file

New modules
- Midi2CV_AfterTouch. Access to Midi aftertouch
- Midi2CV_PitchBend. Access to Midi pitch bend controller
- Midi2CV_ModWheel. Access to Midi mod wheel controller

Please download the latest version from my blog.
https://xsrdo.blogspot.com/

Regards
Kirsty

[pekbro]

Max? If I'm not mistaken, it can export actual plugins now...

[jsp1979]

Max? If I'm not mistaken, it can export actual plugins now...

It's an Max add-on program RNBO that can export. It doesn't have all of the capabilities of Max, but definitely pretty powerful.

https://cycling74.com/products/rnbo

[gentleclockdivider]

Ok, I'm just posting this as I thought it might make a good topic and because well I've not posted any threads here in a long while.

Just in case some of you don't know, I did develop my own hugely complex synths in Reaktor many moons ago, so not a total nube to it all.

Hugely complex ...Dunning -Kruger
I had a look at the structure of your synths , and sorry bt it screams NOOb all over , some connections just don't make any sense at all .
It shows you don't understand the underlyng primary event signals .
A thousand wires does NOT mean it's complex ,But to you answer your question : Plug data

[gentleclockdivider]

Bitwig Grid!

Bitwig grid can't handle Z-1 feedback loops , you need a buffer of at least 5 ms (depending on audio config ) and 5 ms is Huuge
Whcih means you can't do anything hat requires 1unit sample feedback like :
-IIr filters
-Karplus strong
-comb filters with negative feedback where tuning is <5ms
Reaktor , pure data and max-msp can all do z-1 feedback
Which doesn't mean bitwig is not capable of creating nice stuff , but for in depth dsp which requires on a per sample calculation/manipulation it is not an option

[SebAV]

VCV ?

[sergiofrias]

flowstone ,synthedit,alpha forever, SynthCraft.

[hey212]

MuTools is not a literal plugin builder, but it's a pretty powerful modular system. Comes as a DAW or as a plugin, and you can open DAW projects from the plugin and vice versa, kind of like plugin inception, and it sounds amazing. Recently updated to host VST3s or run as a VST3.

[audiouser720]

I’m gonna keep using Reaktor. I really don’t feel I need an alternative. If I did, I would opt for VCV I think, but I prefer Reaktor. Sounds better. Just remind me why Reaktor alternatives are a hot topic everywhere now? NI announced maintenance updates only (not permanently btw just for the foreseeable future), announced subscription model so what? If something works then I am not going to compromise

[Ah_Dziz]

Pure data

[egbert101]

VCV has a VST version, but yeah, not exactly anything that interests me, just a massive waste of time unless you enjoy developing your own synthesizer.

[RunBeerRun]

You used to be able to build big synths in synthedit if you bought the ck modules.

Nowadays you have to be more simple, i wouldn't like to be in your shoes(I backed up my old stuff).

[buffalo roam]

Hyperion is underrated. You can layer synths with it.