REAKTOR Know-How: Blocks
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0:40 Introduction
Sami Rabia gives a brief introduction to the course.
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2:16 Exploring Blocks Ensembles
One of the first things you might want to do in Blocks is take a look around at the included Ensembles.
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12:42 Building a Basic Synth
Getting right to it, Sami explains the need of specific modules and patching arrangements as he builds a basic synth from the ground up.
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12:56 Expanding Our Synth
In this video, Sami expands on the previous synth build, to include a step sequencer, LFO and delay, whilst also demonstrating some modulation possibilities.
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10:53 Bento Box Modules Pt. 1
The versatile Bento Box modules will likely play a key role in many of your modular patches. This first video explores the oscillators in detail, covering FM, Sync and Phase Reset.
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12:00 Bento Box Modules Pt. 2
Sami goes over the Fade, CVP and 4 MODS modules, and goes over some of their uses.
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6:12 Bento Box Modules Pt. 3
The handy S/H modules gets the focus of this tutorial, after which Sami gives a few more pointers of Oscillator Sync and looks at Filter FM.
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8:14 Boutique Modules
If you love classic Roland and Korg synths, the boutique modules will delight. Though they look simple, they have some neat extra features which Sami explores in this video.
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7:03 Digilog Modules Pt. 1
Not a module to be overlooked, the humble looking quantizer module is an extremely useful tool in melody generation. Sami explains it’s function and abilities.
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5:18 Digilog Modules Pt. 2
The Clock Divider is a crucial module to understand when building rhythmic patches.
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7:58 Driver
It’s always nice having another filter option, but Driver’s strength lies in it’s ferocious distortion, which can go into full destruction with extreme modulation.
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6:32 Modern Modules
The Paul and Comb filters each have some key practical features. Sami explains the kinds of things they work well for.
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9:27 MONARK
Your ticket to powerful, overdriven Moog sounds. In this part Sami demonstrates the unique features of the MONARK modules.
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6:25 ROUNDS
Sami breaks down the control options on the Rounds modules, which reveal lush reverbs, wide stereo delays and a key feature on the Rounds LFO.
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12:31 Utilities
If you’re planning on making larger and more complex patches, the Utility modules will be acutely useful. Sami also covers the modules that can get your signals in and out of the Blocks environment.
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10:09 West Coast Modules Pt. 1
If you want to get out of a standard workflow these modules will help you reach new places quickly. Based on the designs of the synth pioneer Don Buchla. Sami breaks down the DWG Oscillator and Low Pass Gate in this video.
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12:14 West Coast Modules Pt. 2
The CFG and XYS are powerful but actually quite straight-forward to use, as Sami demonstrates in this final video in the series.
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14:35 Kodiak: Duality
This is a simple block, but one capable of producing an immense variety of waveforms. Sami goes through each feature and gives some basic pointers on it’s use.
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7:51 Kodiak: Flip Gen
In this video, Sami explores this noise generator with a twist. Flip Gen is a useful random source for any modular patch.
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8:15 Kodiak: Morph Filter
Multi-peak filters are used to create vowel sounds, but this one can also easily be tuned to chords.
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11:37 Kodiak: Shift Sequencer
In this video, Sami explains the features available on powerful melody generator, with great randomize options.
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7:08 Kodiak: Curve Sequencer
Learn how this block can give you quick and easy access to a complex array of modulation shapes.
Product Overview
Synth guru Sami Rabia returns with more in-depth video tutorials about Native Instruments REAKTOR. Blocks are up next and are REAKTOR’s modular based components that work just like real-world modular components and beyond!
See the individual tutorial descriptions below for more info. If you use REAKTOR, and want to get into virtual modular synthesis and control, this is the place to start… Watch“REAKTOR Know-How: Blocks” today!
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Reviews
Submitted 2 years ago
Great intro to blocks
It is a great way to quickly understand the basics of modular synthesis and blocks. It added additional understanding to other modular systems I have like Softube Modular.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Great tutorial very clear
One of the best synth tutorials I have seen
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Complication untied .
To what is a complicated instrument format the tutorial is very explanatory and helpful .How to arrange the modules as a good introduction to modular synthesis .Some additional time could be given to the subject of connections of the modules .Be prepared to take down notes .Generally very helpful .
I am a: Hobbyist
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Reaktor6 Tutorial
Very Helpful!
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Great intro to R Blocks!
Great intro to R Blocks! If too fast, watch it over and over again ; a lot to soak up if you are new to synthesis :-)
I am a: Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Sound Designer, Ableton Live, Cubase
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
good
good
I am a: Beginner, Musician, Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, Studio One
Submitted 4 years ago
Very precise and consistent
This is really easy to follow, yet it reveals some nuggets how you can use the modules in different ways. Sami knows which knobs to turn and some nice sounds are in there too.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Beat Maker, Ableton Live, Reaper
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 4 years ago
Another Excellent Tutorial
A very thorough series, Sami covers all of the goodies in Reaktor Blocks ina way that makes it very easy to then actually apply this to creating some great stuff in Reaktor. Thumbs up!
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, FL Studio, Cakewalk Sonar, Cubase
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 4 years ago
Perfect Mix
I really liked this series, because it combines the theoretical information about all of the Blocks with their practical application. I think this series will be hard to follow though if you really do not know anything about oscillators, envelopes, etc. However, I am a beginner and still managed to follow most of it so if you are interested than I would really recommend to watch it.
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 4 years ago
Great Tutorial :)
Excellent explanation about the different blocks. I wished that it is longer because I had the feeling in the end like the author has run out of time. Please Groove3 don't put restrictions on time.
I am a: Hobbyist
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 2 years ago
Great intro to blocks
It is a great way to quickly understand the basics of modular synthesis and blocks. It added additional understanding to other modular systems I have like Softube Modular.
Submitted 3 years ago
Great tutorial very clear
One of the best synth tutorials I have seen
Submitted 3 years ago
Complication untied .
To what is a complicated instrument format the tutorial is very explanatory and helpful .How to arrange the modules as a good introduction to modular synthesis .Some additional time could be given to the subject of connections of the modules .Be prepared to take down notes .Generally very helpful .
I am a: Hobbyist
Submitted 3 years ago
Reaktor6 Tutorial
Very Helpful!
Submitted 3 years ago
Great intro to R Blocks!
Great intro to R Blocks! If too fast, watch it over and over again ; a lot to soak up if you are new to synthesis :-)
I am a: Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Sound Designer, Ableton Live, Cubase
Submitted 3 years ago
good
good
I am a: Beginner, Musician, Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, Studio One
Submitted 4 years ago
Very precise and consistent
This is really easy to follow, yet it reveals some nuggets how you can use the modules in different ways. Sami knows which knobs to turn and some nice sounds are in there too.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Beat Maker, Ableton Live, Reaper
Submitted 4 years ago
Another Excellent Tutorial
A very thorough series, Sami covers all of the goodies in Reaktor Blocks ina way that makes it very easy to then actually apply this to creating some great stuff in Reaktor. Thumbs up!
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, FL Studio, Cakewalk Sonar, Cubase
Submitted 4 years ago
Perfect Mix
I really liked this series, because it combines the theoretical information about all of the Blocks with their practical application. I think this series will be hard to follow though if you really do not know anything about oscillators, envelopes, etc. However, I am a beginner and still managed to follow most of it so if you are interested than I would really recommend to watch it.
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist
Submitted 4 years ago
Great Tutorial :)
Excellent explanation about the different blocks. I wished that it is longer because I had the feeling in the end like the author has run out of time. Please Groove3 don't put restrictions on time.
I am a: Hobbyist
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