Editing Reaktor (section)

===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}}