How to get that old warped vinyl effect? How to randomly trigger sample playback? Use a Geiger unit to randomly generate information that can be used in two separate ways as in the diagram above to get these two startlingly different results.
WARP: Hook it up (via a dial on Pitch and Dyn) to the Frequency Mod (F) on a LOOP SAMPLER. In properties set dial to Max 12 Min 0 and then tweak this to get a random slur on sample playback much like a warped record. Much wow.
RANDOM sample playback: Create a dial (knob) on the Dyn input of a Geiger unit. Hook it into a Maths (add) unit with another dial that says SELECT. Hook these both into the S(elect) input on the LOOP SAMPLER. Assuming you’ve pre-loaded a samplemap you can either manually scroll through the samples with the dial or more interestingly dial in an increasingly random playback selection with every midi-key press to create intriguing stutter effects, especially with drumloops.
Check out these tricks in action on the ATMOS+ ensemble HERE
This recent contribution to the User Library from Nick Dwyer is a granular sample morphing instrument with an elegant, deceptively simple interface, that has ‘big budget sound design’ written all over it. While the included soundbank is guaranteed to provide hours of inspiration, it’s also easy to load your own sounds via the sample map editor.
WAVCLOUD nearly made it to the soundtrack of Brad Pitt’s AD ASTRA!
“Lots of music composed for AD ASTRA by the four composers, Max Richter, Lorne Balfe, Nils Frahm and myself. There were many cues from all of us that didn’t make it to the final cut.” ROBERT MANN
A warm analog-sounding synth that uses four different types of oscillator to create rich sounds from warm basses and pads to metallic leads and LOFI soundscapes… all via eighties style synth keyboards.
This synth has just received an update to V1.5 to include a step sequencer, a pitch sequencer/arpeggiator, a vinyl crackle effect, a noise gen and ten more presets using these new add-ons, bringing the snapshot total to 70.
Hear the new demos below. The drums are from a new pack called MORE DIRT on sounds.com
OSC 1 is in itself a 4-waveform oscillator that also includes a feedback loop distortion effect called “Wire” that simulates the crackling and erratic jumps in volume caused by a dodgy jack-plug in a guitar amp.
OSC 2 is a sine wave formant. This has its own simple LFO (tempo synced) that creates various warped vinyl simulations. It also features a “Mash” effect that creates various audio mess-ups between sample and hold simulation and distortion.
OSC 3 is a combo of one 8-step and two 4-step oscillators that create saw-wave/string sounds.
OSC 4 is a powerful bass (mainly) oscillator that morphs between a triangle and a sine wave.
GLOBAL FX & Controls
An LFO with three different sync options and four waveforms, phase, quantise, rate and cut-off.
VCF with cutoff (also routed via midi CC1 to your keyboard controller strip/wheel) etc…
Envelope (inc. velocity sensitivity).
Echo (delay) with various parameters inc.tempo sync button.
Glide and Chorus
Vinyl Effect
Noise Generator
Step Sequencer and Pitch Arp activated by Clock On in Reaktor or Host DAW.
Master-tune
Reverb and Master Output Level.
MIDI CC 14-29 inclusive are routed to various useful controls.
There are 70 presets in 7 banks accessible from the drop-down menu at the top of the instrument or by double-clicking “Embedded” in the presets side-pane.
View A is a dark metallic skin, view B is lighter.
Introducing SILVER Sample Layer Player for Reaktor 6.2.1(R54)**
As an indie sound designer for Reaktor 6, apart from instrument functionality I also have to consider “what’s the angle?” – what makes this device different from the thousand others out there? And indeed from all the others I’ve released so far.
Well, anyone of the 52635 downloaders of Flintpope instruments would know I’m obsessed with soundscapes – long, ambient atmospheric creations that send the listener off on a Headphone Journey, into a bit of a Tonto’s Expanding Headband mood.
So, is this one any different? NO! It’s more soundscapes. More and more soundscapes, but (slightly) better produced than previously thanks to the 4 channel mixing desk with 3-way EQ and not two but FOUR samplers each loaded with 36 DIFFERENT Flintpope samples to each other, making 144 unique sounds that can be layered in up to 1296 possible combinations.
There are 30 presets to give a flavour of these possibilities. Double click “Embedded” in the presets side-pane or use the drop-down menu in the device header.
Add to all this Reverb and Echo FX, Envelope and Velocity Sensitivity.
Each sampler also has its own unique controls for sample Choice, Pitch, Start-point, Random Playback and Warped Vinyl effect. Each sampler also has Solo, Mute, Pan, Level, 2 Sends and 3-Way EQ. The mixer also provides Master Level, Pan and Mute and 2 Returns.
The value of this set-up to fellow Reaktor enthusiasts is the ability to easily replace the samples with their own* and/or rip out the samplers and for example replace with four synths, or whatever…
*Need advice? Go to the Reaktor 6 Diving Deeper manual and open Chapter 8, page 69 (The Sample Map Editor) for a detailed guide. Ensure all samples are set to midi note 60 and the keyboard range is from midi note 2-37 inclusive for the selector dials to operate correctly.
