Twisted Tools has updated S-LAYER for Reaktor to version 1.5, a free update for registered users. The new update allows you to control S-LAYER from your iPad using high resolution OSC, Liine's Lemur app and a brand new custom template by Lemur expert Antonio Blanca. Changes in S-LAYER 1.5: OSC Lemur template by Antonio Blanca. Mar 11, 2013 Twisted Tools are a company that use the computing power of Native Instruments' brilliant Reaktor to their advantage, creating killer effects and instruments for use in electronic music and sound design. S-LAYER is their latest creation: a sample layering sound creation tool for reaktor 5.
New sampler instrument for Native Instruments Reaktor 5 creates playable and unique sound combinations by layering samples.
AVAILABLE FOR $69 @ http://twistedtools.com/shop/reaktor/s-layer
S-LAYER is a sound creation tool that allows you to create, edit and play new sound combinations by taking samples and layering them together using an eight part sampler and an intuitive cell layout. By combining sounds from the included sample map or your existing sample library, S-LAYER facilitates the discovery of new oneshots, sound effects and loops from pre-existing sample content. Whether you’re looking for a new way to create thick drum samples for hip-hop or a massive impact sound effect for game, S-LAYER delivers.
With S-LAYER, up to eight parts are played back and manipulated simultaneously using an advanced layered sampler engine, where each layer remains independent and can be surgically edited. Time-tested sound design techniques such as reversing, pitching, modulating and mixing sounds together can be quickly achieved by randomizing and fine-tuning with sliders and knobs. In addition to the on-board granular, filter and time-based effects, you can also connect your own effects using the insert/send system or by using the direct outputs. Once you’ve found a sound combination that you like, you can store it on-the-fly in one of eight ‘Scenes’ which can be dynamically played backed and controlled using MIDI.
In addition to the included sample library featuring sounds from many renowned sound designers, S-LAYER comes bundled with an iPad Lemur MIDI template by Antonio Blanca and a MIDI template for Native Instruments’ Maschine.
S-LAYER FEATURES:
Advanced layered sampler engine
Intuitive and fast parameter cell interface
Layered playback and editing of up to eight samples simultaneously
Independent sampler, filter, grain and fx send controls per layer
Extensive randomization options
4 assignable Modulation Sequencers with independent speed and length controls
4 assignable Wrapper knobs to offset cell slider positions and modulate live
8 Scenes per preset that store and recall parameter settings and modulation
Insert/FX Send system to connect and modulate your own effects
Transpose Mode to play layered sound combinations chromatically
Direct Outs per voice for Multi-Out Instrument support using DAWs or hardware effects
BPM Sync mode for loops and tempo synced oneshots.
iPad Lemur MIDI template by Antonio Blanca
NI Maschine MIDI template by Twisted Tools
128 samples included in the default sample map
Over 2500 preset sound variations
Sample content and sound design by: Antonio Blanca, Richard Devine, Delect (Chris De Luca/Leonard De Leonard), EVAC, Glitchmachines, Jedsound, Miguel Isaza, Mike Huckaby, pNORTNAOMI, Surachai and Tonebuilder
Audio demo by: GLITCHMACHINES
Video by: axiom-crux.net
Twisted Tools, purveyors of some of the finest Reaktor Ensembles out there on the market have just released S-Layer (Slayer!) a new sample layering and mangling machine that should keep you busy and give your existing sample library a new lease of life!
One of the best things about the Twisted Tools Reaktor range is the UI and modulation concepts are consistent over the board so if you’ve already used Scapes, Rolodecks or Buffeater (all fantastic!) you should be up and running with S-Layer in no time.
The Concept
S-Layer allows you to manipulate and combine eight sample layers inside a ‘Scene’. This may not sound overly exciting at first but once you grasp the scope of what S-Layer can do its potential is pretty mind bending!
Samples are loaded into a Reaktor Sample Map (S-Layer ships with a map but you can make your own) and each layer can draw from up to 128 samples. You select a sample for each layer by moving the sliders in the Sample Cell.
Each layer also has controls for Sample Start, Pitch, Pan, Volume, Grain, Stretch, Cutoff, Resonance, Filter mode, AHDSR and two FX sends.
The plan is to be able to create endless possibilities of sonic combinations between the eight layers… and the plan works! Simoco tsf 2025 manual.
Just starting from scratch with the default ‘One-Shot’ snapshot and and moving the cell sliders for various parameters will generate some pretty unexpected and sonically pleasing results.
Another cool thing is that there are 8 ‘Scenes’ to play with giving you the scope to build some kits. Scenes are triggered from C3-G3.
Of further note, owners of NI Maschine and/or Lemur for iPad will find pre-built templates for their devices providing useful ways to control S-Layer without a mouse!
Random Carnage
Like all Twisted Tools Ensembles there is a powerful randomize function. You can randomize a cell by hitting the ‘RND’ button or enable it for global randomization using the ‘Master Randomization’ function which will affect all parameters selected.
This can yield some great new sounds for endless sonic fun! There is also an option to randomize the entire scene simply by re-triggering it. When you find one you like you can just make a snapshot!
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Modulating Cells
If the random function isn’t keeping you busy enough there are also four modulators (A-D) for manipulating the parameters in the cells. Just select the modulator for the cell and off you go.
The modulators take the form of a sequencer lane that can use predefined shapes or user defined curves.
These modulators are tempo synced and allow you to create complex loops and grooves. You can choose the length of the loop and timing value for the step duration.
Using these on the Grain and Stretch can really produce some interesting results.
Tip Of The Iceberg
S-Layer is pretty deep and impossible to explain in such a short time. Whether your looking to create new sounds for music production or sound design I would recommend you go and get S-Layer right now (you’ll need the full version of Reaktor) and see for yourself.
Just using the default samples provided you could probably create 10 gigs worth of new sample content in half an hour. I suggest you stock up on food and water as you won’t be going out for some time!
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