Editing Reaktor (section)

==Development history==
===Early development===
In 1996, Native Instruments released Generator version 0.96 – a [[Modular synthesizers|modular synthesizer]] for PC, requiring a proprietary audio card for low-latency operation. By 1998, Native Instruments redesigned the program to include a new hierarchy, and integrated third-party drivers for use with any standard Windows sound card. By 1999, Reaktor 2.0 (a.k.a. Generator/Transformator) was released for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[Macintosh]]. Integrated real-time display of filters and envelopes and [[granular synthesis]] are among the most notable features. Plug-in support for [[Virtual Studio Technology|VST]], [[VSTi#VST instruments|VSTi]], [[Direct Connect (protocol)|Direct Connect]], [[Digital Performer|MOTU]], and [[DirectX]] formats is integrated by 2000 (software version 2.3).

With version 3.0 (released in 2001), Native Instruments introduced a redesigned audio engine and new graphic design. Further expansion of synthesis and sampling modules, addition of new control-based modules (XY control) and data management (event tables) greatly expands the abilities of the program. The earliest version to really resemble the modern incarnation of the software is version 3.5, which improved greatly in VST performance and sample handling. Reaktor 3.5 is the first release that features full [[cross-platform]] compatibility.<ref name=SOS>{{cite journal|title=REAKTOR TIPS |publisher=SoundOnSound|date=May 2002 |url=http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/May02/articles/reaktortips.asp|accessdate=2007-03-07}}</ref>

Reaktor 4 enhanced stability, instrument library, GUI, and [[VSTi]] ease-of-use in external sequencers. It shipped almost six months behind schedule.{{Citation needed|date=March 2007}}

===Version 5===
In 2003 Native Instruments hired Vadim Zavalishin, developer of the [[Sync Modular]] software package. Zavalishin ceased the development of his software,<ref name=SynCModularDiscontinued>{{cite web|title=SynC Modular Discontinued |publisher=The Sonic Spot|date=2000-11-29|url=http://www.sonicspot.com/news/00112901.html|accessdate=2007-03-08}}</ref> yet integrated a deeper DSP-level operation within Reaktor, known as Reaktor Core Technology.<ref name=BeforeTheCore>{{cite web|title=NI Reaktor 5|publisher=Sound on Sound|date=2005-09-01 |url=http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/sep05/articles/nireaktor5.htm|accessdate=2007-03-08}}</ref> His contributions, along with those of Reaktor Core developer Martijn Zwartjes, were released within Reaktor 5 in April 2005. Core Technology initially confused a lot of instrument designers because of its complexity, but is now steadily making its way into new instruments and ensembles.{{Citation needed|date=March 2007}}

Reaktor 5.1, released on 22 December 2005, features new Core Cell modules, and a new series of FX and ensembles. A number of bug fixes was also implemented.

The release of Reaktor 5.5 was announced for 1 September 2010. It features a revised interface as well as other changes.

===Version 6===
Reaktor 6.0 was released on 9 September 2015. It features many new improvements for advanced programmers. A new "Blocks" feature allowed for the development of rackmount style modular "patches" for creating synthesizers and effects.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/reaktor-6/|title = Synths : Reaktor 6 &#124; Komplete}}</ref> VST3 support was added with version 6.5.0.