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Synth
Reaktor 6
Native Instruments · $199.00
Reaktor 6 is Native Instruments' modular sound studio for building and playing custom synths, samplers, effects, and sequencers.
Reaktor 6 is a synth by Native Instruments, available in Stand-alone, VST, AU and AAX formats. It is priced at $199.00.
Notable features include architecture, modular blocks and plugin formats (macos). See the full specifications and frequently asked questions below.
Specifications
- Architecture
- Two structural levels: Primary (graphical signal-flow, event/MIDI/OSC processing) and Core (runtime machine-code audio compiler for custom DSP)
- Modular Blocks
- Includes Blocks Base and Blocks Primes for patching modular synths, effect chains, and sequencers; expandable ecosystem
- Operating system
- macOS 13, 14, or 15 (latest update) or Windows 10/11 (64-bit, latest Service Pack)
- CPU & RAM
- Intel Core i5 or equivalent; Apple Silicon native or via Rosetta 2; 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
- Plugin formats (macOS)
- Stand-alone, VST, AU, AAX (64-bit)
- Plugin formats (Windows)
- Stand-alone, VST, AAX (64-bit)
Last verified 2026-06-16
FAQ
Does Reaktor 6 run natively on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Per the official specifications, Apple Silicon Macs are supported in native mode or using Rosetta 2.
What plugin formats does Reaktor 6 support?
On macOS it runs as Stand-alone, VST, AU, and AAX (64-bit); on Windows it runs as Stand-alone, VST, and AAX (64-bit).
What are Blocks in Reaktor 6?
Blocks are sound-generating and sound-shaping modules you patch together to build modular synths, effects chains, and sequencers; Reaktor ships with Blocks Base and Blocks Primes.