I think anyone who doesn't have Reaktor would be a fool to pass this up.
 
http://www.native-instrum...nfinite-possibilities/

Oooh... I didn't notice this until I checked the new Reaktor pages. They have submitted selections from user library submissions and one of mine is in it:
 
https://soundcloud.com/nativeinstruments/sets/komplete-reaktor-user-library
 
Mine is the MF Auralis entry - it's a short extract from my submission.

Definitely a deal,the only limit to sound possibilitys in reaktor are your imagination and knowlage to make it happen

Probably one of the best pieces of audio software I own, it's a vast and daunting beast. I really wish I had the time to sit down and learn how to build synths in it from scratch, but the manual ain't that good and very few beginner tutorials are available. But even if you only get as far as leaning how to wire existing synths and effects together, it's worth it for the included instrument alone, and then you have access to literally thousands of synths, sequencers, sample editors, drum machines and effects in the Reaktor User Library.

But that manual...gah, it's at least a couple of versions out of date so very frustrating to read.

arachnaut
I think anyone who doesn't have Reaktor would be a fool to pass this up.
 
http://www.native-instrum...nfinite-possibilities/

Thanks for letting us know about this special price.  I am buying it now.

sharke
Probably one of the best pieces of audio software I own, it's a vast and daunting beast. I really wish I had the time to sit down and learn how to build synths in it from scratch, but the manual ain't that good and very few beginner tutorials are available. But even if you only get as far as leaning how to wire existing synths and effects together, it's worth it for the included instrument alone, and then you have access to literally thousands of synths, sequencers, sample editors, drum machines and effects in the Reaktor User Library.

But that manual...gah, it's at least a couple of versions out of date so very frustrating to read.

Hey sharke, this sounds like a great project for some cold winter nights.  Or hot summer nights like the ones we have in Las Vegas.  Thanks for the heads up on the manual.  I always wanted to buy this program.  This compares to Finale for $99 last year.  Great buys for both programs.

Also, there's a new section at NI - Reaktor User Library
 
http://www.native-instruments.com/en/community/reaktor-user-library/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=REAKTOR+Special+Current&utm_source=newsletter

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sharke
Probably one of the best pieces of audio software I own, it's a vast and daunting beast. I really wish I had the time to sit down and learn how to build synths in it from scratch, but the manual ain't that good and very few beginner tutorials are available. But even if you only get as far as leaning how to wire existing synths and effects together, it's worth it for the included instrument alone, and then you have access to literally thousands of synths, sequencers, sample editors, drum machines and effects in the Reaktor User Library.

But that manual...gah, it's at least a couple of versions out of date so very frustrating to read.

Hey sharke, this sounds like a great project for some cold winter nights.  Or hot summer nights like the ones we have in Las Vegas.  Thanks for the heads up on the manual.  I always wanted to buy this program.  This compares to Finale for $99 last year.  Great buys for both programs.

Ha I picked up the $99 Finale deal last year too...and I still haven't started learning it. I really need to get my act together...

A good set of Reaktor tutorial may be found here:
 
http://www.nireaktor.com/category/reaktor-tutorials/
 
Regarding the manuals. In version 5.6 there were many changes and some new versions came out which are much better than the originals. However, these have become 'frozen' at 5.6 and you need to read the addenda for 5.7, 5.8 and 5.9 to keep up-to-date.
 
There were many changes to snapshots (Presets) and Sample Map handling among other things.
 
The Reaktor Community forums are very helpful, much like these Cakewalk forums in spirit (and not confrontational like, say, KVR).
 

Could we be looking forward to Reaktor 6. That would be awesome...
 
Regards,