CC 14-29 inclusive are assigned variously to sample selects, levels, pans, and pitches.
SILVER is monophonic and requires the full version of Reaktor 6 version 6.3.1(R6)
**Note, if you get “Not a valid Reaktor File” error message please update your Reaktor 6 to Reaktor 6.3.1(R6)
SONGLINES AMBIENT PACK, a REAKTOR LOOPER with live input.
This is a Reaktor 6 instrument consisting of 3 layers of 24 hypnotic ambient musical loops that play against each other to create complex, textured, atmospheric moods. Just hit the space bar to set the loops off and improvise along with the included mono-synth for hours of ENO-esque fun! SONGLINES is a great tool for creating unusual pads too: use Reaktor’s inbuilt recorder function to create fat, textural samples of your arrangements.
72 LOOPS
You get 72 loops in WAV format at 120 bpm.
You can happily downtempo to 105 and up to 140 before artefacts, and there are various FX (see LOOP DIALS below) to further randomise your mix.
The total possible combinations of loops is 72 x 72 (5184 variations) and that’s not factoring-in mute or solo into the possible arrangements. You don’t need to worry that your mixes will sound like anyone else’s.
You also get a live-play 4-wave mono-synth which features the same controls as below (see LOOP DIALS) plus fine-tune, attack, release and envelope dials. This can be a gritty bass-line or an ethereal 80’s style lead. Waveforms are SINE, TRIANGLE, SAW and PULSE. Pitch-wheel function (triggered by your keyboard) is routed to +-12 semitones so a lot of noodling is possible.
SONGLINES suits live performance or can be used in your DAW.
If multiple instances are used in the latter please re-load a fresh copy separately (don’t just copy track) to avoid a Reaktor loop meltdown.
All sounds and tune-snippets are Flintpope originals and completely royalty-free: if it sounds like someone else’s riff it isn’t. Care has been taken to ensure at least 99 percent of the loops all play nicely with each other and are mainly rooted in the key of C (can be re-tuned… see PITCH dial below).
LOOP DIALS
Each loop, or LINE (you can see the waveform playback on each) has a set of twelve controls.
SELECTOR (LOOP*1 etc) chooses the loop number from 1-24. Playback is instant as you change it. If playback-sync glitches simply press RETRIG (see below).
PITCH Up or down an octave.
SHIMMER A switch effect (on or off). Randomly stutters between different loops in this song-line. This is the secret weapon of this ensemble (used also in FLINTPOPE’S ATMOS, DRUMLINES and DRUMBOX). Used against other loops it can create an interesting texture and delightfully broken feel.
JUMP Another quirky effect dial that acts Like a vinyl record when the needle jumps. Experiment with settings to get repetitive Steve Reich rhythms or modern stutter effects, especially when combined with SHIMMER.
MID is a simple mid-range cut or boost dial that helps clarify the mix in a busy set of loops.
CUT(off) and RESO(nance) control the VCF of each line (and mono-synth) individually to provide a wide range of tonal variation, especially when combined with the MID dial.
(Re)VERB and CHORUS do what it says on the tin.
VOLUME dial needs no further explanation, neither do S(OLO), M(UTE) or PAN L & R
The Master FX
COMP DIAL. Can be turned up full for maximum brute compression.
MASTER The master volume output dial.
PAN L & R
RETRIG. Hit this to restart all the loops in sync if you want.
You also get seven presets as a taster.
Requires Reaktor 6 full version. FREE REAKTOR PLAYER NOT SUPPORTED
Haven’t got Reaktor 6? Why not consider purchasing this for the set of 72 soundloops? They are in a separate folder for easy access.
Reaktor power-users who are familiar with the Sample-map also get a folder with the three sample-maps so they can be used in other Reaktor samplers that use this function.
Again, Reaktor power-users should have no problem inserting their own loops or other sounds into this ensemble. Just ensure each sample is ROOT 60.
A drag and drop granular sample player that can create surprising sounds with a few tweaks.
There is a set of bundled samples and presets to demonstrate some possibilities with this instrument. Double click “Embedded” in the presets side-pane to get to the snapshots.
Or dive in and drop your own.
Long interesting samples (a mix-down of a tune for example) result in far better variations than short dull ones (kicks and snares etc).
The ability to focus in on small details of a waveform (and morph them) is what makes HORNFISH tick, so a complex, busy sound can yield many more variations than a simple tone.
This is an update of a previous version so here’s what’s new:
Cleaner interface with readable sample waveform and rather hypnotic oscilloscope readout of note input and velocity.
Clearer dials with numerical positional readout.
A GUI that is easy on the eye.
Clear headers and groupings of controls.
Thirty-six new presets.
CONTROLS and CC
Pitch
Pitch Shift CC14
Pitch Slide
Pitch Jitter CC24
Root Note CC22
Position
Playhead (AND MOUSE DRAG) CC15
Position Jitter CC25
Grain Length
Length CC16
Reverse Play
Length Jitter CC26
Grain Density
Density CC17
Density Fine CC27
Density Jitter CC28
Reverb
Size CC20
Lo cut
Hi cut
Mix CC1 or Modwheel
Envelope
ADSR
Velocity Sensitivity CC29
Master level CC19
Pan Flip CC18
An important note on saving presets!
When working with HORNFISH in REAKTOR standalone, save any new Presets (File > Save Preset As …… ) as well as saving the Ensemble.
Otherwise HORNFISH will ask for “missing” samples when reloading the saved ensemble. This is an inherent feature of the way Reaktor handles samples and not a Flintpope quirk.
A further note: it is good practice to add user samples to the samples folder that comes with HORNFISH when creating new presets with new material.
A music paintbox. An eight-layer sample-player. SEE BELOW FOR FREE DEMO VERSION LINK.
FEATURES
Eight banks of 47 samples each, triggered by un-mute buttons initially inspired a painter’s palette. By layering these together
you can create 2209 combinations.
There are30 PRESETS in 3 banks of 10to give you a flavour of what is capable with this instrument. Use the drop down menu to access them or double click “Embedded” in the presets side-pane.
Then jump in and layer different groups of sounds and tweak the various CONTROLS and FX to create new samples for yourself.
Record sessions with Reaktor’s onboard recorder,your DAW, with Quicktime/Soundflower, or simply play live as part of your stage set-up.
CONTROLS
Startpoint, Stereo Position, Sample Select, Mute, Gain, Pitch, Mid, Bass, ADSR, Velocity Sensitivity, Echo, 8 Pole Filter, Reverb, Glide and Master.
MIDI
CC14-21 assigned to Sample Selects 1-8
CC22-29 assigned to Gains 1-8
Taking it further…
Samples can be manipulated from within the samplemap* Reverse, Loop, Start, End, Alternating and Release parameters can all be tweaked.
NOT JUST A ROMPLER
When you get bored with the onboard samples replace them with your own. Need advice? *Go to the Reaktor 6 Diving Deeper manual and open Chapter 8, page 69 (The Sample Map Editor) for a detailed guide. Ensure your samples are ROOT NOTE 60 and range from notes 36-82 inclusive for this instrument.
PALETTE is monophonic and requires the full version of Reaktor 6. If you don’t have a full licence of Reaktor 6 you can still run PALETTE in demo mode for 30 minutes at a time by selecting “demo mode” at launch. Requires Reaktor 6.2.1 (R54)
…is a sample player for REAKTOR featuring two drag and drop samplers. YOU CHOOSE.
Layer different pairs of sounds and tweak the various CONTROLS and FX to create new samples.
Record with Reaktor’s onboard recorder or use a DAW.
CONTROLS and FX
Start/Endpoint, Reverse, Stereo Position, Gain, Pitch, Mid, Bass, LFO on/off, LFO Rate, LFO Morph, ADSR, Velocity Sensitivity, Echo, 8 Pole Filter, Reverb and Master.
DROPSCAPER is 8-note polyphonic and requires the full version of Reaktor 6.
An important note on saving your own presets:
When working with DROPSCAPER in REAKTOR standalone, save and load your Snapshots as Presets (File > Save Preset As / File > Open Preset) instead of just saving the Ensemble. If you do not follow this method, DROPSCAPER will ask for the samples when reloading the saved ensemble. This is an inherent feature of the way Reaktor handles samples and not a Flintpope design error.
DROPSCAPER accepts audio files in the .aif and .wav format and is optimized for samples with a rate of 44.1 KHz.
is a polyphonic rompler with 12 samples taken from Flintpope’s Reaktor Soundscaper, to give you a flavour of the latter instrument. Soundscaper is aimed at sound-designers and in the Reaktor version there are 254 samples, 96 presets and a staggering 16000 possible combinations of sounds.
Meanwhile, Soundscaper VST/AU boasts a representative selection of sounds from the three banks “Synthwaves”, “Soundscapes” and “Percussives” in the Reaktor version and a selection of controls.
…is a sample player featuring two banks preloaded with127 samples each. By layering these together in pairs you can create over 16000 combinations. All sounds are made by Flintpope and feature original synthesis; no instruments were recorded at all in the process.
There are 96 PRESETS in 3 banks named “Synthwaves”, “Soundscapes” and “Percussives” to give you a flavour of what is capable with this instrument. Use the drop down menu to access them or double click “Embedded” in the presets side-pane.
Or jump in and layer different pairs of sounds and tweak the various CONTROLS and FX to create new samples for yourself.
Switch between A and B views for total parameter control or streamlined sample choice and playback.
Record sessions with Reaktor’s onboard recorder or play live as part of your stage set-up.
CONTROLS
Startpoint, Solo, Stereo Position, Random Playback, Sample Choice, Gain, Pitch, Mid, Bass, LFO on/off, LFO Rate, LFO Morph, ADSR, Velocity Sensitivity, Echo, 8 Pole Filter, Reverb and Master.
Taking it further…
When you get bored with the onboard samples replace them with your own. Need advice? Go to the Reaktor 6 Diving Deeper manual and open Chapter 8, page 69 (The Sample Map Editor) for a detailed guide.
SOUNDSCAPER is monophonic.
SOUNDSCAPER requires the full version of Reaktor 6.
